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No matter who you're shopping for this season, there's a guide to finding the perfect (locally-sourced) gift!
Wine from Shadowbox Cellars ($250)
Dress from Cupcake
(Starting at $28)
Meals from Jessie & Laurent
(Option for Gift Card)
Piperoid Corgi from Magnote
($10)
Almanac Beer Co.
(Starting at $68)
Smudge Bundle from California Sister Floral Design
(Starting at $18)
Corey Egan Silver Flash Necklace ($175)
Fleur Sauvage Chocolates
(Starting at $26)
Kids Face Masks from the Woods ($12)
Buy Local
www.weaverscoffee.com
40 Louise St., San Rafael
We roast The Best Organic Coffee! We are Social Entrepreneurs who donate a percentage of sales. We focus on hand roasting delicious Certified Organic Coffee and Fair Trade Certified Coffee. Order online for a delicious coffee lover gift.
Weaver's Coffee & Tea
www.shopvintageoaks.com Vintage Way #100, Novato
We are proud to showcase over 50 stores and restaurants for your shopping pleasure, all in one location. We are home to stores like Nordstrom Rack, Banana Republic Factory Store, DSW, MOD Pizza, LaserAway, NH2 Salon, and many others you can’t find anywhere else in Marin County!
Vintage oaks shopping center
www.thosmoser.com
3395 Sacramento Street
Today we continue to craft pieces the same way we did at the beginning: one piece, one craftsman, one signature. We rely on sustainable North American hardwoods, traditional joinery executed by hand and individual workmanship that is guaranteed for life.
Thos.
Moser
www.exploratoriumstore.com
Pier 15, The Embarcadero
When is a gift more than just a gift? These hand-curated selections from our store fuel curiosity and open paths to exploration all year long—
surprise, challenge, and delight even your hardest–to–shop-
for friends and family with our unique selection.
Exploratorium
STORE
www.gumps.com
250 Post Street
Head over to Gump’s San Francisco and explore their Holiday Shop, adorned with hand-blown ornaments and festive décor. Discover curated collections for the home, distinctive jewelry and memorable gifts.
Gump's SAN FRANCISCO
FROM OUR SPONSORS
8 holiday desserts that prove the world is a sweet, sugary place
Holiday traditions vary from culture to culture, but there’s one thing that every holiday celebration has in common: food. No holiday is complete without a meal shared...
How to say ‘cheers’ and ‘happy new year’ in 30 countries
Ringing in the new year is a call for celebration around the world. As the clock strikes midnight, friends, couples, and families call out cheers and well wishes...
Support local business by shopping small this holiday season
As we settle into the new normal COVID lifestyle, it’s fair to say that the holiday season will look a little different this time around. But just because...
Tradition of gifting can be adapted this year
The idea of opening a holiday gift decked out in a mask, gloves, a face shield and other protective gear kind of takes the magic out of the moment. And poor Santa Claus...
Artists create virtual experiences, subscriptions for one-of-a-kind gifts
From august institutions to individual performers, those in the arts continue to face severe economic challenges...
Find the perfect wine gift set, vintage for oenophiles
Whether it’s a special bottle for a holiday dinner or a pandemic-appropriate tasting experience, Bay Area wineries provide a bevy of options for gift givers....
Restaurants innovate for the holiday season
On Nov. 13, indoor dining shut down yet again for restaurants in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, with other several counties on the verge of doing it, as well...
From art to cat toys, shop local this year
A locally produced gift can be extra special to your friends and family, since local usually means unique, celebrating handcrafted products and a sense of place...
Brighten your home with fun holiday décor ideas
If there is one silver lining to this year’s shelter-in-place demands, it’s that more of us have been focusing on making our homes truly our palaces. We’ve cleaned out closets...
Spread the Holiday Cheer
These stories are to create more joy, inspire a new idea, and of course, help you have the best time this season. Remember, Santa’s watching - shop local!
This year, the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing wildfires have taken a lot of things from us. But one thing 2020 won't be able to take is the resilient spirit of the Bay Area. As the holiday season approaches, local businesses need our support more than ever to help them recover from this unprecedented year. But with frequent regulation changes and closures, it can be a challenge to keep track of which local businesses are open to the public. To make it easier than ever to shop small this holiday season, we've compiled this directory of Bay Area businesses and attractions following best practices and public health guidelines to keep both patrons and staff safe. Now, you can help local establishments affected by COVID-19 and make sure to get something for everyone on your list this holiday season.
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Fleur Sauvage Chocolates
(Starting at $26)
Kids Face Masks from the Woods ($12)
Wine from Shadowbox Cellars ($250)
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