About
Stepping into Sea Around Us feels like walking into a beachcomber's paradise withy. It's a shop that has captured the community for a long time and has a strong reputation.
The shop has everything you’d expect: coastal items, trinkets, jewelry, and home goods. It's a shop that the owners are absolutely passionate about, and they have a real eye for the sort of thing that is truly coastal. It's a very good shop and one that you can always rely on to have a good selection.
Sea Around Us started out as a tiny operation to sell some of the more unusual oceanic wares to the local community. It's now a real go-to for anyone doing a bit of exploring around the Redwood Coast.
It's always been about supporting local artists and crafters, and we have everything from driftwood wall art to glass floats, seashell wind chimes, and one-off jewelry. It's a very fun, relaxed place, and you're just as likely to walk out with a gift as you are to end up having a chat with the owners about where the best whales are to be seen or where the best tide pools are in Trinidad.
Beyond the shopping, it's a place where you really do get a sense of the love of the coast. The owners are more than happy to give you tips on local beaches, local hikes, and local food. They're very much involved in the community, and you'll often see them at the local events and festivals throughout the year.
Sea Around Us: Fun Facts & Cool Features
One of the shop's big draws is its selection of locally made jewelry, much of it sea-inspired (abalone pendants, beach glass earrings, silver starfish and sand dollar-shaped charms, to name a few).
The walls are full of prints and paintings by local artists, so it's a really good spot if you're after a bit of the Redwood Coast to take home with you.
Kids and families will be thrilled by the range of toys, plush sea creatures and classic beach games on display. There's a great selection of nautical home goods too (driftwood mirrors, shell-framed pictures, hand-painted signs with all sorts of nautical sayings, etc.).
If you're into cooking or entertaining, then the kitchen section is well worth a look with its coastal-themed mugs, serving trays, and locally made jams and honey.
Holiday shopping at Sea Around Us is a real treat with all sorts of unique ornaments, greeting cards, and seasonal décor to celebrate the ocean. Throughout the year, you might just catch a local artist doing a demonstration or come across a pop-up sale with some of the latest arrivals from the local makers. It's a very welcoming place, and the mix of products is so much fun you can easily lose hours in there.
Whether you're after a last-minute gift, the ideal souvenir, or simply want to enjoy some friendly coastal atmosphere, Sea Around Us is a definite highlight of a visit to the Redwood Coast.
Local Tips
- Visit during a community event or festival for added fun and some special offers.
- If you're souvenir shopping, ask about the local artists in the store.
- Check out the front window displays that change with the seasons.
- Parking is available along the main street, though it gets busy on the weekends.
