I've been coming to this gift shop my entire life. When I was little I really thought it was so, so…read moremagical -- especially all those polished, glimmering seashells. Every single one was an enchanted talisman that could directly connect me to the ocean, and I felt the need to collect them all. For some reason I was particularly fond of the sand dollars! I'm not much of a seashell collector anymore, but I'm still mesmerized by all things ocean-related. I grew up visiting Bodega Bay every summer, shaping my love for cold, eerie, foggy, rocky beaches.. Then in the eighth grade we read the short story that the movie "The Birds" is based on by Daphne du Maurier (more horrifying than the movie, AHHHH it's so good). I developed a love for horror, and also became a big fan of Hitchcock and Kim Novak (Vertigo is one of my fave movies ever). Sooo, naturally, I was primed to become a staunch lover of Hitchock's "The Birds," filmed here in Bodega Bay. Where am I going with all this? Tides Wharf is featured in the film, and this gift shop pays beautiful homage to the movie with fantastic merch. Come here to learn all "The Birds" history and trivia and leave with all kinds of memorabilia. If you're not into "The Birds" (what is wrong with you haha) it's okay -- this spot is otherwise your traditional oceanside gift shop selling all the beachy goodies you'd ever want, from tiny puka shells to enormous conchs, to t-shirts and toys, magnets and shot glasses, local art and stationary, jewelry and mugs, candles and soaps, and so much more.

Such a cute gift shop attached to The Tides Restaurant. My husband and I had a drink (with an…read moreamazing view!) there, then came to the gift shop. They had shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pottery, and all sorts of fun home decor items. The quality was goods and prices were fair. We found some great souvenirs to remember this fun weekend spent at Bodega Bay. Would definitely return next time we're in Bodega Bay.

This store is charming! The store owner is so nice. She let us take a look-see after the store was…read moreclosed. I had a great time talking with her about her collection. She uses vintage lace table cloths to hang down the walls of her office area to create ambiance. The store has an appreciation of vintage crochet items such as hot pads, and doilies. The store is filled with vintage items and wall hangings to finish your home. The store has a deep appreciation for ocean items like shells, whales and boating items. The owner makes candles and soaps to add to her collection. This is a great tourist destination for those who want to buy a little something from Bodega Bay.

Eclectic Amanda is my favorite shop in Bodega Bay. The store is divided in to two locations-the…read moremain store in the upper parking lot right off Highway 1 (near the turn off towards Bodega Headlands Park) and smaller location down in the lower lot. These two little shops are packed full of vintage inspired treasures-everything from decor, to jewelry and little knick knacks to brighten your surroundings. The lady working the shop is very sweet and opened up the second shop for us to browse around in (if she's working alone, she'll switch up her location based on where the customer wants to look.) Many of her treasures are ocean inspired and perfect little souvenir reminders of your trip to Bodega Bay. My purchases included a vintgage design starfish keychain, a seagull patterned scarf and a silver octopus wall hanging that I used to display jewelry. Eclectic Amanda's is charming, affordable and features one-of-a-kind gifts in Bodega Bay.

Please come and visit . The owner Sharon is so sweet...she even gave my daughter Sam some free…read morestarfishes...she was very helpful and answered every questions we have.willl definitely come back again when we are in town.

Coastal Treasures is a smaller reasonably priced seaside decor shop…read more It leans touristy and the selection vibes a bit more like beach house decor than gifts, but the service was friendly and there were so many adorable items packed into such a small space to see. All in all, it's definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area.

Absolutely adorable little shop in Bodega Bay. Trinkets, candy, saltwater taffy, and, you guessed…read moreit... kites! I was especially in awe with all of the dog themed items that they had. I was very happy to find paw print key chains with both names of my previous dogs. It really made the day special. We did specifically stop by to buy a new kite and wow, very grateful that the folks working here actually knew how to steer us in the right direction and give us tips on how to use our new kite too!

Candy & Kites is a small kite shop that also sells salt water taffy from barrels in the front…read more My biggest neutral is that while their taffy is wrapped, it's sold by the piece (not in a plastic bag) so it felt slightly unhygienic when I saw how pet friendly they were. Although the honey and I did end up choosing a few flavors of taffy, everything we bought was either too salty or so tacky I was worried I would break a tooth so I threw everything out when we got home. At the end of the day, if you're here to buy a kite the Candy & Kites shop is probably for you, but otherwise I would definitely skip them.

If you're going to buy salt water taffy, skip Kites and Candy entirely and drop by Patrick's of…read moreBodega Bay. The service was incredibly upbeat and friendly and they had a massive (and I mean massive) section of salt water taffy and a smaller selection of general candy and clothing. I would have loved to have seen smaller bags of the different flavors because the sizing was a bit big for us, but overall we loved the vibes and the gorgeous pink color of the store, so we would definitely return, especially for the pog flavor!

Patrick's has some of the best salt water taffy I've…read more tried, and they have so many flavors! I liked that if you couldn't decide on a flavor, they have assorted mixes that you can purchase as well. Inside in addition to taffy, they also have other candy, small trinkets, and some souvenir stuff as well! They do also share a parking lot with a separate souvenir store that is worth checking out as well!

