Gifts & Games
McKella Jo Art
$30.0
McKella Jo—botanical illustrator, muralist, and designer—is a fabulous local artist. We are excited to carry her exceptional prints which are inspired by local flora and fauna.
Miffy Hide & Seek
$22.95
We carry so many fun things for kids in our toy section, and this new take on hide-and-seek is one of our favorites. One person hides the adorable toy figure, while the others use the clue cards to find it. Miffy even chirps out little hints when hidden! There are three different ways to play, making the game great fun. For ages 6 months to 6 years.
Sneaker Cleaning Kit
$24.95
Vintage sneakers are all the rage—keep yours in tip-top shape with the Sneaker Cleaning Kit. Whether you purchased old school sneakers at a thrift store, have saved yours for decades, or just got some new hand-me-downs, this kit will keep them looking their best.
Pillowket
$36.95
Frequent travelers, fans of being cozy, and parents in need of on-the-go sleep sources will love a Pillowket: a pillow with a zipper that contains a matching blanket. Inside the larger pillowcase is a smaller pillow, so anyone using the blanket still gets a soft surface to rest their head on.
Redwood Log Pillow
$24.95
Whether you’re on the UCSC campus, lounging in your living space, or camping along the California coast, you’ll fit right in with this camouflage microbead pillow. Designed in the image of a redwood log, it makes the perfect accessory for relaxation and retreat.
Tablet & Book Stand
$27.95
This stylish wood stand with brass-plated pins holds any size tablet or a favorite book. It’s viewing angle is adjustable and it collapses flat for easy storage. Use it with a cookbook or watch tutorial videos on your tablet when you're cooking!
Exclusive Pro-Choice Stickers
$6-$10
In the wake of devastating news cycles and political turmoil, Bookshop Santa Cruz wants to act. We are excited to introduce our own line of stickers, designed in-house, that serve a greater cause: reproductive rights. 100% of the proceeds from these stickers will be donated to support people from US states with total or near-total bans on the right to choose. This holiday season, give back!
Book Plates
$10.95
Personalize your beloved book collection with the assortment of book plates we offer at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Sleep easy lending titles to friends knowing your books are labeled with your name. With over 25 styles to choose from, your literary collection will be sophisticated and unique. A perfect gift for lovers of books, organization, or labeling!
Farkel
$12.95 Ages 8+
This popular dice game is easy and fun. Roll the dice and try to collect combinations that will earn you some points—but if you decide to take a risk and continue rolling, you could lose them all. Classic Farkel comes in a small tube, making it easy to take on a road trip, or to stick in your bag on the way to a party.
Slamwich
$17.95 Ages 6+
Slamwich is a fun family game where you slap sandwiches and catch hoagie burglars. Flip and stack this clever loaf of cards to build slamwiches and double-deckers. Tomato, onion, tomato…slap! Get there first and win the pile. But watch out—you'll have to catch the thief and stop the muncher from stealing the stack of cards.
Hike
$14.95 Ages 7+
What’s more fun than actual hiking? A game about hiking! Enjoy the great outdoors from your living room with this family-friendly strategy card game where nature springs surprises and players battle for survival. Watch out for avalanches and don’t get lost!
Backgammon
$9.95
Did you know that backgammon is thousands of years old? It has stuck around for a reason! Introduce your family to this classic board game this holiday season to see which wins: strategic planning or just plain luck?!
