Updated for 2025
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 Table of Contents
- Best Gift EVER: Our book: Los Angeles with Kids
- Best Gift for Grandparents: Skylight Digital Frame
- Top Toys for Kids:
Disney Princess Style Collection Deluxe Day Spa
Disney Princess Style Collection Fresh Prep Gourmet Kitchen
The Simpsons Talking Krusty the Clown Doll
Wild Manes Cherie’s Tea & Treats
Disney ILY 4Ever I Heart Stitch Doll - Best Gift for Toddlers:
Puzzlers Toys by Yoonique - Best Gift for Teens:
Sharper Image Bumper Rivals Road Rage Remote Control Cars Set - Best Gift for the Whole Family:
Experience Astra Lumina together
Get Slimed at the SlooMoo Institute
Play together at Activate Games - Best Gifts for Moms:
Bedsure Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders - Best Gift for Dads:
Sharper Image Portable Steamer Sauna Portable Spa
Best Gifts for Families 2025
Our #1 Pick for Best Gift: 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 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!
Perfect Gift for Grandparents: Skylight Digital Frame
We love this frame! Not only is it stylish, but setting it up is super easy. When you’ve got family members who live far away but want to feel close, you have got to choose this frame. Add photos to the gallery via email, or when you’re with them, you can add right from your phone. We think they’ll love it. (Here’s a link to a video I made about how it works and how to set it up.)
Our Top Picks: Holiday Gifts for Kids
Disney Princess Style Collection Deluxe Day Spa
PRETEND SELF CARE: Dive into a world of glamour and self-care with the Deluxe Day Spa vanity featuring a working sink and contemporary play skincare tools including play facial steamer and 2 pretend face masks, a spa headband, pretend cleanser bottle, wash cloth, and more
FAUCET & RUNNING WATER: Real running water sink ensures endless and interactive fun
REALISTIC PLAY STEAM: Features a realistic facial steamer for the perfect play beauty routine
PLENTY OF STORAGE: Accessories fit inside the vanity for easy and convenient clean up
GREAT GIFT IDEA: Deluxe Day Spa makes a great gift idea for birthday, holiday, or gift for Disney Princess fans
INCLUDES 20+ PRETEND PLAY ACCESSORIES: 1 Tabletop Vanity, 1 Pretend Facial Steamer, 2 Play Masks & Bags, 1 Spa Headband, 1 Wash Cloth, 1 Hairbrush, 1 Canister & Lid, 3 Pretend Face Pads, 1 Cleanser Bottle, 1 Aromatherapy Bottle & 5 Sticks, 1 Pretend Soap Bar, 9 Hair Bands
Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included. Suggested for ages 3+
Made by Jakks Pacific.
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.
Pluzzles Plush Toys
These super cute and creative toys are a great gift idea, and they’re designed by a Los Angeleno! Check out the supply on FiveBelow.com.
Candy Bears Plush Toys
Designed by the same local company as the Pluzzles, these bears are as soft as can be, and the colors are awesome. Big and little! Find them on FiveBelow.
Disney Princess Style Collection Fresh Prep Gourmet Kitchen
UPDATED MODERN DESIGN: Take play cooking to a whole new level!
REALISTIC “STEAM”: Includes an ALL NEW “steam” feature for the most realistic stovetop cooking experience with light up & sounds stovetop burner that recognizes the Pot and Fry pan with boiling and sizzling sounds.
OPEN ENDED PLAY FOR HOURS: Complete with 5 interactive appliances (Sound effects recipe card reading Tablet, Lights & Sounds Microwave, Lights Sounds, & “Steam” Stove Top, Sound Effects Faucet and Dishwasher)
INTERACTIVE MAJESTIC MEALS KIT: Pretend to prepare a gourmet meal with the included Pasta Night Kit which includes kitchen tools, play food pieces along with color changing noodles in icy water, and a recipe card that interacts with the interactive tablet
GREAT GIFT IDEA: Fresh Prep Gourmet Kitchen makes a great gift idea for bithday, holiday, or gift for Disney Princess fans
Includes 35+ Pretend Play Accessories: Pasta Night Meal Box, Interactive Recipe Card, Pasta Box, 1 Serving of Spaghetti, 3 Florets of Broccoli, 2 Garlic Bread Slices, 1 Serving of Meatballs, Can of Tomato Sauce, Fry Pan, Pot, Lid, Oven Rack, Fridge Shelf
Herb Garden Box, 3 Rosemary Sprigs, 3 Parsley Sprigs, 3 Basil Leaves, Trash Can, Olive Oil Bottle, Brush, Sponge, Cutting Board, Knife, Serving Spoon, Spatula, Ramekin, Dish Rack, Colander, 2 Dinner Plates, 2 Spoons, 2 Forks, 2 Knives, Glass, 2 Ice Cubes
Adult assembly required. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included
Suggested for Ages 3+
Made by Jakks Pacific.
