Times are tough; let Father's Day be a reasonable excuse to celebrate a little and show the dad in your life you care.
Whether he just can't get enough barbecue or needs a cool pair of kicks or some new reading material, we've rounded up gifts at every price point, straight from the Bay Area.
For the Warriors fanatic.
(Courtesy of Chronicle Books)
In I Know This to Be True: Stephen Curry, the local basketball legend discusses his career achievements and personal life and demonstrates his determination, compassion, and leadership. The book is part of the I Know This to Be True series—a collection of books where public figures answer the same questions and share their life experiences. // $15, chroniclebooks.com
▲Throw a card in the mail.
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Tell dad he's number one with a punny, 100% recycled card from Hello! Lucky. // $6, hellolucky.com
▲Keep him on his toes.
(Courtesy of Ornot)
Made from recycled water bottles with quick drying Aireator mesh, Ornot's USA made Intersection Olive Orange Socks will jazz up dad's sneakers and keep him comfortable on all his outdoor endeavors. // $15, ornotbike.com
▲Send him some spice.
(Courtesy of @heathotsauceshop)
If your dad can never get enough spice on his plate, send him Heat Hot Sauce Shop's California Made 3-Pack. The pack includes three red or verde California-made sauces from Formosa, Tia Lupita, and Char Man. Three isn't enough? Consider the California Made 6-Pack. // $25, heathotsauce.com
▲Transport him outdoors.
(Courtesy of @3fishstudios)
Help dad bring SF's great outdoors inside with a high quality, printed digital reproduction of Eric Rewitzer of 3 Fish Studio's linocuts. Choose from spots around the Bay including Sutro Heights, Baker Beach, Point Reyes, and more. // $25 and up depending on size, 3fishstudios.com
▲Keep him organized.
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Local object design company BASE's nesting desk cup and flat tray set will help dad keep his work-from-home space nice and tidy. Choose from eye catching and neutral shades. // $36, dsptch.com
▲Feed his sweet tooth.
(Courtesy of TinyB)
Filled with premium Dandelion Chocolate, TinyB Chocolate's hand made brigadeiros will please any chocolate connoisseur. One box is packed with 15 dark chocolate & cocoa nib, passion fruit & coconut, and orange & ground chocolate treats. Bonus points for two-day delivery. // $40, tinybchocolate.com
▲Because two whiskies are better than one.
(Courtesy of Seven Stills)
Seven Stills' Imperial Bundle includes not one but two whiskies—one 750ml bottle of 1.21 Gigawatts, an Imperial Oatmeal Stout whiskey collab with Fresno's Tioga Sequoia Brewing, and one 375ml bottle of Czar, Seven Stills' Russian Imperial Stout Whiskey inspired by Russian Hill. // $76, sevenstillsofsf.com
▲Protect his laptop.
(Courtesy of Mission Workshop)
Help dad keep his laptop safe from the elements with Mission Workshop's weatherproof Arkiv laptop case. Designed to fit 15-inch MacBook Pros (or any smaller laptops), this stylish and functional case has a roll top, two layers of waterproof fabric, and can be carried on its own thanks to a U-Lock holder slash handle, with a shoulder strap, or attached to the exterior of a Mission Workshop Field Pack. // $90, missionworkshop.com
▲Gift him the barbecue box of his dreams.
(Courtesy of Local Food Adventures)
What dad doesn't love beer and barbecue? Curated by Local Food Adventures, this beer and BBQ box is stocked full of East Bay–made goodies—think Super Q Mild Barbeque Sauce from Everett & Jones Barbecue, Oaktown Sweet Heat BBQ Rub from Oaktown Spice Shop, a beer voucher from Original Pattern Brewing Company, and much more. // $99 (shipping included), localfoodadventures.com
▲Upgrade his Apple watch.
(Courtesy of @southern.straps)
Southern Straps' brown leather band will instantly add some flair to dad's Apple watch. Made of vegetable dyed Italian leather and hand-stitched with waxed cord in San Francisco, this band is made to last—and even includes a two-year warranty. // $100, southernstraps.com
▲Protect him from the fog.
(Courtesy of Mollusk Surf Shop)
With reinforced elbow patches and sturdy pockets, Mollusk Surf Shop's 100 percent cotton Builder jacket is the perfect NorCal summer layer. // $110, mollusksurfshop.com
▲Treat him to some training.
(Courtesy of @diakadi.life)
While gyms may be closed all summer, gift the fitness-loving dad in your life a virtual private training session or two with an expert coach at Diakadi. After dad fills out a new client application, he'll be matched with the ideal trainer for his needs. // Virtual sessions range from $110 to $180 , depending on trainer's rates, diakadi.life.
▲Keep him looking dapper.
(Courtesy of Heliotrope)
Until a trip to the barber shop becomes an option, keep dad looking spiffy at home with Heliotrope's large shaving basket, comprised of botanical-rich natural products all made in Northern California. Inside the woven basket, you'll find shave gel, cucumber and aloe aftershave balm, pomade, a wax stick, and facial soap. // $113, heliotropesf.com
▲Help him stay connected.
(Courtesy of @myskyroam)
If dad must be connected at all times, gift him the Skyroam Solis X, a portable WiFi hotspot for up to 10 devices with a bonus speaker, camera, and portable charger capabilities—and a sleek design to boot. Choose from various WiFi plans depending on his needs. // $180, skyroam.com
▲Upgrade his soles.
(Courtesy of Paolo)
Featuring a woven leather design and shock absorbant soles, Paolo's San Francisco–designed, Italian-made Anka Dip Dyed sneakers—available in shades ranging from grey to yellow to red—will instantly add a spring to your dad's step. // $239, paoloshoes.com
▲Let him jam out.
(Courtesy of Gryphon)
If you're really in the mood to splurge—and dad always has his guitar by his side—gift him Santa Cruz Guitar Company's 2004 H/13 Sycamore acoustic guitar, featuring a top, neck, and binding made from Plantanus Racemosa, a sycamore species native to the Santa Cruz mountains, and 13 frets. Rest assured that Santa Cruz Guitar Company uses responsible harvesting and reclamation and produces just 400 made-to-last guitars each year. Alternatively, he can customize his own. // $3,900, gryphonstrings.com
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