The Holiday Passport encourages you to shop and dine locally this year to experience what is new and unique about spending small. Pick up a passport at any of the participating businesses and when you make a $25 minimum purchase there, your card will be punched. Once you have five punches you can enter to win one of 11 great prize packages combining great products and experiences that are only available in Downtown Manhattan Beach.
Enjoy trying something new or reminiscing with an old favorite. The more you shop and dine, the more chances you have to win! We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!
Prize Packages for Week 1:
1. You do You This package includes two unique sound bath classes at Yoga Loft ($90 value), a lucky bamboo plant from Growing Wild ($60) value and $100 in carrot coins to spend on anything at the MB Farmers Market. Total value: $250
2. Home Sweet Home This package has goodies to help you freshen up your pad and get ready for all of those holiday guests! It includes an Adama Vinyl floor mat from Waterleaf Home ($86 value), a Jayme Pot Set from Noelle Interiors ($22 value) and a gift card for a $100 flower arrangement from Rolling Hills Florist. Total value: $208
Prize Packages for Week 2:
3. A Star is Born This package is perfect for welcoming a new baby into Manhattan Beach! It includes a unisex newborn baby outfit from Go Gently Nation ($100 value), a fun AC/DC t-shirt and $25 gift card from Bella Beach Kids ($71 value), a unisex kids’ accessory and $25 gift card to Waverly ($50 value) and a punch card for 10 gourmet coffees for Mom or Dad at Caffé Altamura ($50 value). Total value: $271
4. Girl Power! This package is the combined favorites of three strong, entrepreneurial women in Downtown Manhattan Beach. It includes a curated selection of two bottles of wine Sylvie at Love & Salt ($160 value), either a massage or facial paired with a trio of sugar scrubs from Chandra at Trilogy Spa ($150 value), and an original Nate Ricketts large white clam seashell tree plus a $50 gift card from Lori at Gum Tree ($142 value). Empower yourself to enjoy shopping, dining and relaxing in Downtown Manhattan Beach while supporting our local superstar businesswomen! Total value: $452
Prize Packages for Week 3:
5. Instant Charcuterie Experience This package is specially curated by three of our favorite shops to provide you with an instant appetizer for any holiday gathering! It includes a one-of-a-kind, ocean vibes maple resin medium cheeseboard from Tabula Rasa (value $78), 1 bottle of premium wine from Uncorked Wine Shop (value $50) and a double charcuterie order from The Strand House (value $64). Before or after you enjoy your charcuterie, enjoy two wine tastings at Uncorked ($40 value). You’ll look like a rockstar when you show up with this package. Total Value: $232
6. A Girl’s Best Friend This package includes a $50 gift card at Hi-Fi Espresso to get you amped up to shop with your $50 gift card at Kalihi. After you big weekend, splurge on a juice cleanse (or anything else!) with your $100 gift card from Pressed Juicery. Total value: $200
Prize Packages for Week 4:
7. A Perfect Night In With all of the holiday parties, meetings and gatherings this season, you’re likely to need one night off to be cozy at home! Curl up with a new page turner or two, a puzzle, or even a cookbook courtesy of your $100 gift card to {pages} a bookstore. Take the night off from kitchen duty, and use your $100 gift card to Slay Italian Kitchen for a delicious to-go meal and hunker down for a long winter’s nap! Total value: $200
8. A Day at the Beach Slide on a new pair of Skechers Arch Fit shoes ($90 value) and walk down to the beach. Once you’re there, relax with Spyder’s ultimate beach collection, including a backpack, cooler, towel, beach umbrella and hat ($240) value. Total value: $325
Prize Packages for Week 5:
9. Beach Bum Swing by Bo Bridges Gallery to grab your new hat, beach towel and puzzle ($140 value) featuring Bo’s incredible photography of beautiful places near to far. Then sit back and enjoy a 6-month subscription to Simmzy’s Beer Club ($132 value). Total value: $272
10. It’s all about You! You and a guest will stay cool at Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach when you treat yourselves to a day lounging on their Rooftop Skydeck. It’s easy to relax and rejuvenate when you feel the warm ocean breeze from the heated rooftop pool. Order poolside food and drink service from the Lounge for the ultimate tranquil experience. Call 310.546.4995 or reserve at the front desk ($50 value). After a day in the sun, rejuvenate your skin with luxurious body products from Blvd boutique, including a rose + heather soak infusion, a bath to body mandarin + camelia oil, and finish it off with a grapefruit + vanilla body polish ($102 value). After that, you’re ready to head out for gloriously authentic Italian meal at Nando Trattoria where Dario will welcome you with open arms and Sicilian hospitality ($100 value). Total value: $252
11. It’s a Pub Crawl! Start and end wherever you like, but make sure you hit Rock’N Fish to grab a famous Navy Grog (or anything else with your $50 gift card!) and Grog hat ($70 value). Next, check out the food and brews on tap at your “local”, Brewco ($50 gift card). Then turn the corner for a history lesson and make a stop at the oldest bar in Downtown Manhattan Beach, Ercoles, where you can use your $50 gift card and you’ll also get a souvenir “Erc’s” hat ($70 value). As you make your way home, swing by Culture Brewing to grab and fill a growler with your choice of beer—plenty of fun flavors are on tap for the holidays ($30 value). You can take it home or enjoy the beer on the deck, but either way, bring the growler back for refills! Total value: $220