The Simpsons Talking Krusty Doll
OFFICIALLY LICENSED: The Simpsons Talking Krusty Doll stands 16” inches tall and features a soft plush body and sculpted head
PULL STRING FEATURE: The Talking Krusty Doll includes a pull-string feature with memorable phrases from the classic Treehouse of Horror III episode, offering both good and evil versions of Krusty
GOOD AND EVIL PHRASES: Features two modes of play and has 10+ phrases between both good and evil mode. Change modes by flipping the switch on Krusty’s back. Requires 3 LR44 batteries (included)
ORIGINAL PACKAGING: The Krusty Feature Plush comes in the original packaging as seen in the Treehouse of Horror episode, adding an extra layer of authenticity and nostalgia for fans
KRUSTY LOVES YOU: Perfect for any Simpsons fan or collector, the Talking Krusty doll will be a fun addition to any Simpsons collection. Collect the full range of toys and collectibles inspired by The Simpsons with this Talking Krusty Doll by JAKKS Pacific
Wild Manes Cherie’s Tea and Treats
Cherie’s gold color streak stands for her overwhelming generosity—she loves to treat her friends to fun, finery, and Parisian glamour!
Cherie has articulated front limbs to pose in her haute couture.
The wheeled Tea and Treats cart connects to Cherie with a harness and features macaron and tea set accessories.
Cherie can hold her frilly fan and other fashion accessories with the help of signature horse shoe-shaped clips.
Cherie also comes with a styling brush and stuffed animal in her classic gold-and-white color scheme!
Made by Jakks Pacific.
Disney ily 4EVER i HEART Stitch Doll
Disney ily 4EVER i HEART Stitch doll is a tidal wave of stylish fashion
Two complete mix-and-match outfits to create your own Stitch-inspired looks!
Includes a shiny collectible Mickey Mouse ring
Stylish rooted hair and fully poseable body with bendable joints; neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles
Includes doll, jacket, sweater, one-shoulder top, pants, skirt, backpack, purse, sneakers, sandals, necklace, sunglasses, and girl size ring
Suggested for ages 6+
Made by Jakks Pacific.
Build-A-Bear Advent Calendar
Your kids can get a plush for every day in December leading up to Christmas!
Best Gift for Teens
Sharper Image Road Rage Bumper Car Remote Control Toy Set
RC BUMPER CARS: Take your road rage to the (mini) streets with these RC Bumper Cars from Sharper Image!
PLAY HEAD TO HEAD: Battle it out with a friend and play for the win in fast-paced bumper duels. The set comes with two cars and two remotes for exciting 2-player action!
CRASH AND SEND YOUR OPPONENT FLYING: Give your rival’s racer a bump and send him flying! The character ejects from the car with awesome sound effects.
OMNIDIRECTIONAL STEERING: Turn left and right to dodge your opponent, then gas it like a pro or throw it in reverse! It’s easy to navigate since the car can turn in any direction.
WIRELESS CONTROL: Control from a distance using the handy wireless remote controls. And since everything is powered by batteries, there’s no need for plugging in or charging. Each car uses 4 AAA batteries (not included) and each remote uses 2 AAA batteries (not included).
Best Gifts for Moms
BURN Jewels + Vibes. Light Your Fire.
BURN Jewels + Vibes is a collection of elevated, handmade, superpower-igniting jewelry designed for next-level visualization. From BOLD, bright, CHEEKY charms and chains that spark daily joy, to GORGEOUS, juicy, raw, precious gemstone necklaces and bracelets that deliver mantras like F*ck Off With That Sh*t, Resilient AF, and #Goalz, each one-of-a-kind piece is thoughtfully crafted to make you feel like a million bucks – from the inside out. Each talisman comes with a “Jewels + Vibes” VIBE card, to connect you with your new piece.
