Is it just us or is online holiday shopping starting to feel a bit heartless?

More than ever, we’re feeling compelled to do our holiday shopping IRL. Not only does it feel good to shop local, but it’s also a sure-fire way to find unique and special gifts. Thankfully, Newport Beach is chock full of the cutest boutiques and home goods stores, making this town our go-to destination for finding those one-of-a-kind gifts for those hard-to-get people in our lives.

Gifts for Him, Her, Host, Co-Worker, Nephew, Frenemy: Seaside Gallery and Goods has something for everyone!

A collective of various artists and designers, Seaside Gallery and Goods is probably the most unique and comprehensive shop we’ve been in. It’s filled to the brim with items ranging from clothes to jewelry to art to candles to makeup to – you get the idea. We go here when we’re short on time and finding a gift TODAY is non-negotiable!

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For the Gen Z-er in Your Life, Head to Daydream Surf Shop!

This warehouse turned surf/coffee shop hybrid is the epitome of cool. The items that line the shelves are beautiful and appealing to anyone’s standards, which makes this place one of our favorites when needing to find a gift. If you have any youngins in your life who appreciate the latest trends in fashion and home decor, you gotta pick up their gift here. If you do, we guarantee you’ll be their new favorite person

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The Ladies in Your Life will Love Everything from Etc. Etc!

Etc. Etc. is as charming as the tree-lined main street it’s located on! The purveyors of this shop fill the racks with coastal fashion that’s simultaneously chic and playful. Whether it’s their sweaters embroidered with cheeky messages or their gorgeous woven beach bags, whatever treasure you snag here will surely be a top gift of the season. That’s assuming, though, that you don’t end up keeping the gifts for yourself…

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Shop Green at The Lab Anti Mall!

Okay, fine. The Lab isn’t located in Newport, but we love this place so much we’ll drive to it any day of the week for some nop-notch shopping. What makes this place so beloved to any serious Orange County shopper is this outdoor mall’s dedication to local and sustainable shopping. The A Store, for example, offers accessible art consignment, so you can gift uniquely and affordably. In the same complex is Plant Matter, a gorgeous shop featuring robust indoor plants, so you can gift green this holiday season!

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Sorry – Couldn’t Choose Our Favorite Shop in Lido Marina Village!

The Lido Marina Village is teeming with so many fabulous shopping spots, we couldn’t pick a favorite! The small brick road that runs through this bayfront shopping center is lined with chic coastal lifestyle brands like Jenni Kayne, Clare V, Faherty, and Minnow. We go here when we want to gift that easeful Southern California style. Meanwhile, Le Labo, Aesop, and Cos Bar deliver internationally-acclaimed beauty products that make for killer stocking stuffers. This shopping village even has a boutique bookstore that curates a collection of children’s books, coffee table hardbacks, and bougie magazines like Barnes and Noble never could.

With so many shopping destinations in and around Newport Beach, you’ll need a place to rest your head! Check out our favorite vacation homes that come fully-stocked for all your seasonal celebrations!

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