Friday Finds: California Small Business Gift Ideas
Tis’ the season for shopping local!
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CategoryArtisans, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Shop, Small Businesses
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AbovePhoto by marekuliasz
We’re celebrating Small Business Saturday by featuring some of our favorite gifts made right here in the Golden State. From the forests of Humboldt to the skateparks of the SoCal coast, these locally sourced items are sure to light up your holiday wish list.
Magneto Hana Pintail Longboard | $109.99
Carlsbad, CA
The 42″ Pintail Hana longboard was designed as the ultimate stylish cruiser board. If you’re looking to cruise on a longboard, the Hana Pintail board is a sure bet. The classic pintail shape of this board makes it ideal for cruising around town in style. The deck is an 8-layer laminate with a hard maple core and a beautifully stained striped bamboo top and bottom. This deck features an additional set of holes in case you want to change trucks to one with a different hole mounting pattern. This board also includes a free skate tool.
Jered’s Pottery California Bowl in Sunset | $67.50
Emeryville, CA
From the California Line, this is a larger, shallower take on the traditional rice bowl. It has a distinct lip, as well as a tapered foot that allows you to hold it in one hand. The balanced, elegant shape stacks beautifully on the shelf. Handmade out of the brand’s California porcelain and both dishwasher and microwave safe.
Vuori California Beanie | $28
Encinitas, CA
Ready for adventure, the California Beanie is a lightweight knit-rib hat that fits into any season. Great for running, training, hiking and chilling.
Flamingo Estate Single Farm Extra Virgin Olive Oil | $39
Los Angeles, CA
Earthy and rich, this olive oil is worth its weight in gold. Made from a blend of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki olives, this oil has a fresh intensity with dynamic floral and fruit-forward notes. The organically grown olives are cold-pressed within hours of picking for a rich brightness that is ideal for dipping and finishing. Drizzle liberally, night and day.
California State Parks Explorer Annual Pass | $195
The “California Explorer” Annual Pass offers the most value, including the popular Southern California beaches along the Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego Coasts like Huntington Beach, Leo Carrillo and Carlsbad State Beaches. This pass is also honored at most parks throughout the state that are operated by California State Parks and charge a vehicle day use fee.
Giant Sequoia Medium Tree Seedling | $18.99
McKinleyville, CA
The 42″ Pintail Hana longboard was designed as
Grow your own Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), the most massive tree species on the planet. The tree is seed-grown without poison or pesticides at their nursery on California’s Redwood Coast. Transplanting and care instructions included.
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