As the holiday season approaches, there's something truly enchanting about stepping into a vintage-inspired holiday market or store. Palm Springs, with its retro charm and laid-back vibe, boasts a handful of fabulous destinations that capture this magical essence. These markets offer unique shopping experiences and the chance to find those extra-special holiday gifts that will delight and evoke nostalgia in your loved ones. Join us as we explore the charming world of vintage-inspired holiday markets in Palm Springs and uncover the treasures they hold.
If you're looking for a more curated and boutique experience, The Shops at Thirteen Forty-Five are the perfect destination. Located in a midcentury modern building, this collection of individually owned stores offers a delightful assortment of vintage and retro treasures. Browse through clothing racks from bygone eras, discover one-of-a-kind collectibles, and marvel at beautifully restored furniture. Here, finding a special holiday gift with a touch of nostalgia is effortless.
Palm Springs Vintage Shopping
Hause of Re[x] offers furnishing and décor to create the vibe and feel of a midcentury modern space. This includes books, furniture, collectibles, and accessories. An example is this vintage gold laticeware cocktail shaker. Just one is available. Browse their extensive collection for inspiration on your shopping list.
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs is an excellent destination for those seeking vintage home décor and collectibles. This expansive store houses multiple vendors, each offering a unique selection of furniture, artwork, jewelry, and more. Explore different eras and styles as you browse through the aisles.
If you're passionate about mid-century modern design, Iconic Atomic is the place for you. This shop offers a curated collection of furniture, lighting, and accessories from the 1950s and 1960s. Surprise your loved ones with a retro-inspired armchair, a sleek pendant lamp, or even a vintage record player.
The Palm Springs Vintage Market is a must-visit for vintage enthusiasts and holiday shoppers alike. This expansive open-air market, held on the first Sunday of every month, features over 180 vendors showcasing an incredible array of vintage and retro-themed goods. You'll find everything you need, from clothing and accessories to furniture and home décor, to create a truly unique and unforgettable holiday gift.
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Palm Springs Inspired Holiday Shopping
For Palm Springs-themed gifts and souvenirs, visit Destination PSP. From stylish apparel to custom-designed merchandise, this store captures the essence of the city. Pick up a Palm Springs-themed mug, tote bag, or even a piece of artwork to remember your visit or share the love for Palm Springs with others. See their midcentury house collection.
Just Fabulous, as the name implies, offers a wide range of fabulous merchandise, including apparel, books, cards, home décor, and more. Exclusively designed for Just Fabulous, this Palm Springs Breeze Block Ornament is the perfect way to bring home a piece of the Palm Springs experience.
Market Market is a 40,000-square-foot emporium that offers an eclectic mix of fine vintage and repurposed goods. This sprawling marketplace is a paradise for anyone seeking to explore a carefully curated collection of unique items spanning various eras and styles. Pet-friendly.
Inside the Mojave Flea Trading Post, you will find Desert Dust, an all-natural, date-based all-purpose seasoning born in the California desert. Discover the perfect fusion of heat and sweet, created with Organic Coachella Valley Dates, garlic, onion, turmeric, and smoky peppers. Packed with the good stuff, this versatile seasoning can be generously applied on the grill, fancy breakfast toasts, soup, protein, rice, veggies, fruit, pasta, popcorn, and any culinary delight you desire.
PS HomeBoys is a locally owned store offering a wide selection of Palm Springs-inspired home décor and an extensive collection of custom wallpaper. The owners are also interior designers. Add a touch of retro charm to your home or office with the Midcentury Gumball Clock. This stylish and functional clock features a unique design inspired by the classic gumball machines of the mid-20th century.
Artist Shag captures the essence of Palm Springs in his art and merchandise. SHAG PALM SPRINGS documents Shag's decades-long love affair with the people, architecture, and lifestyle of Palm Springs. Featuring dozens of never-before-published paintings, prints, and photos as well as many of Shag's most loved images.
Windmill City Screen Printing #1 specializes in shirts, totes, hats, and more. This Greetings from Palm Springs tote bag makes a great holiday gift.
