The holiday shopping frenzy has officially begun, so we wanted to give our readers a little help this year. We’ve scoured the city for the best local gifts to make the people in your life light up! All of these products are somehow Austin related—they’re either made here or made by a company that was founded by an Austinite. Give the gift of Austin!
1. For your friend who loves to chill: Hotel San José Kimono Robe
2. For the person who likes to unwind: Lake Austin Spa Gift Card
3. For the person who has everything: Fittipaldi Driving Experience
4. For your friend who wishes they were Anthony Bourdain: Texas Olive Ranch Olive Oil Gift Set
5. For your friend who’s always trying to drag you outdoors: Personal Solar Light
6. For your “yoga and happy hour?” friend: Outdoor Voices Leggings
7. For the holiday party host: Red Room Lounge Wine Package
8. For your long-time Austinite or recent-transplant friend: Lymbo Swag
9. For the person who wants to look classy while on an adventure: Jarvis Stand Up Paddle Board
10. For your mother-in-law (and hopefully friend): 2016 Texas Capitol Christmas Ornament
11. For your friend who works with their hands: Byccombe Skin Salve
12. For your festival goer friend: Stay Wild USA Mr. Big Stuff Travel Blanket
13. For the person you want to impress: Austin Helicopter Tours
14. For the person who wants their beer ice-cold: Yeti Cooler
15. For the one you’re trying to make a gouda impression on: Antonelli’s Cheese Gift Basket
16. For the guy planning to propose to his girlfriend but not in front of the family: Capitol Cruise Private Duffy Boat Rental
17. For those who want to make a sound purchase: Waterloo Records
18. For the pyromaniac in your life: Samsung Galaxy
18. FORE the person who enjoys the 19th hole just as much at the previous 18: Criquet Golf Shirt
19. For the pet who has more style than you do: Blue Boutique Dog/Cat Collar/Bowtie
20. For the person who needs to wake up: Jo’s Coffee Blend
21. For the person who has a lot of love to give: A Rescue Animal From Austin Animal Center
22. Just bee-cause your honey is so sweet: Round Rock Honey
23. For the person who needs a break from social media: Alamo Drafthouse Gift Card
24. For the person who needs more space: A Look At Outer Space From UT’s Telescope (free)
25. For the real gem in your life: Kendra Scott Jewelry
26. For people you actually enjoy spending time with: Escape Game Gift Card
27. For the friend who fancies himself a taco expert: Austin Breakfast Taco Book
28. For the friend makes their own breakfast tacos: Yellowbird Sauce
29. For any BBQ lover in your life: Salt Lick BBQ Sauce & Rub
30. For the semi-home cook: Kerby Lane Queso/Pancake Mix
31. For the very proud Austinite: Austin Map
32. For the friend who jots things down: Colorado River Notebook
33. For the Don Draper in your life: Austin Cocktail Glasses
34. For the friend who needs a piece of flare: Zilker Belt
35. For the tardy-yet-stylish person in your life: Tuk Watch
36. For the fashion-forward lady in your life: Psyche Jewelry
37. For the entertainer: Keith Kreeger Ceramics
38. For the person who doesn’t suck: East Austin Succulent
39. For the brown-liquor lover: 9 Branded Whiskey
40. For the noodle-obsessed friend: Ramen Tea Towel
41. For the Cards Against Humanity lover: Carps & Angsty Manatee: Texas Edition!
42. For the Texas enthusiast friend: Texas Clutch
43. For the music enthusiast: KGSR Broadcasts Volume 24
44. For the Uchi lover: Uchi Cookbook
45. For the person who would rather drink their gift: Duchman Family Wine.
46. For the golf lover: Unlimited Golf Package at Omni Barton Creek