25+ Terrific Holiday Gift Ideas for LA Families
Updated for 2026
It’s gifting season and that means it’s time for us to showcase some of our favorite gift ideas for Los Angeles kids and their families. We always like to include Experience Gifts as well as ones you can unwrap!
Whether you’re hitting the Mall on Black Friday, Shopping Small at a store in your community on Small Business Saturday, or grabbing an online deal on Cyber Monday, we’ve got a great list of ideas for you this year.
We’ve got gift ideas for Dads, Moms, older kids and younger ones, and gift ideas the whole family can enjoy together. And check out our special list of Made-in-Los Angeles gifts!
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The Best Gift Ideas for Los Angeles Families
Our #1 Pick for Best Gift: The 2nd Edition of Our Book: Los Angeles With Kids!
Los Angeles with Kids – by MomsLA!
We are 100% biased of course, but we think Los Angeles with Kids: 250+ Ideas for Ways to Have Fun, Explore SoCal, and Never Have a Boring Weekend Again Second Edition would make a great gift this holiday season. Give it to your friends with Toddlers or give it to your friends with Teens! Give it your friends who live here, or give it to your tourist friends – and everyone in between!
Buy it on Amazon and it’ll be shipped right to your door. Then you can use it to get out and have fun all over Southern California!
Experience Gifts for the Whole Family
Swiss Winter Village Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier
A brand-new Swiss-inspired holiday village is coming to Santa Monica this winter, modeled after Zurich’s world-renowned Christmas market! Located at the iconic Santa Monica Pier this magical market features over 60 artisan huts, shimmering lights, gourmet treats, and festive moments for all ages. Let yourself be carried away by the cosy atmosphere, savor the aromas of delicious dishes, and discover craftsmanship, contemporary design, and unique gift ideas to share with your loved ones.
Tinker Bell’s Neverland
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Happening this Fall and Winter from November 13th to January 3rd this brand-new outdoor light trail transforms winding paths and lush canopies of South Coast Botanic Garden into Tinker Bell’s Neverland. Wander through dazzling installations, interactive seasonal spectacles, and illuminated fairy realms designed to spark the imagination of all ages.
November 13 to January 3
• Step into a stunning illuminated adventure that brings Tinker Bell’s Neverland to life
• Warm up along the trail with seasonal treats, hot cocoa, and holiday drinks
• Capture stunning photo opportunities at every turn under millions of twinkling lights
• The perfect festive outing for families, friends, and romantic winter dates
Sloomoo Institute
157 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
The entertainment capital of the world has officially been SLIMED! America’s #1 slime museum is now open and that means you can take the kids to play with Slime any time you want! With 13,000 sq ft of fun, your kids are going to love it! They’ve got a DIY Slime area, plenty of sensory experiences – and the best thing? You don’t have to do any clean up! Get tickets now via our affiliate link.
Family- Friendly Games Everyone Will Love
GoBalance Sport
Imagine being able to build strength in your core and work on balance and stability training all while having fun. The go balance sport now comes with multiplayer so you can play up to four boards side by side and compete in real time. You’ll use your whole body as the controller which makes video games into a non-couch sport. The set comes with free games and a free app, and you can get started having fun. Find it on Amazon with our affiliate link.
Very Special Games: Abducktion
Abducktion is the delightfully bizarre 15-minute strategy game where you’re an intern at Abducktion Labs Intergalactic, racing to arrange adorable ducks in specific formations before beaming them up to your UFO. Find it on Amazon.
Very Special Games: Ransom Notes
Ransom Notes is the ridiculous word magnet game that turns your worst sentences into your best memories. Using only a handful of random word magnets, you’ll craft hilariously terrible responses to outrageous prompts.
Very Special Games: Out of Orbit
Out of Orbit is the intergalactic tabletop dexterity game where you flick magnetic planet discs across the galaxy, knock your rivals out of position, and battle for control of the cosmos. Without crashing into the asteroid belt.
Petco Love Adoptable Pets
For more than 25 years Petco love has been working to help pets find loving homes reunite with their families and support the organization saving lives in communities across the country period now they’re putting some of that love in a box. Their first ever blind box collection features 8 collectible plush charms inspired by the one-of-a-kind personalities of real adopted pets. You never know who you’ll meet until you open the box. Even better? 100% of proceeds support Petco love and their life saving work to help more pets find their people.
