These Are the Best Holiday Gifts to Buy This Year, According to our Editors

Have the Sunset lifestyle delivered straight to your loved one’s door with the Sunset Box, a quarterly subscription box packed with editor-curated kitchen gear, garden tools, and home and wellness products. The premium edition of the holiday box includes Moscow Mule mugs, cute palm tree and cactus cookie cutters, chic organic Coyuchi napkins, chocolate sea salt caramels, Sonoma Syrup Co. infused simple syrup, and other goodies from the West and beyond.

Add some beauty and function to their kitchen with this resting stone that looks like a piece of art. The set of two comes in three different colors to choose from.

This stylish and unique glass coffee cup will definitely be used every morning.

Boxed wine has definitely gotten an upgrade in the past few years. Juliet’s wines are produced in Santa Barbara and do not contain artificial additives. The box packaging is party-ready with a rope handle. And did we mention each “Eco-Magnum” contains 10 glasses of wine that stay fresh for six weeks? That means you can serve it at a party or keep it on hand for an after-work glass.

Beringer Vineyards has teamed up with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley to create some runway-worthy playing cards. The slightly oversized cards feature queens holding grapes and kings holding a Beringer bottle.

The ultimate host probably already has an apron, but why not upgrade what they already have with this extra durable one? It has an adjustable neck and extra long waist ties so they can customize it to fit exactly so. The coolest part it has a conversion cheat sheet built into the pocket.

This set of teas features holiday-inspired flavors like Cookie Tea (salted caramel cookie), Steep Society (cinnamon buns), and Tea Head (fireside maté chai). Choose from caffeinated, caffeine-free, or a mix of both.

Give the gift of self-care with this wellness journal desk set. It comes with a refillable rollerball pen, too.

Coyuchi partnered with White Buffalo Land Trust to create these beautiful napkins that feature details celebrating regenerative agriculture. Proceeds from sales of this item support the CampaignForJalama.org and the 1000 acre center for regenerative agriculture.

With a cheerful and sweet planter, this gift will brighten anyone’s day. And the philodendron that is included is easy to care for so you can give it to an inexperienced plant parent.

This time of year can be hard on the hands because of all the time spent in the kitchen. Treat your host friend to a rejuvenating treatment with this kit that contains cuticle serum, nail strengthener, and a super glossy top coat.

Featuring unique illustrations of national parks, this pack can be used to send snail mail or displayed as art.

The holidays can be stressful, so taking a beat to relax is so important. Your giftee can chill out with these ultra-hydrating face masks that will leave their skin glowing.

Game night hosts will love this trivia set. It features random questions in all sorts of categories to keep people on their toes.

This self-care beauty set will leave them absolutely glowing. It contains body lotion, body oil, body butter, and body polish—all with seaweed-infused ingredients.

If the host is a coffee lover, they’ll appreciate this assortment of four unique coffee blends (32 pods in total) from places like Go Get Em Tiger and Counter Culture. And the exciting thing about this gift is the capsules contain brewed and flash frozen coffee extract, so you all you need to do is drop it in a cup of hot or cold water.

Homecourt makes some of the best-smelling home products around. This set includes dish soap, hand wash, hand cream, and a chic black steel tray. The “Balsam Fireplace” set has notes of evergreen woods, warm juniper spice, and salted amber.

These smoky bitters have tasting notes of charred wood, forest floor, cinnamon toast, peat moss, and white pepper. It’s like a campfire in a glass in the best way possible.

If they haven’t tried Brightland’s excellent oils and vinegars yet, gift them this set of bestsellers. It features two olive oil blends, balsamic vinegar, and Champagne vinegar.

One can never have enough candles. The Leila Lou candle from By Rosie Jane features notes of pear, jasmine, and fresh cut grass—a perfect scent for every day.

If the host in your life loves to plan meals and well, host, this retro meal planner/grocery list notebook will keep them organized and ready for anything.

