Community Gift Guide: 4 must-shop places in La Jolla this holiday season

La Jolla is a can’t-miss tourist spot, and it’s home to some of San Diego County’s most unique shops.

Whether you’re on the hunt for a bestselling book or bath bombs, these four neighboring shops are sure to have something for someone on your list. Here’s your guide to holiday shopping in La Jolla.

Au Savon De Provence

This is your destination for handmade and authentically French bath and home goods. Here you’ll find walls lined with vibrantly colored and scented bars of soap, with aromas ranging from vetiver to crushed lemon. The shop owners, originally from Marseille, hand craft the bath and home products, which include the popular and multi-purpose 600-year-old soaps. Throughout the shop, you’ll find plenty of stocking stuffers: tin boxes inspired by cities in France, artisan kitchen and bath linens and tons of bath bombs in a variety of different colors and scents. If you have someone on your shopping list who loves to stock their shelves with luxurious self-care products — this is your shop. 935 Prospect St., La Jolla. ausavondeprovence.com

Sweet Paper

Inside this store, known for its custom stationery and invitations, you’ll find gifts perfectly curated for the more aesthetically inclined loved ones in your life. The large store sells neutral-colored, scented candles labeled “Botanical Garden” and “La Jolla,” monogrammed tote bags and an entire collection of creative planners and office supplies. Shopping for a pet parent? Custom is king here at Sweet Paper and this shop offers customizable notepads and other stationery that you can decorate with the image of your favorite furry, four-legged family member. 7660 Fay Ave., La Jolla. sweet-paper.com

Oh Goodies

If you’re visiting San Diego, La Jolla is one of the region’s tourist destinations that can’t be missed. This souvenir shop is the perfect place to find an affordable gift and keepsake for your out-of-town visitor. This locally owned store sells a colorful, eclectic and wide-ranging collection of San Diego-themed shirts, hoodies and mugs. Whether it’s a custom t-shirt or a tote bag adorned with “La Jolla” or “San Diego” — this store has a little something for every person of every age on your shopping list. 955 Prospect St., La Jolla. 

Warwick’s

One of San Diego County’s favorite bookshops for generations, Warwick’s remains the go-to store in La Jolla for the bookworm in your life. Warwick’s is a place where you can check off multiple people on your holiday shopping list, from calendars and bestsellers to cookbooks and children’s books. Don’t forget to shop the Warwick’s gift department, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts made from artisans around the country. 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. warwicks.com