Holiday Shopping Guide to Local Gig Harbor Stores
Please consider following them on Social Media or visiting them ONLINE to shop small.
They need every sale they can get as they recover from the last year.
When it comes to shopping small, I’m obsessed. I love getting to know the local owners, knowing what they love shopping for, for their customers, and following them on social media to see the innovation and of course goodies, they have in store!
Here are my favorites in and around Gig Harbor, these are actual storefronts that you can visit!
Please consider following them on Social Media or visiting them ONLINE to shop small. They need every sale they can get as they recover from the last year.
shop small, gig Habor.
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TEACHING TOYS TOOin Uptown
Just as it says Gig Harbor’s local toy store
HEY DARLIN’ SDowntown
Great for local gifts or making your home cozier with a candle from local maker Enlight Candle Company.
FOX ISLAND TRADING COMPANY- Downtown
Local hand made self-care goods, my family loves the bath bomb
TREASURES 4 HUMANITYDowntown
Clothing for High Schoolers, Women, and kids, they also give to 3 charities from every purchase.
DOLLY MAMA BOUTIQUE STORES- Downtown
They have two stores downtown, one is Women’s clothing and accessories the other is home goods, great for gifts and holiday decor, a long-standing downtown staple to Gig Harbor’s Waterfront
Locust Cider- Gig Harbor- Uptown Area
Just opened (or opening soon), we have a new cider and tap room here in Gig Harbor. For the hard to buy for check out Locust Cider, they have merchandise, hard cider & hard tea, club memberships, local pick up, online and offer shipping as well. Great for visiting friends over the holidays as well.
TICKLED PINK- Downtown
Gifts and accessories, a long standing downtown staple to Gig Harbor’s Waterfront. They literally have something for everyone.
WEATHERED COTTAGE- Downtown
Great for gifts, home and holiday decor
THE BEACH BASKET- Downtown
One of Gig Harbor’s oldest stores. Grab your Gig Harbor swag, home decor, gifts and holiday decor!
BLOOM BOUTIQUE- Uptown
Women’s clothing & hostess gifts
FRANKIE BOUTIQUE- Uptown
Women’s clothing, the sister store of Bloom and more affordable options, great for teens.
LUCKY DOG OUTFITTERS- Downtown
Holiday dog shopping just got easier at this adorable boutique just for pets
INVITATION BOOK SHOP- Uptown, off Olympic near Harbor Greens
Gig Harbor’s newest local business, get your hands on a real book inside an independent bookstore, we’ve missed this experience!
FOR THE LOVE OF SPICE- Downtown
Perfect for the cook or hostess gifts, your local spice shop
SHARON’S RESALE BOUTIQUE- Downtown
Resale Clothing and accessories + purge before the holiday shopping
AR WORKSHOP: Downtown
They have great DIY Crafts to Go, perfect for keeping busy indoors, experience based gifts and pinterest-worthy projects!
THE GARDEN ROOM- Uptown, in a their new location
This time of year this store has been transformed into ALL the holiday decor you could ever need, like a Winter Wonderland, so pretty so festive!
EBB TIDE GALLERY- Downtown
Local artwork by local artists
MOOD GALLERY- Downtown
Local artwork by Local artist, Nikki Brooke (Gorgeous!)
GRETCHEN GEISE ARTWORKS- Downtown
Local Artist and gallery owner, her shop is so festive this time of year! Also offers painting class experiences.
WILDHANDFUL FARM- Off 40th, find them on Instagram @wildhandfulfarm to get in on the insider info when new items are up
This local flower stand has become a tiny bright light in so many local’s day. Pop over to get some fresh flowers, greenery, fresh cakes from local baker, Happy Clementine paired with decor from local maker Ellen + Co, and hot cocoa from local business ReTreat Drinks This stand is a true local collaboration of small businesses- the absolute cutest and best around!
RIPPLE ONLINE GIG HARBOR BOUTIQUE- Online
This cute store is 100% online but 100% Gig Harbor based. Full of seasonal, spa and eco-friendly home goods!
BRAIN BOX KIDS - Book online
An adorable, delivered to your door step, learning experience for kids under 7! 5 days of peaceful playtime delivered to your door. Rentable sensory box and educational programs for ages 3-6! Experience based gifting!
JAVA & CLAY- Downtown
Offering pick up options for paint kits to go for a COVID safe experience! Family-owned pottery painting studio & cafe. All ages welcome, best to reserve your kits in advance based on available ornaments. They also serve Beer, Wine & Coffee enjoyed on their patio (not covered tho).
GIG HARBOR BREWING & TAPROOM- Downtown
Come support our family owned and operated craft brewery as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary! We are offering free home keg delivery or you can pick up cans and kegs from 3-7pm Wednesday-Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Those looking for a holiday treat we sell hats, t-shirts, stainless steel growlers and gift cards. Thank you for supporting local and cheers to you Gig Harbor!
HERITAGE DISTILLING - Downtown
Located in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor on the corner of Pioneer and Harborview is Heritage Distilling’s flagship tasting room. They are offering tons of great holiday gift baskets, Spirit filled boozy advent calendars and holiday specials to enjoy in their covered and heated outdoor patio! Don’t miss this Gig Harbor experience!
A BETTER ME GIG HARBOR - Downtown
Therapeutic Retail Store in Gig Harbor, WA located in Harbor Landing on Harborview Drive
Paper Luxe- Uptown
Gig Harbor’s new stationery, card and gift shop- everything you never knew you always needed, that’s Paper Luxe. Locally owned, they just opened here in Gig Harbor near the new Met Market (also obsessed with this amazing addition to our shopping experience)
Harbor General Store- Downtown
Gig Harbors most adorable micro-grocer is packed full of local giftables. They carry a wide variety of grab and go gifts and the best part is they have a huge selection of local maker products. This year they are featuring many of the makers in the area and they are also home to Wild Whimsy Plant Co. for great live plant gifting.
Heaven Beauty Lab- Downtown
Spoil your spouse with a facial treatment. Gift cards are available and curated skincare product packages can be created from the knowledgeable staff at Heaven Beauty lab.
Don’t forget you can always purchase gift cards to some of our favorite restaurants, they make amazing gifts for the hard to shop for:
Gertie And the Giant Octopus
Net Shed
Animarium
Lele’s
Domo Sushi
Menchie’s (great stocking stuffer)
Crumble Cookie (great stocking stuffer)
Puerto Vallarta
Blue Agave
BBQ 2 U
Brimstone
Morso
Brix25
Devoted Kiss
Green House