The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Window Shopping is Delectable! Dress Up your Tree with Trays of Stunning Ornaments

Get in the holiday spirit at Whales & Friends in South Shore Center. Treat yourself to a special experience! The shop is full of magical surprises for everyone on your list and you will find gifts that you do not see anywhere else. Trays of sparkling ornaments await you as a cultural shopping experience like no other unfolds.

Whales & Friends celebrate many cultures – Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, New Mexico, Turkey, and of course, California and the US. You will find an eclectic collection of garden sculptures, fun and educational toys and books, vases, classic embroidered Christmas pillows, stuffed animals, knitted wool sox, scarves, lots of hats, fun accessories for professionals, and so many nature inspired gifts. There are action figures of presidents as well as models of airplanes, DC3, the Constellation, the Clipper, Jenny, and even the Mayflower. You’ll find many jigsaw puzzles of artisans paintings and maps. Look for the Hummingbird Feeders from Mexico, hand-made soaps from California, and milled soaps from England and France.

But first pick out some ornaments for each special person in your life – it will definitely get you in the spirit. There are handmade glass ornaments, handmade ornaments of American Stars – like Betsy Ross to Marilyn Monroe, and gummy bear or chocolate covered strawberry ornaments to remember your Christmas. And of course, Santa and cat and dog ornaments.

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Lots of 2021 Calendars – 50% off on Black Friday!

Located at South Shore Center, your favorite gift shop is across from Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails. Holiday Hours: Daily 12noon-8pm (510) 296-7229