BURN Jewels + Vibes make a joyful, unique gift for everyone on your list – from birthstone necklaces and bracelets for friends and family, to cheeky keychains and bag charms (that can be personalized) for your trainer, coach, and kids’ teachers (…maybe a “RECESS BELL” bracelet for them). Did I mention she also takes commissions? From now through 12/1, BURN Jewels + Vibes is offering 15% off your first order when you subscribe to the mailing list through the website. When you sign-up, you’ll be first to know about subscriber-only offers and exclusive events – plus, you’ll get day-before access to the weekly drops on Instagram.
Bedsure Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders Pain Relief
Comfortable Warmth: Experience quick, consistent, safe warmth. This heating pad comes with 6 heating levels and 3 time-settings for personalized coziness, plus it fits on your neck and shoulders – the coldest parts!
Experience Gifts for the Whole Family
Activate Games
This season, shoppers are looking for gifts that go beyond the box and Activate is the perfect experience in SoCal, with locations in Culver City and Tustin. It’s a high-tech, high-energy experience where groups of 2–5 complete real-life challenges across game rooms that test your brainpower and agility. Perfect for families, friend groups or even team gifts, Activate offers gift cards for 60 or 90-minutes of game play, and will be kicking off season three of Activate Global League.
Astra Lumina
South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates 90274
Astra Lumina returns to Los Angeles for an enchanted night walk at the South Coast Botanic Garden inviting the audience to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Opening on November 8th for its third year & better than ever! Be the first to experience again this magical celestial journey. Tickets are selling fast! Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Get tickets with our affiliate link.
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.
Games and Puzzles for the Whole Family
We love any gift that helps us spend time together, and games and puzzles are just super fun. Video games, boards games, easy and challenging puzzles – We’ve got a list of our favorites in our Amazon Shop, so click over then you get a chance.
Related: Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas
Great Books for Kids
There are so many great books for kids that we couldn’t possibly list them all, but here are a few of our all-time favorites: Goodnight Moon, Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, the Captain Underpants series, the Lemonade War series, The Story of Ferdinand, and the list could go on forever! Check out our Amazon Shop to see a list of others we love HERE.
And if you’d prefer, you can get an Amazon Audible Membership here and listen to books.
If you’re looking for a local, independent bookstore instead of Amazon, check these out.
Gifts Especially for Moms, Grandmas and Aunties
You can’t go wrong with flowers and we love the beautiful gift boxes and arrangements designed by Valley Brink Road or Farmgirl Flowers — they deliver almost anywhere and we promise you’ll score big points. Plus you can always find Kitchen Essentials, Clothes, and Beauty/Skincare picks in our Amazon Shop as well.
Gifts for Dads, Uncles, and Guncles
Not sure why we really need to separate gifts by gender, but it’s a tradition, so here we go! Grooming kits are a big hit with Men these days, as are cooking gifts, tools, and workout gear. Check out all our picks in our Amazon shop.
Food Gifts
Here in LA you can get some amazing gifts made locally. See’s Candy is one option, perfect for the Holidays, and it’s never a bad gift in our opinion. We also love the mole sauce made by Guelaguetza, named the “Best Oaxacan Restaurant in the country” by Jonathan Gold, may he rest in peace. Plus there are tons of food gifts you can order from our Amazon shop.
Cookbooks
Maybe the person you’re buying for really would like to make their own food, or needs to find a way to feed their family healthy and delicious meals – or possibly they are cookbook addicts like some people we know… Check out the latest from our friend Catherine McCord: Smoothie Project. Or any of the terrific books by our friend Katie Chin, like Everyday Chinese Cooking. See all our fave cookbooks in our Amazon store.
Workout Gifts
After all the food gifts and cookbooks, and let’s face it, all the Holiday Parties, we’re all going to need to get busy! We recommend some fitness gear in our Amazon Store, but we also wanted to mention some super cute outfits by Athleta we’ve seen lately, and C9 Champion at Target is not only on trend, it’s on budget.
Pet Gifts
Our Furry family needs to get in on the gift action, too. Why not have something fun for Fido or Fluffy to open and enjoy? Dogs love a Kong toy and you can use it to hide treats, which add to their enrichment. Plus have they ever said No to frisbee catch? Cats always like a feather game, and catnip is a great treat. Check out all the ideas we have on our Pet Gifts list in our Amazon Shop.
Tech Gifts
Tech always makes a great gift because whatever you choose usually solves a problem for the recipient, and what’s better than that? We have Google Homes and Amazon Echos, we know lots of neighbors who have the Ring Doorbell, and of course, we have computers and phones. They all need accessories, too. Check out our Tech Gift List on Amazon.
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