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Annual Gift Guide: 25 Picks for the Perfect Holiday Gift
November 29, 2021
By: Lauren Cosca
No matter how you celebrate, the holiday season means one thing: gifts. Whether you are giving, receiving, or both, the Delaware Beaches are the perfect place to find a gift for everyone in your life. Your hunt for the perfect gift of the 2021 holiday season has come to an end. Check out below all the unique and fun gifts the Delaware Beaches has to offer!
#1 Pizza Gift Card
Some of the greatest slices around can be found at the Delaware Beaches. And we know, everyone has their favorite! Oh the passion! Get your family members and friends excited extra early to dig into a big round pizza pie when you present to them a gift card from their favorite local pizzeria this holiday season. The gift of delicious pizza can be purchased in the form of gift cards in Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany, and all around the Delaware Beaches. (Photo: A personal-pan sized cheese pizza from Grotto Pizza. Photo by Ashley Houdbert.)
#2 Elliot Macguire Calendar
The beauty of Delaware that Elliot Macguire captures in his photography can’t be put into words. The Elliot Macguire Calendar encompasses a wide variety of his work, with each month of 2022 bringing a unique, spectacular photograph to enjoy. Add some style to your work desk or refrigerator with this stunning set of photos that include shots of wildlife, the beaches, sunsets, and more! This functional piece of art can be found for purchase on the website, for just $25.
(Photo: A sample photo of the 2022 calendar. Photo pulled from Elliot Macguire's official website.)
(Photo: A sample photo of the 2022 calendar. Photo pulled from Elliot Macguire's official website.)
#3 Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning
Be the star of the show at the next crab feast! Made by a local Delaware Waterman who really knows his stuff, this seasoning is top tier for any meal, anytime. Top your fresh shellfish and crabs with official Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning, and taste the authenticity of Delaware seafood. For just $6.99, the seven-ounce bottle is a steal!
#4 Vsquared VIP Package
At VSquared Luxury Creations, the VIP Package is the ultimate symbol of love & appreciation for someone you deeply care about this year. Starting at $1100, this event package will be custom-made for two people to enjoy for three hours. The VIP package comes with unique luxury decor, picnic table, plates, napkins, glassware and silverware, floor pillows, throw blankets. It also includes a basket with essentials. VSquared provides food and drinks as well, such as still and sparkling water, an ultimate personalized charcuterie board, Spanish tapas, a fruit and dessert plate, fresh floral arrangements, and your choice of wine. This package also comes with a 30-minute professional photoshoot.
(Photo: An example of a picnic & photography session from VSquared official website.)
(Photo: An example of a picnic & photography session from VSquared official website.)
#5 Tickets to a Wine Dinner
Take all the credit for scheduling a fancy date night this year without having to do any work! Give the gift of Delaware local, unique, and delicious food in a luxury setting, when you buy tickets to a Wine Dinner at Lefty’s or at a SoDel Concepts Restaurant like Bluecoast or Matt’s Fish Camp. Tickets for Lefty’s include a multi-course meal each dish specially crafted by Chef Osvaldo paired with a selection of wine. These dinners take place on the first Friday of every month. SoDel Concepts hosts extravagant, high-class wine dinner events at various locations, each usually focusing on a culinary theme. (Photo: Lefty's, a frequent location for Wine Dinners and other events.)
#6 Dewey Beach Surf Shop Hat
People from all over recognize the Dewey Beach Surf Shop logo, and it’s seen plastered on laptops, car bumpers, t-shirts, koozies, and more. Shop a wide variety of trucker hats with unique and textured logos, and give this trendy, sun-protecting accessory as a stocking stuffer. Or check out this navy beanie, with a similar logo to the one Ryan Phillippe has been sporting, for only $25.
#7 Local Coffee
The ultimate coffee connoisseur can’t call themselves true a true caffeine lover unless they’ve tried the local brews and beans from the Delaware Beaches. Many coffee shops, cafes, and eateries offer pre-packaged, local, coffee beans for purchase, with options for subscription packages, free delivery, and more! Click on the photo to take a look at this list to choose from any of the fantastic local coffee brewers in the area, like Rise Up, Gaia Coffee Co, and Swell Joe Coffee that also sell coffee to take and make at home. (Photo: Bags of "Local" Coffee. Photo pulled from official Local Facebook.)
