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.

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

Last shop on Main St Mendocino Sandpiper is pet friendly. Sandpiper has a very large selection of…read morejewelry. I purchased a amber necklace and earrings for my wife to match a dress she purchased earlier in the day. Our sales lady was helpful and charming. We shared pet stores with each other as we shopped. Overall a great experience here.

The most beautiful collection of jewelry and stones. Really well priced, and super high quality…read more The people who work here are incredibly nice and helpful. Beautiful spot!

This place along the magnificent view of the coastal waters not too far away stocks an amazing…read morearray of outerwear that is of quality material. It isn't thin or the cheap stuff that will get ruined in a matter of time. It's soft and really comfortable to the touch. So many choices of hooded sweaters, T-shirts, cool socks, scarves, wrist warmers, beanies and other Knick knacks. You name it they got it in here and at decent prices. New stock apparently comes in on the frequent and when that happens you'll find the old going on sale and that's asking for my pocketbook to go empty. I definitely had to hold myself back. Friendly staff nearby ready to help if there was any to be had and simply just to hold some conversation. Definitely recommend to stop by and pick something up in case you forget a warm covering along with a souvenir.

I LOVE LOVE this store. It is MUST destination (at least for me)…read more They have something for every shopaholic: Tee shirts ....many are $10 with attractive designs. They come in a wide variety of colors like peach, soft light blue. A large selection of tee shirts prices above $10. They also have a lot of fleece ware--vests, jackets, I got my son a fleece jacket for $20 that was soft and thick. PUPPETS! They have a huge selection of finger puppets, small to large stuffed animals. They have puppets with those clingy arms. The awwwwww factor is high. A nice selection of clothes that I like--cotton drawstring pants, SOCKS, hand knit hats (my head is too big :{ sadly) Life is Good tee-shirts and other girly/shabby stuff. There is a limited selection of stuff for men. Cool pirate maps, small bottle of pirate "gold" too. EARRINGS--nice selection--I can't believe I actually didn't buy a pair. They also have decorative stuff that I liked but I would never buy since they are so fragile---"Stained" glass pictures on stands--I loved the one with the b/w cat. They also have soaps and lotions, jams, etc. They have a lot of stuff in a small space. It is neat and tidy. A must-see for shopaholics, Husbands and sons will not appreciate it!

Socks, socks, socks. You will always find the missing sock in your life, here at Pippi's. Huge…read moreselection. Decent prices for quality merchandise. Just about any topic is portrayed on the socks. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Lemons making Lemonade. Pugs, Zombies, bumble bees, Marvel heroes. I told you, just about every topic is covered. Truly unique and useful gifts!

Pippi's Socks has staple for many years -- each visit to the coast, I treat myself to a new pair of…read morefun socks! They carry all of the best brands, and have such a wide variety of colors and patterns. The best part of shopping here is putting my money where my mouth is: it's a woman owned, queer-friendly, safe shopping experience for all. On my recent visit, I bought some socks and a beaded bracelet that was actually made by the owner! They were also very dog-friendly, and offered my leashed pup a treat. As always, I will be back.

Friendly Service. some unique items . they had what i needed ,…read moreFriendly Service. some unique items . they had what i needed

My sister's and i were visiting my happy place which is Fort Bragg, well my niece and sister did…read morenot bring their blankies so we searched all over Fort Bragg and couldn't find any but we spotted this discount store and they had the PERFECT blankets... thank you Bill

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.

Every time I go to Mendocino, I make time to shop at Fancy That. When I look at my wardrobe, I…read morefind that about a quarter of my clothes are from there! And of the clothes I wear frequently, 75% are from Fancy That. The clothes are comfortable, yet stylish. Everyone says I dress well. The women who work there are helpful and pleasant. During the pandemic, they required masks and, being vulnerable, I really appreciated that!

This is a wonderful store with with great, high-quality brands. The prices reflect the quality of…read morethe products but don't break the bank. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, and we had a nice conversation as I shopped. I love that they also carry jewelry as accessories (nice designs and reasonable prices). They have some interesting natural fabrics (i.e., bamboo) that hang really well on the garments. I also like that they have regular store hours and are open almost every day-- not always the case for other shops in Mendocino. They do ask customers to wear masks which I appreciate as COVID, RSV and the flu are in high gear this season, and they take precautions to avoid transmission to others, many of who are more vulnerable. All in all one of my favorite stores in Mendocino--check it out!