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Retro-Friendly Stores in Sonoma County, California

Your curated guide to the best spots for retro games, vinyl records, tabletop gaming, and thrift treasure hunting in Sonoma County. Whether you're hunting rare cartridges or digging through crates of wax, these local shops have you covered.

▸ 28 STORES LISTED

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RGBN Test Store — Petaluma

410 XP
A test store in Petaluma for validating the Events CPT, XP scoring, venue search, attendance RSVP, and claim system. Features retro video games, arcade cabinets, and community game nights. This listing can be safely deleted after testing.
ARCADES GAMES
📍100 Test Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
🕐Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm

The Rewind Arcade

229 XP
Sonoma County's retro arcade bar at The Barlow in Sebastopol. Features classic 80s and 90s arcade cabinets alongside 30+ pinball machines and modern titles. Self-pour 20-tap beer wall with local, Japanese, and German craft brews. Family-friendly during the day, 21+ after 8pm. Hosts pinball leagues, Jeopardy bar league, and community events. Nostalgic snack vending machine on site, with food available from surrounding Barlow eateries.
ARCADES
📍6780 Depot St #140, Sebastopol, CA 95472
🕐Mon–Tue 3pm–11pm · Wed–Thu 12pm–11pm · Fri–Sat 12pm–12am · Sun 12pm–11pm

Gateway Games

223 XP
Locally owned buy-sell-trade gaming shop inside Santa Rosa Plaza. Huge selection of vintage and modern video games, trading cards, collectibles, apparel, and console repair services. Multiple locations across Northern California.
COLLECTIBLES GAMES
📍1032 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–6pm

Rain Dog Records

223 XP
Independent record store carrying vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and apparel. Founded in 2021 by Gabriel Hernandez, Jon Del Buono, and James Florence, Rain Dog also hosts live music events under the "Live at Rain Dog" banner — a record store by day, concert venue by night. Located on Petaluma Blvd N near Lucky's. Participates in Record Store Day.
MUSIC VINYL
📍1010 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
🕐Mon, Wed–Fri 12–6pm · Sat–Sun 11am–6pm · Closed Tue

Paradise Found Records & Music

222 XP
New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables, posters, 45s, and stereo equipment — open 7 days a week. Knowledgeable staff passionate about jazz, soul, rock, reggae, blues, punk, folk, and everything in between. They buy used records and offer in-home pickup for large collections. Also has a location in Boulder, Colorado.
MUSIC
📍316 B St, Petaluma, CA 94952
🕐Open 7 days · 11am–7pm

The Batcave Comics & Toys

208 XP
A basement-level wonderland of vintage toys, comics, and collectibles in Railroad Square. 80s and 90s action figures, rare prototype toys on display, and deep bins of back-issue comics. Home of Santa Rosa's annual ToyConNCA.
COLLECTIBLES COMICS
📍100 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Thu–Sun 12pm–6pm

Goblin Bros.

208 XP
Award-winning tabletop game store offering "Fun for Humans" since 2021. Huge selection of board games, RPGs, TCGs (Magic, Pokémon), Warhammer minis, dice, and geeky gifts. Features Gryn's Gaming Garden — a free outdoor patio for community play and Sunday board game meetups with the Sonoma County Board Game Club. Also has a second location in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square.
COLLECTIBLES TABLETOP
📍133 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
🕐Mon–Thu 10am–7pm · Fri–Sat 10am–8pm · Sun 10am–7pm

Scandia Family Fun Center

207 XP
A Rohnert Park landmark since 1988. Grand arcade with 120+ games including pinball, skee-ball, and modern redemption machines. Plus two 18-hole mini golf courses, go-karts, batting cages, bumper boats, and the Vertical Boom drop tower. Viking Pizza on-site. Birthday party rooms available.
ARCADES
📍5301 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
🕐Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm

Classic Game Exchange

206 XP
A cozy retro game shop packed with classic consoles, cartridges, and collectibles. Free-to-play arcade cabinets in-store. Owner Erik offers fair trade-in deals and genuinely knows his stuff. The kind of shop where you lose track of time.
ARCADES GAMES
📍235 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
🕐Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm, Mon–Tue closed

GameStop — Windsor

192 XP
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
GAMES
📍6560 Hembree Ln, Windsor, CA 95492
🕐Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm

Goodwill Redwood Empire — Lakeville

192 XP
Second Petaluma Goodwill location on the east side of town. Open daily with a steady rotation of donated goods — great for hunting vintage games, media, and nostalgic finds that people drop off without knowing what they have. Accepts donations during business hours.
THRIFT
📍1000 Lakeville St, Petaluma, CA 94952
🕐Open Daily 10am–6pm

