Our Guide to Some of Newport’s Sweetest Shopping Spots this Valentine’s Day
By: Sophia Balliet
Elia Parfum
Love is in the coastal air, and as Valentine's Day approaches, we have curated the ultimate guide to make hearts race and smiles bloom. Prepare to embark on a journey through the enchanting streets of Newport Beach and Newport Coast, where we've unearthed a treasure trove of Cupid-approved delights from local businesses. Whether you’re in the market for the fine jewelry aficionado, the homebody, or the spontaneous adventurer, our Valentine's Day Gift Guide promises to deliver an array of unique, thoughtful, and downright delightful surprises for your loved ones. Get ready to spread the love and dive into a sea of possibilities as we unveil the most charming finds this romantic season has to offer!
BLUE ATLAS MARKETPLACE (Newport Beach Living Partner)
If you’re looking for the perfect gifting destination, look no further than Blue Atlas Marketplace. Truly the place that holds the perfect gift for every single person in your life this holiday. Whether you’re looking for beautiful and unique coastal homeware or an effortless curated gifting experience, Blue Atlas Marketplace has it all. Their customization service is a unique, lovely experience that yields the most thoughtful and impressive gifts for that special someone in your life who deserves the best. You are sure to find a special gift for everyone on your love list.
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Perfect for the athlete in your life, Bad Birdie offers unparalleled boldness in their golf attire. They offer a wide range of golf apparel and accessories that strive to invite golfers into a new and innovative version of the beloved game. With bright and vivacious colors and patterns for both men and women, Bad Birdie checks all the boxes for causing a powerful interjection in the golf scene, and will have your significant other turning heads on the course.
IG @badbirdiegolf | badbirdiegolf.com
INTEGRATIVE ESTHETICS (Newport Coast Living Partner)
Truly one of the best gifts you could give someone, especially after a long hard year, is a spa day. Integrative Esthetics offers an unparalleled spa experience, as they focus on a holistic approach to skincare and utter relaxation. Additionally, rather than offering a slew of facials that ultimately end up being more confusing than clarifying, they have a bespoke method that is independent to each individual client and their own skincare needs. The sweetest staff and mind, body, soul integration is exactly the kind of gift that everyone wants and desperately needs this Valentine’s Day.
IG @integrative_esthetics | integrative-esthetics.com
Looking for a gift for the individual in your life that oozes luxury and embodies effervescent elegance in each arena of their life? Look no further than East Kennedy. From perfecting each corner of your home to each layer of your daily look, East Kennedy has you covered. Luxurious home furnishings and gorgeous statement wardrobe essentials mesh in this miraculous space to provide the perfect gift for the individual who loves sophistication in each decorative space of their lives.
IG @eastkennedyco | eastkennedy.com
For your scent-obsessed partner, Elia Parfum is the place to shop for the most diverse and luxurious scents this and every season. Unique notes such as Amalfi, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom Jasmine are available in mini 5ml, 10ml, and 50ml sizes. The clear and clean glass packaging makes Elia Parfum the perfect gift for each persons’ taste and style. They also offer custom engraving to create a truly special gift for your loved one. If your special someone is a candle lover, consider their bougie parfumeéI candles offered in various scents and sizes. In addition to their olfactory bravado, Elia Parfum also contributes 10% of their sales to the A21 campaign to fight human trafficking for a Valentine’s gift that is simultaneously a gift to society.
IG @eliaparfum | eliaparfum.com
Home is where the heart is, and Juxtaposition has utterly perfected that mantra. The Newport Beach destination is home to the best of the best house goods, to inspire and transform your cherished space. Juxtaposition yields the best gifts for the individuals that are constantly looking to elevate their environment and create as beautiful, homey, and ethereal a space as possible for them and their loved ones.
IG @juxtapositionhome | juxtaposition.com
EYEXAM CRYSTAL COVE (Newport Coast Living Partner)
Sunglasses and all forms of eyewear in general are making a comeback in a big way, and EyeXam Crystal Cove has you covered with an extensive array of high-end options for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. EyeXam is an incredible luxury vision care center that offers the most impeccable optometry services throughout Newport Beach, however their stand-out fashion eyewear from the hottest brands makes them another exceptional gifting destination this February. They also offer an eyeSpa and eyeBar, which are just two of the luxury amenities that could pair perfectly with a pair of new shades for your loved one.
