The Long Beach Mother’s Day Gift Guide

For years, Mother’s Day stressed me out more than it should have.

I used to spend the whole day running around like a headless lil’ clucker — scrambling for the right card, the right flowers, the right everything — completely forgetting that I am also, in fact, a mother. A whole mom. Just out here unappreciated in these streets while I was busy making sure everyone else felt special.

Yeah. We are not doing that this year.

Consider this your official Long Beach Mother’s Day gift guide and your permission slip to shop local, spoil the moms in your life, and absolutely, aggressively treat yourself while you’re at it. Screenshot this. Text it to your partner. Airdrop it to whoever needs a clue. Tape it to the fridge. Do what you gotta do — because this year, you’re getting something good too.

For the Moms Who Need to Relax (Which Is All of Us, Don’t Even Argue)

Let’s get one thing straight: moms need real massages. Not the “thirty-second shoulder rub while a tiny human is actively yelling Moooooom from another room” kind. I’m talking about the kind that rearranges your soul and fixes problems you didn’t know you had. If you’re looking for the best Mother’s Day spa experiences in Long Beach, start right here.

Apex Chiropractic

3960 N. Studebaker Rd., Suite 102, Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 982-4208 Monday through Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, Sunday Closed

Book with Tamara. I’m not asking — I’m telling you. Daniel and I both go to her and she gets in there in a way that should probably be illegal. She finds muscles you forgot you had, locates exactly where you’ve been storing five years of stress, and dismantles it. Gift cards available. You’re welcome in advance.

The NOW Massage

6480 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 150, Long Beach, CA 90803 (inside 2nd & PCH) (562) 365-2143 Monday through Friday 9am–9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–9pm

Gorgeous inside, great massage menu, and they’re currently running a Mother’s Day gift card promo — $20 bonus card with every $100 gift card purchase through May 10th. Custom add-ons like crystal hot stones, cupping, and gua sha, because your mom deserves the full experience, not the basic package. If you’re looking for massage gift ideas for Mother’s Day in Long Beach, this one’s a no-brainer.

Meridians Massage

851 Pine Ave., Suite, Long Beach, CA 90813 (424) 230-2913 Monday 11am–6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 11am–7pm, Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday 10:30am–4pm, Sunday 11am–5pm

Ask for Amanda. Don’t overthink it, just do it. She has been doing this for decades and she’s the kind of therapist who actually listens to what your body needs instead of just going through the motions. Craniosacral therapy, deep tissue, myofascial work — if your mom has been carrying tension around since 1987, this is where it finally leaves her body.

Sanctuary Spa and Skin Care

6487 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 430-3027 Monday through Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday and Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm

This is where you send the mom who deserves the full treatment and not just a candle. Facials, massages, DiamondGlow, body wraps, over 20 services — it’s a proper hidden gem tucked off PCH and it delivers exactly what the name promises. Gift cards available. Bundle one with a product from their retail shelf and you’ll look like you tried really hard. You’ll have tried medium hard. Nobody needs to know.

Nails Need Love Studio II

421 W. Broadway, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 606-2009 Monday through Saturday 10am–6:30pm, Sunday 10am–5pm

Clean, elevated, non-toxic products, and they specialize in Gel X — a healthier alternative to acrylics that actually doesn’t destroy your nails. And the detail that seals the deal: two hours of free validated parking. In Long Beach. Downtown Long Beach. I don’t need to say anything else.

For the Moms Who Love a Good Gift Moment

If you’re on the hunt for unique Mother’s Day gifts in Long Beach that go way beyond the generic grocery store bouquet-and-card combo, this is your section. These local shops carry the kind of things that make people say “where did you get this?” — and yes, you can take full credit.

Visionary Artware Gallery and Studio

2915 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 439-8774 Wednesday through Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm, Monday and Tuesday Closed

You’ve probably driven past the bright yellow bungalow on Broadway a hundred times and wondered what’s inside. The answer is: way more than you expected. Spiritual art, ceramics, glassware, leather bags, ocean-themed gifts, garden art, succulents — it’s artsy, eclectic, and the kind of store that makes you slow down and actually look at things. The owner has been here since 1993 and has been known to hand you a glass of wine while you browse, which is honestly the correct way to shop for Mother’s Day gifts in Long Beach. Rated the number one gift shop in Long Beach. Go see why.

