South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
This store sells a wealth of organic produce, lifestyle products and grocery goods, as well as sandwiches and fresh pizzas.
Must-see shopping in Northern California
North Coast & Redwoods
Carries a wide range of Mexican folk art and crafts, plus Guatemalan jewelry, work by local artists and vintage threads.
Berkeley
A long-standing local favorite, Moe’s offers four floors of new, used and remaindered books for hours of browsing.
North Coast & Redwoods
For those who are self-catering, Shelter Cove General Store is 2 miles before town. Get groceries and gasoline here.
Mammoth Lakes
Offers friendly advice, maps and sells all-season equipment from winter sports to camping gear. Rentals available.
North Coast & Redwoods
A wonderful natural foods grocery store near the center of town which also has a combo fresh juice and coffee bar.
Mammoth Lakes
Snowboarders worship here. In summer it rents SUPs and electric bikes. Opening hours reduce in the low season.
San Francisco Archery Pro Shop
San Francisco
Rents and sells bows, arrows and other accessories just a few blocks from the Golden Gate archery range.
North Coast & Redwoods
A lively farmers market that is held during the summer months in the Henderson Center shopping mall.
North Coast & Redwoods
Rents, sells and services outdoor equipment and has a full service cycle shop.
North Coast & Redwoods
The house-made, gooey Moo bars are this antique candy shop’s flagship.
North Coast & Redwoods
Sells wools and yarns in a rainbow of colors as well as knitting kits.
Oakland
This well-stocked indie bookstore has a full calendar of events, including author readings, book signings and live music.
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
If you've bought too much and need an extra bag, but you can't bear schlepping an ugly disposable carry-on, Toss has you covered with a good selection of…
San Jose
Santana Row is a mixed-use space west of downtown with upscale shopping, dining and entertainment along with a boutique hotel, lofts and apartments…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Forgotten your hiking poles or missing something from your camping gear? Fear not. This local store has you covered before you enter the park, with all…
Sequoia National Park
The place to pick up kooky arts, crafts and gifts. The store sells everything from Lego soap, blow-up globes and magic kits for your kids to jewelry,…
Sequoia National Park
Local hardware store near the fire station carrying limited camping and outdoor gear. It sells vehicle tarps and rope, which are essential for marmot…
San Francisco
Raise your style game without sacrificing function with help from high-end European and local designers – some of whom work in-store. The owner hits…
Oakland
This much loved boutique always showcases local and independent designers. Dresses are fun and flow-y, sold alongside tasteful bags and accessories. Bella…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
This 100%-for-charity boutique features accessories, candles, stuffed animals and other items crafted by artists with developmental disabilities. If you…
Mammoth Lakes
Stock up on organic produce, free-range meats and healthy bulk foods at this large store and deli. Campers will appreciate the self-dispense herbs and…
North Coast & Redwoods
A visit to three-block downtown Garberville should include browsing at Brown’s Sporting Goods. The Brown family has run the place for a couple generations…
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Gift shop run by the Hume Lake Christian Camps selling various Sequoia and Kings Canyon–related items from metal mugs, flasks, survival books, travel…
Kings Canyon National Park
This small market is the hub of the Cedar Grove Village complex, selling packaged food and all the camping supplies you forgot to pack. There's also an…
Kings Canyon National Park
This small grocery store has firewood, camping supplies, sweet treats and packaged food, with a small selection of fruit and veggies, as well as…
Sequoia National Park
A small market selling groceries, wine and beer and limited camping supplies. The gas station opposite has free wi-fi at the pumps (10 minutes max for non…
Santa Cruz
The Willy Wonka of Santa Cruz makes stratospherically priced chocolates on par with the big city. Try the cardamom or chipotle truffles. Pricey, but worth…
Napa
Finally, cutesy Wine Country souvenirs reasonably priced. The on-site wine bar is convenient for nonshopping companions.
Monterey
Inside a historic 1920s cannery building, two floors are stacked high with beguiling flotsam and jetsam from decades past.
Berkeley
Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.
Sequoia National Park
Stock up on camping, fishing and outdoor-sports equipment at this chain store, less than a mile south of Hwy 198.
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Good place to stock up on a whole range of groceries, plus beer and wine and camp supplies.
Napa
An outdoor shopping center with 120 stores including Banana Republic, Gucci, J Crew, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Nike.
