Last minute holiday shoppers can find great gifts at Fashion
Island. The Oak Tree Market in the Atrium Court offers a variety of
gift baskets filled with specialty food items. There are gourmet
olive oils, candy, fudge sauce and Bobby Flay barbecue sauces. Call
(949) 760-0403.
The Body Shop has a new personal care collection called "yoga for
the well being of the mind, body and spirit." It includes a Prana
temple massager, Shanti massage gel, Shakti incense kit and Chakra
shower salts. Call (949) 760-1040.
Beverages & More!, also located in Atrium Court, is a must-shop
store if you plan to entertain or give a fine bottle of wine as a
gift this holiday season. It has California's largest selection of
wines, spirits, beers and microbrews. It also has specialty foods,
including fresh cheese, caviar, chocolates and snacks, as well as bar
and wine accessories that could be combined to make custom gourmet
baskets. Call (949) 640-1080.
A gift certificate to The Greenhouse Spa, a day spa offering a
range of services and treatments for both men and women, is always a
great gift. Call (949) 644-4677.
L'Occitane offers pampering products, many of which feature shea
butter, a rich moisturizer. It also sells a variety of scented soaps,
lotions and candles. Call (949) 718-0928.
Teuscher Chocolates & Cafe offers what is considered by many
experts to be the finest chocolates in the world. Flown in fresh from
Switzerland, Teuscher chocolates have only the best, natural
ingredients. The champagne truffle, with a cream center of Dom
Perignon, is its specialty. Call (949) 721-1801.
Benchley Luggage has an array of pens, business cases, travel
games, clocks, globes and a selection of leather luggage goods. Call
(949) 759-9101.
SEASONAL STORES
South Coast Plaza has great seasonal stores for holiday shoppers.
The Calendar Club is the world's largest retailer of calendars
with wall, desk and engagement calendars. It is located on Level 1 in
the Macy's Home Wing. Call (714) 751-2166.
Christmas Dazzle carries a large selection of ornaments from
around the world, handmade gifts and custom lighting on trees. It is
on Level 1 in the Crate & Barrel Wing. Call (714) 641-3500.
Day-by-Day is another calendar store; everything is organized by
topics -- travel, sports, animals, entertainment and more. It is on
Level 1 in the Sears wing. Call (714) 435-2000.
Discovery Channel Store has a large selection of Meade telescopes,
toys for curious kids and items from all over the world. Call (714)
435-2000.
