California is known for its unique local products, and a new gift guide highlights a range of items made by artisans across the state. The selection features everything from specialty foods and handmade jewelry to home decor and personal accessories, all produced in California.
Among the offerings is a cheese and charcuterie board set from Lady & Larder in Santa Monica, which includes award-winning blue cheese from Point Reyes, sun-dried apricots from Hollister, and honey harvested in Malibu. Coffee enthusiasts may appreciate the seasonal blend from Verve Coffee in Santa Cruz, recognized as the 2024 roaster of the year by Roast Magazine.
Beauty products are represented by Tower 28’s lip trio from Los Angeles, which uses irritant-free ingredients. Wine lovers can explore Iruai’s Shasta Cascade Red, recently described by The New York Times as “distinctive and fascinating.”
Ceramic steins crafted in Mendocino, vintage trail map bandannas from Auburn, and plaid tablecloths produced in Yucca Valley offer options for those interested in home goods. Jewelry seekers can find handmade silver rings or attend workshops with Hellbent Silversmith in Long Beach.
Other notable items include sculptural soaps made in Oakland, modern lighting designed in San Francisco, drink koozies supporting Yosemite National Park, uni trays sourced by divers off Santa Barbara’s coast, and personalized olive oil bottles grown in Ojai.
For clothing gifts, Temecula-based Weld + Wool offers cashmere hats and accessory kits. Wax Apothecary produces geode “buddy” rocks out of Idyllwild for whimsical presents. Midcentury architecture fans might enjoy assembling a LEGO-style model house created by Palm Springs artist Tom Dolle.
Art supplies come courtesy of Twentynine Palms’ Earth & Easel Arte Studio paint kit inspired by Joshua Tree. San Diego’s Original Grain makes watches using reclaimed whiskey barrel wood. Sando Sauce from Altadena provides flavored spreads created by cookbook author Molly Baz.
Chess sets handcrafted by David Levy of Davis join Carhartt wine bottles from Santa Ynez Valley on the list. Chef Scott Clark’s cookbook “Coastal: 130 Recipes from a California Road Trip” brings culinary inspiration from the Central Coast.
Apparel such as denim work vests made in Mammoth Lakes and luxury slides produced in Santa Barbara are also included. A Route 66 commemorative keychain celebrates Los Angeles history through Merch Motel’s design featuring The Magic Lamp Inn.
Finally, Daniel’s Truth Discovery Scene Package out of Buena Park introduces customizable fragrance layering with their signature technique.
All products featured are available for nationwide shipping according to the guide.
