Exploring the Bay Area

The Curiosity Shop The Curiosity Shop, in many ways, embodies the personality of Berkeley. It is unique, accepting, vintage,  eccentric, proud to be different, and full of options. Berkeley natives come here often and embrace it for all of the reasons that make it unique.  It is a small building on Martin Luther King that is filled to the brim with an eclectic selection of things for sale. There are so many knick-knacks that the building feels very cramped, and visitors are likely to feel a bit overwhelmed, at least at first.  Honestly, despite being only a few rooms deep, there is too much to see in just one visit. You can come back again as often as you like to check on the selection of goodies.  The store, whose door reads, "100,000 THINGS YOU DON'T NEED," is a great place to look for cheap fashion jewelry. Some of it is vintage; some of it appears more modern. They have rings, necklaces, earrings, key chains, and even plastic tiaras if you are interested.  ...

Dig Gardens Dig Gardens is a one-of-a-kind shop that specializes in plants but also sells a variety of other gardening supplies, knick-knacks, cookbooks, and gifts. They have flowering plants, succulents, cacti, and lots of leafy green plants, all arranged beautifully. They have several indoor rooms for indoor plants and an outdoor garden area for outdoor plants. It is a cool place to visit even if you are not making a purchase yet because the displays of plants are stunningly gorgeous. It is quite enjoyable to browse the store and the outdoor arrangements; everything is cleverly arranged and is exactly in its own place.  420 Water Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Open Everyday 10-6 7765 Soquel Dr #A Aptos, CA 95003 Open Every 9-6

SummerWinds Nursery  SummerWinds Nursery is a business committed to providing access to everything you need to grow plants as your hobby. This amazing chain has five locations in California, including stores in Palo Alto and Campbell.  The store features an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants, pottery, seeds, fertilizer, and dirt. Among the options are citrus trees, herbs, succulents,  flowering plants such as orchids, and more! It can be quite fun to browse their wide range of beautiful options.  Once you have made your selection, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to teach you how to care for your chosen plant and recommend the right dirt, fertilizer, and other necessary materials.