Lunar Tide is a whimsical gift shop in Fort Bragg! I've followed them on the socials for a while…read moreand then finally made it in to the shop last week. Their array of crystals, jewelry and decorative items are nicely arranged and I basically want it all! Nice staff who greeted us and were happy to answer any questions. Prices were a little higher than I was hoping but to be fair, you're in a small local shop that's in town off the beaten path. The fact that such a unique and fun shop exists in a little town like Fort Bragg is pretty cool. Definitely add them to your shopping adventures when you're in Mendocino County. They're down a side street off Main and there's plenty of free parking and other shops and cafes to visit and round out your Fort Bragg visit.

Found this cute shop a couple of years ago on vacation and loved all the products. Passes by this…read moreyear at the Christmas tree lighting and they were doing a raffle & turns out we won! Since we don't live near they sent it to us and we are so tremendously grateful. The box was full of wonderful little goodies that we can't wait to use. The staff is always so sweet and their kindness is just a bonus reason for us to go back soon. Definitely worth visiting!

Wonderful shop and exceptional customer service!…read more I stopped in after realizing I had forgotten my binoculars at home and noticed they carried them in the shop. Marilyn immediately got right to business. She didn't try to oversell me or push me toward something I didn't need--she simply listened to what I was looking for and helped me find a pair that worked for me. There was quite a selection to choose from and she really made this process seem easy and pleasant. It's obvious Marilyn knows her optics. I don't know if she's the owner or a partner, but she certainly knows how to take care of her customers. She was warm, welcoming, and, most importantly, patient. She took the time to help me even though it was a busy day. And yes, I should probably mention that I did end up buying a pair of binoculars--and I'm very happy with them! I also expected to pay a premium for what I purchased simply because of the location. To my surprise, when I got home to check reviews, I also found out there wasn't any crazy markup. There was none. I already felt like I had won by finding a quality product while traveling, only to discover I didn't have to pay the "tourist tax" for it. NICE! This tells me they're not exploiting their customers when they obviously could. Even if there had been a premium, Marilyn was such a genuinely friendly person that I wouldn't have thought twice about it. Great customer service goes a long way. And, not being completely selfish, we were also able to pick up a few things for our kiddo, who wasn't with us on the trip. There were so many interesting things to choose from that could keep a kid--or a young engineer--busy for quite a while. I would absolutely stop by this shop again and would recommend giving it a visit if you're in the area. Thank you, Marilyn! We really appreciate you!

This store is awesome. Went in because it looked cool. Saw all the monoculars looking over at the…read morecliffs. Looked for a small jeweler tool and ended up with an awesome microscope. And an idea on a telescope. Passionate owner.

We were camping in the area and discovered that we had forgot our 12's dominoes. We hurriedly went…read moreinto town on a scavenger hunt, but NO WHERE had an dominoes! After five or six stops we finally were given a lead that panned out. We called and Karen answered. She said they had just received a delivery that had some exactly as we needed. I told Karen that we were a block away and would be right there. When we entered we were greeted by another lady who worked there. We asked for Karen and she took us to her. Karen had already taken the time to pull the dominoes for us and had them in hand waiting for us. While the trip would not have been ruined without the dominoes, it was great to have them and Karen and Spunky Skunk were HUGE parts of making it a great trip. Thank you, Karen and everyone at Spunky Skunk!!!!

Lots of everything, random stuff, toys, gems,clothing, lingerie, books. Prices are decent the…read moreowner is a bit too in your face about telling you about everything and following you around store but still a nice person.

Creative juices are flowing here! Fort Bragg is lucky to…read morehave a place such as this. Check out their displays at CV Starr Center. Visit their site in town.

If you are looking for great art work by some of the special needs artist, then this is your place…read more Stop by and, meet and great the artist as they are waiting for a new friend to stop by. I love this business. This is where Mike of #MoneyMikeChallenge got his start.

I had a lovely, relaxing, refreshing long weekend in Mendocino, as we were celebrating my husband's…read morebirthday. We spent one of our days casually strolling the downtown part of Mendocino, and searched for businesses we just had to check out. Of course, this means finding a good bookshop. And, this one did not disappoint! Such a fantastic selection of diverse books. Such fun gift ideas and home decor knick knacks and merch stuff, too. We are so loaded up on books (think stacks on stacks on stacks), but we wanted to support this business, so we bought a big candle and some fun stickers. I highly recommend Gallery Bookshop, and I'll definitely plan to return next time we're in the area.

I love browsing bookstores. I will never read all the books, but I love seeing new titles and…read moreclassics alike. This one was fun to browse because there were different sections. The section in the back with the artsy stuff was most fun for me. They have stickers, journals, greeting cards, "how to" books, etc. Come while they're open! Parking is free on the street. It's just across from the coast.

IMHO I've always…read morelike browsing through this colorful store, featuring gorgeous quilts, pretty scarves, Jelly Cat plush, dishes, etc. This visit I found a lovely souvenir Mendocino tee shirt at a very affordable price! It was the best deal I'd found all weekend! Stop in! It's a nice diversion!

I was walking my dog and I saw this cute little jumper/overalls, I have been looking for one in my…read moresize for almost 7months. One was hanging on the door and I had to purchase it. Fits perfectly. I'm only 5"1. I'm planning on going back to buy another. Fun pattern, I'm in love with the large quilts and the colors would make anyone happy. What a great find. Definitely stop by. It's worth the walk.

This is long over due. I happed to be in town the day they opened…read more I walked in thinking everything was going to be typical Mendo prices, ($75-125 for a shirt) the shop was bright and had a welcoming vibe. The owner Drea greeted me and we chatted. I ended up purchasing so many great items, including my favorite pair of lounge pants that she had saved for herself but pulled them from behind the counter and sold them to me. I almost didn't accept them but I was in love with them. So much so I came back 6 months later(I primary residence TX) and purchased 4 more pairs in different colors. During this purchase I met *Brittini. She is fabulous. Helpful bright and cheerful. Even though I am only there every 3/6 months she remembers me. I recently bought a dress that I am in with. I can't wait to go back and shop some more. The prices and variety of clothing are amazing. This is a MUST visit while in #Mendocino

I genuinely recommend this place!!! If you're not looking, you might just pass on by and miss out…read moreon this down stairs hidden treasure! I went into this store because a window display caught my eye. Upon going in i found every girly girl's heaven...great prices on all different styles of clothing and accessories. There is something for everyone's style! I even bought cute little ballerina bears as gifts for the nieces. The owner was super friendly and helpful, but not to the point of being obnoxious. She left me to shop and made conversation with my man while he so patiently waited. She even welcomed my small dog to come in, yet was able to ensure helping me with sizes and suggestions. This was 1 of my most favorable shopping experiences I've had in a LONG time. I bought a few things and probably would have bought more had i not had to hurry for the man

Met two artists while stopping by to purchase some local artists' work. What a wonderful way to…read moresupport local artists & their creativity.

I have visited this gallery twice and each time purchased beautiful and unique art for my home…read more It's sunny and beautifully set up to showcase a variety of artists who work in many different materials-metal, paint, ceramics and photography. It is always staffed by one of the artists whose work is displayed in the gallery. No hard sell-just education, service and a smile. Definitely visit this gallery for fabulous art when you're in Mendocino. It feels good to support a co-op too.