Fab California-Forward Gift Ideas Under $50
You don’t have to break the bank to give those special someones something splendid. Peruse this collection of uniquely California items, and perhaps pick up something for yourself while you’re at it.
Outrageously Awesome Splurge Gifts from California
If you’re going to splash the cash, you might as well do it with aplomb. These over-the-top items will wow even the most jaded person on your list, and every product listed here hails from the Golden State.
Drinkable Gifts from California
From the sloping valleys of Sonoma County to the craggy mountains of the Sierra Nevada, the Golden State is home to some of the best vintners, brewers, and distillers in the world. Explore these boozy gift ideas—with some nonalcoholic options also in the mix.
Delicious Food Gifts from the Golden State
Home to an embarrassment of edible riches, California produces 20 percent of the nation’s dairy, 80 percent of its wine, and nearly all of its artichokes. It’s downright bountiful, and when you give a California-grown present, know that you are gifting some of the world’s very best.
Gifts for Nature Lovers and Adventurers
Snowcapped mountains, rolling surf, sky-high redwoods, and serene deserts—the Golden State has a lifetime’s worth of natural beauty to explore. For the outdoorsy person on your list, consider these made-in-California gifts, inspired by the great outdoors.
Fashion-Forward Gift Ideas
Clothing design in California has a few things in common: It’s always unique, intentional, and entirely unfussy. Consider these wearable gifts for the stylish friends and family members, all designed in the Golden State.
Gift-Worthy California Experiences
For the person on your gift list who says they don’t want anything, nothing beats the gift of a special experience. Check out this curated selection of only-in-California activities—gifts that are guaranteed to create lasting memories.
Unique Gifts for Babies and Kids
Find gifts for bath time, bedtime, playtime, and beyond from brands located all across the Golden State. These items range from handmade baby blankets to sweet wooden dolls and are destined to become family heirlooms.
Great Gifts for Pet Lovers
Choose a California-made gift designed with love and intention by Golden State creatives who turned their dog-and-cat devotion into a clever business. Fido and Whiskers will be eternally grateful.
Amazing Gifts Created by Native Americans
Purchasing gifts from Native American artisans not only supports their culture and legacy—it also means you have excellent taste. Your recipients will be thrilled to receive these thoughtfully crafted items.
Weirdly Wonderful California Gifts
We’ve curated a list of quirky, kitschy, and unusual gifts, all designed in the Golden State. Whether it's for your partner who’s impossible to shop for or a white elephant party where you want to stand out, here’s a list of unforgettable presents from across California.
Thrilling Gifts from California Theme Parks
Build a roller coaster replica, hug a shark, or don your Hogwarts affiliation with these treasures inspired by the state’s many theme parks. They will delight the coaster-riding, LEGO-building, and Mickey-loving folks on your list.
California Gifts for Book Lovers
This selection of California-inspired reads is as diverse as the state itself: From a rollicking romance with some SoCal flair to sprawling nonfiction accounts of natural wonders to cookbooks from acclaimed Bay Area chefs, this collection of recent releases has something for every bookworm on your list.
Self-Care Gifts from the Golden State
Thanks to its organic smoothie shops, five-star spas, and healing waters, California is often considered the center of the wellness universe. It’s no wonder that there’s a wealth of skilled Golden State creators dedicated to creating exceptional self-care products.
