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Sacramento to the North Bay
Sacramento through Davis, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa to Marin County; each leg is about an hour.
Route: Sacramento → Davis → Napa → Petaluma → Mill Valley · 11 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Sacramento: Midtown to Fruitridge
Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage
Vinyl and vintage housewares shop that buys collections by appointment.
Tip: Check their events calendar — they've expanded into hosting regular in-store happenings.
712 R St Ste B, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM MediumRare Records & Collectibles
Pristine, well-organized shop with a classic record-store vibe and deep jazz and classical bins.
Tip: Owner Marty has great stories — worth a chat while you dig.
1104 R St #140, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phono Select Records
Widely called Sacramento's best record shop — every record is cleaned and listened to by staff before it hits the floor.
Tip: Ask about the buy-one-get-one-free deals — they run them regularly.
2475 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Davis
Armadillo Music
Downtown Davis shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and an in-store taproom.
Tip: Open late on Thursday to Saturday (to 9 PM), so it works as an evening stop.
207 F St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 3: Napa
Right On!!! Napa
Downtown Napa record store with stock across genres, refurbished vintage stereo gear and occasional listening events.
Tip: Open every day; Monday and Sunday run noon to 5 PM.
1500 1st St Ste 160, Napa, CA 94559, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Petaluma and Santa Rosa Crawl
Paradise Found Records & Music
Downtown Petaluma record shop that also sells turntable needles and will special-order records it does not have.
Tip: Open every day, 11 AM to 7 PM.
316 B St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Rain Dog Records
Hand-picked classic albums across many genres in the former Spin Records space, with 45s, $1 bins and some used audio gear.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays; combine it with Paradise Found Records & Music a few blocks away.
1010 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Next Record Store
Santa Rosa new and used vinyl and CD shop that traded for decades as The Last Record Store, with wall posters and a New Arrivals bin by the register.
Tip: Open daily; Sunday closes at 5 PM, other days at 7 PM.
1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 5: Marin County Record Run
Mill Valley Music
Crowded Mill Valley shop with new and used vinyl, a large Record Store Day presence and crates packed to the brim.
Tip: Give yourself time; stock is tightly packed and street parking nearby is free.
320 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Red Devil Records
Long-time downtown San Rafael record store with a big used selection and a veteran owner; takes part in Record Store Day.
Tip: Open every day, 11 AM to 6 PM.
894 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Watts Music
Old Town Novato shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, plus posters, and a strong tape selection.
Tip: Open daily; Sundays are shorter (noon to 5 PM).
1211 Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.