Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies

Whoa. Some crazy reviews here on Unilocal.I have been going to Sacramento Beekeeping for years and found them helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a family-​owned business handling specialized merchandise. They are a great resource. All the bees purchased from the store have been successful and propagated well. The honey selection is excellent. Beekeeping is fun and rewarding.

Been hearing about this place for years and had an opportunity to check it out. Walked in with my son, and the first person we saw was a white haired lady behind the counter. We said hello, she said nothing but stained at us as if she were bracing for «yet another stupid question».
A younger bearded man came from the back and asked «what we’re we looking for».
I told him I had heard a lot about this place and wanted to check it out.
All he did is stare at us which made me feel unwelcome, so me and my boy left. I didn’t say anything, but my son told me they made him feel like we were bothering him.
Nothing more to be said, I can get honey AND a smile from raleys.

Now that I’ve been coming to buy my honey a few times. I think it’s time for a review.
First off, I the customer service can be hit and miss but for the most part is pretty good. I believe this is a family owned business which is great as I love to support local businesses.
When i first walk in look to the left there are like. 12+ honey’s you can sample which is great and convenient as I like to know what flavor honey suits my taste.
My favorites are, Sacramento wildflower, Orange Blossom, Delta wildflower, Clover and Raspberry. Some flavors are stronger than others and some I cook with and some I put in my tea’s.
Not only do they sell honey. They also carry skincare items, candles, gum, books, stuffed animal bee’s for the kiddos etc…
If you like fresh local honey and don’t want that grocery store garbage I highly recommend checking this place out. :)
Also, There’s only street parking so sometime it can be the pits but if you have to park a few blocks away or so do it. It’s well worth it!

Bee careful buying bees from Fred. He’d go thru his hives and put all the nukes with mites into few boxes and sell it to the people he doesn’t favor. I was one of those unfortunate customers, all my bees died just after I put them in my hive, most had incomplete limbs, missing wings, etc… Rest of the family are sweet and very helpful but for Fred, money is much more important than bees so spreading mites helps him sell more bees and mite meds.

A very nice older woman helped me find bees wax for salves and her beautiful blonde daughter inn the hot yoga pants helped as well. I’m a fan.

How can anybody not give this place 5 stars?! I live in Curtis Park and am so happy that this store is part of our community. I have been coming here for several years to buy my honey and candles. The variety of honey is great, the quality is unparalleled, and the service is consistently friendly & knowledgeable. I have a really hard time now buying honey from the grocery store, it tastes blah in comparison. I’m grateful to be spoiled by this place!

One of my favorite stores in the greater Sacramento area. They have blackberry and raspberry honey which I adore! They have a local honey, pollen, ambrosia and propolis mix which I take a ½ tsp daily for allergies, works fantastic and couldn’t live without it. They have wonderful local Sacramento wildflower honey and Delta wildflower honey, both taste great.
Nice selection of bee product skin care, they have a skin block which soothes my skin instead of irritating it. Nice soaps, candles and other bee related things.
If you like crafting, great selection of beeswax, lotion and soap making supplies as well as candle making supplies.
I always seem to be able to find parking right close to the entrance.
The staff always nice and helpful, I always look forward to my visits to this store.

Got some LOCAL honey and pollen for a great price! They have stuff for crafting and making soaps and candles as well as cute gift shop type stuff thrown in with practical items for beekeepers or crafters. They have info for beekeeping classes and are very friendly if you ask for what you need. Some people complained about service– everyone was so helpful. You just have to speak up people! I like the fact they don’t follow you around pandering to your every movement, they let you browse and are more than happy to assist you with anything you desire in the bee world! A+!

Stopped by here yesterday with a friend as we were in search of various sizes of jars of coconut oil. Found lots of sizes here! The employees are very friendly and immediately offer you samples of honey and bee pollen as soon as you walk in through the door. All the products are all neatly organized on tables and shelves with prices posted for everything. Such a big fan of supporting local shops and helping keep the bees alive and thriving! Purchased a small jar of coconut oil. Definitely will be back here in the future for more items! Great store but selective hours.

Anything and everything you need. Customer service was A+. Now I hope this pollen works it magic and cures my allergies.

Lately, I’ve been quite interested in making sugar scrubs and candles. Since I needed some soy wax and honey, I wanted to drop by this place to check it out. When we walked in, there were quite a few honey flavors to choose from. After walking around the store for a couple minutes, I settled with a jar of local honey and a bag of soy wax. The employees there were really nice. The lady that helped me, was able to answer all of my questions. I would love to drop by more often but this place is a little too far from where I live.