Dave & Buster’s Santa Rosa

192 XP
The North Bay's first Dave & Buster's, opened late 2025 inside Santa Rosa Plaza. Massive arcade floor with cutting-edge games and classic favorites, 40-foot WOW! Wall for sports, full restaurant and bar. Great for groups and birthday parties.
ARCADES GAMES
📍600 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Tue 11am–12am, Wed–Fri 11am–1am, Sat 10am–1am, Sun 9:30am–12am

GameStop — Santa Rosa Plaza

192 XP
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
GAMES
📍1005 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6:30pm

GameStop — Rohnert Park

191 XP
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
GAMES
📍4645 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
🕐Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm

Goodwill Redwood Empire — McDowell

191 XP
Thrift store with rotating inventory — a treasure hunter's go-to for vintage games, electronics, vinyl records, and unexpected finds. Also known as "Deja Blue." Located in the mini mall near Ross and Trader Joe's on N McDowell Blvd. Accepts donations during business hours.
THRIFT
📍141 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
🕐Wed–Sun 10am–6pm · Closed Mon & Tue

The Next Record Store

191 XP
Sonoma County's beloved indie record shop, spinning since 1983 (originally The Last Record Store). Deep crates of new and used vinyl, CDs, and music memorabilia. A must-visit on Record Store Day.
MUSIC
📍1899 Mendocino Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm

Goblin Bros. Games & Gear

191 XP
Award-winning tabletop game store in historic Railroad Square. Board games, RPGs, miniatures, collectible card games, geeky gifts, and apparel. Private game rooms and play tables available upstairs.
GAMES TABLETOP
📍129 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm

GameStop — Coddingtown Mall

191 XP
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
GAMES
📍355 Coddingtown Ctr, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm

Whistlestop Antiques

191 XP
Sonoma County's oldest antique collective in historic Railroad Square. 36 dealers across a sprawling space with vintage toys, model trains, retro signs, Bakelite jewelry, Native American crafts, and nostalgia from every decade.
COLLECTIBLES THRIFT
📍130 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐Daily 11am–5pm

GameStop — Stony Point Plaza

191 XP
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
GAMES
📍750 Stony Point Rd, Ste A165, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
🕐Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm

Antique Harvest

167 XP
One of Healdsburg's oldest antique merchants. 7,000 sq ft of estate jewelry, vintage cameras, 1960s Christmas decor, vinyl records, art, china sets, and more. A go-to for local interior designers and serious collectors.
COLLECTIBLES MUSIC
📍225 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
🕐Daily 10am–5pm
MAP

Sonoma Vintage Shop

166 XP
A 6,000 sq ft thrift and vintage destination near Sonoma Town Square. Mid-century furniture, vintage clothing, LP records, Persian rugs, antiques, fine glassware, and original art. Plus a 2,000 sq ft outdoor garden area.
COLLECTIBLES MUSIC THRIFT
📍737 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476
🕐Wed–Mon 11am–5pm

Republic of Thrift

166 XP
A well-organized thrift store with sized clothing racks, vintage apparel at fair prices, and rotating inventory. Profits benefit K–12 public schools in Sonoma Valley — feel good about every purchase.
THRIFT
📍17496 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476
🕐Mon–Sat 11am–5:30pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
MAP

Reclaimed Antiques

166 XP
Two store locations with 6,000 sq ft of antiques, vintage finds, and collectibles. 20-vendor antique mall, consignment and estate sale services, plus upholstery and repair. A Sonoma staple for treasure hunters.
COLLECTIBLES THRIFT
📍19618 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476
🕐Call for hours

Retro Shack

166 XP
A treasure trove of retro video games and consoles run by Sean, one of the friendliest shop owners in Sonoma County. Massive personal collection spanning every major system from Atari to PS3. Appointment recommended for visits.
GAMES
📍422 Trowbridge St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
🕐By appointment
MAP

Fatty’s Threads

166 XP
Sonoma County's most eclectic secondhand shop. Vintage electronics, retro video games, vinyl records, stereo gear, tools, and oddities galore. Owner Dave has been a local legend for decades. No sign out front — look for the sidewalk treasures.
GAMES MUSIC THRIFT
📍1290 Sebastopol Rd #C, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
🕐Sun–Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Tue closed
MAP

Jewels to Junk

141 XP
A longtime Cotati thrift shop on the Gravenstein Highway corridor. Eclectic mix of vintage clothing, housewares, furniture, and the occasional retro electronics find. Great for treasure hunting on a budget.
THRIFT
📍8025 Gravenstein Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
🕐Call for hours
MAP

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