Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, San Diego. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official SDtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:Callie gift card | $5-$500 | Mom and dad deserve a night out — treat them to dinner at Chef Travis Swikard’s renowned hot spot.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $319.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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Local pick:Baby Mahogany Taylor guitar | $449 | Get your young music enthusiast in tune with the very best from this El Cajon-based company recognized globally for it’s top notch guitars.
Women’s cropped quarter zip | $34.99+ | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $69.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Studded bling tumbler | $31.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.
Local pick:Cosmic Crusher Sector 9 skateboard | $199 | Skateboarding is one of SD’s favorite pastimes — get your young local on board with a ride from this local company.
Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.
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Local pick:The Ten Planter with Stand | $205 | Add a pop of color to any space with this 10-inch, stoneware planter from the local brand.
Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $99.99 + $24.15 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.
Local pick:Better Buzz coffee pods | $15.49+ | Grab a cup of the buzzy coffee without going farther than the kitchen.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $119.99 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Heated foot massager | $89.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.
Including comfy flannel and the best slippers.
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Local pick:Chuao Chocolatier Signature Gift Box | $84.99 | Sweeten up the holiday season with a variety of gourmet chocolates from the Carlsbad-based chocolatier.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $49.90 | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $17.95+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Including a jam advent calendar and an heirloom pie dish.
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Local pick:La Jolla Shores candle | $34 | Featuring the aromas of fresh coconut, sandalwood, cedar, and amyris, this locally-made candle will have your neighbors enjoying that beach life daily.
Toschi Amarena cherries | $19.99 | Perfect on cheese boards, atop ice cream, or straight out of the jar, these Italian Amarena cherries are a little luxury.
Pompom fringe blanket | $22.99 | Because who doesn’t love curling up with an ultra soft blanket at the end of the day?
Wine opener gift set | $59.99 | Level up neighborhood wine night with a wine decanter set complete with an electric opener, aerator, and foil cutter.
Local pick: El Nopalito tortilla chips + salsa | $15+ | Hook your neighbors up with this locally-made snack — pick up salsa, guacamole, and hot carrots from El Nopalito Market in Encinitas to round out this delicious gift.
Le Creuset heritage pie dish | $55.95 | Give the gift of a classic, heirloom pie dish they’ll bake comforting treats in for years to come.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37.00 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.
Crock-pot electric lunch box | $44.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.
Local pick:Vuori Hip Pack | $42 | This super trendy style from the Encinitas-based brand will make it easy for them to carry all their essentials to class.
Furbo Mini Pet Camera | $99.00 | The ultimate home security camera for watching pets while you’re away.
Pawprint keepsake kit | $16.95 | A DIY kit for pet owners to make their very own personalized clay pet keepsake.
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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Local pick:Rusty SD RT RE surfboard | $775 | This shortboard is the local brand’s most popular surfboard and can work in almost any conditions.
Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.
Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.
Local pick:San Diego Hat Co. El Campo hat | $49 | Every San Diego explorer knows that sun protection is a must, and this sun hat has a 5-inch brim with SPF 50 protection.
LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $32.89 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.
Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.
Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.
