By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern
Looking For The Right Gift?
Whether or not the holiday season is around the corner for you, gift guides can be useful all year round! As I’ve become more acquainted with the Long Beach area, I have come across many wonderful local businesses that can supply you with just the right gift for a loved one! Or also just a gift for yourself as well!
Pixie Toys
Pixie Toys became an instant favorite store for me as soon as I walked into the door! As a trinket-lover, it is Heaven on Earth. At Pixie Toys, you’ll be able to find some fun and educational toys to entertain your little ones! They also supply the famous Smiskis and Sonny Angels at retail price. The store owners were so friendly with my interests and helping look for what I was seeking. It is such a cozy store located near many other great stores that are also worth taking a look at!
⟟ 3914 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Candified
If you’re looking to gift that candy-lover in your life, Candified is just the place for you! Not only is this candy store full of variety, it’s eccentric too! I felt like I had just entered a Willy Wonka factory with their silly-flavored sodas and a candy portrait of Harry Styles on display. Candified also does catering and candy crafting workshops in-person!
⟟ 5334 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Color-Me-Mine
If you’re looking for a more sentimental or handmade gift, color-me-mine could be the place for you! At color-me-mine, you can pick the pottery of your choice to customize through painting! You can paint a mug and add their name, favorite color, or paint something that reminds you of them. Not only will the gift be meaningful, but also useful!
⟟ 5255 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