Meet the Tesla of pizza ovens. For the foodie who has everything, except for a ton of space, this compact oven fits on a kitchen counter, is exceptionally well insulated, and is impressively powerful, reaching 850 degrees in just 20 minutes. All while staying cool on the outside. Put this in your kitchen or plug it in on your patio, and you’ll be cranking out perfect Neapolitan style pies in no time.

Even if you’re not gluten-free, you’re going to love these tender, full-flavored frozen potstickers from Mamahuhu, the Bay Area fast food chainlet overseen by chef Brandon Jew, the chef behind Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s. The wrappers are made with oat flour and they come filled with mushroom and Hodo Farms tofu or heirloom pork and purple cabbage. Buy a batch and you’ll always have sustainable, healthy, mod Chinese-inspired food at your fingertips.

Los Angeles-based Amazake Co. has become the purveyor of stealth umami for Southern California chefs and foodies. Their tamari koji is a blend of fermented rice and gluten-free tamari which turns it into a  salty, savory syrup that can deepen marinades and dressings, or simply be brushed on a steak right before grilling or searing to take it over the top.

A beautifully packaged olive oil is a can’t-fail holiday or hostess gift. This award-winning olive oil from Sonoma-based McEvoy Ranch is made from a blend of Moraiolo and Coratina olive varieties which gives it distinct herbaceous, peppery, dandelion notes. Use it to put the finishing touch to meats, soups, salads, and stews. 

Sonoma Syrup Co. makes some of the best simple syrups around. They’re infused with herbs, fruits, spices, nuts, and more, and this white ginger syrup is about as holiday as it gets. Use it to make your own instant effervescent ginger ale, mixological Moscow mules, zingy iced or hot tea, and in marinades for grilled or roasted meats.

Instantly convert the culinarian in your house to a Sichuan-food addict with this trio of seasonings from LA-based Fly By Jing, which specializes in exactingly crafted food inspired from the region in China known for its boldly flavored and spicy dishes. Their chili crisp remains the gold standard stateside, and is joined by nuanced Mala spice for dusting proteins, and Zhong sauce for dipping dumplings and more.

This might be the most durable cocktail shaker we’ve encountered. Like the rest of the Yeti lineup, the Rambler 20 oz. cocktail shaker is barware that’s ready for any situation: camping, road trip, beach happy hour. Plus it comes in lovely shades like Cosmic Lilac and Camp Green.

We love all the colorful kitchen gear from iconic knife brand Opinel, and this set of four small kitchen blades includes everything you need in one set: two paring knives, a peeler, and serrated knife. Get the set with multicolored handles for a perfect smile-inducing stocking stuffer.

Easily the most versatile sauce you’ll ever buy: made with meyer lemon, saffron, habanero, apple cider vinegar, honey and more, it can serve as a hot sauce, vinaigrette, protein-finisher, shrub-mixer, and more. It’s from a company called the Acid League and this will turn anyone into card-carrying member.

L.A.-based company Hedley & Bennett made chefs look cooler than ever with their super stylish, ethically and American-made aprons. And now they’re making kitchens look cool with a line of professional-level knives that come in awesome colors. The chef’s knife with the shiso-colored handle is a beautiful statement knife you’ll use every day.

MìLà’s (formerly XCJ) dumplings are pillowy-soft, juicy, and flavorful. Plus, they can be prepared in just a few minutes so they’re easy to throw together for an appetizer, main, or even a snack. Choose from three different flavors: Classic Pork, Shrimp & Pork, Savory Chicken, plus a new limited-edition one, Creamy Corn Soup with Chicken.

If you’re the type of person to eat almost half of the cookie dough batch before even baking it, you’re going to love Deux. It’s cookie dough that you can eat straight out of the jar that doesn’t contain refined sugar, preservatives, or animal byproducts, but instead is packed with functional ingredients like zinc, elderberry, and aloe vera.

For the bubble water enthusiast in your life, gift them a sampler pack from Sanzo. With unique, Asian-inspired flavors like lychee, yuzu, and calamansi, these drinks taste amazing solo, or even as a mixer.