Bobo Palm Springs, the pioneering boutique stationery store, stands out with its unique offerings of high-end journals, writing and drawing tools, paper goods, artwork, and accessories. At Bobo, they specialize in stocking whimsical paper goods and some of the best writing tools, sourced from small businesses owned by women, women of color, LGBTQIA+-owned brands, and rare stationery gems from Japan.
The Mojave Flea Trading Post is a 10,000-square-foot department store for makers and merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley, and beyond. This eclectic marketplace offers a captivating blend of old and new, where local artisans and collectors come together to showcase their one-of-a-kind creations.
Founded by Jeremy Taylor and Niels Kosman, PS HomeBoys is a trendy boutique that offers an exciting blend of local art, fashion, home décor, and one of the largest wallpaper collections in the Coachella Valley.
Clothing & Accessories Palm Springs Holiday Shopping
At Benjamin Perdereau, the Pantone shirt is popular and has been used on the comedy hit Grace and Frankie.
Seaplane Shirts are produced in limited quantities and have become quite collectible. The shirts are then labeled like art (6/250) to indicate which of the total run you have.
El Tuggle is a locally owned designer showroom featuring continually changing merchandise, typically updated by the season.
Crystal Fantasy is a renowned metaphysical store established in 1987. Locally owned, it has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike who are interested in crystals, gemstones, spirituality, and holistic healing. Their stone bracelets are a popular accessory that combines the beauty of gemstones with the mystical properties they are believed to possess. These bracelets are adorned with a variety of different crystals, each carrying its unique energy and symbolism. See the collection.
Savory & Sweet Palm Springs Holiday Shopping
Brandini Toffee is a family-owned company that has been making some of the world’s most delicious almond toffee since 2006. They offer almond toffee popcorn and gift boxes.
Something For Pets
Disco Dog is your ultimate destination for pampering your furry friends! Located in The Shops At 1345, this charming store is a haven for pet lovers seeking the perfect gifts for their beloved companions. Let your pup make a statement in a Worthy Dog Proud tee! Cold Nose Warm Heart is also locally owned and has a Palm Springs pet shirt.
Gifts for Art Lovers
The Michael Weems Store is a boutique store where original art, sculpture, photographs, and accessories come together for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Visitors can browse a thoughtfully selected collection that reflects Michael Weems’ unique design aesthetic and creative vision.
Located just minutes from downtown, The Backstreet Art District is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural gems. This eclectic neighborhood is home to a community of working artists, galleries, and creative studios showcasing everything from paintings and ceramics to photography, jewelry, and mixed-media works.
The Palm Springs Art Museum Store offers unique home décor items, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and fashion accessories, as well as educational art toys for children. The selection includes many one-of-a-kind studio craft pieces from artists throughout the U.S. When you shop at the Museum Store, your purchases help support the programs at The Palm Springs Art Museum.
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Authentic Native Cultural Gifts
The Museum Store showcases over 160 Native American artists and businesses, each sharing stories, techniques, and perspectives from tribal communities across North America. Visitors can explore pieces that reflect both the past and present of Indigenous creativity, especially from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native artists, who skillfully merge tradition with personal interpretation. Each item in the store is thoughtfully selected to represent a vast array of materials, designs, and stories that carry the spirit of Indigenous resilience and heritage.
Gift a Local Experience
Indian Canyon & Tahquitz Canyon Annual Pass: The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation’s Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon boast incredible history, views, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife, plants, and seasonal waterfalls. You can purchase the annual passes at the Palm Springs Visitor Center. $125 each. 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
Palm Springs Air Museum Annual Membership: This membership includes unlimited free admission for 1 year, a subscription to the museum newsletter, 1 guest pass, and a 10% discount at the Air Museum gift shop. Join Now
They also offer Gift Certificates for their fun and unique Warbird rides. Fly in a C-47, P-51, T-6, or PT-17. Purchase a Gift Certificate.
Palm Springs Art Museum Annual Membership: An individual membership includes unlimited admission to all locations, one guest pass, exclusive member invitation to select exhibition previews and public programs, and a 10% discount at the Art Museum store. Join Now
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