Your Sacramento Holiday Gift Guide 2025 is here!
Sacramento’s Best Local Shops & Markets
Shopping small just got easier. This Sacramento Holiday Gift Guide 2025 rounds up the best local shops, makers, and holiday markets (by category and neighborhood) so you can find unique, Sacramento‑made Christmas gifts fast. From Midtown to East Sac and the Waterfront, use this page to discover the best gift shops in Sacramento, support local, and knock out your list in one weekend.
Chocolates, Coffee & Bakeries
Freeport Bakery (Land Park)
Holiday cakes, morning rolls, cookies, and festive sweets you can pre‑order for pickup. Perfect for hosts and office treat tables. A local favorite since 1987.
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates (Midtown)
A Sacramento classic for truly special sweets. The 2025 Advent Calendar and seasonal peppermint bark make luxe, ready‑to‑gift treats; deluxe boxes let you build a bespoke assortment. Preorder/pick‑up options help with last‑minute gifting.
Midtown Bakery (Midtown)
Our Downstairs neighbor AND neighborhood favorite for fresh pastries, cookies, and seasonal pies. Great for neighbor gifts and morning‑of treats. Mix‑and‑match assorted cookie boxes, pick up cinnamon rolls for the big day, or grab a gift card for repeat visits.
Temple Coffee Roasters (multiple locations)
For the coffee devotee: brew gear, sleek merch, and easy Coffee Club subscriptions (ships free). In‑store and e‑gift cards cover everyone from casual sippers to pour‑over pros.
Pachamama Coffee (Multiple Locations)
Owned by smallholder farmers, your gift supports the source! Choose prepaid gift subscriptions or the Origin World Tour single‑origin tasting set for a thoughtful, mission‑driven present.
Gourmet Grocers & Pantry Treasures
Taylor’s Market (Land Park)
A serious food‑lover’s stop: curated holiday gift baskets, specialty provisions, and butcher counter favorites. Easy to swing by on Freeport Blvd with extended daily hours.
Corti Brothers (East Sac)
Legendary for European imports and seasonal specialties. Think panettone and hard‑to‑find sweets. A one‑store fix for the culinarily curious.
Gifts, Home, Makers
Strapping (Oak Park)
A beloved, LGBTQ‑owned gift shop known for witty cards, quirky housewares, and local‑pride gear now consolidated to their Broadway location in Oak Park. Digital gift cards make it easy to share the fun.
Scout Living (Midtown)
Mid‑century and vintage home accents. From Italian glass to Danish modern “smalls”. Shipping options available for smaller pieces. Chic, unique, giftable.
Kulture (Midtown)
Vibrant, handmade‑forward shop specializing in Mexican imports like talavera ceramics, art, textiles, and festive décor. Inventory changes often, so it’s ideal for one‑of‑a‑kind gifting.
Bliss Marketplace (R St.)
A cheery local co‑op mixing vintage finds and handmade goods—great for ornaments, hostess gifts, and seasonal decor. Conveniently located on R Street.
Sincere Ceramics (Southeast Sacramento)
Sincere Ceramics is a Sacramento studio and shop for beautiful, functional pottery. Like cozy mugs, clean-lined bowls, and minimalist planters made in small batches. Each piece is hand-crafted by local artists, so your gift is one-of-a-kind and meant for everyday use. Also, consider a gift certiificate for someone to take classes.
Allspicery (Sacramento)
Spice up stockings with sampler sets (3‑jar, 5‑jar) and cozy mini cocoa/tea assortments. And E‑gifts available. Perfect for home cooks and cocktail kits.
The Chefs’ Olive Mix (Old Sacramento)
Olive‑oil and balsamic tasting sets and Old‑Sac‑themed “Gold Rush” gift bags are crowd‑pleasers. Taste in store, then build a custom set for your recipient.
Crocker Art Museum Store (Downtown)
Art‑inspired gifts like jewelry, books, creative kits. Or buy gift certificates that work for store purchases, admission, programs, and classes. Great for culture lovers and families.
Books & Paper
Capital Books (Downtown, K St.)
A lively indie with author events, staff picks, and easy gift cards. Ask for signed copies around event dates for an extra‑special present.
Beers Books (R St.)
Sacramento’s storied book hub (since 1936): new/used/rare titles, plus online Bookshop.org and Libro.fm options for gifting from afar.
Drinks & Experiences
Bike Dog Brewing (East Sac & West Sac)
Gift cards for taproom tastings, plus cool local merch for the beer geek on your list. A solid stop for casual, shareable gifts.
Ro Sham Beaux (J St., Midtown)
Natural‑wine bar and bottle shop with a friendly wine club and low/no‑ABV options. Pick up a couple of special bottles for hosts or sign someone up for the club.
Sacramento Massage Studio (Midtown)
A universally welcome present: e‑gift certificates for unhurried, tailored massage sessions. Gift certificates can be picked up in studio (schedule an appointment!) or delivered instantly online. We HAD to include this, right!?
Plants, Vintage & Specialty
Scout Living (Midtown)
Mid‑century and vintage home accents—from Italian glass to Danish modern “smalls”, with shipping options for smaller pieces. Chic, unique, giftable.
Public Land (Curtis Park)
A destination for rare plants, ceramics, art objects, and in‑store gift cards. A gift that feels anything but generic. Ideal for design‑minded giftees.
The Plant Foundry (Oak Park)
Holiday‑ready nursery with ornaments, garden décor, tools, and easy e‑gift cards… Perfect for green‑thumbed friends.
WAL Public Market (R St.)
A one‑stop stretch for local makers and vintage: pop into Old Gold for clothing and accessories, then browse the neighboring vendors. Great for building mixed gift bundles.
Sacramento Honey Company (X St.)
Local honeys, beeswax candles, and DIY skincare/candle‑making kits that turn gifting into a creative project.
Sacramento Holiday Gift Guide Bonus: Easy Local‑Gift Hubs
Midtown Farmers Market (Saturdays, year‑round)
200+ vendors spanning five blocks! They bundle artisan foods, flowers, and maker goods into DIY baskets. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 20th & K.
Old Sacramento Waterfront – Shop/Tasting Directory
A quick way to browse indie shops and tasting rooms in a walkable historic district. Great for a one‑trip gifting run.
Atrium916’s Sacramento.Shop (online + Old Sac)
Local‑maker marketplace with same‑day Sacramento delivery, plastic‑free shipping, and storefront pickup. Handy for last‑minute gifts.
FAQ
Where can I shop local for Christmas gifts in Sacramento?
Start with Midtown and R Street for dense clusters of indie shops. For curated gifts, try Strapping, Scout Living, Midtown Bliss, and Crocker Art Museum Store; for food lovers, Freeport Bakery, Corti Brothers, and Taylor’s Market are standouts.
What holiday markets are in Sacramento in 2025?
Look for seasonal pop-ups and museum markets, plus the Saturday Midtown Farmers Market for maker goods you can bundle into DIY gift baskets. Check dates on organizers’ sites as schedules update each year.
What neighborhoods are best for unique gifts?
Midtown, R Street Corridor, Oak Park, East Sac, and Old Sacramento Waterfront all offer walkable clusters of boutiques, vintage, and specialty shops. Great for making a one-stop gifting run.
What are good local Sacramento-made food gifts?
Chocolate from Ginger Elizabeth, baked goods from Freeport Bakery, pantry treasures from Corti Brothers or Taylor’s Market, spice samplers from Allspicery, and olive oil & balsamic sets from The Chefs’ Olive Mix are reliable crowd-pleasers.
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