The Shadow Gallery is this groovy, hip little store located in downtown Old Town Eureka, CA…read more They sell VHS and DVD movies, vinyl records, comic books, older video games for older video game systems, and more! It was quite a trip down memory lane to peruse my way through this store! Cool dude working the store that day! Worth a visit! I love the name! #TheShadowGallery

So rad everything you would ever want to see is in this store you would be so lucky to find…read moreanything like it 10/10 amazing for everyone

This is the coolest store in old town the guy and his dog are so freaking friendly it was an…read moreabsolute pleasure shopping there and the prices were very fair! I found the selection outstanding they have old vinyl and some pretty cool stuff here. If you're nearby I recommend you stop by for yourself!

Was walking old town after getting some Los Bagels, bagels. Came upon this store across the street…read moreand my wife told me to look since I love music. There is a HUGE variety of music genres here, and the staff is incredibly friendly and very well knowledgeable. I was honestly just going to get one or two vinyls, but because of how knowledgeable the staff member was he was able to show me more vinyls from artists I had never heard before and they were honestly what I was looking for. I know everything about modern metal and rock, but I've been wanting to learn more about the early roots of metal, and I was provided with some excellent vinyls. I definitely recommend anyone who loves music (everyone) to visit this store and discover music through a medium that not many people listen to nowadays. The prices on their inventory will make you go back as it is a fantastic value for the quality of product you are receiving.

Love this place! Wide selection of music across genres & time periods. Big fan of the guy running…read moreit as well. ROCK ON!

An hour and a half after posted opening time and I'm still on the sidewalk staring at the farmer's…read moremarket across the street. The neighboring businesses say he's pretty fluid with his ours. I'd suggest calling before stopping by, but the listed phone number has been disconnected. Seems like the only music I'll get at this location today is the violinist busking across the street.

First went here in 1981. Love this store, glad it's still alive. Every time I go up to Humboldt, I…read morepop in.

During our Thanksgiving trip to Arcata, we ducked in here to look for some old vinyl. Considering…read morethe eclectic nature of this community, I was not all that surprised to find a pretty awesome little music store. Indeed, the personality of this business matches that of the greater community; that quixotic mix of coming to terms with your own minor quirks and foibles, along with the ability to laugh at yourself. Oh, and I love of just about every kind of music you could imagine. The store had all sorts of records, although these are not 1980s Woolworths prices. I think we spent about 25 bucks for an old GNR album, and found a cool little Grateful Dead piece of art. The key is behind the counter was much cooler than me, but just as kind... I like that when I go in the store. It makes me want to buy things. Other retailers in the Square should take note. All that to say, Arcata is a town with a flavor all its on, and this music store fits right in. I will be sure to stop in the next time I'm passing through to see what other treasures I can find in the stacks.

Update: Arrived…read moretoday and was ignored by the single employee who had her back turned to stock. Three of us waiting in line and when I asked her if someone was available to help us check or she scowled and huffed over. I also really really do not enjoy getting three different promotions shoved in my face (I don't blame her personally I blame FYE for making her do this) while trying to check out. Who even gets magazine subscriptions anymore? The headphones I bought (my fourth pair that are cheap AF but I love the color, that keep breaking) wouldn't even expand/open from their folded state. Immediately returned to the store to find 0 employees for FIVE minutes while I waited at the front register waving my arms at the cameras. I eventually just went and got the same headset and opened at that box, tempted to just walk out with it. She finally came out from somewhere in the back, told her the issue and left. She had to forcibly shove/pull the headphones I had bought with very loud audible clicks into place and then she couldn't even get them to collapse again. Cheap product as usual, and I told her I wasn't taking the risk with that pair and got the other which opened on the first try. It's a good thing I'm not a thief--this is Humboldt, folks, you can't have ONE employee working who leaves the floor for several minutes at a time and doesn't monitor your stock. Multiple employees have been awesome over the two years I've been here. Today specifically and especially Joseph got me hooked up with a device so I can stream DoTA2 TI9 on my tvand I won't miss a game!! He took more time than he needed to and went above and beyond to help me out. Thanks man.

Never had an issue with this place. I always find good deals on TV series and movies when I look…read more The customer service is good, and they ask if you need help finding anything.

Such a charming bookstore with a great selection. A little on the pricey side, but easy to get lost…read morein for a while.

I have very wonderful memories of this fantastic bookstore, nestled in the heart of old town…read moreEureka. Great selection of books from science fiction, mysteries, literature, poetry and even sections with more rare books and local Humboldt County history. There are multiple floors of books to explore and you can easily spend a day within the store talking about books with the staff, shopping for books, and living and breathing books. If you're traveling through Eureka and wanting a wonderful literary adventure, stop in old town and explore the huge variety of antique shops, used bookstores and wonderful niche shops that the city offers. It's well worth your time and efforts. I heartily recommend Eureka Books to everyone with a literary bent and a passion for books.

Endless selection, excellent customer service. Always great local and international art on the…read morewalls.

I love this place! Just wish it was open 24/7 though because I wanna come here at night with my…read morefriends!

I love this little store! They host Magic, the Gathering games and do Pokémon pre-orders. I thought…read moreit was awesome to hear that they also support local small businesses by carrying their products in store. The staff is really nice and knowledgeable. They price everything pretty fairly. My son got a good deal on some cards. They were priced about $5-$10 below market. I always visit when I come to the area.

Really cool store, had some realpy cool 3D prints. Nice games its always cool to see people sell…read morenes game, wii games, and ps4. The selection of cards were all over the place they had anime cards, pokemon cards, and magic. My only complaint was there was an individual who didnt even work there following us and being a little too close for comfort.

This small bookstore is located upstairs at the Eureka Library. The books are in good condition and…read morethe best prices, for used books, in town. If you like to read and like good prices, you should stop by and check them out.

This is a very easy place to find. Ample parking at the library in Eureka. Go upstairs, once…read moreinside, and you will find the Serendipity bookstore. It is chock full of best-sellers, fiction, non-fiction. A wide range of good- condition children's books for a dollar or less. Every time I go in I think, "this is such a steal of a deal, why don't more people frequent the bookstore" !?

These guys are the best, very friendly, very welcoming, and in terms of business absolutely second…read moreto none. I've been buying and trading there for years, and have nothing but the greatest things to say about my experiences in every aspect. The Mantovas make it fun to peruse, play around, and add to your music collection.

My favorite music store around Humboldt. The guys are very friendly and really help you get what…read moreyou're looking for. Well stocked with both new and used gear and instruments. Pretty much everything you could need. I've seen very competitive if not better prices than the big guys like guitar center. Give your local music store a shot before buying anything online please!