Had a lot of honey to pick from and everyone was very friendly. :)
I wanted to share this bee invention from Australia. Thought you’d like to see it.

It’s the only Bee keeping store in Sacramento. And every time I come here to browse and taste their honey. I feel more alive. Something about Local Honey states great quality honey compared honey that are sold at some grocery stores, with exceptional to organic stores who sells honey.
They sell different items. Not just local honey, but bees too which is $ 130+tax, so choose wisely… And from clothing attire, to candles, bee frames, jars, honey sunscreen, bee garden décor, and many more…
Sacramento Bee Keeping is a must store to check it out. Can almost buy anything to gift an item to a friend for that special occasion.
Keep in mind store is open Tues-​Sat until 530pm, and are close on Sun-​Mon… I have came here numerous times on a Monday, and I keep forgetting that the store is close on a Monday. Just incase if you guys didn’t know. Namm sayinn…

I came in for my first time the other day. I recently moved to the Sacramento area and needed to find some locally grown honey for my allergies. The honey is working great and I believe it to be good and top notch quality.
I felt the staff was knowledgeable but could have been more friendly and forthcoming with details and literature. I believe in supporting small and local businesses and good friendly customer service would have gone a long way the other day. That’s why I am giving them 3 stars instead of 5 stars.

Friend told me about this place when I was complaining to her about my spring allergies; said that this place is her go to for honeys, and loves it!
Went in for the first time today. Walked in, was greeted by one of their staff, and asked me if there was anything I needed help with. Told him that I was looking for something that will help me with my allergies, and voilà the Local Wildflower! Of course, I just stood there didn’t really know what to do next… so the guy says «just choose your container, and I’ll fill it up for you.» So, yeah, I ended up getting the Local Wildflower, and a Comb Honey. :)
Only thing that made me a bit uncomfortable was the check out. The cashier didn’t look all that welcoming… a simple «Hi» or a smile would have been nice.
Overall, it was a smooth sailing! :)

This may be the best beekeeping supply store in Sacramento. OK, it may be the only beekeeping store in Sacramento, but it is still an awesome place. Not only do they sell the best honey in the region, they have an extensive supply of waxes and oils for candle and soap making. They will also help set you up for your own hive.
I always come here for the honey, specifically the tasty Delta Wildflower type. They have many other types which are always fun to try. The hours are a bit inconvenient, but the place is local and provides a quality product.

Don’t be like me and assume that the honey here will be too expensive. Not only are the prices comparable to supermarket honey, the quality is worlds apart.
Two pounds in a nice glass jar cost us $ 14.95, and once we tasted it we declared it a bargain.
In particular, the orange blossom is almost as thick as caramel.
In addition to the many pre-​jarred selections, you can choose your own container from their shelves (including the requisite bear) and get it filled from three available flavors on tap.
There’s a little tasting station as soon as you enter so that you can get an idea of what’s in store (pun intended).
Too bad Christmas is over because I would have bought a bunch of jars as gifts!

Wanted to make some candles for a special gift so came over here to get the ingredients. They have a variety of waxes (both beeswax and soy) and pretty much everything else you need to make some awesome candles. The essential oils they sell here are also very cheap compared to getting them at GNC or online which was surprising. Lots of different scents so it can take a while to decide.
Since then I usually get cinnamon creamed honey, raw honey, and some honeycomb. All really tasty and perfect for using as a spread or in coffee.
The only thing that I didn’t like here was how childish some of the physically older employees act. It’s unprofessional and pathetic to talk trash about other employeees within earshot of customers like gossiping high schoolers. Outside of some select employees though the rest (both young and old) have been really helpful and knowledgable about what’s being sold which was awesome.
I’ll definitely be back!

My husband and I were shopping at the nearby antique shop and wanted to stop in to look around. This store is the cutest store around with tons of cool products for your beekeeping needs. Need honey? They have a wide selection of different types of local honey in a variety of flavors.
Did I also mention that they also sell Burt’s Bees supplies for all your skincare and personal needs?
The people that work here are super friendly and I really enjoyed just walking around and seeing all the nifty products that they sell.
Can’t wait to bring my family here the next time I’m around this store. Great place for kids too!

A local shop for local needs run by locals who are just about as friendly as they can be. Whether you’re a honey connoisseur or just have a passing interest in nature’s ultimate sweetener, this is the place to find what you need or educate yourself on the birds and the bees (mostly the latter). I especially enjoyed their selection of beeswax goods, from candles to soaps to chapsticks. Many of these are from local sources and exemplify how this shop is proud of the local beekeeping community.
On the way out after my last visit, I saw the owner handing out free honey stick to the kids. That’s something you won’t find outside of a unique shop like this one.