Holiday Wish List 2025
Our annual holiday gift guide highlights the latest trends in fashion, jewelry and home goods available at local retailers for all of your gifting needs. Don’t let the season’s best and brightest pass you by!
- CategoryEat & Drink, Fashion, Homes, People
Stores
Waterleaf Home & Gift
Waterleaf Home & Gift
1210 Morningside Dr., Manhattan Beach | 310-546-5400
waterleafhome.com | @waterleafhome
Waterleaf Home & Gift has everything you need to make your holidays shine—from home décor to tabletop, ornaments, candles, gifts and more! Visit Waterleaf’s flagship store in Manhattan Beach or shop online at WaterleafHome.com. Enjoy our signature complimentary gift wrap with every purchase and free local delivery to Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach zip codes.
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Waterleaf Home & Gift
Windowpane plaid cotton-blend throw, 50” x 67”, $95
Fieldbar drinks box cooler, $228
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Waterleaf Home & Gift
Flamingo Estate mini candle set, $105
Midnight in Milan ornament candle, $15
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Waterleaf Home & Gift
Stylish champagne flutes, 6 designs, $20 each (sold individually)
Hand-embroidered cocktail napkins, set of 4, and reindeer cocktail knife, $45 & $10
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Waterleaf Home & Gift
Karen Lazar bracelets: 8mm gold bead, $180, ember pearl stack, $160, shadow pearl, $158
Forest green velvet dog bow tie, $24
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Waterleaf Home & Gift
New York Cocktails by Amanda Schuster, $23
Oh My Mahjong birdie green mat, $90
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Morgan’s Jewelers
Morgan’s Jewelers
22200 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance
310-375-4471 | morgansjewelers.com | @morgansjewelers
For more than 79 years, Morgan’s Jewelers, a family-owned jewelry business in the South Bay, has been a trusted community staple, offering exquisite jewelry and luxury timepieces like Rolex, Cartier and Breitling. Specializing in custom designs, jewelry repair and watch servicing, we blend tradition with the latest trends to serve generations of clients.
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Morgan's Jewelers
Breitling Classic AV1 Chronograph 42mm Pilots watch in 18K gold on black leather strap, $27,700
Wolf triple watch winder with storage and travel case, $2,689
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Morgan's Jewelers
John Varvatos garnet bead bracelet with sterling silver signature design beads and clasp, $1,088
St Dupont D Initial Fire X ballpoint pen, $375
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Morgan's Jewelers
Panthère de Cartier 18K yellow gold and stainless steel watch, $9,750
Shay 18K yellow gold and diamond orbit ring, $7,680
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Morgan's Jewelers
Morgan’s Collection custom 18K yellow gold cushion-cut emerald in double bezel ring, inquire for pricing
Roberto Coin double medallion convertible necklace with diamonds in 18K yellow gold, $9,150
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Morgan's Jewelers
Norman Covan 18K yellow and white gold diamond two-row beaded tennis bracelet, $9,400
Gabriel & Co. 14K yellow and white gold diamond three-row hoop earrings, $2,850
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Gum Tree
Gum Tree
Gum Tree Shop + Café | 238 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach | 310-376-8744
Gum Tree | 324 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach | 310-318-2990
gumtreela.com | @gumtree_la | @gumtreecafe
Gum Tree is celebrating its 17th year in business in the South Bay. Our shops have all you need for a festive holiday season. Come to us for one-of-a-kind gifts, home décor, jewelry and more. We love to gift wrap, and it’s always free!
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Gum Tree
Balsam and fir holiday candle, $27
Chan Luu charm necklace, $195
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Gum Tree
Scosha classic diamond bracelet, $325
Abalone shell trees, assorted sizes, $57 to $128
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Gum Tree
Very Merry Cocktails by Jessica Strand, $20
Assorted cocktail ornaments, $17 each
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Manhattan Village
Manhattan Village
3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-546-5555 | shopmanhattanvillage.com | @manhattanvillage
Where holiday magic meets South Bay style.
