We have visited Freed Gallery a couple of times. It's what I would call a small, neighborhood feel…read moregallery. It's very laid back and relaxed for being an art gallery. I really like the style. It's not pushy sales people like you find in Carmel and other coastal towns. I wasn't swept into a room and offered champagne. The sales staff allows you to walk around and view without harassment. At one point we were asked if we would like to take a picture of some art we like. Some Fine Arts Museums have changed their policies and now allow photography in parts of their permanent collections. However, they typically ban all photography in special exhibitions, which are often the main reason people are visiting. Galleries are trying to sell art so typically pictures would be ban. I appreciated the gesture. We practiced the best self-control we possibly could however after falling in love with this picture the first visit we had to purchase the second visit. Dreams of Ancients Acrylic on canvas By dusanka kralj We made an offer that we thought was reasonable. The manager at the gallery contacted the artist and before we could get back to Portland our offer was accepted. It was simple and easy. We arranged a pickup date instead of having it delivered. I would recommend stopping in if you're in the area. You never know what piece might catch your attention.

We spent a rainy morning here and enjoyed it very much. The art ranges from traditional to more…read moreinnovative. I especially enjoyed the metal art. I would stop here again when I visit the coast.

Great gallery with lots of artifacts. The owners are polite, considerate and there for any…read morequestions you may have! Elaine and Daniel

From the owner: We specialize in fine art from the18th century to the mid 20th century…read more Sevices offered are appraisals, restoration, and art consultations. We also do two fine arts auctions a year as well as have a retail gallery with at least 200+ paintings on display at all times. Please either visit our gallery in person or online at matthewsgalleries.com

The place has a great vibe, awesome help and witty customer service.. Rocks, crystals, books…read moretarot cards, jewelry, local artisans on some days. It's fun and friendly, during the summer months, Claire host a local walking tour of haunted taft. It's has food carts within walking distance. If you love rocks like I do, add this to your next stop. The store won't disappoint..

**Buyer be aware**. The store owner is passing fake malachite in her pendants. My trust has been…read moreviolated.

Glass art has been my passion and the focus of my art collection during the past decade. The height…read moreof folly considering I have a couple of boisterous boys at home. Boys that regularly play tackle football and wrestle in my family room. I've never regretted an art purchase. But, I have regretted walking away from some over the years. And in some cases have gone to great lengths to procure a piece I spotted while on vacation. The reason is that I typically like to step back and think about it for awhile before making a purchase. My bright line for making an art purchase is whether it tortures me a little bit by its absence. The Volta Glass Gallery is across the street from the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio and is where the artists based there sell their work. After making my own glass art, it gave me an even greater appreciation for the artists working in this medium. When I walked into Volta, I was greeted by Kelly Howard and gravitated toward the most recent addition to her collection. A stunning piece and we had a lovely conversation about her work in the gallery. Everything from light fixtures to glass floats and a lot in between. I thought about it for a day and returned to make my purchase. Even though it was no longer Black Friday, they gave me the special discount we discussed on my initial visit. Great customer service all around. I'm thrilled to have acquired two new pieces for my collection on this trip to the coast. My amateur effort and the work of a master in the field.

My wife and I have been going here the last couple of years and have made it a tradition to…read morepurchase something to bring home. Lots of beautiful things to choose from . Highly recommend a stop in. You can also make your own creation which we will do sometime in the future.

Beach Bum vintage is an exquisitely curated and neatly presented shop of unique and fun finds! A…read morelittle bit elusive, as most good places, you may need to visit the coast a few times to find them open and parking is at a premium, but take the time and make the effort to visit these wonderful folks who have an eye for the interesting curiosities they have for sale!

A small place right off the highway with a couple rooms of paintings and other objects. As other…read morereviewers say, it's not really a thrift store. Nothing really jumped out at me and I left empty handed.

I love the concept. I should have asked more questions before I reserved a time…read more It is not an artistic experience. They controlled every aspect of choosing what to make, and how to put it all together. We had a couple of very talented artists in the group who found it very frustrating. Even my daughter who appreciated the structure felt belittled. It was not a fun experience.

I could repeat everything everyone else has said, but by now you've read those reviews…read more The owner is super-controlling over the experience. You will have zero artistic license over your creation. What was supposed to be a fun girl-group event ended up feeling high-pressure and stressful

We drove 4.5 hours to get a tattoo from Chad, he is the best! I am so happy with my tattoo and the…read morewhole experience at Xeper! The customer service here is phenomenal. The people at Xeper are so friendly and helpful and have a great sense of humor. The vibe of the shop is so fun and they really strive to make your dreams come true and help you become the best version of yourself