#8 Delaware State Fair Concert Tickets
Every year, the Delaware State Fair in Kent County features several live music concerts with popular singers and performers throughout the 10-day event. This year will include performances from Sam Hunt, Nelly, TobyMac, ZZ Top, and various other yet-to-be-announced headliners. Tickets are available for purchase now, and range from $25 to $70, with VIP packages also available for purchase. The fair will take place from July 21-30. Give the experience of a lifetime when you gift concert tickets at the Delaware State Fair this holiday season! (Photo: Current performance lineup at the Delaware State Fair. Photo pulled from Fair website).
#9 Local Wine Trio
The wineries in Delaware and not only offer beautiful vineyards, vast seating areas, weekly markets, and live music, but delicious and well-aged bottles of wine available to take home. Make your own custom gift basket of local, unique Delaware wine when you purchase bottles from Salted Vines, Nassau Valley Vineyards, and Sposato Family Vineyards. The breathtaking views and atmosphere of the wineries might have to come to an end when you get home, but the wine doesn’t have to! (Photos: Pulled from Salted Vines, Sposato & Nassau Valley's Facebook Pages).
#10 Donation to a local non-profit in someone's name
This year give back to the community you love so much, and honor someone close to you. There are many non-profits to choose from in the area, and CAMP Rehoboth is just one of the numerous options available. CAMP Rehoboth is a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities. Make a donation, or purchase a membership package, in the name of someone you know that would be honored to be a part of such a great mission.
#11 Treats or Ice Cream from Salty Paws
Don’t forget Fido! Salty Paws, an Ice Cream Dog Bar, has got you covered this holiday season with treats and toys for your fur baby. Stop by the Rehoboth Beach location to browse a wide variety of Christmas and Hannukah dog treats, or purchase some “reindeer poop” to take home!
#12 Surprise Your Family with a Summer Vacation to the Delaware Beaches
It’s never too early to start planning for trips during Summer 2022, and the earlier you book your stay, the more time you will have for planning activities, events, and fun for the whole family to enjoy! Whether it’s just one night away, a weekend trip, or a week-long adventure, there is a place for you within your budget. Surprise your family on Christmas morning with a plan for an incredible summer vacation at Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, Fenwick, Lewes, or any of the other local beaches in the area. Check out the different hotel rooms & rentals on our site and even stay within walking distance of the sand and ocean! (Photo: Shot of Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Photo provided by Jennifer Zerby).
#13 The "Head Over Heels" Spa Package at The Bellmoor
Give the gift of relaxation to someone you know would love to work on their stress levels in the new year when you purchase them the “Head Over Heels” spa package at The Bellmoor Spa and Inn in Rehoboth Beach. This relaxation and pampering package includes a 50 Minute Swedish Massage, a Bellmoor Signature Facial, a manicure, and a pedicure. The spa day will take approximately four hours and is available for $325.
#14 Local Beer Basket
If you are looking for a memorable and personalized gift for the beer-drinker in your life, a great idea is to head down to Loves Liquors in Rehoboth and pick out a collection of different locally brewed Delaware beers. If you’d like to sample the beers first, you could go to each brewery and treat yourself to a tasting along the way. Click on the image to check out the South Del Tasting Trail Map for a list of all the breweries, wineries, meaderies and distilleries in the area.
#15 Free play toy from Kids Ketch
Help a child in your life explore their mind, creativity, and imagination when you purchase them a free-play toy from Kids Ketch in Downtown Lewes. This kid-oriented store carries toys that encourage free play that is driven by the child instead of the toy. The Gravitrax Pro Starter Set helps kids visually learn about and experience the power of gravity for just $79.99! This toy, and many others, are available on the Kids Ketch website and in stores now.
#16 Lavender Fields Gift Basket
Lavender Fields is a must-stop for those keen-on handmade and organic bath, body, and culinary products. The options are endless for putting together a gift sure to leave a lasting impression. Fill your basket with lavender scented and based lip balms, room sprays, bath salts, body butters, soaps herbs, seasonings, tea, vinegar, salt and sugar, and more! Shop in person at their location in Milton, or browse and purchase online! (Photos: Lavender Vinegar, Lavender Bunch & Culinary Lavender from Lavendar Fields. Photo by Ashley Houdbert).
