LAGUNA BEACH MAGAZINE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE |
Sports Star
Anyone interested in action sports knows that hitting the water is the way to go in Orange County , and beaches like Brooks Street and Rockpile offer chances to catch waves in town . Gift your favorite athlete the limited edition LOG x KOSTON GONZ PRO surfboard , designed right here in California with artwork by Mark Gonzales ( known as “ Gonz ”) and a shape that makes it easy for anyone to maneuver local waters , from $ 399.99 , with advance order at Catch Surf . ( 949-715-7828 ; catchsurf . com )
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Baby
Available in a variety of bright patterns , these BABY BIBS made from African wax print fabric are perfect for keeping messes at bay when feeding little ones . Handmade by female seamstresses in Congo through a fair trade partnership with The Peace Exchange — a Laguna Beach-based nonprofit — the machine washable , reversible bibs with button closures , $ 15 , are available on the organization ’ s website . ( thepeaceexchange . com )
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Foodie
A GIFT BASKET of gourmet goods is sure to please any foodie on your list , with options from olive oils and specialty spices to all kinds of imported foods , plus handmade pottery , beautiful dish towels and napkins for setting the table or decking out the kitchen , from $ 50 ( pictured basket valued around $ 150 ), at Mercado Laguna . ( 949-664-1008 ; mercadolaguna . com )
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Traveler
Hopping from city to city will be a breeze with the AUMAKUA SPLASH-PROOF MINI HIP PACK from Aloha Collection , which sits at the waist for easy accessibility . The waterproof material protects against spills and rain while the interior has space to hold all of your travel essentials — with a hidden pocket for credit and identification cards , $ 42 , at The Shop . Laguna Beach . ( 949-715-8308 ; theshoplaguna . com )
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Child
Kids ages 3 and up can learn while having fun as they put together this 48-piece SOLAR SYSTEM FLOOR PUZZLE by Melissa & Doug . The durable pieces are cut from extrathick cardboard , making it easy for little hands to assemble the colorful image featuring the sun , eight planets and Earth ’ s moon , $ 26.95 , at Little Freebirds . ( 949-376-9925 ; littlefreebirds . com )
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