It’s the most wonderful time of the year—gifting season! The Central Oregon Coast transforms into a shopper’s paradise, offering endless opportunities to find unique treasures for the ones you love during your holiday getaway. This year, embrace the joy of shopping small with our guide to just a few of the many charming, locally owned boutiques and businesses that make the season sparkle.
Gleneden Beach
Hopscotch Toys Salishan Market Place, Gleneden Beach, OR. Stocked with entertainment for kids of all ages, Hopscotch Toys is independently owned by folks who “believe in creative play and have curated toys that encourage critical thinking, problem solving and imagination!” From puzzles and board games to stuffed animals and educational toys, this colorful toy shop has got you covered for gifts for the young at heart.
Depoe Bay
Oceanography 101 48 N. US-101, Depoe Bay, OR. Oceanography 101 is inspired by creative artisans, companies that give back, and our environment. A collective of these things makes this boutique a unique shopping experience. “Our stores are a place to view a beautiful selection of ever changing products, view year-round whale residents, and view our beautiful Pacific Ocean out our front door.”
Newport
Northwest Grooves 414 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR. For the music lover in your life, Northwest Grooves delivers the goods! Featuring a deep selection of new and used records, CDs, cassettes (and SO MUCH more), this groovy local shop is a gift-giver’s dream.
South Beach
Pirate’s Plunder 3145 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR. With 8,000 feet of store to explore, there’s cool stuff around every corner of Pirate’s Plunder. Located near the Oregon Coast Aquarium in the Aquarium Village, you are guaranteed a unique shopping adventure where you’ll find unexpected gifts for everyone on your list — from art to antiques and used books to gemstones. Bonus: All kids get a FREE treasure!
Waldport
Itinerant Artists 585 NW Hemlock, Waldport, OR. If handmade artisan gifts are what you’re seeking, this is the place to find them! This cooperative artists’ boutique features a rotating collection of jewelry, photography, wood crafts, dyed yarn, crocheted items and more. Any gifts purchased here will support Oregon Coast artists this holiday season.
Yachats
Just Local 271 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR. “Gifts artfully crafted by our hands just for you.” Just Local carries a selection of gifts ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Each piece is a reflection of the artist who created it. Shop for locally made stationery, jewelry and other unique treasures as original as Yachats itself. All artists reside within 30 miles of the shop, making it a haven for local artists and their incredible work.
Florence
Rival’s Hollow 1312 Bay Street, Florence, OR. If your holiday shopping list includes surprises for wizards, pirates, and fearless adventurers, this is the shop to bag their gifts! Duck into Rival’s Hollow and discover a place for magic for all ages. Presents abound on shelves stocked with magic wands, Star Wars paraphernalia, Dungeons & Dragons essentials, tarot card collections, gemstones, and more majestic treasures.