Uniquely Long Beach Stocking Stuffers

We found several shops around Long Beach where you can stock your stockings with fun, useful, and affordable small gifts. Check out some of our favorite items for stocking stuffers, including toys and candy for “kids from 1 to 92 …”

ROMANCE ETC.

One of floral design studio/gift shop Romance Etc. (5407 E Village Rd) most popular stocking stuffers this season is a selection of stone bracelets that allow you to track and learn about an endangered animal. Each bracelet is connected to a specific polar bear, shark, sea turtle, elephant, or gorilla, so the wearer can learn its name and follow its journey. Proceeds support animal conservation organizations like the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Save the Elephants.

CANDY WAREHOUSE

Stockings should have something sweet inside on Christmas morning. Find dozens of specialty holiday candy choices at Candy Warehouse (2520 Mira Mar Ave), where you can peruse the aisles for your loved one’s favorite sweets. Oranges are a traditional stocking treat, dating back to the 19th century, and Candy Warehouse stocks Terry’s Dark Chocolate Oranges, a British treat that falls apart into sections just like a real orange when whacked on a hard surface.

LONG BEACH CLOTHING COMPANY

Your gift recipient will keep their drinks frosty cold in the Long Live the Queen can holder from Long Beach Clothing Company (418 Atlantic Ave / 5308 E 2nd St, Unit A). At just $5.99, this affordable, foldable soft can holder fits nicely into a stocking and around cans and most glass bottles. The holder features a retro-style red, white, and black graphic of the iconic Queen Mary on one side with the Long Beach Clothing Company logo on the other.

SONGBIRD

Songbird (2240 E 4th St) on Long Beach’s Retro Row is full of whimsical items, many with a wickedly humorous edge. Browse their website for gifting inspiration, from apparel and home goods to stationary and toys. Illustrated in ugly sweater style, the Krampus socks make a great stocking stuffer for your loved one who loves demons and folklore. Complete with tiny children running from the scary monster, these socks fit a men’s size 10 to 13.

PIXIE TOYS

Pixie Toys (3914 Atlantic Ave) is a wonderful spot to shop for the young people on your gift-giving list, with lots to choose from for all ages. Help your little one make friends with fruits and veggies with a toy from Oli & Carol, a company that makes teething rattles shaped like a cluster of grapes or an ear of corn and plush stuffies of cauliflower and squashes with adorable little smiles.

About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for nearly 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.