2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? How about these 38 dazzling finds?

We’ve got options for supporting local artists and craftspeople, snagging the buzziest gifts of the season, and delighting everyone on your list this year at any budget. Let’s go-ho-ho.

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$25 and under

For art aficionados: California State Map | $18 | Adorn any wall with this artwork featuring the state’s bird, the California Quail, and the state flower, the California poppy.

For locals: West Coast Best Coast vinyl decal | $4 | Because everyone knows it. If they don’t know it yet, they will with this sticker.

For organizers: The PETITE Card Wallet | $15 | This slim and minimalist wallet comes in multiple colors and fits all the essential cards and cash.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.40 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.99 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

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$25-$50

For art aficionados: San Diego print | $30 | Show true San Diego pride with this artwork featuring the San Diego Trolley, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Old Town San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, and more.

For anyone: Sunset Cliffs reed diffuser | $48 | Enjoy the aromas of sea salt, driftwood, jasmine, lily of the valley, and tonka bean for over six months – the gift that keeps on giving.

For the sipper: San Diego skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Say “cheers” to the holiday season with these etched glasses.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything. The best part? It comes in 20 different colors.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.99 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

For the poker group: Cocktail art playing cards | $30 | A pack of cards featuring beautiful watercolor cocktail designs.

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$50-$100

For the accessory lover: Vintage San Diego flatbill hat | $55 | This simple + nostalgic hat will complete any outfit of the day.

For sippers: Gibson 6/12-pack pouch | $64.95 | Keep drinks cold for up to seven hours without ice in this pouch by Kanga Coolers.

For relaxing: Rosemary + mint shower bundle | $54 | Treat them to shampoo, conditioner, and body wash made with organic aloe and argan oil.

For anyone: Echo Dot | $59.99 | Play music or audiobooks, activate smart home devices, set hands-free timers, ask Alexa, and more.

For foodies: COSORI Air Fryer | $59.99 | Hello, oil-less chicken wings, french fries, and veggies.

For adventurers: Tent for one to two | $65.99 | Make all their camping dreams a reality with a tent perfect for solo or duo campers.

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$100+

For worker bees: Messenger bag in sepia | $349 | It’s all fashion on the outside and business on the inside with this stylish and functional messenger.

For cozy moments: Block-printed linen throw | $150 | Encourage movie nights and cozy hang outs with this linen blanket.

For foodies: Goldie by Sourhouse + cooling puck | $129.95 | Channel your inner “Goldilocks” and keep bread at the perfect temperature with this warming device.

For home chefs: Caraway cookware set | $395 | This coveted pots and pans set features non-toxic, non-stick surfaces and comes in cute colors like cream and perracotta.

For the health conscious: Beastmode by Beast Health Blender | $215 | Blend smoothies and shakes instantly with this sleek one-stop kit.

For anyone: Apple iPad, 10th Generation | $449 | Treat them to fresh, 10th generation technology including Liquid Retina display, an Apple pencil, and all-day battery life.

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For him: Beard shampoo + conditioner bundle | $36 | An all-in-one shower solution for ultimate beard care.

For sippers: Portland Soda Words 3-pack gift set | $30 | These syrups are guaranteed to garner inspiration for the mixologist in your life.

For party hosts: Set of four linen dinner napkins | $114 | This linen set lives in every hosts’ dreams.

For beauty icons: Laneige Holiday Hydration gift set | $32 | A trio of hydrating lip and skin products from one of skincare’s buzziest brands.

For cozy moments: Osulloc curated tea sampler | $39.99 | Treat them to 10 different flavors of premium tea in artfully designed packaging.

For daredevils: Smokehouse hot sauce set | $24.98 | Kick up the heat with flavors including fire jalapeno, pineapple mango ghost pepper, and bacon cayenne.

Bonus: The best wrapping supplies

Holiday dogs wrapping paper roll | $15 | Pugs in reindeer ears and Golden Retrievers in Santa hats adorn this wrapping paper from Joy Paper Co., a small business that donates a portion of proceeds to support mental health.

Holiday illustrations wrapping paper roll | $15 | Also from Joy Paper Co. is this versatile wrapping paper featuring timeless holiday icons.

Happy Hanukkah card | $5.50 | A Joy Paper Co. card ready to help you wish others a very happy Hanukkah.

Holiday “To/From” sticker sheets | $9 | Top your gift off with cute labels letting everyone know who it’s for.

Custom pet photo wrapping paper | $42+ | Step up your wrapping paper game with custom-printed paper featuring an illustration of your pet. Bonus: ships free.

Foil wrapping paper set | $16.99 | Go for glam this holiday season with a three-roll set of red, green, and gold foil paper.

Holiday bows and ribbons set | $24.99 | A 54-piece set of bows and ribbons to carry you through the holiday season.

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