California is golden hillsides of poppies in spring, desert blooms after the rain, sea otters floating off the coast and lemon trees in backyards. Whether you're shopping for a proud local, a friend who just moved away or someone who fell in love with the state on vacation, a California themed gift is a little piece of home they can carry with them.
Every Plant Scouts design is created in California, so we're a little biased. Here are 14 California gift ideas for anyone who loves the Golden State.
California Poppy Gifts
The California poppy is the official state flower, and every spring it turns whole hillsides orange and gold. These gifts celebrate it all year long.
1. California Poppies Hat
A vibrant bunch of poppies stitched in full color. The California Poppies Hat is made for people who plan road trips around bloom season.
2. California Poppies Tee
A vintage style bunch of California poppies on soft, comfortable fabric. The California Poppies Tee looks effortlessly golden, just like the real thing.
3. California Poppy Enamel Pin
One bloom, captured in detail. The California Poppy Pin looks bright and cheerful on a backpack, jacket or tote, and it's an easy gift to tuck into a card.
Gifts for California Wildlife Lovers
4. Respect the Locals Tee
The locals in question: grizzly bear, black bear, mountain lion, sea otter, gray whale, condor and friends. The Respect the Locals California Tee features a vintage postage stamp collage of the state's wild residents.
5. Respect the Locals Tote Bag
The same love letter to California's wildlife on a roomy canvas tote. The Respect the Locals Tote Bag is perfect for beach days, farmers markets and trips to the national parks.
Desert and Cactus Gifts
6. Desert Night Cactus Enamel Pin
One blooming cactus under a sky full of stars. The Desert Night Cactus Pin is a sweet gift for hikers, stargazers and anyone who loves a desert road trip.
7. Corduroy Cactus Dad Hat
Low key on the outside, cactus person on the inside. The Corduroy Cactus Dad Hat is soft forest green corduroy with a single minimalist embroidered cactus.
8. Pothead Cactus Hat
It's a cactus. In a pot. A pothead. The Pothead Cactus Hat is the funny gift for the succulent lover who will happily explain the joke.
9. Cactus Tote Bag
A whole cactus garden on one bag, with zero watering required. The Cactus Tote Bag is stylish and practical for everyday use.
Succulent Gifts
10. Succulent Terrarium Pin
A dreamy pastel arrangement of echeveria and string of pearls inside a geometric planter. The Succulent Terrarium Pin is a tiny garden they can take anywhere.
11. Succulents Tote Bag
Succulents are the plants that forgive you, and this tote celebrates them in a vibrant design. The Succulents Tote Bag is sized for errands, work or a day trip.
12. Succulent and Cactus Stickers
A little desert for a laptop or water bottle. Try the Potted Succulent Sticker, the Blooming Cactus Sticker or the Pink Cactus Sticker, all weatherproof.
Sunshine Gifts
13. Sunshine Embroidered Hat
Guaranteed sunshine, whatever the forecast. The Sunshine Embroidered Hat is a cheerful yellow cap for the friend who brings California weather wherever they go.
14. Lemon Enamel Pin
Backyard lemon trees are a California classic. The Lemon Pin features a sunny lemon with green leaves and a white citrus blossom, outlined in polished gold.
Who to Give California Gifts To
- The proud local who stops the car for every poppy field.
- The friend who moved away and misses the sunshine.
- Visitors and new residents who want a souvenir that's more original than a magnet.
- Hikers and road trippers who love the desert, the coast and the national parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good gift that represents California?
The California poppy, the official state flower, is a classic choice. A poppy hat, tee or enamel pin is a meaningful California gift that's easy to wear every day.
What can I get someone who misses California?
Try something that reminds them of home, like the Respect the Locals Tee featuring California wildlife, a California Poppies Hat or a sunny Lemon Pin.
What are unique California souvenirs?
Skip the snow globe. Original designs like California poppy pins, wildlife tote bags and cactus hats make souvenirs people actually use.
Are Plant Scouts products designed in California?
Yes. Plant Scouts is a California studio, and every design is created here and shipped from California.
Bring Home a Little California
From poppy fields to desert nights, there's a Plant Scouts gift for every California lover. Orders over $35 ship free in the US.
Looking for more ideas? See our gift ideas for gardeners or gifts for plant lovers $25 & under.
