California businesses are offering a range of locally made gifts for the holiday season, from artisan foods to handmade crafts. The curated selection highlights products from various regions in the state, with items that include specialty foods, home goods, and unique accessories.
Gift options feature a cheese and charcuterie board set from Lady & Larder in Santa Monica, which includes local blue cheese, sun-dried apricots, and honey. Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz offers a seasonal blend recognized by Roast Magazine as one of the top roasters of 2024. Other food-related gifts include uni trays harvested by divers in Santa Barbara and personalized olive oil bottles from Flamingo Estate in Ojai.
Handcrafted items are also prominent. Sanny Ceramics in Mendocino produces modern steins for beer enthusiasts, while Hellbent Silversmith in Long Beach provides custom silver rings and jewelry-making workshops. Umé in Oakland creates sculptural soaps with contemporary designs.
For those interested in design and home decor, Gantri’s Kero Table Light is produced in San Francisco with a modern interpretation of classic lanterns. Original Grain in San Diego makes watches using reclaimed whiskey barrel wood.
Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from trail map bandanas by NorthFork Clothing in Auburn or a Half Dome Puffin Vest Coozie supporting Yosemite National Park. There are also craft kits like the Under the Stars Paint Kit from Earth & Easel Arte Studio in Twentynine Palms.
Fashion and accessory options include hats from Weld + Wool in Temecula and denim work vests from The Cactus & the Hawk in Mammoth Lakes. For children or novelty gift seekers, Wax Apothecary’s Sparkle Geode Buddy is available from Idyllwild.
The guide also lists books such as “Coastal: 130 Recipes from a California Road Trip” by chef Scott Clark celebrating regional cuisine along the coast.
This collection showcases California’s diverse artisan community and emphasizes products that support local makers across the state.
