2025 South Bay Holiday Gift Guide
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South Bay Holiday Gift Guide

ByLaura Stotland

Shop local this season with the South Bay Holiday Gift Guide! Discover unique finds, thoughtful treasures, and one-of-a-kind experiences from your favorite neighborhood shops and makers. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect hostess gift, something special for the kids, or a treat for yourself, this guide makes holiday shopping easy and local.

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2025 South Bay Holiday Gift Guide

Strength & Grace Fitness

Strength & Grace Kitchen: The Cookbook offers over 150 gluten-free, low-sugar, family-approved recipes designed to nourish hormone health, boost energy, and simplify everyday living. A perfect gift for anyone seeking balance, flavor, and wellness through every season of life. Available on Amazon

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DuBunné Day Spa

Relaxation looks good on everyone. Treat them to DuBunné Day Spa—where massages, facials, body treatments, and nail services make spirits bright. Wrap it up with a gift card and a little boutique shopping in store or online. Check out DuBunné Day Spa’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales for amazing gift card savings—the easiest way to give (and get) relaxation. dubunne.com

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MommyAssist

MommyAssist is a South Bay company offering personal assistance for busy moms and families. They help with errands, light cleaning, laundry folding, organizing and daily tasks, giving moms more time in their day for what matters most to them. $10 off two hour service; $25 off organization. mymommyassist.com

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Alandrea – Redondo Beach

Founded by stylist Carolina Hartigan, Alandrea is a women’s clothing and denim boutique offering confidence-boosting, effortlessly stylish pieces that make you look and feel your best. @alandreaboutique

Tabula Rasa Essentials – Manhattan Beach

A beloved downtown Manhattan Beach boutique offering beautifully curated home décor, gifts, candles, and accessories. Every item is chosen with intention, making it easy to find something meaningful for everyone on your list tabularasamb.com

Gum Tree – Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach

A beloved South Bay gift shop with an Aussie-inspired café (Hermosa Beach) offering curated décor, accessories, and coastal gifts. With locations in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, it’s the perfect place to find something beautiful and meaningful. gumtreela.com

Curious – Hermosa Beach

A quirky and colorful boutique known for its mix of gifts, books, and accessories filled with humor and creativity. A must-visit shop for anyone who loves something unique and unexpected. shopcurioushb.com

Pages: a bookstore – Manhattan Beach

A locally owned bookstore offering a handpicked selection of new fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, plus events and story times for readers of all ages. pagesabookstore.com

Short Break – Redondo Beach

A mom-owned boutique offering sustainable, eco-friendly, and “Mom Approved” products that make life easier and more joyful for the whole family. shopshortbreak.com

Aloha Bungalow – Redondo Beach

A cozy Redondo Beach boutique filled with bohemian-inspired décor, apparel, and gifts. Step inside and feel the love, kindness, and aloha spirit that defines every detail. thealohabungalow.com

Village Runner – Manhattan Beach & Redondo Beach

A trusted destination for runners and walkers with expert fittings, top footwear brands, and personalized service. Visit their Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach locations to find your perfect pair. villagerunner.com

The Monogram Shoppe – Redondo Beach

A boutique specializing in custom monogrammed gifts. From embroidery and engraving to etching and vinyl, every item is designed to add a personal, thoughtful touch to life’s special moments. themonogramshoppela.com

Bella Beach Kids – Manhattan Beach

A family-owned boutique in Manhattan Beach featuring fashionable children’s clothes, unique toys, and one-of-a-kind gifts for babies, toddlers, and tweens. bellabeachkids.com

ActivFever – Redondo Beach

Combining performance and style, ActivFever features top brands like Alo, Vuori, Aviator Nation, and TravisMathew. Designed for the South Bay lifestyle, it’s where fitness meets fashion. activfever.com

Card De A – Redondo Beach

An independent card and novelty gift boutique with a distinctive point of view and witty charm. It’s not your average card shop—it’s a celebration of connection and creativity. @carddea

Medawar Fine Jewelers – Rolling Hills Estates

A family-owned jeweler in Rolling Hills Estates offering a stunning blend of elegance, Italian style, and expert craftsmanship. Known for exceptional service and timeless designs that beautifully fuse innovation and artistry. medawarfinejewelers.com

Village Vibes – Redondo Beach

A Riviera Village boutique offering curated women’s and men’s apparel, gifts, and accessories with a relaxed, coastal style and community-focused vibe. villagevibes90277.com

Nantucket Crossing – Palos Verdes Peninsula

Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Nantucket Crossing offers an eclectic mix of unique and distinctive gifts, jewelry, and tabletop items from renowned makers in the U.S. and abroad. nantucketcrossing.com

Sweet Little Things Co – Lomita

A charming boutique in Lomita created by two lifelong best friends and South Bay locals. Sweet Little Things offers a delightful mix of gifts, home décor, and inspiration for every occasion. It’s a heartfelt space designed to spark joy, connection, and a little everyday magic. sweetlittlethingsshop.com

The Jool – Redondo Beach

A full-service jewelry store in Redondo Beach offering fine jewelry, repairs, appraisals, and custom designs. Known for quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. thejool.com

Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Gift Shop

A nonprofit gift shop supporting marine life conservation and education. Shop ocean-themed gifts, books, and sustainable treasures that help protect Southern California’s coast. shop.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org

The Jewelry Source – El Segundo

A full-service jewelry destination in El Segundo known for custom designs, fine gemstones, and expert repairs. Celebrating 40 years of craftsmanship and community trust. thejewelrysourceelsegundo.com

Highlow Gift Shop – Torrance

Located in Torrance, Highlow Gift Shop offers a beautifully curated selection of jewelry, gifts, and artful treasures. Created by Los Angeles designer Sonya Gallardo, Highlow Jewelry blends modern design with artistic expression, delivering timeless, wearable art inspired by beauty and craft. highlowstudio.com

Create & Express – El Segundo

A creative boutique in El Segundo featuring handmade jewelry, crystals, candles, and ceramics from over 25 local artisans. Every piece is crafted with beauty and positive energy. createandexpress.com

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Laura Stotland is the founder of Local Anchor and the Local Anchor Foundation, a passionate community builder dedicated to uplifting the South Bay of Los Angeles through storytelling, connection, and local impact. A lifelong Angeleno with deep roots in the South Bay, Laura brings a background in media and entertainment from companies like Disney and iHeartMedia, blending creative strategy with grassroots action.

Laura is a recognized expert in digital marketing, local outreach, and community-driven campaigns. She’s the force behind beloved initiatives like Project Holiday Helpers, South Bay Camp Fairs, and Taste of South Bay. She frequently moderates community panels and networking events focused on small business growth, nonprofit development, and the future of digital media.

A mom, marketer, and connector at heart, Laura was selected for the Meta Community Accelerator and previously served three terms as President of the Alliance for Women in Media, Southern California. Through Local Anchor, she continues to create meaningful ways for people to engage, give back, and discover the best of local life.

You can follow Laura on Instagram at @laurastotland and @wearelocalanchor, visit localanchor.com, connect with her on LinkedIn, or join her Facebook communities: South Bay Parents and South Bay Local Insider.