Unapologetically Queer Affirming (local) Businesses
This is an evolving page; feel free to share your experiences and suggestions with us at info@queerhumboldt.org
Arcata/Sunnybrae/Samoa/McKinleyville
Art Center
(707) 822-4800; 823 H St., Arcata, CA
instagram.com/artcenterarcata/
Charles Mondragon Construction
(707) 834-9978; 2525 Daffodil Ave., McKinleyville, CA
Eco-Groovy Deals -- Thrift store
(707) 834-7220; 813 H St., Arcata, CA
https://www.ecogroovydeals.com
Englighten Salon
1515 G St., Arcata, CA
https://square.site/book/43G7MS9BRTX09/enlighten-salon-arcata-ca
Fancyland (Small, Queer-owned, Off-the-Grid Retreat Center near Arcata)
https://fancylandy.wordpress.com/
Fit Nor Cal -- queer friendly and safe gym that offers gender affirming body building
https://www.facebook.com/FitNorCal/
Hair Unlimited
https://m.facebook.com/arcatahairunlimited/
Humboldt Barber Shop
(707) 601-2300; 1034 H St., Arcata, CA
https://humboldt-barbershop.business.site
(we hear Aydan is especially rad)
JuJuBees -- a resale children's store that provides everything from pregnancy to the teenage years. Trading and selling clothing, shoes, toys, books, and much more.
(707) 630-5075; 853 H St., Arcata, CA
Luna's Llama Adventures
https://lunasllamaadventures.com/
Moonrise Herbs -- Herbs, tea blends, and so much more!
(707) 822-5296; 826 G St., Arcata, CA
North Coast Co-Op -- Local, member-owned grocery cooperative
(707) 822-5947; 811 I St., Arcata, CA 95521
Outer Space Arcata -- an inclusive, all ages, art, music, and workshop center
http://www.outerspacearcata.com/
Onyx - Private Holistic Studio -- LGBTQ and POC empowered and owned health and beauty studio
https://www.instagram.com/OnyxArcata/
Patches Pastries
Peaches & Pearls -- a woman-owned, education-based, gender-inclusive, feminist adult shop dedicated to compassion, empathy and love.
(707) 502-2589; 853 H St., Arcata, CA
Post Haste Mail Center
(707) 825-8295; 600 F St #3, Arcata, CA
Renata's Creperie
(707) 825-8783; 1030 G St., Arcata, CA
Rooting Resilience (Erin Fowler) Somatic Sex Education
(707) 849-8111; 1mothrider@gmail.com
Social Spas
(707) 382-2944; 770 11th St., Arcata, CA
Solutions -- Fun, eco-friendly products.
(707) 822-6972; 858 G St., Arcata, CA
Susan Baughman, M.A. CCC-SLP (she/her)
(Vocal Coaching)
(707) 440-9165, owner@susanbaughmanslp.com
Offering virtual and in-home therapy
Sylvia Chrisney, CMT, CPT (Queer-owned Manual Therapy & Healthcare)
Weddings in the Wild
https://weddingsinthewild.com/welcome
Eureka / Samoa
A Restful Space (Trauma-Conscious Restorative Yoga)
Belle Starr Clothing
(707) 441-1296; 405 2nd St., Eureka, CA
Bling Brow Bar -- inclusive beauty bar that offers body waxing for all genders
The Bodega -- handcrafted goods curated by nothing-obvious
215 F St., Eureka, CA
Body Tuners -- queer friendly gym with safe and private training space
Booklegger -- new and used bookstore
(707) 445-3144; 402 2nd St., Eureka, CA
Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center -- Indigenous art, educational docent tours, Wiyot gift shop, events, and more
(707) 798-1949; 417 2nd St., Suite 101, Eureka, CA 95501
Frankie's New York Style Bagels
Fringe & Folly Salon
(707) 613-3244; 219 2nd St., Eureka, CA
https://linktr.ee/fringeandfolly
GLOW Salon -- Innovative, reliable, and sustainable beauty services and products
529 E St., Eureka, CA 95501; (707) 798-1180
Hair by SuperKate -- queer friendly licensed barber
http://www.hairbysuperkate.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowsbysuperkate/
https://www.instagram.com/hairbysuperkate/
Humboldt Bay Social Club
(707) 502-8544; 900 New Navy Base Rd, Samoa, CA
https://www.humboldtbaysocialclub.com
Humboldt Carpet Showroom --
(707) 442-0291; 1128 3rd St., Eureka, CA
www.humboldtcarpetshowroom.com
Kiskanu -- Dispensary
(707) 497-6193; 2200 4th St., Eureka, CA
Little Shop of Hers -- Vintage clothing and more
(707) 441-9078; 416 2nd St., Eureka, CA
North Coast Co-Op -- local, member-owned grocery cooperative.
25 4th St., Eureka, CA 95501; (707) 443-6027
Nueva Vida Doula Services
(707) 809-5859; 3117 E St, Eureka, CA
Old Town Coffee and Chocolates
(707) 445-8600; 211 F St., Eureka, CA
*Sisters* Clothing Collective -- consignment shop
(707) 499-7685; 328 2nd St., Eureka, CA
Sparky Fox Arcade -- Video Arcade
(707) 476-3973; 3300 Broadway, Suite 415, Eureka, CA
The Inn at 2nd & C ● Phatsy Kline's ● The Historic Eagle House -- majority women-owned, LGBT friendly, gathering space, parlor bar and lounge, and room and suite rental hub all in one!
https://www.historiceaglehouse.com/
Van Donohue - Village Healing Spa (Massage Therapy)
Ferndale / Fortuna / Loleta
The Blacksmith Shop
445 Main St., Ferndale, CA 95536; (707) 786-4216
Jersey Scoops
348 Main St., Loleta CA; (707) 683-9067
Mind's Eye Coffee Lounge
393 Main St., Ferndale, CA 95536; (707) 786-3393
Oasis Tent Rentals -- Fully Furnished Bell Tents and Party Supply Rentals
https://www.oasistentrentals.com/
Patches Pastries -- baked goods, and an ice cream shopn on Main St. in Ferndale
https://www.patchespastries.com/home
The Redwood Riverwalk | A Boutique Motel
https://www.theredwoodriverwalk.com
Tessa Knight, CMP -- queer friendly practitioner of Deep Bodywork and Esalen massage
Garberville
Redwood Raindrop Harmonics -- Precious gems and crystals, gem-infused water, fine local art, fair trade decor, and more.
773 Redwood Dr., Ste B, Garberville, CA 95542; (707) 223-3322