FESTIVE FAIRS AND MARKETS
Holiday Market at South Lake Brewing Co.
Visit South Lake Brewing Co. in Lake Tahoe for its annual Holiday Market on select Saturdays during the holiday season. On Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, and 17th, enjoy various local vendors selling holiday gifts from noon to 5 p.m.
Winter Art Faire at The Sanchez Art Center
The Sanchez Art Center is bringing its Winter Art Faire to the city of Pacifica on Dec. 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair will showcase artisan vendors selling jewelry, flowers, stoneware, ceramics, jam, scones, photography, acrylic paintings and more.
Knott's Merry Farm Market
Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park is stepping into the holiday spirit and turning Ghost Town into a Christmas Craft Village with dozens of local artisans selling the perfect handmade gifts. From Nov. 18 – Jan. 8, guests can visit the Annual Sugar Plum Festival with 125 vendors and various options to find something special for everyone.
The Holiday Market in Petco Park
Petco Park in San Diego’s Gallagher Square is hosting its 18-night Holiday Market, where local and European artisan shops, magical lighting displays, seasonal food and beverages, and Santa and the Grinch will be in attendance. In addition, guests can expect festive gift shops perfect for shopping for ornaments, handmade soaps, wooden figurines, kitchenware, fleece and local arts and crafts.
SHOP OUTLETS
Gilroy Premium Outlet
Stop by Gilroy Premium Outlets, one of Northern California's largest outlet centers, where you can find various favorite name brands to shop from, as well as the California Welcome Center Gilroy.If you’re looking for something unique, this Welcome Center is the perfect spot, fun gifts include locally produced artwork, greeting cards, olive oils, and even garlic from the Garlic Capital of the World. Other stores include 7 For All Mankind, a Los Angeles denim brand founded in 2000, or Cindyz N Apparel, an apparel and resale sneakers store found only in Gilroy.
California-Based Products in Camarillo
The Camarillo Premium Outlet is the perfect spot to shop from California-based brands like the recently opened Malibu-founded store Barefoot Dreams, home to comfy loungewear, or the So-Cal-based jewelry store Pure Vida which sources ethically-produced handcrafted bracelets and accessories.
Bazaar del Mundo Latin Shopping Center
The Bazaar del Mundo shops in Old Town San Diego have long been hailed as one of the best shopping spots in San Diego. Find Latin treasures and specialty items from around the world, including folk art, crafts, gifts, women's fashion, jewelry and home decor - all carefully selected.
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Miner Street Mercantile
Miner Street Mercantile, located in Siskiyou County’s historic Cleland and Hoyt building, is a one-of-a-kind shop run by sisters from Siskiyou who opened it to keep busy after retirement. The shop sells various items, includingfestive decorations, toys, jewelry and even handmade lathe-turned-wooden bowls, made by artist Mike LaMarr.
Local Rancho Cordova Flavors
Look no further than the small businesses of Rancho Cordova for a personal gift. Give the gift of local flavor with a bag of coffee from Black Sails Coffee Roasters or local eats from Soil Born Farms, where shoppers can sift through organic produce, prepared foods, seedlings, fruit trees, and organic pantry and baked goods. Rancho Cordova Barrel District has a collection of six breweries, two distilleries, and a meadery; grab a gift card for any drinks lover in your life to enjoy.
SLOcally Made Market
Shop locally with San Luis Obispo’s SLOcally Made Market, a women-run collective of more than 35 San Luis Obispo-based makers and artists. Shop a unique selection of handcrafted, contemporary, and locally created goods from reimagined traditional trades such as leatherwork, embroidery, painting, sewing, metalsmithing and more.
Lavender, Spice and Everything Nice in Temecula Valley
Shop in Old Town Temecula for one-of-a-kind shops with unique gift ideas like Lavender Company which sells handcrafted products that use pure ingredients without artificial colorants, perfumes or harsh preservatives for the wellness guru. Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants has an amazing selection of herbs, spices, blends, and more for tea lovers..
House Of Bijan
Visit the legendary House of Bijan on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills for a luxury shopping trip. For over 44 years, The House of Bijan has been designing the world’s most exclusive and high-quality menswear, perfume and jewelry. A legendary by-appointment-only showroom, Bijan is more than just shopping – it’s an entire experience.
CANDY SHOPS FOR THE SWEETS LOVERS
Papa Bear’s Chocolate Haus
Papa Bear’s Chocolate Haus in Mendocino County is a sweet shop with various creations crafted by Papa Bears chocolatiers. Take your pick from raspberry bark, fresh fudge, peanut butter, almond, espresso-flavored chocolate and more.
Nelson’s Candy Kitchen
Nelson’s Candy Kitchen in Tuolumne County sells the finest handmade candies and confections in the Sierra Foothills, with pure and fresh ingredients, cooked in bright copper kettles and cooled on marble tables over 100 years old.
Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolates
Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolates is a locally owned and family-operated candy shop that strives to preserve the traditions of old-fashioned fudge. Since 2004, they have been dedicated to bringing customers a complete line of the highest quality fudge and chocolates, hand-stretched brittle, toffees and truffles.
Bella Sophia Chocolates
Bella Sophia Chocolates in Huntington Beach uses quality ingredients and hand-painted artistic talent to produce one-of-a-kind chocolate creations that are not only tasty but also beautiful to look at. Founded by an Orange County-based husband and wife, Bella Sophia Chocolates makes everything handmade in small batches from their kitchen to bring a little bit of Orange County to all their visitors.