Gifts For Everyone on Your List
Typhur Grill Brush
Typhur Grill Brush is a battery-powered, bristle-free grill brush that combines a motorized roller with water-generated steam to loosen cooked-on grease and residue on hot grates. Effortless Cleaning Power: Let the motor do the hard scrubbing, Steam-Assisted Deep Cleaning: Loosens stubborn grease and residue, Bristle-Free Safety: No loose wire bristles, Built to Clean Under Pressure, and built-in LED light for better visibility.
Typhur Wireless Meat Thermometer
This Typhur wireless thermometer delivers an extended transmission range, faster data speeds, and a consistently stable connection—so you can bake, barbecue, or grill with absolute confidence. All-in-One Smart Station: This versatile hub consolidates your charging, WiFi/Bluetooth bridging, remote control, and probe storage into one smart base. The larger, brighter LCD Display for effortless reading, Unlimited Range with WiFi Monitoring: By connecting the station to your 2.4GHz WiFi, the Typhur app lets you track your cook from anywhere, with no distance limitation. User-Friendly Design: Waterproof to lPX8 and dishwasher-safe.
Hard Candy Holiday Wreath
New this year from clovi, a holiday decor and floral design brand they’re launching their newest collection by floral artist Brad Schmidt. Known for his work with his Hollywood clientele Schmidt brings his signature style to coordinated holiday decor at accessible prices. This hard candy 26 inch cordless wreath can be found in our Amazon shop it’s got a fun retro look combining tinsel candy themed embellishments white poinsettias and candy striped red and white bows.
Tramontina Cookware and Bakeware Sets
If you love to cook like we do you’re going to love the Tramontina cookware and bakeware sets we got to see that we’ve included in our gift guide this year. Launched in 1911 in the South of Brazil this brand can be found in Costco and on their website. And if you’re looking for a solid set of cookware at a reasonable price this is the one to choose.
Il Piccolo Sommelier
If you have a wine lover on your gift list this year you’re going to want to try out the ill piccolo sommelier. Handcrafted from elegant hand blown glass this wine aerator introduces oxygen directly into every pore helping soften tannins and unlock hidden aromas. The set includes the hand blown 12- or 6-ounce glass aerator, an elegant drying and display stand, standard and mini cork systems, and there’s an optional carrying case as an accessory.
Hammer Fist
This eight-in-one multi-tool comes with a bubble level, metric ruler, front striker, hex driver, bottle opener, nail puller, 45° striker, 90° square, a mallet, thumb wings, strong grip, lower grip lanyard point, the main striker, and they say it “turns your fist into steel.” This is the kitchen drawer tool that reaches into tight spaces where other tools
Kringle by Artisan Danish Bakery
Have you ever tried a Kringle? It’s a traditional northern European baked good shaped in an Oval and you’re going to want to try it. There are lots of specialty flavors perfect for the season and it would make a wonderful Christmas morning breakfast. They do sell them at Trader Joe’s, but only certain flavors at certain times of the year. If you order through their catalog you can get anything they sell at any time, and they will ship it to you direct.
Faribault Mill Blankets
This adorable throw blanket comes complete with Snoopy as Joe Cool. It’s made from cotton, recycled Poly, and lamb’s wool. This company has been making blankets in the US for 160 years and they know what they’re doing. Perfect gift for anyone on your list who loves cuddling and loves Peanuts.
GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug
Controls lights, trees, and décor with a tap, via the Cync app, or your voice. Smart outlet plugs make any electronic device smart: This smart plug makes any lamp or electric device smart; smart plugs and devices respond to voice commands as an entire smart home system. Find it in our Amazon Shop.
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends
Available at the very first shop to offer these plush toys! In Westfield Century City.
Sanrio® Hello Kitty® and Friends – Hot Chocolate Chococat™ Plush: Hot Chocolate Chococat™ has chocolate brown fur with a red collar for this festive time of year. Add outfits and accessories to this holiday Chococat™ plush to make the sweetest gift for Sanrio fans!
Sanrio® Hello Kitty® and Friends Sugar Cookie Cinnamoroll™ Plush: Make the season sweet with Sugar Cookie Cinnamoroll™! This holiday Cinnamoroll™ plush has soft fur with colorful sugar cookie sprinkles on his signature floppy ears. He’s the perfect festive Sanrio® gift for any fan on your list!
Sanrio® Hello Kitty® Red Holiday Dress: Make it the cutest holiday ever with this festive Hello Kitty® dress for your furry friend! This red and white dress has a super cute Hello Kitty® snowflake pattern.
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This article contains some affiliate links and some sponsored placements from our partners. Each are labeled. The rest are our editorial team’s picks.
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