Make holiday gifting easier with 90+ gift ideas in this special edition newsletter, put together with our shopping + deals site The Buy.
Win the holidays with these gift ideas
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, San Jose. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official SJtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Including a jumbo cooler bag and conversation starters for kids.
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Local pick:Membership to Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose | $215+ | There’s no shortage of fun exhibits and hands-on activities — so that your parent-friend doesn’t have to think of a new way to entertain the kiddos.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $19.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $29.97 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Local pick:Cooking class for kids | ~$75 |Give your foodie friends the gift of a little chef. Kids ages 5+ will learn how to roll their own pasta, make sushi, or participate in cooking challenges.
Bento Lunch Box | $32.99 | Gift parents an organized + colorful lunch box complete with a food jar, dividers, and silicone utensils.
Smart calendar + chore chart | $319.99 | The future of chore charts is here — treat parents to the ultimate family organization tool, complete with Google calendar syncing, color coding, and meal planning.
Including a glitzy tumbler and Spikeball.
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Local pick:Annual pass to LEGOLAND | $75+| Master builders will enjoy seeing the Bay Area in bricks — 1.5 million to be exact — as well as participating in building challenges + making their own LEGO person.
Women’s cropped quarter zip | $34.99+ | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $69.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Studded bling tumbler | $31.99 | The perfect gift for the glitz lover in your family.
Local pick:Immersive Gamebox session | $40+ | All ages will enjoy this immersive experience that offers themed games like “Paw Patrol,” “Squid Game,” “Angry Birds,” “Shaun the Sheep,” and more.
Mini karaoke machine | $29.99 | Both kids and adults will end up belting their heart out with this wireless, Bluetooth karaoke set.
Including a puzzle board and the prettiest tea set.
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Local pick:Books Inc. gift card | $10+ | As the oldest independent bookseller in the West, this local chain has everything anyone could need for a night in.
Rotating puzzle board + poppy puzzle | $99.99 + $24.15 | Puzzle-lovers will appreciate this rotating puzzle board complete with drawers for sorting pieces — pair it with a colorful, cheery poppy puzzle.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $119.99 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Heated foot massager | $89.99 | Equipped with infrared heating, this soothing foot massager will comfort and soothe sore feet.
Teabloom flowering tea set | $69.95 | A beautiful glass teapot and a set of flowering teas that bloom right in the pot.
Including comfy flannel and a book embosser.
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Local pick:Tickets to the drive-in | $22+ | Snuggle up in the comfort of your car and give your sweetheart a a cinema experience they won’t forget.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
UGG Tasman Slipper | $110.00 | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.
Local pick:San Jose Improv tickets | $30+ | Catch a local comedian after hitting the Goodtime Bar for natural wines, farm-to-table bites, and a cool space to chat before the laughs.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $49.90 | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $17.95+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Including a fancy hot sauce set and a YETI tumbler.
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Local pick:Candle making class | $50+| Show up the person who will definitely bring a candle by gifting a workshop instead.
TRUFF 3-bottle set | $19.99 | A great sampler gift of the original TRUFF hot sauce, hotter hot sauce, and black truffle oil.
Funny flip-over desk signs | $13.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Drinks after work?” and “Shh...I’m thinking.”
Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.
Local pick:Rage room | $25+ | The BYOB (bring your own break) option presents a tempting suggestion for what to do with the copier that no longer works.
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop.
Rocketbook Everlast Fusion notebook | $37.00 | A digital notebook for to-do lists, lecture notes, and goals — save notes to the Cloud and wipe it clean for another use.
Crock-pot electric lunch box | $44.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.
Local pick:Float pod | $120 | Just what every student needs after exam season — total sensory deprivation.
Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.
Including a classic outdoor beanie and a two cup cook set.
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Local pick:Silicon Segway | $90 | Roll through downtown’s history + tech culture, and Guadalupe River’s wildlife.
Thule 614 Pulse Rack | $599.95 | The ultimate car rooftop cargo box for someone that spends more time outside than they do indoors.
Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie | $19.99 | This classic Carhartt knit beanie has 100,000+ five-star reviews for good reason — it’s durable, warm, and available in 35+ colors.
LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System | $32.89 | For that special someone who’s always hiking or backpacking, this collapsible LifeStraw water bottle is a gift that will keep them hydrated for years to come.
Waterfly crossbody sling backpack | $34.99 | A light backpack designed with hiking in mind — adventurous friends can sling it on their back or chest and walk in comfort.
Stanley The Nesting Two Cup Cook Set | $25.00 | Made for outdoor cooking, this efficient little cooking kit can whip up hot meals, coffee, or boiling water.