Compact innovation meets nontoxic ceramic in Our Place’s Mini Always Pan and Mini Perfect Pot, the tinier versions of its best-selling wares.

Handmade on Washington’s Orcas Island, a jar of Girl Meets Dirt’s Salted Apple Caramel Spoon Preserves is as much a treat off the spoon as it is with pork chops or Gouda.

Hormigas chicatanas, or chicatana ants, are a delicacy in Mexico. The Masienda team sources theirs from Oaxaca; serve in salsa or alongside mezcal.

Popular Oregon salt company Jacobsen Salt Co. also harvests single-origin Raw Wildflower Honey from the desert.

Brightland’s double-fermented vinegars come straight from California farms in two flavors, Rapture Balsamic and Parasol Champagne.

Transform your tea practice with a Caraway non-toxic tea kettle in a variety of trendy hues that range from sea-green “Mist” to yellow “Marigold.”

This is the smartest alarm clock you’ll ever have next to your bedside. It will wake you up, put you to sleep, and help you set an actual calming bedtime routine. Cool features include a sunrise alarm that supports your natural circadian rhythm; sound options that can help you fall asleep and block out noise; and a calming bedside light.

Any adventure lover or fitness enthusiast will appreciate the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Not only can you track your workouts, health stats, phone notifications, and more with it, but the Watch also has crazy-cool capabilities—it works 500 meters below sea level and up to 9,000 meters above. You can wear it during scuba diving and freediving sessions, too.

And the Watch runs on watchOS 10, which is a major update for Apple Watches everywhere with redesigned apps, night mode, additional tools in the Mindfulness app, an ambient light sensor, and the ability to track cycling workouts on your iPhone screen (just attach the phone to your bicycle so you can look at your stats safely).

There’s a scent for every type of aromatherapy need in this set. The offerings include Energy & Refresh (Peppermint), Cleanse & Detox (Tea Tree), Chill & Unwind (Lavender), Awaken & Center (Eucalyptus), Breathe & Spa (a blend), and Sleep & Downshift (a blend).

A comfy, cozy robe for self-care moments is a must. This plush Turkish cotton robe from Parachute will help you unwind and feel good.

This versatile bag is made for more than just the gym. With water-resistant fabric, a zippered shoe compartment, and plenty of pockets, you can take this to a workout class, on a quick trip, to the beach, or to the office.

Unwind with these Himalayan pink soaking salts that also feature a soothing bend of yang-yang and vanilla scents.

This journal is designed to help you get to know yourself better through 180 prompts for intention, healing, and growth.

This running bag holds a volume of 2 liters, so it can fit a whole lot, and it’s got plenty of pockets and flexible space, too. It’s water-repellent, padded, adjustable, and features reflective details. And it can be worn two ways, as a sling bag across the front or as a fanny pack. Wear it everywhere!

Give the gift of relaxation with this collection of three herbal teas—Calm, Dream, and Breathe. The set also comes with a brass tea strainer.

Bala makes some of the most aesthetically-pleasing workout gear around. This kit is great for all kinds of at-home mat workouts—it comes with a set of Bala Bangles, Bala Bands, and a Play Mat.

Give the runner in your life a cozy extra layer to wear on morning runs. This vest is breathable and rain- and wind-resistant. It also features reflective tape and two pockets.

Pickleball is pretty much everyone’s favorite sport, so why not upgrade the pickleball enthusiast in your life with this set? It includes one paddle (you choose the pattern!), a rally bag, a paddle case cover, and three white pickle balls.

Consider this the ultimate eye mask for sleep. It blacks out all light and features an ergonomic design (eye cups, a supportive nose bridge, and an adjustable, no-snag strap.)

Yes, this Dyson device is pricey, but considering that it’s actually a 3-in-1 product, it might just be worth it. The product is a purifier, humidifier, and fan in one.

New to meditation? Hyperice’s Core is here to help you on that journey as a vibrating “assistant” that guides your daily practice.

LARQ’s Bottle PureVis was on Shark Tank for a reason: It self-cleans at the push of a button.

