Annual Gift Guide: 20 Picks for the Perfect Holiday Gift
December 15, 2020
By: Leah Rizzo
Not sure where to start on your Christmas shopping this year? The Annual Holiday Gift List is HERE! If you feel like 2020 has left you with a few more grey hairs or fine lines and a few less brain cells, let VisitRehoboth.com alleviate some of that holiday shopping stress with a comprehensive list of unique and trendy gifts so you can find the perfect something (big or small) for your perfect someone.
#1 Spicy BBQ Sauce from Bethany Blues
#1 Bethany Blues barbecue is famous for a reason, and it’s all in the sauce. Get your BBQ lover their own bottle or two of the first place, perfect score, Spicy BBQ Sauce. This award- winning sauce costs $7.75 and can be ordered on the Bethany Blues website. http://www.bethanyblues.com, (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#2 Bad Hair Day Spa Day
There’s no denying that 2020 has been a stressful year for everyone, and who wouldn’t want to unwind and relax with the perfect spa day. Feel and look your best with Facial treatments, makeup session, brow bar, body treatments, hand and foot care, and of course massage options as well. Unwind together with a couples’ massage. Check out Bad Hair Day Spa options. (Photo courtesy of Bad Hair Day).
#3 Nick’s Mini Golf Frequent Putter/Season Passes
Mini golf is a staple of many family vacations in the summer, except for the summer of 2020. If you and your family had to cancel your summer plans, including mini golf night, there’s no better way to make up for it than a frequent putter (A $250 value, get 25 games for $189) or a season pass ($99) to Nick’s Mini Golf so you can go as many times as you like to any of their locations, all season long for 2021. (Photo courtesy of Nick's Mini Golf).
#4 Big Oyster Delaware Hat
Show your love for Big Oyster Brewery this year by purchasing one of their quality and stylish Big Oyster Delaware hats for $30.00. (Photo courtesy of Big Oyster).
#5 Ride in a B-25 Bomber Panchito
If you have an aviation enthusiast on your hands, you’re going to wow them with this gift. You can schedule a ride in a B-25 Bomber Panchito with the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Call to schedule your flight at (443)-458-8926. (Photo courtesy of the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation).
#6 Christmas Spirit 2020 Ornament
2020 has been hard, but it always helps to have a good laugh about it and that is exactly what you’ll get with one of Christmas Spirit’s 2020 commemorative ornaments. Crabs with face mask coverings are a cheeky addition to any ornament collector’s tree and are available at Christmas Spirit on Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#7 Gift Card to Their Favorite Restaurant
From Grotto Pizza to Starboard Restaurant, there’s no shortage of iconic restaurants at the Delaware Beaches, and the pandemic hit them all extremely hard. Help out your favorite places to eat, while also helping out your taste buds, and stuff stockings with a gift card to a favorite restaurant this year. Many of your favorite restaurants are having deals and specials so you can shop great deals for the holidays. We’ve already compiled a list of gift card sales at http://www.visitrehoboth.com/gift-card-list-2020. (Photo courtesy of Big Fish Group).
#8 Delaware Botanic Gardens Membership
The coronavirus quarantines have had you and your loved ones craving fresh air and beautiful sights, give the gift of a membership to the Delaware Botanic Gardens. The Delaware Botanic Gardens’ mission is to provide a world class, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware that any nature lover is sure to fall in love with. (Photo provdided by Delaware Botanic Gardens).
#9 Sassy Chic's "Rehoboth Main Street Banner Gifts"
Delaware natives and tourists alike, as long as you love our beautiful beaches you’re bound to love one of these gifts. Sassy Chic is making hand bags, log carriers, place mats, flags and table runners from the old Rehoboth Beach Main Street Light Post Banners. 10% of proceeds will go to Rehoboth Beach Main Street, so your gift gives back. (Photo courtesy of Dan Slagle).
