Nature Gallery

Los Altos, United States

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7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 650-327-8700
Website:
www.nature-gallery.com
Address:
296 State St, Los Altos, CA, 94022
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.9 miVTA
2 miSan Antonio
2.5 miMountain View
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Los Altos) 18:36 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Nature Gallery has featured minerals, fossils, jewelry and fine art nature photography since 1987. Items range in price from 50 cents to thousands of dollars and appeal to collectors from 8 year olds to

octogenarians.

History

Established in 1987.

Nature Gallery was established in 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California by the mother daughter team of Norma Tager and Carol Garsten.

The Gallery moved to it’s current location at 87 Town & Country Village in Palo Alto in 1994.

Nature Gallery specializes in minerals, fossils, jewelry and fine art photography.

For the young collection the gallery has has a wonderful «kids» section with fossils and minerals from 50cents.

The gallery is open Tuesday-​Saturday 10 – 6, Sunday 12 – 5, Monday 11 – 5.

Meet the Business Owner

Carol G.

Business Owner

Carol is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Peninsula HealthCare Connection and Director of the Downtown Streets Team Mentor Program. She is a member of Palo Alto University Rotary Club.

Carol is a Fine Art photographer and Jewerly designer.

In her free time she enjoys hiking, traveling, campling, gardening and spending time with her neices, nephews and her two adorable cats Crystal and Jazzy.

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7 reviews of Nature Gallery

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Place rating: 1
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Almost everything in this store is ridiculously over-​priced, the selection is small, and the owner is snobby and dismissive if you’re not one of her big-​spending regulars. I am an avid gem and mineral collector and the first time I visited this store, I was impressed with the beauty of everything on display and the friendliness of the saleswoman helping me. During my next two visits when I asked the owner if she had specific items, she said, «No,» dismissively and ignored me for other customers. Other stores have happily taken my contact info in case their suppliers have what I want or they get a shipment in. Everything for sale in the store is lovely. Considering the ridiculous prices and horrible attitude of the owner, I prefer Shady Lane or East West Bookshop for quality service and fair prices. Quite frankly, if you don’t look rich (or white) I doubt you’ll get good service here.
Place rating: 5
Reno, NV
This place is absolutely amazing. The gallery and natural pieces on display are incredible. Every single piece in the store is absolutely stunning. The owner Carol, is so sweet she is adorable. I will definitely be coming back to her store and I recommend anyone who is interested in rocks or minerals to check the store out it is by far the best natural rock display I’ve seen. Much love
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I love Nature Gallery. You could spend a lot here if you wanted to buy a coffee table, say, but there are tons of reasonably priced items — jewelry, home décor items, beautiful crystal formations, etc. A great place to shop for gifts although if you’re like me you’ll walk out with something for yourself too.
Another great feature of Nature Gallery is the little hidden chest for kids, where they select kid-​priced treasures. Carol, the owner, told us how fun it is to have customers return with their carefully saved allowances. So sweet!
Place rating: 5
Redwood City, CA
I have been using this store for many years for unusual and beautiful gifts. Now that they are in this lovely, larger store in Los altos they are a bit farther but I still plan to go here for those special lovely items.
Place rating: 4
Mountain View, CA
Went in for crystals after my yoga teacher used them in class one day. Carol, the owner was quite knowledgeable. I got a few stones and I’ll be back for more.
Place rating: 5
Cupertino, CA
If you are looking for one-​of-​a-​kind rocks, gems, semi-​precious stones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, etc… You have to visit Nature Gallery!
I recently found this ‘gem’ of a place in Palo Alto, Town & Country Center. Carol, the owner, has been there for 20 years. She hand picks everything. You’ll find 3 – 4 foot amethyst eggs. Fossils of every kind. Hand made jewelry that is out of this world. And items too incredible to even describe!
If you are a corporate executive looking to ‘spruce up’ your lobby or office, Carol has just the right piece. If you are looking for a one-​of-​a-​kind present for that special someone, you will find it at Nature Gallery.
Prices are very reasonable considering the quality and variety!
You won’t be disappointed! I promise.
Mike Hodapp
PS. Right off of the El Camino.
Place rating: 3
Mountain View, CA
Precious rocks and speciality items such as chess sets made of jade.
Several display cases, five to be exact, that protrude from the outside of the establishment that display some very nice natural items.
I have browsed around and the items are too expensive for me plus they are not the types of things that i buy: gem stone rocks, chess sets, jewelry made of rock stones, etc.
Small quaint store that had a «be back in 15 minutes» sign posted at 1:30 pm in the afternoon.