Davidson Realty 2024 Gift Guide

Shop local for all your favorite people

The holiday season is upon us! And we here at Davidson Realty know that supporting our community is what helps us thrive as a community. You can make shopping even more special by supporting local businesses and artists, and it isn’t hard to do in Northeast Florida. Here in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, we have so many wonderful places to shop for everyone on your list — places that offer unique experiences, one-of-a-kind products and handmade items. With this gift guide, we make it easy to shop thoughtfully and to make a difference to our beloved small businesses.

For the host, hostess or person who has everything: Avondale Gift Boutique

A treasured gift shop open for over 40 years, Avondale Gift Boutique is an independent and family-owned establishment that specializes in unique gifts. Whether you’re buying for the friend who is always entertaining, for the family who loves games and puzzles or for the pet lover in your life, Avondale Gift Boutique truly has it all. Stationary and cards, housekeeping and kitchen products, beauty and wellness, candles, linens, jewelry and eyewear — and with free gift wrapping — you can cross off anyone and everyone on your list. Open Monday through Friday 10AM to 5PM and Saturday 10AM to 4PM. Shop at 3650 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 and shop online at www.agbjax.com.

For the kiddos in your life: Heyday!

This super cute and fun-filled toy store offers something for every kiddo — whether it’s arts & crafts they’re into, creative and inspiring science and STEM, vehicles and trains, cozy plush stuffies, books, clothes and more. They have gifts for all ages, from newborns to teens. Heyday! has the best stocking stuffers too, like putty and slime, Playtab toys that develop fine motor skills, the most award-winning scooter around, the Micro Kickboard and many toys made in the USA. Open Monday through Friday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday 9:30AM to 6PM, and Sunday 11AM to 4PM. Shop at 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207 and order online for store pick up at heyday-toys.myshopify.com.

For the fitness buff or adventurer: Rock Climbing

Rocking climbing can be a fun thrill that boosts self-confidence and reduces stress. For the loved one in Jax, head to The Edge Rock Gym for gift cards redeemable for passes and memberships, rental equipment, classes and programs or retail purchases. Their gift cards are basically treated like cash! Day Passes are $19, and a one-month membership is $76. For those in the oldest city, head to Stone Climbing. A day pass is $22 and monthly memberships start at $87. Both gyms offer classes for yoga and climbing and have youth programs. Give the gift of climbing for an experience they’re guaranteed to enjoy.

For the beach bum, brewer or concert goer: ICEMULE Coolers

Known for quality, durability and portability, ICEMULE coolers are created to be carried on any adventure — and they’re based in St. Augustine! This hands-free cooler has a lifetime warranty and will quickly become the one you take anywhere and everywhere. With multiple sizes, in great colors and shapes, your food and drinks will stay chilled all day long. Shop online at icemulecoolers.com or find a local retailer at icemulecoolers.com/pages/where-to-buy.

For the home barkeep: St. Augustine Distillery

St. Augustine Distillery is a favorite for tourists and locals alike, making award-winning bourbon, rum, gin and vodka. Founded by local families and located in a historic ice plant in downtown St. Augustine, they offer free tastings and tours 7 days a week. Take a tour, have a tasting and do some holiday shopping at the bottle shop. They sell not only their delicious spirits but specialty mixers to create the perfect cocktail at home, like an Old Fashioned, Florida Mule or Bloody Mary — each made with real, quality ingredients. They have candles, apparel, pickles, BBQ sauce, and of course, the coolest barware. Stock the bar with copper mugs, tiki mugs, stainless steel double jiggers, Collins and rocks glasses, swivel spoons and so much more. Open every day from 10AM to 6PM. Shop at 112 Riberia St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084 or online at store.staugustinedistillery.com.

For the home chef, master griller or tea lover: The Spice & Tea Exchange

With three locations in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Spice & Tea has a plethora of spices and spice blends to amp up any dish. They even offer infused salts, specialty honeys and sweeteners and teas of all varieties. Gift boxes are available, with handpicked favorite gifts, that offer the best of the best. Shop online at www.spiceandtea.com or find your closest location at www.spiceandtea.com/pages/find-store.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Davidson Realty (and happy shopping)!