About
Stepping into Trinidad Trading Company is like walking into the living room of a very good friend, full of all sorts of oddities and coastal trinkets which you just want to take home and keep.
It's been a Trinidad institution since 1976 and has built up a sterling reputation over the years for the quality of its goods, the friendliness of its staff and the fact that it seems to have just about everything you could possibly want (and a lot of things you didn't even know you wanted).
Located off Main Street, it’s a very popular stop for both locals and visitors looking for a real Redwood Coast souvenir.
The shop's history is as colorful as its shelves. It started out as a basic general store and over the years has become a real hub for artists, collectors and browsers of all ages.
The owners are deeply part of the community and have a real passion for supporting local talent. You’ll find shelves full of hand-thrown pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and all sorts of coastal art. It's a shop you can wander around and just have a chat in.
Beyond the goods on display, what really sets Trinidad Trading Company apart is the sense of community. The staff are full of stories and will readily recommend the best beach to visit. They're very much involved in the local scene, regularly attending local events, art walks, and all the holiday functions.
It's not just a shop; it's a place where you can get a real feel for Trinidad and the people of the Redwood Coast.
Trinidad Trading Company: Fun Facts & Cool Features
Trinidad Trading Company is renowned for its constantly changing range. One week you might have locally made candles, a range of scarves and some rather odd coastal-type décor.
The following week you could be looking at a completely different range of books, puzzles and art prints. They have a very extensive jewelry case too, with a mixture of reasonably priced and more artisanal pieces, many of which are made by local people whose stories you can hear at the counter.
Kids and kids at heart will love the play area with the toys, wind-ups and board games. Foodies and tea lovers will be after the range of gourmet goods, regional cookbooks and teas and accessories. It's also a good place to pick up greeting cards and stationery (from the rather funny to the very sentimental).
Holiday shoppers come to the Trinidad Trading Company for the displays and the oddity of the ornaments. Local art is evident throughout, with a constantly rotating selection of local photography and painting. The shop is set up to encourage you to wander, and you'll frequently hear the sound of laughter and conversation as people are discussing their purchases. It's a very friendly shop, and you do leave with a story as well as a souvenir.
A trip to Trinidad Trading Company is a fun, friendly immersion into the creative soul of the Redwood Coast. Whether you're there for a last-minute present or just window shopping for ideas, you're in for a warm welcome and a host of surprises around every corner.
Local Tips
- Check out the rotating art displays.
- The shop is perfect for gifts, cards, or a souvenir.
- During the holidays, explore the festive decorations and the unusual ornaments.
- Parking is available along Main Street.
