The Sea Trader

I love this place, it’s got a great vibe and wonderful things for sale [it’s your typical Hippie Nor-​Cal Coast shop]. It’s a tad bit pricey [I make some of the things they sell and know people who work with some of the other things so I know what these items cost in the industry and some of the stuff is marked up to a higher price than what I would consider fair]. The only two things I don’t like about the shop is that every time I’ve been in the woman behind the counter is condescending if you have questions about the products and they have a shop cat. He’s huge and friendly and while the place is super clean and well maintained if you’re allergic it can make the shop an allergy ridden nightmare. I spent about 30 minutes in the shop looking at things and there wasn’t a sign that there was a cat until I saw a cat tree behind the counter and then the cat appeared, though I could tell after just a few minutes that I was having a reaction. It’s a small thing that’s only going to effect people with allergies, but I think they should have a sign outside letting people know a cat lives there.
I knocked off the a star because of the woman behind the counter’s attitude. I would have bought a lot more if she hadn’t looked down her nose at me when I asked about the properties of the crystals they had for sale.

Something here for everyone. Fun to browse around this store and see all the unique treasures.

Their slogan is «Awakening and Celebrating Mind, Body & Spirit,» and they have all you’ll need for that: books, jewelry, gifts and more. I can’t drive through Gualala without stopping.

9 year old daughter’s review: Very cool stuff. I really like my handmade change purse and glass egg. The incense, lotions, wooden boxes and singing bowls rock. This store is awesome.

I collect metaphysical bookstores. Some are musty, some are saccharine, some are a pleasure. The Sea Trader is that rare store that always has something I want to buy — a book, a poster, a statue. And the staff are friendly as well