It’s our favorite time of year, when we get to highlight our favorite local artists, makers, authors, and Jacksonville businesses. Our 2025 Jacksonville Gift Guide is here and it’s full of lots of local gifts that your friends, family, neighbors and kids will love.
Gifts for Kids

The perfect gift for Jacksonville kids or anyone visiting during the holiday season. Choose between the ABCs of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Coloring Book, and Jacksonville Activity Book. Or pick up all three and give it as a set!

Created by a local Jacksonville mom, Penny’s Pixies ultra-soft clothing designed to inspire bravery, confidence, and belonging. When you purchase a pajama set, it includes a printed and Braille story card that brings the design to life—sparking imagination and empowerment at bedtime. We also include an affirmation card to help build confidence and create a positive bedtime routine.

If you’re looking for books to lift up your child’s self confidence and offer lessons about the beauty of being you, then look no further than Baya Books. Written by a local mother and daughter team, we love all the different titles they offer.

Where clay meets play, the Clayground in Neptune Beach offers pottery painting as well as classes for adults and kids of all ages. We love the pinch-a-pot class that’s suitable for kids ages 4 and up.

If you have a kid that loves hunting for shark teeth in Jacksonville, then this custom shark tooth holder from Sew Vicious Studios makes the perfect gift.
Gifts for Her

Got Flowers Jax has a location in San Marco where you can grab a fresh bouquet, but what we really love is the subscription service they offer. If you want to spoil that special someone, choose to have flowers delivered monthly!

Everyone loves a good zipper pouch! Toss it in your purse or beach bag or leave it in the car and fill it with your favorite essential items. Abbie Leigh Designs has some adorable options at a great price.

Flowers that never need watering? Yes, please! Fleurish Felt Flowers offers custom orders, as well as classes. Create a one of a kind bouquet that will last forever or grab a gift certificate for an upcoming event.

Give the gift of yummy scents with this Holiday Candle Advent Calendar from Candleleaf. Hand poured right here in Jacksonville, we love their crisp scents and toxin free fragrance oils. Order online or find them at the Riverside Arts Market.

Shop with a purpose when you purchase from Rethreaded. We love these little crossbody bags that come in a variety of fun colors and patterns. They’re the perfect size to hold all your necessities.
Gifts for Him

We love Bobby K for their sassy and trendy items. Pick up a hat or shirt or keychain! Order online and you can skip the shipping charges by picking your items up at their Jacksonville warehouse.

We’re loving these cork wallets from Mud and Thread. They’re perfect for the guy who has everything and says he doesn’t need anything.

The perfect apparel for the beach loving guy, The Happy Sea is based out of Fernandina Beach and offers trendy and hip looking shirts as well as stickers and other accessories.

If the guy in your life loves cigars, then Island Girl Cigar Bar is a must visit. Stop by and pick him up a cigar for a special occasion, or a gift certificate he can use for a night out with the boys.

For the golfer in your life, pick up a personalized ball marker and divot tool. Heartfelt Tokens Etsy shop is based in Jacksonville, and has a great variety of products.
Gifts for Teens & Tweens

If you haven’t smelled the delicious scents of Cabana Oasis then you really don’t know what you’re missing! Their lotions and soaps are sure to be a new favorite product from Jax Beach.

We’re obsessed with these little crochet stuffies from Native Crochet and your tweens will love them too! Order online or find her creations at the Riverside Arts Market.

If you have teens then you know the drama is real. While Woodpile Digital Designs offers mostly digital services, they do have some cute shirts and pillows that teens will love (or roll their eyes at).

If you’re looking for cute and hip jewelry for your teen then check out Bauble + Banter. Adorable and affordable, and made right here in Jacksonville, it’s a win-win combination.

Charm Bracelets are hot and at Sunhoney in Jacksonville Beach you can make your own. It’s the perfect gift for your teen because you can personalize it with all their favorites.
Gifts for Family, Friends & Neighbors

Nothing says cozy like some tea and a great smelling candle. The Spice & Tea Exchange has several locations throughout Northeast Florida where you can pick up a perfect gift for that someone special.

Perfect for a new homeowner, or your favorite sister-in-law, these outdoor pvc towel racks don’t rust or warp and are made to withstand the salt air. Made here in Jacksonville by Surfside Gifts, they’re the perfect beachy gift for friends and family.

Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season! Bananas Bandanas Co offers everything from custom collars to bow-ties, bags, and of course, bandanas.

Not your average stationary store, Bello Boopie prides themselves on notepads and cards that don’t suck. Find everything from funny to edgy to adulty in their collection.

Sourdough is all the rage right now and if you’re not going to make your own, the Alchemist’s Oven is the next best thing. Bring a loaf to your neighbor or bestie this holiday season.
Gifts for Foodies

Who doesn’t love cookies? Voted best cookies in Jacksonville, Little Red Cottage Cookies offers custom orders, as well as classes and the most delicious chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever try. Pick up a gift certificate from them for an easy gift or pre-order some freshly baked goodness that you can deliver.

Summa Salts are made right here in Jacksonville and are the perfect gift for your favorite foodie. Mix and match flavors to create your own gift box or wrap up a few as stocking stuffers. You can shop for them online or find her at local markets.

When in doubt, give the gift of charcuterie! At Luxe Picnics by Les you can create your own box, or board. It’s the perfect gift for that special foodie in your life.

The perfect gift for your favorite home mixologist. Sol Squeeze offers no hassle mixers that are made with the freshest 100% organic ingredients.

We’re obsessed with everything Olive My Pickles makes including their delicious pickle varieties. Shop their selection online, or visit them at The Pickle Factory in Jacksonville where you can purchase pickles and pickle swag.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas from Jacksonville

We’re obsessed with these mini disco ball hangers that are hand made right here in Jacksonville by Knotty by Kasey. She offers lots of other adorable items that are all giving funky vibes.

For all the best dog parent swag, head over to Bark on Park. Voted the best in Jax for accessories for your furry friend, they have lots of great stocking stuffers for pets and humans.

Fill their stockings with the most adorable hand made ceramic necklaces. From life like to quirky, there’s truly something for everyone at Juice Ceramics.

Family owned right here in Jacksonville, Hang Loose Bands are the original surf bands and they make a great socking stuffer for adults and kids!

There are few candies that can beat the iconic Sea Salt Caramels from Sweet Pete’s Candy Shop in downtown Jacksonville. Be sure to pick up some extras for yourself as a treat while you’re there!

