Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

December 1, 2023

Not sure what to get your loved ones for the holidays? Check out our gift guides throughout the season on Instagram. Plus, Jaclyn Keagy from Locale Magazine rounded up her favorites to help you shop this holiday season!


Gift Hunting at Your Favorite Stores

For the shopper who’s got a list full of wishes to fulfill, The Forum Carlsbad has something for everyone all in one place! Whether you’re on the hunt for kids toys, sporty attire or high-end jewelry for your special someone, you’ll find it all at this upscale lifestyle center. Stop by one of the many sit-down restaurants or casual cafes to fuel your shopping or just for a much-deserved midday break. You’ll even have the opportunity to check off a few holiday must-do activities with the family throughout the month! Make your lists and check ‘em twice—here’s why The Forum Carlsbad is your one-stop shop this season for all things holiday.


For the Sporty One:

Alo Yoga, Lululemon, Nike, Vuori

If there’s a sporty one on your shopping list, you’re in luck. For the yogi, grab them a new high-quality workout set from Alo Yoga or Lululemon. For the gym rat or distance runner, a new pair of running shoes from Nike will have them jumping (or sprinting) for joy! There’s something for every sporty kind this season—and every athlete could use a super-soft lounge set from Vuori for those recovery days. 


For the Kiddos:

Geppetto’s Toy Store

Christmas is the most magical time of year for a lot of us, but it would be nothing without seeing the joy through the eyes of the kiddos we celebrate with! Snag toys for kids of every age at Geppetto’s Toy Store, where you’ll find gizmos and gadgets aplenty, from classic construction sets to puppets and plush toys all the way to electronic experiences and educational toys! Bring some extra joy with a toy. 


For the Fashionista:

gorjana, Bluemercury, Anthropologie

The fashionista in your family always knows how to dress to impress. So give her wardrobe even more to be thankful for with the perfect piece from The Forum Carlsbad’s selection of shops! Enhance her style with a Laguna Beach-inspired gold-plated or solid-gold piece from gorjana or a new blush and lipstick from leading luxury beauty brand Bluemercury. Know them well? Anthropologie is every fashionista’s dream with their classy, chic clothing. 


For the Outdoorsy One: YETI

There’s always one member of the family who seems to always be on a weekend getaway. It’s the same one who’s always responding three days later due to no service. A gift for them is best found at YETI Carlsbad, no doubt! Spoil them with a new place to store it all away with an easily stowed cooler bag, or rest easy knowing their water will always stay cold in one of their famed Rambler mugs. 


For the Hostess With the Mostest:

Sur La Table

It’s Christmas. Joy is in the air. Dinner is being cooked. We’ve set the scene: Now, who is setting the table? To find a gift for whoever popped into your head, Sur La Table is a sure-fire place to secure their gift. Shop everything on their list, from stunning tableware and kitchen linens to high-quality cookware and food processors. There’s a host of options here—get it? 


You can read the full article by Jaclyn Keagy here