Gift ideas Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

There are few truly interesting stores on Venice Boardwalk, the busy street that stretches along the beach. Nevertheless, this one sells authentic Native American handicrafts: dreamcatchers made by the Cherokees, turquoise and silver jewelry made by the Navajos, clothing, woven blankets, pottery, baskets... Each object is signed by its author. A very nice store with reasonable prices.

As the 30 cl bottle at the entrance to the store suggests, life here is lived in Coca-Cola: not a single item is devoid of the mythical logo. Cuddly toys, sweatshirts, pants, caps, cans, mugs, blankets... anything that can be stamped with the iconic letters is. After shopping, head to the bar - or Coca-Cola Fountain - on the second floor for a tasting of 100% American sodas.

At M&M's World, you can choose your color and flavor from among the 50 choices available in the transparent trays. There's even the precious peanut butter M&M's or the more original chili pepper flavor! All you have to do is help yourself and put together your own bag. And for those who don't have a sweet tooth, there are four levels of gadgets with the brand's logo: cushions, pencil sharpeners, vending machines... On the third level, a projection room offers 3D animated films about the mascots.

An ideal address for stocking up on kitsch souvenirs, but also a few refined pieces to bring back as gifts. From ocean-scented candles and California cookbooks to a calendar of old San Francisco photos and organic cotton shirts, Lola of North Beach is inspired by its immediate surroundings, as the store is very close to Fisherman's Wharf and the ocean. That's why we love this store, where you'll find lovely postcards, magnets, mugs and humorous books.

This boutique on the first floor of the casino offers a multitude of easy-to-achieve sleight of hand sleight of hand, accompanied by their booklet. This teaches you at various locations in the city, such as the Planet Hollywood, the Venetian, or the MGM Grand.

Every Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas leads to the creation of an adjacent boutique on the theme of show. This is the case for the Love show. Fans of the Beatles or fashion victims who know that a vintage t-shirt with the effigy of the Liverpool group can be an accessory to the point of fashion, this shop is definitely made for you.

Toys of Yesteryear is an antique shop specialized in collectors'objects and toys. Kewpie dolls, Star Wars characters, books, metal toys… Perfect to return from Las Vegas with a miniature train in its luggage.

This gambler's store offers everything related to the world of casinos. Among the card games, you will find competition models, used in the big tournaments, with the effigy of the big casinos where they have seen better days. The store also offers a large quantity of dice. In the bookstore, you'll find strategy books, statistics courses and bibliographies of great players. Enough to spend a few studious nights before sitting down at a game table. An ideal place for amateurs.

Another typical place to buy souvenirs with gifts and jewelry that look cheap and not too expensive. Many products are as low as US$1, especially in the sale section. It's still a really classic store but you'll find something to bring back from Las Vegas. And then during the summer heat, it can also be a good spot to take a cool break with the air conditioning.

A visit to Old Town is inseparable from a visit to its market, ideal for buying travel souvenirs. There are over 40 stores selling a choice of Mexican textiles, leather accessories, blankets and ponchos woven in Peru, Ecuador and Guatemala, Amerindian dreamcatchers, silver and turquoise jewelry, sombreros, tea and coffee, dolls, Peruvian-made mirrors, objets d'art... Plus: every weekend, stalls from the Harney Street Market add to the mix.

Welcome to childhood! Here is a store dedicated only to kites, a great traditional specialty of China. After your visit here, you will be able to fly lions, dragons, dolphins, pumpkins, butterflies, bees or Santa Claus... A real Ali Baba's cave for young and old. Field of experimentation at the Presidio, at Baker beach or why not at Golden Gate Park! Something to make you happy at home, when you come back from your stay in San Francisco.

Opened in 1971, this family-run business has grown into a department store that passionately celebrates pop culture. You'll find everything from bacon-slice Christmas decorations and Mr. Potato figurines to Hawaiian shower curtains and pistol-shaped coffee sets. These more or less useful gadgets are called novelty gifts. Nevertheless, Soap Plant / Wacko also boasts a serious section of art books exploring pop culture in all its guises, from Marvel comics to zombies, design and fashion.

This charming store located a few blocks south of Golden Gate Park, offers a thousand and one treasures that it will be difficult not to want to bring back in its luggage. You can find a little bit of everything: kitchen utensils, decorative objects, jewelry, games for children and also clothes. The products have been made by talented local artisans and artists in a bobo/hipster style that almost reminds us of Paris, or the island of Ré but with a devilishly Californian touch! Prices not cheap, though.

This concept store has spawned several outlets in California, including two in San Francisco. The one in Mission is the most accessible and central. A superb store offering creative and affordable jewelry (the earrings are superb, golden and elegant without being flashy), baby clothes and comforters, some feel-good clothing, accessories (bandana scarves...), but above all gifts of all kinds that feel good: board games, and lots of cool goodies in the colors of California, hipster-style.

In the heart of El Presidio, this block is made up of a succession of boutiques organized around a pretty, shady garden that houses the terrace of Jojo's Restaurant. It's a pleasure to move from a vinyl store to a small independent chain selling printed T-shirts, which in turn leads to a space specializing in tableware, adjacent to a craft workshop selling drawings and paintings... In short, you move from one universe to another as you stroll along. A very pleasant experience. Everything is made locally.