Shara

4900 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 528-0422 Monday through Thursday 10am–8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am–9:30pm, Sunday 10am–9pm

My go-to when I need something that looks expensive but isn’t going to ruin my month. Bohemian-inspired jewelry, clothing, and accessories that feel elevated and effortless. I have never left this store without finding something I absolutely did not plan on buying. That’s not a warning, that’s a endorsement. One of the best spots for Mother’s Day jewelry gifts in Long Beach, full stop.

Anneise

440 E. 1st St., Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 285-7315 Saturday and Sunday 12pm–5pm (check their Instagram for current weekday hours)

Minimalist, chic, carefully curated — the kind of boutique where every single item feels intentional. Clothing, accessories, and home goods that feel like the person who bought them actually thought about it. Perfect for the mom who doesn’t need more stuff, just better stuff. Oh, and the prices are actually affordable, which in this retail climate feels like a minor miracle.

Iguana Import Gallery

3440 E. Broadway Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 433-1713 Monday through Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am–6pm

Colorful, personality-packed, and genuinely one of a kind. Mexican folk art, artisan jewelry from around the world, handmade candles crafted in store — you can even customize the scent — incense, clothing, home goods, and furniture. Tom and Jorge have been running this place since 1993 and they are legends. Bring your dog. Leave with more than you planned. Classic.

Blue Windows

5276 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-7195 Open daily 11am–7pm

One of those stores where you walk in telling yourself you’re just going to look and you emerge forty-five minutes later carrying a bag and feeling zero regret. Jewelry, clothing, gifts, home goods, stationery, baby items — it’s all there, it’s all good, and they gift wrap for free. Free. In this economy. If you need last-minute Mother’s Day gifts in Long Beach, this is your first stop.

Songbird

2240 E. 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90814 (562) 439-4444 Monday through Wednesday 11am–6pm, Thursday and Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 11am–6pm

Quirky, funny, slightly chaotic in the best way, and organized by theme — cats, astrology, spooky stuff, gifts for moms — which makes shopping here genuinely fun instead of overwhelming. Perfect for the mom with a sense of humor. Perfect for the mom who has everything and needs something wonderful. They gift wrap. Obviously. This is one of the most fun Mother’s Day shopping spots on Retro Row and honestly just in Long Beach in general.

For the Moms Who Love Cozy, Candles, and Good Vibes

Long Beach Candles

lbcandles.com Free local delivery in Long Beach, Lakewood, and Signal Hill on orders over $50

Hand-poured candles named after LBC spots, made by a local who started the whole thing during the writers’ strike because she needed something to hold onto. Every single one of these candles is a little love letter to this city. It’s giving thoughtful, local, and your house is going to smell amazing. Online only, so order early — free local delivery on orders over $50.

For the Foodie Moms

Olives Gourmet Grocer

3510 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Monday through Friday 9am–8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–7pm

Build a gift basket that makes it look like you’ve had this planned for weeks. Artisan cheeses, gourmet spreads, local wines, specialty snacks, jams — it’s all beautiful and it’s all right there. Take it all home and put it together yourself. A little cellophane and a ribbon and suddenly you’re the most thoughtful person in the room. Nobody has to know it took you twenty minutes. One of the most underrated spots for Long Beach Mother’s Day gift basket ideas, and honestly just a great local grocery store that deserves your business year-round.

And Obviously, Flowers

Bixby Petals

3912 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 244-3569 Monday through Saturday 7am–8pm, Sunday 10am–3pm bixbypetals.online

Do not show up to Mother’s Day without flowers. I don’t care who you are. Get your mom flowers. Get yourself flowers. Get flowers for the general concept of mothers. Bixby Petals is a local Long Beach florist doing gorgeous custom arrangements, same-day flower delivery in Long Beach, and the kind of quality that makes the recipient actually gasp. Order online anytime or walk in. No excuses.

The Bottom Line on Mother’s Day in Long Beach

Mother’s Day isn’t about checking a box — it’s about making moms feel genuinely seen, appreciated, and properly spoiled for once in their lives. Shopping local Long Beach businesses makes it even better because your money stays here, supporting the actual people and places that make this city worth living in.

So send this list. Drop the hints. Make it loud if you have to. And make absolutely sure that this is the year you don’t get skipped.

You deserve something amazing. Go get it.

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