LAist: Wanted: “Only in LA” Gift Ideas

sarah

Tue, 29 May 2007 13:35:14 -0800

how about an "i (stomach) LA" t-shirt. www.istomachla.com ESP. if they didn't love their visit, right?

William

Thu, 24 May 2007 07:27:40 -0800

I always like the Dodgers hat idea. I've had the same dilemma. I gave my ex-girlfriend (from Italy) my Dodgers hat. How about some smog in a jar? That's pretty L.A. Or, you can buy some silicone gel. A tub of Zankou Chicken garlic sauce, perhaps? Something from the Chinese Theatre? Take them to the Jewelry District at night and let them get a mugging - that'll be one to remember.

LAFD

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:02:34 -0800

The ever-popular LAFD T-shirts are often requested by those visiting our City. They and other Los Angeles Fire Department logo items can be purchased by the public at Dalmatian's Firehouse, 2900 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 www.lafd.org/store.htm Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service, Brian Humphrey Firefighter/Specialist Public Service Officer Los Angeles Fire Department

Bob L.

Wed, 23 May 2007 18:58:55 -0800

How about: - A framed photo of yourself with a famous person - A Dennis Woodruff movie on VHS - A cloth bag from Amoeba Records (not useful if your visitors are from the Bay Area but otherwise cool) - A role in an SF Valley porno production

heartattackandvine

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:48:27 -0800

Some more L.A. gift ideas: Phillipe hot mustard C.C. Brown's Hot Fudge Sauce (Lawry's owns them now) LAPD "professional courtesy" KMA-367 license plate frames, though I don't think they're relevant or produced anymore. Maybe look for a Sheriff's KMA-628 frame instead.

Mike K

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:47:04 -0800

There's a wonderful miniature at the Norton Simon Museum's store of the Degas statue "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" that's part of the permanent collection. I'd suggest you call first to make sure they have not sold out. It's a bit over $25 (like around $50), but it's worth it!

Davey

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:28:52 -0800

This is a brilliant question! I, too, have come up dry when I try to think of ideas for gifts to give out of town visitors. I've done the Santa Barbara County wine deal a few times. If only the Craftsman Brewery in Pasadena would sell me growlers of their delicious Triple White Sage, I could give that to everyone!

hc

Wed, 23 May 2007 13:57:36 -0800

Maybe you should head to the Getty. Last time I was there I remember seeing some cool stuff in the gift shop. I don't have any specific ideas, but I'm sure they'll have something cool. I think the LACMA gift shop has some great stuff as well.