We bring you five great guides this holiday season to help you shop L.A.!
Check out some of the coolest hand-crafted items, amazing experiences, children's books, new foods and gifts to make plant lovers smile. Wishing you a stress-free and out of the ordinary gift-giving season.

Food, Arts, Plants, Picture Books & Experiences
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Prowl with P-22, trace the life of a famed Black architect, Paul R. Williams, and meet a flower-spouting monster. There’s an illustrated story for readers of all kinds.
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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 $12 to a splurge of more than $2,000.
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Give the gift of attending a special event this holiday season. Did someone say "party goats"?
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This list is (mostly) priced so that you can also pick up a little something green — as in, a plant — to go along with your gift.
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Need a food gift for the gourmand in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
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Previous years
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We’ve gathered a selection of uniquely Los Angeles gift ideas spanning the entire city and beyond, all inviting you to support local businesses and artists who call L.A. home.
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If you plan to engage in some retail therapy and want to shop local, we've got you covered.
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Because it's more important than ever to shop small.
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Eclectic gifting tendencies? Check. Varying budgets? Check? Creative tastes and distinctive personalities? Check.
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Crazy cookbooks. Face-melting hot sauces. Artisanal boba. Fresh kimchi. Tamale kits. Locally-roasted coffee.
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Put down the Yankee Candle. Here's a roundup of uniquely L.A. gifts.
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