For years, Around Alhambra has helped make holiday shopping easy with our annual roundup of must-have items, all available right here in our community! This season, we invite you to discover the joy of finding unique gifts while supporting local businesses.
Whether you’re on the hunt for entertainment, home essentials, self-care items, or something truly one-of-a-kind, Alhambra’s shops have you covered. Each item in this guide is just a starting point — only by exploring Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley for yourself will you fully uncover the valley’s treasures.
- One Hour Ace Throwing Session Gift Card ($30) – Axem Axe Throwing – 420 N Azusa Ave., West Covina
Axem Axe Throwing was one of L.A.’s first-ever indoor axe-throwing businesses and has quickly become a go-to spot for birthday parties, company retreats, date nights, or just a fun day out. Read our profile of Axem here.
- Custom 3D Figurines (prices vary) – CoKreeate – 919 South Fremont Ave.
CoKreeate is dedicated to providing cutting-edge 3D printing solutions to help you bring your imagination to life. From concept to creation, CoKreeate caters to diverse industries, offering personalized and reliable services.
- Fishing Jackpot Bag ($15) – Evike.com – 2801 W Mission Rd.
Evike is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. Not only is it the world’s leading Airsoft distributor, Evike sells fishing equipment, air guns, and outdoor gear and apparel.
- X39 ($149.95) – LifeWave – 560 W. Main St.
LifeWave is dedicated to maximizing your potential through advanced life technology. By gently stimulating the skin with light, the X39 general wellness, non-transdermal patches help you conquer your active life-style and pave a new way to vibrant health.
- Custom printed mugs, tumblers, and water bottles ($10-20) – Make Your Business Grow
Make Your Business Grow helps founders manage their marketing so they can focus on building the business. Order custom-printed mugs, tumblers, and water bottles to keep your team and customers hydrated while repping your business.
- Housemade chili crisp ($21) – Yang’s Kitchen – 112 W. Main St.
Yang’s Kitchen was named one of the “101 Best L.A. Restaurants” by the L.A. Times for the past four years, since its opening in 2019. Yang’s Kitchen strives to source local, sustainable, and organic when possible and serves Chinese-fusion with organic and vegetarian options.
- Thicket: The Art of Lily Seika Jones ($34.95) – Gallery Nucleus – 210 E Main St.
Since October 2004, Gallery Nucleus has strived to serve as a welcoming gathering place for the art-loving community by offering quality art, art-related goods, and unique rarities. Their collection includes a diverse array of original contemporary, illustrated, graphic, commercial, and narrative art, all meticulously catalogued on their website.
When you choose to shop local, you’re not only finding thoughtful gifts but also helping support the businesses that make our community special. This holiday season, let’s celebrate our local shops and make gift-giving truly meaningful!