#10 Black Russian Cocktail from Beach Time Distilling
Everyone enjoys a good cocktail, but not everyone enjoys making them. Buy a 750 ML bottle of Beach Time Distilling’s Black Russian ($15.00) a blend of Beach Java Rum, High Tide Vodka, and simple syrup, or a cocktail of your choosing. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#11 Gourmet Sugar Sampler from The Spice and Tea Exchange
Up your tea game with a unique and delicious flavored sugar from The Spice and Tea Exchange in downtown Rehoboth. The Gourmet Sugar Sampler ($15.49) introduces naturally flavored sugars that are sure to tempt your taste buds. Try them on ice cream, dessert, or add a special touch to your coffee. Flavors include Bourbon Black, Walnut, Peppermint Patty, and Salted Caramel Sugar. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#12 Lewes Gifts Treats of the Month Club
Got someone on your holiday list who loves to snack? Get them a Treats of the Month Subscription box from the Lewes Gifts gift shop. It gives your special someone something to look forward to every month, and it’s a great way to try new delicious treats. A three-month subscription costs $100. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#12 Jerky of the Month Club- Beef Jerky Outlet
Your Beef Jerky lover is going to love you if you make them a member of the Jerky of the Month Club. Subscriptions of 3 ($79.99), 6 ($134.99), and 12(274.99) months are available. Each month, you’ll receive a small batch of high quality, unbelievable variety of Jerky month after month. (Photo courtesy of Beef Jerky Outlet Rehoboth).
#14 Private Screening at Midway Movies
What movie lover wouldn’t want to receive a private movie screening for Christmas, with Movies at Midway in Rehoboth. Private screenings start at $195.00 and can fit up to 50 people. Flexible show times make this an excellent gift for any schedule. Bring your favorite movie on Blu-Ray or DVD and screen your favorite film. To inquire, email info@moviesatmidway.com. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#15 Growler- Dogfish Head
If you have a Dogfish Head loving Delawarean on your hands, you can’t go wrong with the perfect Dogfish Head accessory, the infamous Growler. Available in both 62 and 32oz sizes. While currently, due to health and safety concerns regarding Covid-19, they aren’t filling any outside growlers with their signature brews, you can still purchase growlers onsite that they will fill up for you making the perfect gift this holiday season. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#16 Tervis Tumbler from Odysea
Tervis Tumblers are a great addition to any on-the-go coffee drinker’s lineup, and have been a mainstay at Odysea for 18 years. Their collection is now Coastal Themed and Custom design for our Delaware Beaches. Place your order for pickup over the phone at (302) 227-6707. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#17 Ginger Snap Coffee from Notting Hill Coffee in Lewes
If you need a new favorite coffee to put in your new Tervis Tumbler, give the new Ginger Snap Coffee from Notting Hill Coffee in Lewes a try. Available in ½lb ($9.00) and 1lb (14.99) bags, orders can be made online and shipped to you. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#18 A Book from Browse About Books
From kids to grandparents, the perfect book is the perfect gift that can be enjoyed over and over again, and you’re sure to find it at Browse About Books on the avenue in downtown Rehoboth. A knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you with any book recommendations if you’re not sure about the latest titles from certain authors. They also have a wonderful selection of beautiful and unique home goods and gifts to perfect your reading nook look. (Photo by Leah Rizzo).
#19 Mulberry Street Candles
Pull your room together with a cozy candle’s inviting scent. Shop locally made soy candles at Mulberry Street Candles. The candles are simple; 100% Soy wax, all cotton wick, non-toxic fragrances, essential oils, and reusable jars. The perfect stocking stuffer for someone who loves their home to smell cozy and comforting. Buy an 8oz candle for $16.50 or a $16oz candle for $24.00. (Photo courtesy of Mulberry Street Candle)
#20 Del Made Apparel
Got a proud resident of the 302 to shop for? They’re sure to love anything you pick from DelMade Apparel’s online store. From ball caps and knit hats to cozy and stylish hoodies, you can keep warm this season while shopping local and representing the First State. Whether you were born here, or are a Delaware transfer or tourist, you can’t go wrong with something from DelMade Apparel. (Photo courtesy of delmade.com).