What a GREAT place to make a pit stop…read more Quality/Quantity - Tourists stop. Great place to get souvenirs for friends and family. Many locally made gifts. And of course, many Bigfoot gifts. Lots of wood carved items and photo opportunities with Bigfoot. Atmosphere - Huge cool place, especially if you are into Bigfoot, Sasquatch. Last year, they did a good job with marketing; added flags, more merchandise outdoors to entice drivers to stop by. Parking on the side of the road, yet still safe; less safe parking across the road. Clean bathrooms (outhouses), hand sink, soap, and paper towels. Open 7 days a week. Service - Everyone was friendly. Price - Tourist prices. Owner Suggestion - Congrats to the Carlson family for 41+ years and all your success and your new marketing. :) Can I suggest a website?

Stopped in to buy some items on our way through. The shop and product selection is pretty…read moreimpressive. I wish I could say the same for the customer service which was horrible. Most of the employees were helpful and in good spirit. There was however one employee who cussed at me and threatened me in front of my family and others customers over a misunderstanding. Foul language and aggressive behavior is not ok and that is something that I will not tolerate. I asked to speak to the manager but was told he was on vacation and that he was not going to be of any help on assisting me with this matter. I asked why and I was told by a second employee that this behavior is viewed as acceptable by the manager. I am choosing to write a review so that everyone knows what could happen if you are planning on stopping by. I will never return and I will advise others in the area not to do so as well.

I came in to do some Christmas shopping, and it's a great store. A little bit of everything. They…read moreare not related to the Mercantile in Ferndale, which is in itself a wonderful store... This place has lots of Humboldt "stuff"... stickers, souvenirs, etc. They have a big "home bar" section. Lots of different kinds of candies, lots of different things for the kitchen. I bought a couple of bags of cookie mix for Christmas presents among other things. They also have a large wall of food items, from companies in Humboldt County, including bagel toppings from Los bagels, marinara sauce from Tomaso's. , (I don't know if this is the same Tomaso's that ran the tomato pie restaurant or not...) and lots of other things. Prices are reasonable, and everybody I dealt with was beyond friendly. This is a great little store. Thanks.

Despite Humboldt County having a historically cash based economy, they are unprepared to make…read morechange for cash transactions. And because they don't have cash available to make change, they think it's OK to screw the customer. Not having dollar bills in your til does not make it OK to make incorrect change in the business's favor.

The cutest spiritual gift shop in Garberville, California…read more Despite doing this road trip multiple times, I've never stopped in Garberville before. I was surprised to see they have a decent downtown strip filled with cute local stories and even a pastry shop. One of my favorite stores on this street was Blue Moon Gift Shop. As someone with grandma hobbies, I was in absolute awe at their bead collection. Anyone who enjoys making jewelry needs to visit stat. They have isles and isles filled with beads of every color and size. The rest of the shop is filled with unique crystals, spiritual goodies, art, and stationary. I purchased a small pearl ring made by a local jeweler that is now a favorite in my collection. This spot is worth stopping for! Especially if you enjoy art and locally made items.

The cutest, fun, funky, spiritual, inclusive lovely store ever. What a treasure to find on a…read morespontaneous trip to the redwoods. Spent way too much, which means I'll be back next time I want to splurge on myself or others. Great for kids, adults, weirdos, etc. loved the RBG stickers and toys, the stones, beautiful handmade things, great scented non toxic candles. Very very very friendly staff and Luna the cat was a bonus to have socializing with us during our almost hour long visit. Made me happy to see a Black Lives Matter sign posted on the wall as well.

Golden Gait Mercantile is our favorite store in California. We travel to Ferndale from Southern…read moreCalifornia once a year to visit your store. It's like stepping back in time. You find items here that you never see anywhere else. We were there last Friday and met this delightful girl. Such friendly service and very helpful. I have to do my Christmas shopping in the summertime so that I can buy your delicious jams to bring home to my friends. We've enjoyed your store for years!

Another fabulous shop in Ferndale that's a feast for the eyes and overflowing with merchandise. You…read moreneed a lot of time to explore the various things they have for sale ranging from Ferndale branded merchandise to kitchen items to candles to candy. The candy selection is one of the best I've ever seen!! Candy from the 70's such as pop rocks that you never see. It's a candy lovers paradise!