#17 -Visit Rehoboth Beach Bag or Towel
Help all your friends and family members represent their favorite place to be, Rehoboth Beach! Sport a trendy $20 beach bag from Visit Rehoboth all year round, or be the envy of the beach this summer when you lay out on your Visit Rehoboth towel, available for $45. From Paris, to London, to Tokyo, there’s no place on earth like Rehoboth Beach.
#18 -Rehoboth in a Box
Rehoboth isn’t just a place to relax and unwind for vacation, it’s a state of mind. The Rehoboth in a Box gives beach lovers a taste of the Rehoboth lifestyle no matter where they are. This gift box is the perfect present for someone who didn’t get the chance to visit their favorite beach this year, but still wants to get the Rehoboth experience. These boxes area available to purchase online with five, eight, or ten items, and range from $45 to $65. The purchaser can pick form options to fill the box with like Fischer’s Popcorn, Salt Water Taffy, stickers from local restaurants and shops, and more! (Photo: The packaging for Rehoboth in a Box sitting on the beach. Photo pulled from Rehoboth in a Box website.)
#19 Matt's Homemade Soda
Matt’s homemade soda may be a given at the Delaware Beaches, but it can also be enjoyed at home! Next time you are in town stop by Thompson Island Brewing to pick up a six-pack of Ginger or Black Cherry sodas for just $12, or a single soda as a stocking stuffer for $4! Order online for pickup or shop in stores. (Photo: Matt's Homemade Soda in Ginger, Rootbeer, Black Cherry, and Orange Vanilla. Photo pulled from Matt’s Fish Camp Lewes website.)
#20 Sugar & Scrub by Minnie
Check out the special, limited-edition holiday scrub series on the Sugar & Scrub by Minnie website. Spend this winter giving the gift of soft skin when you purchase one of the bath and shower safe jars of exfoliant and moisturizer. With smells like Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread, and Eggnog, this gift is sure to be a hit! Buy a regular sized jar for $6, or several “Minnie” stocking stuffer jars for just $4. (Photo: Owner & Creator of Sugar Scrub, Minnie. Showing off her bath exfoliant and scrub by Minnie. Photo pulled from Sugar & Scrub by Minnie website.)
#21 Stay & Play at Baywood Greens
Build a dream-come-true golfing package as a special gift this winter. Gift an entire weekend of golfing in Delaware with a Stay & Play Package at Baywood Greens. Book a stay at one of Baywood Greens' brand new Golf Home Vacation Rentals to relax in luxury in between rounds of golf. Custom build the package to include golf at southern Delaware's best courses including Baywood Greens, Heritage Shores, Bayside Resort Golf Club, and The Rookery. (Photo: View of Baywood Golf Course. Photo pulled from Baywood Greens website.)
#22 Delaware Beach Tag from Happy Camper Design
This sign is the absolute perfect gift for the fisherman in your life. Made with epoxy and pinewood, this lovely piece of wall art is meant to last. Happy Camper Design also makes personalized beach tags with family names, specific colors, and old beach tag identification numbers. The blue surf tag in yellow and blue is only $100, and there are plenty of other options to choose from! (Photo: Surf Fishing Vehicle Permit sign. Photo pulled from Happy Camper Design website.)
#23 Monogrammed Sign
Red Mill Monograms is here this holiday season to help you claim your territory with style! The potential for these PVC-made decorative signs is endless! Order a custom sign with your last name to hang on your front door, a nickname for a vacation home to keep above the couch, and more. Generic and eye-catching designs start at just $40. Photo: (Example of a custom sign for car lovers. Photo pulled from Red Mill Monograms official website.)
#24 Electric Fish Lamp
Bring beauty and light to someone’s life this holiday season with the unique and dazzling custom lights and lamps available at Electric Fish on Penny Lane in Rehoboth and on their online store. These durable, light weight lamps come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, with cool creations like Baby Yoda, Emojis, different sports teams and more for just $55 to $95. (Photo: Custom hand-built Saints lamp. Pulled from Electric Fish website.)
#25 Good Vibes Merch from Schell Coffee House
Send your loved one some good vibes with merch from the Schell Coffee House in downtown Rehoboth. They have all kinds of coffee mugs, swag, tumblers, stickers and more that all have positive messages on them that will brighten anyone's day! (Photo: Schell Coffee House Tumblers. Photo pulled from Schell Coffee house Facebook page).