San Diego Holiday Gift Guide

A major holiday stress is finding the perfect gift for all the people on your list. The biggest anxiety is wrapped in finding a holiday gift that is appropriate for the significant other in your life.

To ease your stress this holiday season in San Diego, we’ve provided basic guidelines for gift giving. Then, get some fresh ideas for the top 5 holiday gifts for women and men. As a DiscoverSD.com Insider, holiday shopping in San Diego is easier than ever.

Gift giving guidelines

1. Think of the person first, and the gift second.

2. Make sure the present is a gift for the recipient, not you, the giver. Giving your girlfriend sexy lingerie is actually more a gift for you than for them.

3. Giving your boyfriend a gift certificate to get a manicure and pedicure because you hate his scruffy nails is actually a gift for you, not for him.

4. Make sure the cost of the gift is appropriate to the relationship.

Top 5 holiday gifts for women

1. Bagborroworsteal.com - In layman’s terms, this shopping website is Netflix for designer bags and purses, and every girls dream come true! Getting a BagBorrowOrSteal gift card is way better than just an ordinary gift card. There are 4 different levels of quality bags on this site: Trendsetter, princess, Diva, and Couture Collections—and there is an outlet store, too. This gift card is a great gift for your girlfriend, computer savvy mom, or fashionable secretary. Visit bagborroworsteal.com for gift details.

2. Product(red) - Appeal to her humanitarian side by getting the female in your life a gift that gives back. The Red iPod Nano or Shuffle benefit a great cause and are sure to please your gal. Grab your Product(red) gear at Apple stores and Gap stores. Visit joinred.com for gift details.

3. Tiffany’s - That little blue box is always a hit for any girl on your list. A couple affordable ideas are the Bead Bracelet ($150) or the Return to Tiffany Mini Heart Necklace ($150). You can also check out the Tiffany’s gift guide online for more help. Visit Tiffany’s in the Fashion Valley Mall for gift details.

4. Head to THREAD - Check out the original duds at THREAD- San Diego’s leading independent fashion and lifestyle tradeshow, and find a one-of-a-kind design to fit your girl’s style. Or better yet, make an afternoon of it and bring her to THREAD. Take some notes and pocket some vendor information. Then, contact the designer and pick up her favorite from the show as a surprise Christmas present she’ll never forget. Check out the Micha bead necklace designs and Roxbury high fashion purses.

5. Romantic night about town - A gift should be memorable and cherished, but what about giving a cherished memory instead? Discover how to plan a date in San Diego style in Holiday Date Ideas and Discover Romantic Rendezvous in San Diego.

Top 5 holiday gifts for men

1. Fortune Clothing - Give your guy the 421 apparel this holiday season. The homegrown Fortune logo has become the quintessential “uniform” in the hottest San Diego clubs. Grab your Fortune Clothing at JEP Boutique and Raw Clothing. Also, visit fortune421.com for gift details.

2. Rock Band - Think Guitar Hero, but extreme. Instead of being bored while your boyfriend Halo’s his life away, now you can get in on the action! It works with PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360. Rock Band comes with a guitar, drum set, and microphone. Trust us, Rock Band ($170) is the next generation of interactive gaming. Grab this holiday gift at your local Best Buy or Target.

3. HBO Swag - For the TV lover in your life, win them over with the “Flight of the Conchords” Season 1 DVD Set ($30), the “Entourage” Pint Glasses ($8 each), or “Suits Suck” Hoodie ($45). Visit store.hbo.com for gift details.

4. Weber Baby Q 120 - Appeal to your man’s inner tailgater with this perfectly-portable, lightweight grill, complete with a stainless steel tool set. Whether you are in the parking lot of the Q, at the beach, or in your own backyard- this Weber ($140) is not just your typical Smokey Joe. Locate your San Diego retailer at weber.com.

4. Beer of the Month Club - For $120, you can sign up the beer lover in your life for the Beer of the Season Club. This exclusive club features four different shipments of 12 different microbrews over the next year. It is the gift that keeps on giving. Visit amazingclubs.com/beer.html for gift details.