With the holiday season upon us, we’ve launched an annual holiday gift guide! This is for all those looking to find the perfect gift from a wide variety of our very own local businesses. Use this list to discover and select the best gift in the East Bay for your loved ones. We invited local artisans and small businesses around the Bay Area to submit detailed, paid-for listings for the guide.
Please fill out the form to reserve a spot in our Winter 2023 gift guide. For additional questions, please contact us at sponsorship@citysidejournalism.org
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The Breema Clinic
Breema® is a natural form of touch and movement based on universal principles. At the Breema Clinic, we offer relaxing, nurturing Breema bodywork sessions to support you to drop stress and worry and become present. Simultaneously firm and gentle, Breema releases deep tension comfortably and without force. You feel more alive, vital, and balanced, ready to live life with fresh energy. […]
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Pavé Fine Jewelry
Pavé Fine Jewelry is an Oakland-based brand crafting timeless pieces infused with love. Motivated by safeguarding symbols of love, the team meticulously repairs heirlooms and creates unique custom jewelry and engagement rings, aiming to bring lasting joy to clients. The collaborative team, from designers to goldsmiths, works to exceed expectations and reflect a passion for enduring beauty. […]
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Market Hall Foods
Market Hall Foods rings in the holiday season with panettone, panforte, fruitcake, stollen and other holiday breads and desserts. The cheese counter is fragrant with truffles and the shop’s shelves are stocked with Advent calendars, peppermint and marzipan candies, seasonal teas, mulling spices and lots more.
Looking for even more ways to treat your favorite food lover this season? […]
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Kitchen on Fire
At Kitchen on Fire, we make healthy food fun with in-person cooking classes and interactive virtual cooking experiences! Our professional chefs and nutritionists share their expertise and joy of blending traditions with everyday recipes. Using whole foods and timeless techniques, they inspire students to integrate healthy cooking practices into their home kitchen and lifestyle. Why? […]
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Game On
Game On is a unique, fun, live action adventure to play with friends, family, and coworkers. The experience centers around a number of custom-built games, and tickets include two hours of unlimited game play. And there’s beer!
Players form teams of 2-4 people. Games are designed to be played multiple times and it will take a few tries to get the hang of a particular game. […]
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Fern’s Garden
More than a gift store, Fern’s Garden is an affordable place to find the inspiring work of American and fair trade artisans. Fern’s mission is to support American and world artisans and ensure that they receive a fair wage for their work. The store features windchimes, jewelry, wall art, garden art, incense, mugs, stickers, bird feeders, […]
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Paraíso Plant Studio
Whether you are a plant enthusiast known for your green thumb, or your friends and family have dubbed you a plant killer, you need to come check out Paraíso Plant Studio! Paraíso is the perfect place to come and find plants you've likely never seen before and learn how to keep them alive and thriving. […]
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Laurel Burch Studios
Laurel Burch Studios is the go-to destination for vibrant designs, vivid hues and playful patterns that is Laurel Burch style. Come discover bold, beautiful apparel, accessories, gifts and uniquely original jewelry, bright new ornaments, our 2024 Laurel Burch art calendar, and so much more.
Shop for gifts under $20-$50-$100, by Laurel’s art themes, […]
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Oakland Puzzle Company
Oakland Puzzle Company is a mission-driven jigsaw puzzle manufacturer crafting puzzles in a small factory in the Eastlake neighborhood of Oakland. We partner with local artists and organizations to raise funds and promote their work. We focus on high-quality puzzles, a local supply chain, and supporting other small, ethical businesses.
We launched on Kickstarter in May of 2023 and in our first six months, […]
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Children’s Fairyland
Unwrap the magic of the season with Fairyland’s perfect holiday gifts! 🌟 Dive into a year of unlimited fun with memberships starting at just $139. Create priceless, screen-free memories—whether enjoying puppet shows, rides on The Jolly Trolly, or climbing the crow’s nest on the Jolly Roger. Renew, purchase, or gift a membership by December 31, […]
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The Breema Clinic
Breema® is a natural form of touch and movement based on universal principles. At the Breema Clinic, we offer relaxing, nurturing Breema bodywork sessions to support you to drop stress and worry and become present. Simultaneously firm and gentle, Breema releases deep tension comfortably and without force. You feel more alive, vital, and balanced, ready to live life with fresh energy. […]
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Pavé Fine Jewelry
Pavé Fine Jewelry is an Oakland-based brand crafting timeless pieces infused with love. Motivated by safeguarding symbols of love, the team meticulously repairs heirlooms and creates unique custom jewelry and engagement rings, aiming to bring lasting joy to clients. The collaborative team, from designers to goldsmiths, works to exceed expectations and reflect a passion for enduring beauty. […]
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Market Hall Foods
Market Hall Foods rings in the holiday season with panettone, panforte, fruitcake, stollen and other holiday breads and desserts. The cheese counter is fragrant with truffles and the shop’s shelves are stocked with Advent calendars, peppermint and marzipan candies, seasonal teas, mulling spices and lots more.
Looking for even more ways to treat your favorite food lover this season? […]
-
Kitchen on Fire
At Kitchen on Fire, we make healthy food fun with in-person cooking classes and interactive virtual cooking experiences! Our professional chefs and nutritionists share their expertise and joy of blending traditions with everyday recipes. Using whole foods and timeless techniques, they inspire students to integrate healthy cooking practices into their home kitchen and lifestyle. Why? […]
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Game On
Game On is a unique, fun, live action adventure to play with friends, family, and coworkers. The experience centers around a number of custom-built games, and tickets include two hours of unlimited game play. And there’s beer!
Players form teams of 2-4 people. Games are designed to be played multiple times and it will take a few tries to get the hang of a particular game. […]
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Fern’s Garden
More than a gift store, Fern’s Garden is an affordable place to find the inspiring work of American and fair trade artisans. Fern’s mission is to support American and world artisans and ensure that they receive a fair wage for their work. The store features windchimes, jewelry, wall art, garden art, incense, mugs, stickers, bird feeders, […]
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Paraíso Plant Studio
Whether you are a plant enthusiast known for your green thumb, or your friends and family have dubbed you a plant killer, you need to come check out Paraíso Plant Studio! Paraíso is the perfect place to come and find plants you've likely never seen before and learn how to keep them alive and thriving. […]
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Laurel Burch Studios
Laurel Burch Studios is the go-to destination for vibrant designs, vivid hues and playful patterns that is Laurel Burch style. Come discover bold, beautiful apparel, accessories, gifts and uniquely original jewelry, bright new ornaments, our 2024 Laurel Burch art calendar, and so much more.
Shop for gifts under $20-$50-$100, by Laurel’s art themes, […]
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Oakland Puzzle Company
Oakland Puzzle Company is a mission-driven jigsaw puzzle manufacturer crafting puzzles in a small factory in the Eastlake neighborhood of Oakland. We partner with local artists and organizations to raise funds and promote their work. We focus on high-quality puzzles, a local supply chain, and supporting other small, ethical businesses.
We launched on Kickstarter in May of 2023 and in our first six months, […]
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Children’s Fairyland
Unwrap the magic of the season with Fairyland’s perfect holiday gifts! 🌟 Dive into a year of unlimited fun with memberships starting at just $139. Create priceless, screen-free memories—whether enjoying puppet shows, rides on The Jolly Trolly, or climbing the crow’s nest on the Jolly Roger. Renew, purchase, or gift a membership by December 31, […]