Give the gift of California Soul ($35). Brown Sugar Kitchen chef Tanya Holland's latest cookbook features more than 80 belly-warming recipes—think fried chicken paillards and honey lavender chess pie—that trace the roots of today's California soul food to the historical migration of African American families from the South to the West Coast. // Buy it where books are sold and online at penguinrandomhouse.com.

Oakland-based Whitney Sharpe’s sculptural pieces in elegant geometric shapes are the right blend of fine art and whimsy. The Allelos candelabra ($180, top right) has perfectly rounded curves and a beautiful speckle finish. // Shop online at thelatchkey.com.

Get your guys on the road to healthy skin with Jaxon's Lane's travel skincare set ($50). It includes a pair of gel eye masks, moisturizer, sunscreen, and face wash all in a waterproof pouch. ICYMI: dermatologist darling Jaxon Lane is a SF men's grooming brand that uses advanced Korean technology and natural ingredients in its products. // Shop online atjaxonlane.com.

Tell them you care while also supporting the work of Oakland Museum of California when you send this artist-designed You Are Grand notecard ($5) on eco-friendly stock. // Shop online at shop.museumca.org.

The newest must-have item for all wellness junkies: nootropics, aka supplements that may have a positive impact on the brain, helping to enhance certain cognitive functions. The Bay Area founders behind No. 8 put all those good-for-you benefits into deliciousgummies geared toward focus (matcha and mint), energy (ginger and yuzu), sleep (elderberry and peach), and calm (lychee and pear). Give the best of all worlds with No. 8's Harmony Set of four ($198). // Shop online at8.health.

Before any traveler hits the road, they’ll want to make sure their devices are protected and prepped for potentially bumpy terrain. Casetify's Y2K collection of phone cases ($72-$98) are as extreme as they sound—bounce-proof, MagSafe, and designed to take serious impact. Plus, they come in an array of funky artist-designed prints like magic mushrooms, leopard, and groovy '60s themes. Look for the brand's first U.S. brick and mortar store to open in Santa Clara soon. // Shop online at casetify.com.

Keep the goats bouncing and the turkeys gobbling all year round with a fun, farm-themed gift from Sonoma’s Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary, which rescues farm animals in need and educates and empowers people to look beyond animal agriculture to plant-based alternatives. Among our favorites this year are their illustrated note cards ($5.50-$15) featuring rescued animals from the farm, their fashionable goat hoodies and tees ($25-$50), and their 2023 barnyard calendar ($30). For a more experiential gift, sign up for a private tour or a goat hike with lunch. // 2336 Olivet Ln. (Santa Rosa), goatlandia.org

Launched by two design-loving mamas, Ligaya Tichy (founder of Wild Child) and art kit creator Alex Aranda, Majo Ideas' new collection of activity books featuring a range of artists ($21/one-time purchase, monthly subscriptions available) takes aim at helping kids develop skills and vocabulary in a whole new way. Volume 1 centers around color and includes sticker sheets, mini mailable postcards, and holographic vinyl. // Shop online at majoideas.com.