I have a background in photography, so when I saw Paul's work on display at the Sea Ranch Lodge I…read morewas completely mesmerized. Never before have I been inspired to the point of actually purchasing photographic art. I went into Gualala to meet Paul and see his gallery. What a nice man. I got a 12 X 18 on metal ready to hang for only 169$ !! And the larger 16 X 24 was only about 100$ more. He even gave me a greeting card with the same image I bought. He must have the same taste as I do because the same image is on his business card too.Superb work, and sooo worth the money. Thank you Paul I will enjoy your work where it hangs for many, many years. John & Kathleen

The artwork in this gallery by Paul Kozal is inspiring and very healing and relaxing.read more

The peaceful vibe of this place never fails to soothe or uplift me. They have beautiful stuff and…read moregreat gifts that are meaningful. A great selection of cards, books, jewelry and spiritual things like hangings, posters etc. I felt welcome to hang out and browse. It's becoming a regular go to. Lovely, lovely place.

If you're visiting Gualala or the surrounding area, make sure to add The Sea Trader to your…read moreitinerary. This is home to a bunch of beautiful, locally made/sourced trinkets for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Everything is reasonably priced as well. The workers were warm and welcoming and can't forget to mention the store's fur baby, Ozzie, who greets you upon entering. What a lovely place overall. I highly encourage you to visit this place and bring something back home as a keepsake. Cannot wait to wear the jewelry and utilize the kitchenware I purchased!

Bates & Mailliard is just the kind of cute, well curated little shop you'd hope for when passing…read morethrough sleepy Boonville. I can't say it's practical or some place I would frequent if living there, but for those passing through or the more touristy visitors, it's a welcome stop over with a fun selection of unique items. I would describe the inventory as a mix between upscale household items with a practical use and more decorative goods, like pillows and hats and bags. There was everything from drawer and shelf organizers to crafts from local artists to some hats that folded up that my wife was very tempted to buy. None of it is cheap, mind you, but considering the location and the effort they've put into curating such an inventory, the prices are totally understandable. The two ladies who worked there were both nice and even opened up for us when they were technically closed but saw us peering through the window. I'll be sure to recommend this to other folks when visiting!

Who doesn't love the smell and sound of wide wooden plank floors and a wide variety of interesting…read more"dry goods?" Add to that personable and enjoyable staff who show off all the wonderful merchandise. I have never failed to find treasures from cards made by local artists, to local honey and vinegar. Hats! Kitchenware! Cookbooks from local chefs. On my last visit I found both a perfect hat and a linen dress perfect for the season.

Beautiful facility with amazing art and events. Always changing exhibitions and a series of world…read moreclass performances make it great to visit and revisit. The property itself is also gorgeous with trails that wander through redwoods and art installations and down to the beautiful Gualala river. Close to town, easy to park, free to just see art and very affordable ($15-20) for the shows they put on. Highly recommend!

Wonderful community art center in a gorgeous location surrounded by redwoods and sculptures. Worth…read morea visit anytime.

Nice selection of new and gently used books. Very helpful with ordering books that they don't…read morehave...but will arrive quickly. Fun promotions too. I've even been to a few author events, with both local and out-of-town writers. My favorite bookstore!

Lots of wonderful books for children and adults. They have author readings too. We visit Four-Eyed…read moreFrog every time we travel up to Sea Ranch

Three Sisters is my favorite shop in town! They have all sorts of beautiful and unique items from…read morelocally made artistry and goods to beautiful gems from all over the world. It's smells amazing when you walk in the door of exotic incense and freshly dried sage. If you're into divination/Tarot/Oracle cards, spell candles/scrying and more they got you covered! If you are looking for quality handmade jewelry they have many beautiful options to choose from as well. Books, cards, candles, soaps, bags, tapestries, trinkets for children, there is a little bit of everything. Go in and check it out!!! Prices are reasonable and it's good to support locally!!!

Walking into the shop, you immediately feel at home and comfortable in your surroundings…read more Why? Because it feels obvious the owners have worked with Love to make it so. They support local artists and have anything you can't think of for a perfect gift for someone--and what they don't have, they will try to get for you. I Love going to this shop because (amongst other things) it is a respite from the outside world. Helpful, kind and warm is how I'd describe the people working there...can't say enough about this wonderful place. Thank You for being in Ukiah!

Matt Matijczyk is the artist behind Point Arena Tileworks. Matt uses a variety of different methods…read moreto make his tiles -- sometime he uses multiple methods to make a single tile. The tiles reflect the beautiful and unique nature of the local area. There are an incredible number of tiles available for purchase, including numbered tiles and 3D tiles of seashells. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Ask Matt about his work and support him by buying his tiles! They make great gifts or to decorate your home. As if you needed another reason to support Point Arena Tikeworks: Matt often supports local organizations by donating tiles for auction.

This place is must see if you are traveling through or visiting Point Arena. You can see and admire…read morethe hard work that goes into producing each tile. I bought this piece to have a little piece of Point Arena in my home, having been raised there. The artist behind these tiles, Matt, made sure this piece would hang up nicely by including an extra piece of material. Fortunately we did not have to use the extra piece, but it nice to know he went the extra mile to make sure we had no problems. Would 100% recommend. From small to big, there is a piece that is right for you here.

We absolutely loved our stop here. We saved time after our cabin check-out time to enjoy the town…read moreand walked here after breakfast. Bill, the co-owner (with his wife) walked us through the different artists and clothes designers they had in their shop. I ended up getting a great pair of pants, a super-cute sweatshirt, and some beautiful earrings for great prices considering how they were all made in CA and the materials used. Bill and his wife are both artists whose work is represented in the store. We just loved chatting with Bill and hearing his story. I wrote down one of his quotes: "Life is the greatest art"

This store tucked next to the Surf Market has beautiful glass objects made by the owner. The…read morebowls, candle holders, jewelry, etc are really wonderful. The hand painted textiles - tablecloths & napkins and clothing for adults & children - are equally striking.​