The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones isn’t always easy. Luckily, Buena Park, a Southern California destination just five miles from Disneyland, has plenty of gift ideas beyond the ordinary. From hands-on activities and immersive dining to festive attractions, shopping and self-care, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Two girls in a perfume making class at Daniel's Truth perfume shop in Buena Park, CA

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Creative Experiences

Daniel’s Truth - Create a custom fragrance during a hands-on perfume-making class, complete with a personalized bottle and mocktail creation. E-gift cards are also available for the fragrance lover on your list. For a ready-to-gift option, discover the exclusive Buena Park hotel fragrance collection, featuring Boysenberry Bliss and Suite Society fragrances and a Boysenberry Bliss candle. Available only for in-person purchase at Hilton Buena Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Buena Park and DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park—not online. Quantities are limited.
Photogram OC - Capture memories at this professional self-portrait studio, where you control the camera, lighting and poses in a private space. It’s a fun gift for couples, friends and families.
Elevation Spa Beauty Salon - Treat someone to the trending Korean hair spa experience, along with relaxing head spa treatments, customized facials and mani-pedis for a little self-care

Family enjoying snacks and decor at Knott's Merry Farm in Buena Park, CA

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Thrills & Adventure

Knott’s Merry Farm – Give the gift of holiday fun as Knott’s Berry Farm transforms for the season with tree lighting, nightly snowfall, Santa meet-and-greets, seasonal décor, festive food and holiday entertainment.
Medieval Times – Treat someone to a night of knights, falconry and live-action competition, complete with a four-course feast. Gift certificates and tickets are available.
Pirates Take Christmas – Set sail for a holiday dinner show featuring an interactive pirate adventure and four-course meal.
John’s Incredible Pizza – Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, games, rides and ticket-to-win attractions, including bumper cars and miniature bowling. Gift cards are available for family-friendly fun.
PlayPie – Gift little ones a day of indoor play featuring slides, ball pits, interactive activities and climbing areas for children ages 0–12.

The Speakeasy Murder – Gift a night of mystery, comedy and dining in a Roaring ’20s setting, where guests follow clues and help solve a whodunit.

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Shopping & Collectibles

Peanuts Headquarters & Knott’s California Marketplace - Shop for Snoopy and Peanuts merchandise, personalized gifts, Knott’s souvenirs, boysenberry treats and other collectibles.

Foodie Adventures

Il Fiora – Gift a night of Italian dining featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and other favorites.
Gaucho Grill – Argentine steakhouse with succulent chicken skewers and creatively crafted burgers.
Porto’s Bakery – Cuban pastries and savory dishes. Must-try items include potato balls, empanadas, and guava cheese strudels .
Portillo’s – Give the gift of Chicago-style comfort food, from Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs to its famous chocolate cake shake.
Gangnam Station – High-quality Korean BBQ with all-you-can-eat options.
Ramen & Tsukemen TAO – Michelin-rated ramen, meticulously prepared over 40 hours to perfect each bowl.
Rock & Brews – Rock out over burgers, comfort food and more than 40 beers on tap, surrounded by music memorabilia and rock ’n’ roll décor.
The Cauldron – Step into a witch-themed setting for French-inspired bites and potion-style cocktails, making dinner feel like part of the adventure.
Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant – Famous for its fried chicken and the iconic boysenberry pie, a must-try Buena Park treat.
Buena Park Koreatown – Spanning 2.5 miles along Beach Boulevard, Koreatown boasts over 90 restaurants serving Korean BBQ, crispy fried chicken, and classics like gimbap.

Firepit outside at the Courtyard Marriott in Buena Park, CA

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Hotels – The Best Gift of All

Give the gift of a Southern California getaway with a stay in Buena Park. Hotels offer amenities such as rooftop and heated pools, shuttle transportation to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, on-site restaurants, sauna and steam room, complimentary hot breakfast, spacious suites and pet-friendly accommodations.

Make planning even easier with Berry, Buena Park’s AI trip-planning tool, which lets you customize your itinerary based on your interests, group and plans. You can also order your FREE Buena Park Travel Guide for more ideas to help plan your family getaway.

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Creative Experiences

Thrills & Adventure

Shopping & Collectibles

Foodie Adventures

Hotels – The Best Gift of All

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