The Grandfather Tree is a fascinating example if an old growth Redwood. It's free to stop and view…read more The gift shop had items that were unique to their store compared to some of the other stores in the area

Fun stop. The Grandfather Tree is an awe-inspiring natural…read moremarvel, standing at 265 feet tall with a massive 24-foot diameter and an estimated age of 1,800 years, offering visitors a truly humbling glimpse into the ancient past. Our spontaneous visit turned out to be a fascinating and insightful experience, with the tree's grandeur and history leaving a lasting impression. There is a fabulous gift shop that provides a fun selection of redwood-themed items and souvenirs. Cost is reasonable. Note: be prepared for limited amenities, as there is only one outhouse available, with no real restrooms on-site. Aside from that--it is a must-see for nature enthusiasts and those interested in the enduring beauty of California's redwoods.

I absolutely fell in love with this shop and its owner. I could've strolled inside for another hour…read moreand kept finding new treasures at each turn. I loved the Asian influence and trinkets/art supplies that you probably can't find elsewhere. Everything was well organized and I would've bought the entire shop if I could! I bought a pair of nice socks, a mood ring, and a ceramic spoon that will be treasured by me for life!

All Under Heaven is one of the best shops in the world... and I have done a LOT of shopping. They…read morespecialize in tea & tea ware, stationary, stickers, cute Japanese cultural items, journals, incenses from around the world, fine greeting cards, and nature-themed decor. Their selection of items is constantly changing, and always extraordinary. If you see something you want, you should buy it - because it will likely be replaced by some other awesome item the next time you visit!

Roadside Attraction along the Avenue of the Giants…read more While researching for places to visit in Humboldt County I came across this quirky roadside attraction that was surely supposed to be worth a stop when visiting the redwoods. The "World Famous Tree House" located in Piercy as it claimed to be may not only be closed but by the looks of it I think it may have totally gone out of business altogether OR they could just be closed during the winter season. The gift shop had a sign outside that said 'closed,' the surroundings look unkempt, next to the gift shop was a section full of unorganized stuff, empty boxes as if cleaning out the area, and the plants around the tree house were overgrown. I didn't want to go further inside the property. The deck where some chainsaw carvings were once displayed was falling apart and seemed unsafe to stand on. The tree is actually still alive. There were stairs that led below to the door of the treehouse. The other side had a window which we couldn't see anything inside because it was dark inside. The tree house was named the World's Tallest Home in a Ripley's Believe It or Not cartoon in 1933 and over time it became known as the World Famous Tree House. If it was anything like "The Living Chimney Tree" we saw in Phillipsville then I need not see inside. Unfortunately, that was all I could share about my experience. We'll try another time and maybe we'll get lucky on our next visit and find this enchanting roadside charm open. Review #2514

What is a visit to the redwoods without driving through a tree we had we had to do it and we did it…read moreat the treehouse. They also have a lovely little gift shop and a great place to stretch your legs. Prices weren't ridiculous and it was fun to drive through a tree.

I really love this little store. It has a very eclectic mix of cool things. Their buyer definitely…read moreknows what they are doing. Different from any other store in at least a 50 mile radius. I got some very cute earrings there that I am thrilled about. There is not a lot of parking on a busy day and the person in the store seemed a little put out that the store was so busy perhaps maybe she was overwhelmed?

Love this shop. Been stopping in here for the last 20-plus years, and it never fails to inspire me…read moreto do something different, informative, and new with my life--not to mention my visits to Humboldt County. Smells nice, too, which is always a plus. Whether it is books, socks, or trinkets, there is no paucity of choices here on your visit to Trinidad, etc. Will always stop in here when I am in the area!

Many California Indian people have went here for years, and I've spent thousands of dollars getting…read moreshells cut and polished. They make native jewelery. The old man has since passed and he was nice and wouls give deals. The daughter and son have kept up some of the relationships with local tribal people. But the grandson is rude and has bad energy, did not show respect and was racist. Theres not too many places to get native cut abalone so it sucks to enrich folks that uphold supremacy.

Quirky little place with some hidden gems among the offerings. Really nice people running the shop,…read moretoo. The selection is interesting, so you may not always find what you're looking for, but you will find things you didn't know you wanted. That's the best thing about this place!

I bought a top of the line Sealy Stearns and Foster Reserve mattress from Mike at this store…read morethinking that it would live up to it's price of over $5,000 but it did not. I had a week of sleeping on a very uncomfortable mattress and at 130 lbs I left a permanent indentation near the head of the bed which deformed the area. When I called to have it returned, I was told the manager would require a 20% restocking fee! I was able to negotiate a 15% fee although that is still over $800 for a faulty mattress. When I called to let the manager know I had not gotten reciepts and felt the fee was not fair since it was a faulty mattress, he said he laid on the mattress and there was nothing wrong with it.

Outstanding customer service! I am a repeat customer and every person I've worked with has been…read morecourteous and helpful. They go above and beyond. Special shout out to Lane Simmons for providing next-level service on a complicated purchase for my mom!