A lot of variety in stones and crystals. They looked like they were all raw which is great…read more Descriptions of crystals too. Great place to buy a gift, jewelry, incense, sprays.

I am absolutely in love with this shop…read more Witchy HQ for all Bay Area coven who celebrate. The bookstore is AMAZING, and you can buy candles or make your own. Beautiful selection of crystals, tarot card mats, jewelry, soaps, sprays & oils. Incredibly helpful lovely staff. 10/10 Will return again and again, so grateful for Milk & Honey.

San Francisco just turned 250 Years old and it's the best city in America which just turned 250…read moreyears. There is a place which honors San Francisco and the Richmond ( the District and not the city of Richmond). This place has art which honors the monuments of San Francisco and the style of San Francisco on clothing. It is called Fleetwood. On a Summer stroll on Clement street I landed inside Fleetwood. Inside you will find hats and jewelry along with shirts and seaters with prints that represent San Francisco from the Richmond District to the Golden Gate Bridge to the Sunset Dunes. You will find posters with San Francisco related prints along with tote bags. Fleetwood is also an art gallery and also has screen printing workshops. This is a good place to shop for clothing that is artistic which has a connection to San Francisco. It's interesting that weather in SF is "misunderstood"and to try to fight does "no good "so gear up when it's hot or cold in the Richmond "neighborhood "in SF at place called" Fleetwood" Go on a coffee run , walk or "jog"and you will find in SF place so you can yap and have a "dialogue" about what your next social media "vlog"and you will be surrounded sometimes like on 4th of July "Karl the Fog"

Amazing place for local SF (particularly the Richmond) gifts and goods, like clothing, crewnecks,…read morebeanies, art prints, cards/stationery, stickers, and more. They hold custom printing classes and workshops and really give back to the city and neighborhood--a local gem! They support and carry local artists and cool designs that are like inside jokes for locals, like a love letter to SF (and the Richmond.) I picked up my Friends of Sunset Dunes beanies here and it was very easy, convenient, and friendly. I'll be back to buy some gifts here.

LOVE this shop!! I passed but it a few times since moving to Marin a few months ago, and it caught…read moremy eye. The other day when I was lunching at Everest Curry House (amazing Nepalese food!!), I decided this is the day I need to go check out Sustainable Exchange. This store is all the good feels. Many natural materials and fabrics, beautiful artisan style soaps sans heavy perfumes or dyes, scrubby brushes for your dishes, face, and body, and just a plethora of great things for your home, or as gifts. I bought two long handled brushes for body scrubbing, some incense, a mushroom cocoa packet, and a face scrubber. And, the gentleman working (maybe the owner?) was so friendly and personable. Will definitely be frequenting this shop!

I was so heartbroken to hear that Solstice Mercantile in Fairfax, my favorite zero waste store, had…read moreclosed :( but Sustainable Exchange is a great solution in its stead. I love that they carry Griffin Remedy products. An all-organic SF-founded company that makes beautiful bath products to fill all my glass jars? Awesome. Their formulations are simply the best. Sustainable Exchange also has an excellent selection of zero waste cleaning tools and an array of cute gifts and local artisanal items. Browsing is like a little adventure because there are so many things to see arranged all over the store. Do you need lip balm? Food? Kaftans? Coconut fibre sponges? Flouride-free toothpaste? Dish soap? Chocolate? Bar soap? Honey? Marin themed things? Essential oils? Honestly if you need something random, it's worth checking to see whether Sustainable Exchange carries the zero waste organic version of it!

Love Electric Works! Have had them scan/photo some of my larger paintings over the years and they…read morealways do a great job, with a friendly, professional customer service!

Kris is a magician! I've been using her exclusively for years because she's always able to…read morephotograph and make adjustments to provide perfect digital files of my complex artwork. Because I work with mixed media, I haven't found anyone else who can accurately capture my work- it has so many different areas of shiny/reflective graphite, magazine papers, and gold leaf, combined with deeply flat charcoal etc. It involves a high level of expertise and she always finds a way to use lights and technology to give me an excellent image. She's even been able to add in design elements after the fact. She's also quite flexible and routinely makes herself available to work with my crazy schedule and multiple changes. And, she's quick! I'm really lucky to have found her.

Dragonfly is a local treasure!…read more It's a flower farm, full florist, and flower stand. A friend inspired me to stop in recently, to buy some stems from their self-serve flower stand. If there's not a staff member around, it's an honor system: leave cash or pay by Venmo. My (quince, I think) stems were mostly buds and now they've been blooming beautifully for the past 2+ weeks, adding cheer to our space. Excited to see what stems they have when I visit next!

I live in Hawaii and wanted to have a sympathy orchid delivered to friends that had a loss of a…read morefamily member. You never quite know what you're going to get when you order online. My friend sent a picture and said it was huge and absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing them some joy during an incredibly difficult time. It really is a beautiful arrangement that will give them something pretty to look at for a long time. She also appreciated the care instructions that came with it.