Uniquely Long Beach Stocking Stuffers

For many, the gifts you find in your stocking rival or surpass the ones left under the tree. There’s something extra special, extra magical about these little gems, these stocking stuffers. From candy to candles, card games to coffee cups, here’s a few places you can find stocking stuffers that will really sock it to them.

ROMANCE ETC.

Romance Etc. (5407 E Village Rd) is well known for being a full service florist specializing in wedding, special and corporate events. But it’s also one of the city’s most unique gift shops offering lots of stocking stuffing possibilities, from jewelry to great body and bath products to stationary to hair coloring gel sticks–temporary, of course. Much of its inventory is crafted locally and promises to make you or your home look and smell terrific.

DULCERIA CANDY SPOT

This side of socks, candy may be the most popular stocking stuffer there is. Dulceria Candy Spot (2195 Pacific Ave) sells more than 6,000 candy and party decorations. Though they have all manner of sweets, everything from rock candy to sour candy, gumballs to gummies, chewys to churros. They specialize in Mexican candy, selling such well known brands as De La Rosa, Dulces Mayito, Kinder, TamaRoca and a whole lot more.

LONG BEACH CLOTHING COMPANY

Long Beach Clothing Company (418 Atlantic Ave / 5308 E 2nd St, Unit A) celebrates all things LBC, not only with some of the best city-themed clothing, but also terrific stocking stuffing accessories. Find Long Beach-related stickers, magnets, and license plate holders here, as well as glassware, whether for holding your morning coffee or a pint of something nice.

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. This Bixby Knolls landmark is like taking a charming step back in time while still being able to enjoy and purchase the latest cool things, whether it’s card games, figurines, plushies, stickers or countless other soon-to-be treasured items.

LB SWAG

LB Swag (5304 E 2nd St.) carries products made by local vendors and perhaps is best known for stocking an ornament that celebrates a beloved local holiday tradition: the floating wooden Christmas trees located on waterways around town. But LB Swag also features lots of other items that celebrate the city: clothing, artwork, hats, shirts, even a candle named after a local slice of heaven called Horny Corner.

About the Author

Claire Atkinson

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