Trinidad Trading Company

460 Main Street Trinidad, CA 95570

Hours

Open daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost

There is no entry fee to visit the Trinidad Trading Company.

707-677-0711

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About

The Trinidad Trading Co gift shop is a landmark in its own right. As one of the few businesses in the Trinidad community, it's a hot commodity for gifts. They are especially known for their craft jewelry items such as Abalone earrings and necklaces. The owner, Casey, opened the shop up in 1991. He also owns the popular Windansea shop just across the lot.

What does the Trinidad Trading Company carry?

The shop carries a little bit of everything! They pride themselves in offering unique, eclectic gift items. In particular, they have special beads and craft shell.

Abalone Shell Jewelry & Beads

Abalones are any type of gastropod mollusks that live in saltwater, this includes oysters, mussels, and clams. It's a pretty rare and special material as it's considered the "crown jewel of the Pacific."

At the Trinidad Trading Company, you can purchase genuine Abalone earrings, necklaces, rings, and other timeless pieces. To read more about the story of Abalone at the Trinidad Trading Company, read this article on the website.

Other Items in the Marketplace

Abalone isn't the only type of special material they carry - they also offer paua and dentalium creations too. These are other natural and beautiful materials that make striking accessories.

In addition, the shop carries a large selection of trinkets including greeting cards, rings. Other inventory includes housewares such as wall decor, mugs, children's books and vases. Lastly, they carry other kinds of accessories such as bags.

Online Store

The Trinidad Trading Company online store is available on their website. It features some of their most unique and beautiful jewelry pieces ranging from earrings to necklaces and beads. All other items that they carry in store are not available online.

The price point for their online shop falls between under $1 and upwards of $200. However, most items are under $100, in the $20-65 zone.

Local Tips

Cash refunds are not allowed, however they offer in-store credit.
Owned by Casey who also owns Windansea.

Location

460 Main Street Trinidad, CA 95570

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to the Redwood Coast?

By air: The closest airport to McKinleyville, Eureka, and Arcata is the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV). Also known as the Eureka/Arcata airport, ACV is located in McKinleyville and serviced by United and Avelo airlines, providing direct connections to/from several hubs.

The closest major international airports to the Redwood Coast are located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento at about 5½ driving distance each.

By car: As a key drive-to destination, traveling along California or Oregon’s west coast provides spectacular scenery for the journey. Linking to Coastal Highway 101 from San Francisco and Sacramento is about a 5-hour drive to Eureka. For those driving southbound on Highway 101 from Oregon, it is about a 2-hour drive to Trinidad just north of Eureka.

When is the best time of year to visit the Redwood Coast?

Both the Redwoods National and State Park and Humboldt Redwoods State Park are open throughout the year, closing only for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Winter Hours also frequently include closures mid-week, while parks are open daily from late spring through fall. Each season offers its own feel for the Redwoods, though some like to plan around the rainier season from late October through April.

Where is McKinleyville located and how far is it to the Redwood National and State Parks?

McKinleyville is a coastal community on Highway 101 situated between the redwoods and the ocean, making it an ideal base camp for adventure on California’s North Coast. The Redwood National and State Parks are located about half an hour north of McKinleyville, with the southern gateway to the parks found in the town of Orick on Highway 101.