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Phillip’s Auto holds the most rare and extraordinary variety of pre-owned, luxury and exotic vehicles for the individual that you want to really surprise this Valentine’s Day. An incredibly beautiful array of models ensures you can’t go wrong with your purchase, however the overtly kind, supportive, and knowledgeable staff will promise that your gift-giving duties are stress-free.
IG @phillips_auto | phillipsauto.com
When you think of Valentine’s Day, one can’t help but immediately think of jewelry. Gorjana has over 50 locations throughout the United States, with local stores in Fashion Island, and their flagship location of Laguna Beach. With beautifully gorgeous pieces, the thing that sets Gorjana apart is perfect harmony of fashion and fine jewelry. The brand started with its trendsetting fashion jewelry, which is most often 18k gold plated brass, and expanded its fine jewelry collection of 14k and 18k solid gold pieces in 2019. Gorjana has a truly incredible range in both collections and has something for each individual’s style.
IG @gorjana | gorjana.com
Know by locals as a Newport Beach institution, A’maree’s provides a wide range of gifts for anyone and everyone in your life. Extraordinary jewelry, men’s clothing, women’s clothing, art, home décor: what more could you ask for? Brand-favorites such as Alaia, Peter Cohen, and far more decorate the boutique, and make shopping for the optimal gift easy. The vast and impressive collection for both men and women alike make A’maree’s a prime Valentine’s Day hotspot, and will have your gift recipient in awe of the quality and unique thought that went into the special day.
IG @amareesnewport | amarees.com
For the foodie in your life, Olive Oil & Beyond offers an extensive assortment of the highest quality olive oils, vinegars, and curated gourmet foods to gift this Valentine’s Day. They specialize in Mono-Cultivar olive oils, are raw and utilize 100% first-pressed olives to create the most luxurious and beneficial oils. Gift sets and personalized gift boxes make the best gifts for that person in your life that loves cooking more than Ina Garten.
IG @oliveoilandbeyond | oliveoilandbeyond.com
With the first ever store launched in 1966, GARYS is a renowned Southern California hotspot for mens fashion. The location in Fashion Island keeps the men in Newport Beach in the hottest new pieces each season, and will make a perfect gift for the fashionable man in your life this Valentine’s Day. With an incredibly vast and irrefutably impressive range of brands and collections, GARYS will help you find the perfect piece for your loved one.
IG @garys_mensstore | garysonline.com
If you are in search of a gift that has profound meaning and offers a lifetime of sentiment, look no further than an art piece from Jan McCarthy. Jan is a local artist who makes art to autograph moments, the fleeting emotions and undefinable feelings that can only be expressed in imperfect swipes, lines, or ripped pieces of paper. She uses her art as a way to connect and share these flashpoints of time that slip away. Every mark she makes with one of her handcrafted brushes on canvas, paper, or towers is a unique gesture.
IG @janmccarthy | janmccarthy.com
TWILA TRUE FINE JEWELRY AND WATCHES
Searching for a gift that wows not only in quality but in creativity for the individual with impeccable personal style? Look no further than Twila True Fine Jewelry and Watches. Twila True offers an enormously wide and diverse range of jewelry, from everyday wear to street style to curated collections such as the Whoopi Goldberg collection. There’s even a beautiful engagement and wedding section if that’s something you’re planning to do this Valentine’s Day. Truly something for every person’s distinctive style, with the quality and care to last a lifetime.
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One of the sweetest stores in Lido Village, Sugar Paper, yields gifts that are simply perfect for the individual who still places value and emphasis on the tradition of the hand-written card. Founded with the desire to project love and emotion, Sugar Paper has the best gifts for the thoughtful and caring special someone in your life. Sugar paper has some of the best day-to-day pieces, such as journals and planners, while simultaneously having some of the most stunning and special customizable stationery sets. A must-see even to pick up a card for every single person in your life that you love and cherish this Valentine’s Day.
IG @sugarpaperla | sugarpaper.com
CHARLIE LOVES COCO (Newport Beach Living Partner)
A global fashion and local furniture boutique curated by Nicole McLain. Charlie Loves Coco is tucked away in the industrial district of Costa Mesa. Shoppers will find beautiful European clothing, handcrafted Italian linens, handbags and other accessories, Heroes Beauty products, and ornate furniture. Nicole hand-selects the items in her boutique. You will find unique pieces at every turn.