We haven’t seen a chicer vessel for essential oils than Vitruvi’s matte ceramic Stone Diffuser, which can circulate for up to eight hours.

The LĒVO Lux at-home infuser makes it easy to create your own massage oils, hand scrubs, and more. Simply add herbs or spices!

This isn’t your regular playground jump rope. The Tangram Smart Rope syncs to an app so you can track your jump count, calories burned, workout times, and interval training.

Wetsuits are one of the most environmentally destructive pieces of gear out there, which may come as a surprise considering how surfing is such a salt of the earth (er, water) sport. Patagonia’s Yulex wetsuits replace the non-biodegradable neoprene while still keeping you ultra cozy in the water. Hint: For ladies, size up, as they tend to run small.

Travel editor Krista Simmons loves the built-in pop socket that allows for ease of photo taking and scrolling, and the cases are always super protective. Seriously, I dropped my phone down a slot canyon in Moab and it came out without a scratch!

While Isle is definitely known for their stand up paddle board offerings, this is a great beginner’s board that’s way more stylish than a Wavestorm. It’s super lightweight and cuts through the water with ease, and comes in three stylish colors. I love my seafoam green. And it’s nice to know it’s not something that’ll just wind up in the landfill after a few uses.

We road tested this pack out in Moab while canyoneering, and we have to say it’s one of the most versatile, tough, and light pieces of luggage we’ve ever tried. Its minimalist build makes it a serious weight-saver. And of course we’re partial to the sunset orange color.

The road-trip-ready Oyster Tempo 23 cooler uses the same thermal- and space-efficient double-wall technology that’s used for water bottles, and a super snug lid, to negate the need for ice. Plus, it’s aluminum, so you can recycle it—not that you would.

These are the coziest, sustainably made slippers on the market. Olukai’s adorable new Fruit Stand Collection celebrates the fresh, juicy flavors of Hawaii’s produce, and proceeds benefit the Ama OluKai Foundation—a 501(c)(3) created to preserve land and ocean, serve island communities, and maintain Hawaiian culture and traditions—which recently raised over $1 million for Maui Wildfires relief.

This health and wellness tracker is a lot more low profile than most wearables, and it specifically helps track your sleep and readiness. I also find that the step counter is far more accurate than the one that’s built into my iPhone, making it easier to get a handle on my movement while on the road.

Try to find a better towel, we dare you. These super-compact, ultra-absorbent towels are truly a godsend no matter where you are—camping, surfing, hiking, you name it. Their minis are pretty great, too. And the patterns are always fun and fresh.

It’s not every day a boot inspired by the wine country lifestyle comes along, but Austin-based Helm has come out with a purpose-built pair called the Calistoga. Working with Napa winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown of winery Post Parade, they created a comfortable pair of hybrid walkers, hikers, and work boots that will be right at home in the vineyard or the office.

Oru’s Lake is the lightweight, foldable kayak you didn’t know you needed. It can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 lbs.

Thanks to our friends at Diamondback, we’re pushing pedals on the Division 2, a nine-speed aluminum commuter that’s light enough to lift up stairs.

Two to four people can gather for a picnic on Matador’s Pocket Blanket, which now comes in a waterproof nylon.

MicroSend’s tiny Magnetic Route Setting Kit is perfect for the rock climber in your life to map out a trek on their fridge.

Inspired by the craftsmanship and style of Southeast Asian flip-flops and other casual footwear, Texas-based Hari Mari has dialed in all things beachy, pre- and après-ski, and generally vacation-y in their extensive line. Memory foam insoles and Texas shearling lining make their new leather Hacienda slippers our new favorite cold-weather house shoe.

There are lots of camp cookery gadgets around, but this Adventure Chef 6-Piece Summit Set boasts Messermeister’s quality German-made steel and design that’s approved by Adam Glick, who’s known for his extravagant campfire meal prep. The kit comes with cutlery as well as chef’s knives for every occasion, and is made with sustainable handle materials that are ergonomic, balanced, and rugged enough to be used outdoors.