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Manhattan Village
Free People: Jae sheer lace knit long-sleeve top, $78
Free People: We The Free Good Luck mid-rise barrel jeans, $98
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Manhattan Village
Free People: School girl cardigan, $128
Gorjana: Wilder mini-alphabet necklace, $65
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Manhattan Village
Gorjana: Diamond Melbourne cuff, $2,300 to $2,400
Gorjana: Wilder gold birthstone bracelet, $255 to $310 each
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Manhattan Village
Rowan: Baron trucker jacket, $365
Rowan: Marfa crew neck sweater, $365
Rowan: Leeds double-layer cotton gauze shirt, $165
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Tabula Rasa Essentials
919A Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
310-318-3385 | tabularasaessentials.com | @tabularasamb
Tabula Rasa Essentials is an award-winning gift shop that makes holiday shopping exciting. We feature a large selection of unique gifts and festive finds, beautifully gift-wrapped with our compliments. Hand-curated merchandise highlighting local artisans and small-business manufacturers will delight everyone on your list. Celebrating our 26th year, we wish you a very happy holiday season!
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Cranberry St. Germain mantel candle, $68.50
Kai fragrance signature gift set, $166
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Crack, Bam, Sip mahjong game night set, $90
Midnight in Aspen travel set, $48
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Jingle from head to toe, socks and hat, $10.50 to $36
Hunter and River Bukowski bears, $45 each
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Timeless stackables by ENewton, $42 to $98
Gilded Noir entertaining trio, $198
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Tabula Rasa Essentials
Ted’s Homemade Toffee, $35
Provence Winterberry serveware set, $78
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Skechers
Skechers
1121 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach | 310-318-3116
228 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach | 424-634-7134
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance | 310-542-2333
skechers.com | @skechers
For nearly 34 years, Skechers has been a proud part of the South Bay—bringing the community innovative, stylish, comfortable footwear and apparel. From easy-on Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® and ultra-soft Cozy Fit® styles to scary-fast Skechers AERO Burst running shoes, there’s something for every walk (or run) of life—even for the littlest ones. Not sure what to gift? Grab a Skechers gift card!
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Skechers
Women’s Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® Cozy Fit®, $88
Women’s Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®: AERO Burst, $160
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Skechers
Men’s Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® Cozy Fit®, $88
Men’s Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®: AERO Burst, $160
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Skechers
Women’s BOBS® from Skechers® Keepsakes Lite, $55
Women’s Skech-Sherpa Jacket, $54
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Skechers
Women’s Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®: Keepsakes Cozy, $105
Men’s Cozy Fit® Hybrid Jacket 2.0, $67
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Skechers Kids Hands Free Slip-ins®: Glide-Step® Plus, $57
Skechers Kids S-Lights®: Glide-Step® Lights, $52
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Strand Section
Strand Section
212 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-504-0139 | strandsection.com | @strandsection
Strand Section blends beach chic with modern style. Founder and Manhattan Beach native Alissa Schiraldi (pictured here with GM Erika King, right, and head of marketing Emma Kelley, left) and her passionate female team deliver a personalized, welcoming customer experience as they bring globally inspired, accessible fashion to the South Bay community.
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Strand Section
Clare V grande fanny in natural woven checker, $385
Kas Cashmere bandana print long cashmere scarves, $360
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Strand Section
Varley Drew reversible jacket in sandshell/ash taupe, $228
Jumper 1234 cashmere heart socks in burgundy and candy & mustard, $55
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Medawar Fine Jewelers
Medawar Fine Jewelers
810-C Bart Earle Way, Rolling Hills Estates | 310-544-0052
medawarfinejewelers.com | @medawarfinejewelers
As we begin our 46th year on the Peninsula, we take pride in having built a business based on family values and a tradition of excellence. Decades of hard work and commitment have made us one of the most trusted names in fine jewelry.
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Medawar Fine Jewelers
Longines PrimaLuna watch, monophase dial with a diamond bezel, $6,100
Doves by Doron Paloma pendant, 18kt yellow gold, onyx, mother-of-pearl with diamonds, $3,850
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Medawar Fine Jewelers
Zydo Italy boutique necklace, 18kt yellow gold with diamonds and rubies, $45,000
Zydo Italy bracelet, 18kt yellow gold braided design with diamonds, $38,000
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Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Shopping & Dining Guide
Hermosa Beach invites you to explore its charm. Discover unique shops, coastal dining and local favorites in this Shopping & Dining Guide—your passport to the South Bay’s beachside lifestyle.
