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Gift Guide 2025
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Whether you love shopping for gifts — or not — LAist has you covered this holiday season.
If you know Altadena Hardware, Pomona's 6 Ps logo, Chef's Coffee Shop ... then you know.
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You can help your giftees see wolves, do yoga with goats and smash objects to their hearts' content — and that's all before the virtual reality headsets come out.
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Sponsored ContentThis content was paid for by a sponsor. The LAist news team was not involved in its creation. Learn more about LAist's editorial guidelines.The magic returns to Descanso Nov. 14 – Jan. 4
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Nail polish inspired by a painting or bowls fashioned from a single piece of wood — these will never be regifted.
More gift ideas
Gardeners will be itching for springtime when they unwrap these items. And plant parents will be overjoyed to add to their collections.
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Previous gift guides
You can still find gems and inspiration in our guides from years past.
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If you score a holiday party invite, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Here are 16 gifts sure to make you the party host's favorite guest.
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A curated gift guide for kids and young adults, featuring picture books from Southern California authors and illustrators. But you'll love them, too!
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The best thing about shopping for our pets this holiday season? They never complain about the color or style, or make snide comments about how much you spent. Anything you do for them is absolutely puuuuuurfect. That why shopping for our pets is so much fun.
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These gift support the creativity, craftsmanship and ambition of local artists — and their small businesses and studios.
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Each book on this list offers insight into Southern California.
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Everything on this list is a winner, so consider picking up something for yourself, too. You deserve it.
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Mantle, who has hosted LAist's AirTalk program for nearly 40 years, shares his favorites books about Los Angeles to give friends and family.
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The holiday season in L.A. is magical — a winterland of holiday lights, without any actual winter weather. We're compiling a list of our favorite things to do, and we could use your help.
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These creative gifts are perfect for some who can appreciate items made by local artisans to match any budget, from a low of $25 to a splurge of more than $600.
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While you can always shop online — or go to your local library — these indie stores aim to make your holiday errands fun for all ages.
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There’s just something special about shopping IRL this time of the year.
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USC found that 25% of those with food insecurity make more than 300% the federal poverty level. -
A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do. -
One of SoCal's most infamous roads has reopened, but locals don't want you to know — for good reason'The Snake,' a 2.4-mile stretch of Mulholland Drive, is known for its hairpin turns and the legions of motorists looking to tame it.
