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Sacramento to the Redwood Coast
Sacramento to Chico, then across Highway 299 to Arcata and Eureka. The Chico to Humboldt leg is about 3.5 hours.
Route: Sacramento → Chico → Arcata · 7 record stores across 3 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: Chico
Melody Records
Downtown Chico record store known for boxes of thumbable vinyl, many new releases and plenty of used records in the $1 to $5 range.
Tip: Walkable from downtown restaurants; Sunday hours are noon to 5 PM.
341 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, 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
Stop 3: Humboldt Bay Crawl
People's Records
Two-level shop just off the Arcata Plaza with new and used vinyl, a strong punk selection, plus CDs, tapes, posters and shirts.
Tip: Open daily; Sundays close at 4 PM.
833 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, 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 - 4:00 PM Friends of Sound Records
Immaculate Old Town Eureka shop with a deep stock that includes blues, jazz, hip-hop and rock.
Tip: Open daily; Monday opens noon to 5 PM, other days to 7 PM.
412 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Works
Small Old Town Eureka shop selling new and used vinyl alongside DVDs, posters and collectibles.
Tip: Hours can be irregular, so check before going; closed Sunday.
434 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
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.