Unique Mother's Day Gifts

It’s a scientific fact that Moms are the best (trust us, we’ve crunched the numbers). So it only follows–logically–that you want to get her the best for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, Long Beach has more than its fair share of shops, boutiques and galleries offering not only the best but exceptionally unique gift ideas. Go ahead and wrap your mind around these.

ROMANCE ETC.

For nearly 40 years, floral design studio/gift shop Romance Etc. (5407 E Village Rd) has been a go-to destination for a wide array of unique gifts, including jewelry, home decor, accessories, books, locally made items and comforting bath and body products to suit every taste. As a full service florist, Romance Etc specializes in wedding and special event floral design.

6TH AND DETROIT

6th & Detroit (412 Termino Ave) is a thoughtfully curated home decor store that showcases a mix of unique styles from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s in what the shop refers to as its “every era all together aesthetic.” Originally started as an Etsy shop, the Belmont Heights boutique has become a destination for vintage lovers as well as designers drawn by one-of-a-kind, character-filled pieces that are both aspirational and accessible.

DARK ART EMPORIUM

Not all mothers love flowers and tea–some love skulls. If Mom likes her gifts a bit edgy, check out arguably the most unusual art collection in the city. Dark Art Emporium (427 E First St) offers an eclectic and ever-evolving mix of fine art and oddities, from surrealism to contemporary in the way of paintings to sculpture and taxidermy. The emporium is dedicated to showcasing artists and creators that often are ignored or challenge people’s perception of art.

BETTER HALF BOUTIQUE

Here’s all you need to know about Better Half Boutique (3803 Atlantic Ave). The Bixby Knolls gift shop not only carries candles, they carry Bourbon Whiskey Brew Candles in recycled beer bottles or soy candles in repurposed wine bottles. They have home decor, self-care items and kitchen supplies. Want to make it personal? They provide custom gifts with engraving on the spot; anything from picture frames to cutting boards to drinkware and wall art.

BLUE WINDOWS

Celebrating a quarter of a century of being a Belmont Shore mainstay, Blue Windows (5276 E Second St) is where you can find that gift you didn’t know existed but you know is perfect for Mom. Featuring perfectly curated jewelry–some by local artisans–clothing, stationary, kitchen and home accessories, Blue Windows, for many people, is a Second Street must-stop-shop.

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Steve Lowery
Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.
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