Canned cocktails are all the rage these days, but NIO takes things to the next level with their mixologist-made bevvies sold in lightweight, ready-to-drink sachets that are super easy to pack in and out. A personal favorite is their Milano Torino, a bittersweet Italian sip that’s perfect as an aperitivo when served alongside tinned fish and olives. Buy them individually or in a set for a gift you won’t regret.

We’re obsessed with the vintage vibes and psychedelic designs from Parks Project, which celebrates our national parklands throughout their various collections of hoodies, hats, and shirts. The brand’s mission is to protect and preserve parklands for generations to come by educating, advocating, volunteering, and activating park supporters to get involved in conservation through donating a portion of their sales to various initiatives, too, so it’s a win-win.

If you’re like me and your skin gets absolutely wrecked by air travel, you’ll want to invest in good skincare. The NuFACE Mini+ Starter Kit is compact; it’s the perfect size to stow in your dopp kit so that you don’t get thrown off your routine on the road.

Arc’teryx is known for their outdoor performance wear, but even if you’re not a total outdoorsperson, having a wardrobe that stands up to weather is essential this time of year. They’ve just launched a line called Veilance, a complete wardrobe of contemporary forms developed for outdoor conditions. Each sleek piece is rooted in technicality, patterned for ease of movement, and protects against winter’s coldest and wettest days.

Tired of wrangling hoses that kink? This food-safe, crack-resistant beauty might just be the last one you ever buy.

High function meets high design in the new Leatherman ARC, boasting 20 tools in one while easily tackling home and garden projects alike. Known for their compact size, beautiful construction and versatility, Leatherman tools are true Western products built in Oregon since 1983. The ARC can effortlessly assemble, cut, and adjust in one swoop—you can even open the pliers with just one hand and it comes with an array of double-ended bits, making it the perfect tool for the DIYer who wants the best of the best.

For those of us who need a practical garden shoe for quick kitchen harvests, but want something a little cooler than the traditional waterproof clog. Grocery-and-coffee-run approved. 

Offer your hardworking pollinators hydration with these porcelain cups coated with UV-reactive “Bee Vision” glazes that will attract and keep your visiting bees happy on hot days. 

Be prepared for impromptu garden hangs with these handwoven blankets made with yarn produced from recycled clothing remnants. 

We love a multitasker, and this heavy-duty pocket tool snips and strips herbs faster than you can say “plot to plate.” 

Whether you’re into making your own floral-based beauty products or herb-infused butter, this countertop oil infuser gets all your garden-grown DIY projects done quickly and mess-free. 

Hard-working hands need extra care, especially this time of year. This package-free moisturizer heals chapped skin with soothing calendula oil while rich cocoa butter supports your skin’s natural barrier.

Ever wonder what plants are trying to tell you? Now you can take a listen to your leafy loved ones at home or on a hike using this portable Bluetooth-enabled devixe that translates electrical signals into sounds offering collections of instruments designed for plants to play. 

This DIY wreath kit will certainly grant you bragging rights. It comes with a posy of dried flowers and branches, and an adorable rope hoop that’s rustic and charming at the same time. 

We road-tested the Lomi electric composter that sits on your countertop to see if it was worth the hefty price. The verdict? It cut down on garbage waste and turned it into beautiful compost. 

To love plants is not just to grow plants—it’s to show your love of all things green everywhere you possibly can. Hemleva’s enamel pins are not only adorable—they’re faithfully detailed and wide-ranging, from basil and lavender to Calathea Rattlesnake and Iceland Poppy.

We’re big fans of Lettuce Grow’s vertical hydroponic growing solution, and the new add-on lighting system (Glow Rings!) adds months to our harvest window.

When you’re ready to drop serious green on some serious green, bring in Woodshed Plant Co. to build a living wall, outdoors or indoors, customized to fit any space.

This collaboration between Washington-based Danner boots and Washington-based Geier gloves is a supple upgrade of traditional leather gardening gloves.

Nothing beats a Japanese Hori Hori knife for rooting out pesky weeds and digging precise holes for planting.