Cool South Bay Gift Guide
Shop Small & Support Local
While thinking of, hunting for, and finding gifts is a big deal during November and December, here below are cool local places where you can find gifts worth giving all year long.
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We hope you enjoy these cool local gift ideas!
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Local Food & Bev
- Pies & Sweets from Sweetdragon
- Local Organic EV Olive Oil from Frantoio Grove
- Fermented Treats from Fox Tail Fermentation
- Jamaican Jerk Sauce from BackAYard
- Freshly Roasted Coffee from Proxy Coffee
- Apricot Jam from C.J. Olsen
- Local Whiskey from SJ's 10th Street Distillery
- BBQ Sauce from Sam’s BBQ
- Freshly Made Sangak from Yeganeh
- Orange Taco Sauce from La Vic’s
- Fruity Gifts from Cosentino Family Farms
- a Party with On Call Cocktails
- Something Sweet from Mango Blossom Apiary
- Chocolate from Mariette’s
- A gift Basket from All The Buzz
- Fresh baked goods from Peter’s Bakery
- Quality kibble from Little Bits of Love
- Cinnamon Orange Tea from Hobee's
Clothes & Shoes
- Fun Graphic Shirts etc from VMGC
- Extra Nice Hoodie from Andrew Morgan
- Fresh Sk8r Gear & Fit from NC Boardshop
- Aloha Ohana Gear from Project X Shop
- Something Blood Thirsty from Kung Fu Vampire
- Cool Kicks from Shoe Palace
- New Levi Jeans from Jeans Palace
- Boots & Overalls from Stevens Creek Surplus
- Something Tribal from Cukui
- Custom Apparel from Downtown Screen Printer
Local Services
- Dance Classes at Studio 10 Dance
- Tattoos from Players Ink
- Tight Fades from B-Pizazz
- Magazine Subscription to Content
- Kitchen Remodel from KBDC
- Personal Trainer from Black Urban Barn
- Spa Membership from Burke Williams
- Skydiving with Silicon Valley Skydiving
- Golf Coaching from The Golf Garage
Auto Gifts
- Bump in the Trunk from Willow Sound System
- Used Cars from Cash for Cars
- Automotive Treatments in our Local Guide
- Motorcycle Gear from The Motor Cafe
- Rims & Tires from California Wheels
Skateboards & Bikes
- New Bikes from Calabasas Cyclery
- Handmade Skateboards from Manak Skates
- New Skateboard Stuff from Circle A
- Skate Swag from NC Boardshop
- BMX Bikes from SJ Bikeshop
- Used Bikes from Good Karma Bikes
Toys, Trinkets & Timeless Places
- Vintage & Local Artifacts from Garden City Recycle & Salvage
- Rummage & Reuse at FoundSJ
- Vintage Toys from Time Tunnel Toys
- Old Stuff found at Antique Row
- Used Stuff found at Capitol Flea
- Something for Kids from Hicklebee's
- Collector Pins from PAC*SJ
- Hyper Localized Goods from SJ Made
- Italian Swag from Little Italy SJ
- Peace of Mind with Knock on Wood
- Something Cute from Therapy
- Big Wood from Timberlife
- Japanese Crafts & Decorations from Kogura Co.
Music & Art
- Music from Streetlight Records
- Locally Created Art from Local Color
- Records from Needle to the Groove
- Local Art from Empire 7 Studios
Restaurant Gift Cards
- The Table in Willow Glen
- Loft Bar & Bistro in the SoSA
- Mezcal in Downtown SJ
- Hop & Vine on The Alameda
- Lexington House in Los Gatos
- BackAYard all South Bay Locations
- Shepherd & Sims in Los Gatos
- Original Joe’s in Downtown SJ
- Good Karma Vegan Cafe in Downtown SJ
- Coconuts Caribbean in Palo Alto
- Capers Eat & Drink in Campbell
- Tony & Alba’s in Santa Clara
- Nirvana Soul all locations
- Lamella Tavern in Willow Glen
- GrandView Restaurant on Mt Hamilton
- John’s of Willow Glen in San Jose
- Bloom Eatery in Santa Clara
- Nomikai in Downtown SJ
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In an effort to promote locally-owned and family-owned businesses, this gift guide is all about the Shop Small and Support Local …and is published with the intent to stimulate the ‘mom-n-pop’ and ‘brick-n-mortar’ businesses that make our community what it is today.
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