Browse through locally owned specialty shops and antique stores located in turn-of-the-century buildings with exposed brick walls and inviting storefronts. You’ll find eclectic shopping adventures and a selection of one-of-a-kind items to take home.
Assistance League Thrift Shop
Opened: 1969
Assistance League Thrift Shop has been offering quality resale merchandise in Historic Railroad Square since 1969. It is located on West Sixth Street with parking behind the shop. Walk the aisles of clothing, housewares and collectibles. There is something for everyone! Experience the fun of a treasure hunt while shopping for merchandise at outstanding values.
Assistance League is a non-profit organization operated by dedicated volunteers. All proceeds from the shop benefit our programs which
respond to unmet needs in the community.
Donations are appreciated.
Hours
Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-4pm
Sat 11am-2pm
Closed Thurs & Sun
Byron Blodgett Jewelry Tech
Owner: Byron Blodgett Opened: 2006
A friendly family-owned and operated estate jewelry shop featuring in-house repairs and appraisals. Specializing in vintage wedding rings and restoration of heirloom jewelry.
Jewelry Tech showcases a unique and eclectic array of estate jewelry, offering everything rare Victorian to contemporary designer pieces. Serving the North Bay's finest jewelry shops for over 20 years as a bench jeweler and designer.
Come see why Jewelry Tech is one of Sonoma County's best kept secrets!
Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-5:30pm
Carolina & Co.
Owner: Carol Prezel Opened: 2007
Make it personal with our exquiste custom monogramming. Our permanet botancials bring the outdoors in, year after year. Dress up your environment inside and out with beautiful seasonal accessories...or just explore.
Welcome to Carolina & Co, a highly personal collection of unique merchandise and services which I trust will reflect your personal style too. Please make yourself at home and come back often.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm
Cast Away Yarn Shop
Owner: Justine Malone Opened: 2008
Cast Away, "your local yarn shop", is in the heart of Railroad Square. We sell mostly natural fiber yarns from your everyday workhorse yarns to luxury yarns. We offer knitting, crochet and felting classes and drop-in help as well.
Cast Away is filled with yarn and cozy places to sit- we always have a pot of tea ready for you. Come in and see the boat full of yarn, browse the book and pattern selection, have a cup of tea- and pet the yarn!
Sit & Knit
Every Thursday Night 5:30-8:30. Bring your knitting or crochet project and hang out with the other yarn-a-holics!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Open late Thurs for Sit & Knit starting at 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cellars of Sonoma
Owner: Scott Jordan Opened: 2009
Located in the heart of Railroad Square, Cellars of Sonoma offers an exclusive opportunity to taste handcrafted, limited production wines. Join us and discover the hippest new place in downtown Santa Rosa uncorking award winning wines from Northern California's rising stars.
This historic district is the perfect place to begin your wine country experience. Beautifully restored turn of the century buildings are home to trendy boutiques, eclectic antique stores, home furnishing and award winning restaurants.
Hours
Open Daily
Thu-Sat 10am-10pm
Sun-Wed 10am-8:30pm
Live music on Fridays
Wine flight tastings and wine by the glass
Darcy’s Fine Jewelers
Owners: Greg & Terry Darcy Opened: 2009
Darcy's Fine Jewelers is a family owned business with owners, Greg andTerry Darcy, offering some of the most brilliant diamond and colored jewelry available as well as distinctive watch and sterling silver fashion lines. There is something for everyone at Darcy's.
With 25 years of experience in jewelry, Greg is proud to provide personalized quality service. At Darcy's you get an increased value. Our goal is to offer superior quality and expand your buying power.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Closed Sun
Fleet Feet Sports
WE'RE ABOUT FIT. IT'S WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. Everything we do is geared toward fitting you as an individual. Whether it's footwear, apparel or sports bras, you have a fit that's best for you and we're here to help you find it.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
Gado Gado International
Owners: David Sussman & Barbara Hirschfeld Opened: 2001
An eclectic selection of teak furniture, architectural elements and tribal art from Indonesia and the Far East. Offering a variety of home decorations, traditional textiles and puppets including items from Java, Bali, Sumatra, Timor and Sumba, as well as Thailand, Burma, and West Africa.
We work with clients throughout the US to bring a unique, handcrafted look to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hours
11am-6pm 7 days a week
Green Fish Trading
Owner: Frank Masterson Opened: 1997
For over 12 years, Green Fish Trading has been importing quality Japanese antique collectibles to Sonoma County. TANSU ( Japanese cabinets & storage chests) have been our specialty. These magnificent chests and folk art accessories grace the finest northern California homes.
Green Fish Trading stocks an extensive selection of exquisite tansu and one of a kind accessories to complement your interior. Frank Masterson, the owner, spends much time traveling in Japan searching for the "one of a kind treasures." Every item hand picked with an enthusiastic passion.
The business is also very proud to represent the magnificent hand made Tibetan Carpets of Inner Asia. Timeless, classic rugs imbued with brilliant colors and inspired by ancient tibetan symbols & motifs. Woven IN TIBET by TIBETAN PEOPLE.
The Santa Rosa shop is an oasis of calm and good taste. Details like the scent of fine Japanese incense, interesting music and true, warm hospitality offers you a wonderful shopping and cultural experince.
Hours
Wed-Sun 11am-4pm
closed Mon-Tues
Helene’s Framing & Scrapbooking
Owner: Helene Golden Opened: 1994
Helene's framing has been around since 1994, but I've been a picture framer for 35 years. In 2005 I moved my store from 4th street to a larger spot on 3rd St in order to add scrapbooking. Helene's is all about living your life full of memories and joy through art. Scrapbooking is much more than just a hobby. It is a priceless opportunity to know & love yourself and your heritage before it's too late.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10-5:30
Sat 10-5
Sun noon-5
Open Tue 9pm
Hot Couture Vintage Fashion
Owner: Marta Koehne Opened: 1983
- Unique clothing items to add character to your wardrobe
- Costume rentals which include all accessories to make you look like you spent the last two months searching for exactly the right stuff, but we can do it in under an hour (usually)
- Green and local: not only do we sell locally, we also spend all our payroll and inventory money right here in Santa Rosa. Completely recycled product line.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Old Town Furniture & Furniture Depot
Owner: Paul Quattrocchi Opened: 1980
Old Town Furniture and Furniture Depot are family owned and operated furniture stores, and they've been furnishing homes throughout Northern California since 1980.
Come in to one of our stores in Santa Rosa, Vacaville or Rocklin, CA and let our well-trained staff help you create the beautiful, comfortable home you've always dreamed of.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-5:30pm
Sun 10am-5pm
Olde Towne Jewelers
Owner: Eric Iskin Opened: 1994
Olde Towne Jewelers has the most spectacular collection of fine antique and modern estate jewelry north of San Francisco. We are the County's authority on vintage and antique diamond engagement rings, gold and diamond Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Mid-Century and modern jewelry and watches.
We also manufacture custom designs. A stunning selection of restored vintage and modern wrist and pocket watches as well as most models of Rolex always in stock. We are professional jewelers and watch makers (watch maker on the premises) and specialize in Rolex service and repairs of most major brands. We are always buying fine jewelry, gold, and watches and would love the opportunity to assist if you are considering selling your items.
Whether you are buying, selling, or repairing your treasures, Olde Towne Jewelers offers uncompromising service!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm
Sacks on the Square
Opened: 2000
Sacks on the Square is a "upscale" resale/thrift store that benefits Face to Face, and Memorial Hospice. We strive to offer the best selection of quality preowned clothing, housewares, jewelry, and furniture.
Our store is staffed by our many dedicated volunteers without whose efforts our store would not be successful. Our front display windows are award winning, and are always a source of chatter! Come and check us out!
Donations are always appreciated!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday 9am-2pm
Sherrie Blondin Photography & Studio 122
Owner: Sherrie Blondin Opened: 2007
Sherrie Blondin is truly a master photographer with an artful eye in classical and contemporary portraiture. Sherrie creates one of a kind art. She has over ten years experience not only as photographer but also as a makeup artist, set designer and stylist. She has worked with many celebrities and magazines, in fashion and commercial print. Her work is truly an emotional experience with the clients. She will capture your wedding like you never saw it, create cherished photographs for families and beautiful portfolios for models.
Studio 112 is a unique shopping experience. If you are looking for everyday comfort clothes or that special occasion you will find it at Studio 122. The sales people are here to help you enjoy the experience of shopping for styles you will not find anywhere else is Santa Rosa. Studio 122 has a complete line of lingerie, specializing in the hard to fit, with beautiful bras that can only be found at Studio 122. Jewelry is from Los Angeles and hand made by a famous artist. Studio 122 offers clothing for women as well as men. You will find a complete line of make-up that can be professionally applied for your special day. Please come and see all the accessories to make your new look complete.
Hours
Photography by appt.
Studio 122 open daily
Sonoma Outfitters
Owners: Jay & Debra Knick Opened: 1978
Sonoma Outfitters has been the Wine County's leading outdoor equipment and clothing store for 31 years. Specializing in outdoor equipment, outdoor clothing, footwear, travel accessories and gear. Getting ready for an outdoor adventure? We got the gear for anywhere.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-6pm
TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center
Owners: Montague Family Opened: 1949
Since 1949 when Monty and Ruth Montague sold their first washing machine from the front porch of their Santa Rosa Ave house, they have kept one thing in mind: under-promise and over-deliver.
Now three generations strong, the Montague family and loyal staff are a company you can depend on from repairing your washer to buying a new stove. We can install a whole new kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances designed be one of our two inhouse designers and installed by TeeVax employees.
Give TeeVax a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Western Farm Center
Owners: Larry & Lou Bertolini Opened: 1968
Western Farm Center, also known as the "farm in the city" is noted for its friendly, knowledgeable staff. Opened 41 years ago by native Santa Rosans Larry and Lou Bertolini, today we're one of the major pet and feed stores in the North Bay. We carry a large selection of high quality feed and supplies for all your pets, birds and animals.
As well a bulk vegetable seeds, garden supplies, bee supplies, candle making supplies, dog houses and kennels, baby chicks, chickens, rabbits, birds, rats and much more.
We cordially invite you and your pets to visit our business and be greeted by our friendly, helpful staff.
Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm
Sun 9:30am-4:00pm
Whistlestop Antiques
Partner: Dee Richardson Opened: 1972
When you walk through the door into the bright and interesting shop, you'll understand why Whistlestop has been consistently voted "Best" antique store in Sonoma County since 1996!
The brick walls of this antique building (built after the 1906 earthquake) are a perfect backdrop for a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including furniture and country pieces, pottery, art, china and glassware, estate and costume jewelry, books and waxes and polishes.
You might find vintage postcards, snowshoes or vintage toys. Collecting antiques is a national pastime and shopping at Whistlestop is an antique lovers dream!
Hours
Daily 10am-5:30pm
Su 11am-5pm
Closed major holidays only
Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar
Owner: Glenn Siegel Opened: 2006
With a retail wine selection ranging from Sonoma County boutique wineries to the world's best producers, Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar offers an amazing variety of wine in a beautiful and friendly setting.
Many wines are offered by the glass at our tasting bar, making for a one stop wine tasting experience. Visit our website for information on special events and winemaker tastings.
Hours
Tues-Sat 12pm-7pm
Closed Sun-Mon