Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to show our appreciation for the most important woman in our lives. Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gifts can be a daunting task, but fear not, because we’ve got you covered. Our Mother’s Day gift guide is here to help you find a unique and thoughtful present that will make her feel loved and cherished. So, sit back and relax. Whether your Mom is into travel, relaxation, wellness, or sentimental items, we’ve curated a list of the best Mother’s Day gifts that will suit any taste and budget and give Mom a happy Mother’s Day.
The Jet-Setting Mom
Broadway in Hollywood Season Package
Skip the flowers this year, and spoil Mom with a season of magic in Hollywood! Treat your leading lady to a year of unforgettable evenings at the theatre with a Broadway in Hollywood Season Package to the legendary Pantages! Indulge in six Los Angeles premieres, from heart-wrenching dramas to side-splitting comedies, and create lasting memories together. Various prices; Available online
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
Send Mom to the Hollywood Bowl for two days of smooth jazz, as the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival returns 6/15 – 6/16 with an all-star lineup of jazz favorites from Andra Day to Alex Isley, and Jodeci. $23+; Available online
A Trip to the U.S. National Parks
Does Mom love being outdoors and hiking or walking in the fresh air? Send her to one of the U.S. national parks, where she can bask in the beauty of mother nature on long walks and nature hikes. Currently, American Airlines and Marriott Bonvoy have special promotions for traveling to and accommodations at the 63 U.S. national parks. And make sure to get Mom the ultimate national park accessory, a U.S. National Parks Bucket List Adventure Journal and Passport Book that will allow her to record her trip and relive her park memories over and over. Various prices; Available online
Alisal Ranch Mother’s Day Getaway
Treat mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day getaway (5/12 – 5/14) at Alisal Ranch, nestled in the breathtaking Santa Ynez Valley of California. Embrace the tranquility of springtime at their luxury dude ranch, where you can choose from a one or two-night stay complete with breakfast, dinner, drinks, and two activities per night included in the nightly rate. Various prices; 5/12 – 5/14; 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463; 800.425.4725
The Mother’s Day package includes:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and select beverages (including alcoholic beverages)
- Flower Bar at Front Desk
- Sunday Wine Tasting 3-4pm
- Daily Yoga Classes
- 2 Activities Per Night (choose from):
- Group Horseback Rides
- Mountain E-Bike
- Golf
- Archery and Air Rifle
- Axe Throwing
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
Honor the remarkable women who tirelessly do it all this Mother’s Day at 4 Saints, the Michelin-recommended rooftop restaurant at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs. Enjoy special menus for brunch and dinner – with dishes ranging from fundamentally familiar to decadent – while taking in mesmerizing views of the San Jacinto Mountains and Coachella Valley landscape from seven stories up. Executive Chef Richard Crespin’s menus are innovative in flavor and influenced by Spanish, Japanese and French cuisines. Brunch selections include Pain Perdu with brioche, berries, butter and maple syrup; Quiche Florentine with creamy baked egg, baby spinach, gruyere cheese, and pomme frittes; and Chicken and Waffle with wild rice waffle, fried chicken breast, Nashville hot sauce, watercress and maple syrup. Among highlights on the dinner menu are Lobster Tartine served with Ostera caviar and Roasted Salmon with butternut squash, roasted mushrooms, and rosemary ginger chili vinaigrette. Sharable dishes for the table include By Land with a variety of meats & cheeses and By Sea, featuring seafood selections. Various prices; 5/12, 5 – 9:00 pm; 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262; 760.904.5015
Mother’s Day Getaway Package at the Shore Hotel
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a Staycation at Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel. Recently awarded TripAdvisor’s No. 1 Hotel in the U.S. in the 2024 Best of the Best Traveler’s Choice Awards, Santa Monica’s quintessential California boutique hotel, has raised the bar on oceanfront hospitality – providing the perfect place to spoil mom. The Mother’s Day Getaway Package will include Chocolate Strawberries and Champagne to sweeten her stay. Various prices; Please contact the hotel for availability; 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.1515
SLS Beverly Hills Staycation Package
Grab your Mom Squad and indulge in an unforgettable Mother’s Day weekend retreat (5/10 – 5/12) at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills. Various prices; 5/10 – 5/12; 465 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048;
This decadent package includes:
- Early Check-in*
- Sprinkles Cupcakes & bottle of Veuve Clicquot welcome amenity
- Breakfast or Weekend Brunch for two adults
- Cocktails in whimsical speakeasy, Wasp in a Wig
- Complimentary rooftop fitness class on Saturday, 5/11
- Complimentary Mother’s Day yoga & sound bath combo class on Sunday, 5/12 at 8:00 am led by celebrity trainer, Latreal Mitchell ,featured on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body
- Spa treatments are available for a 20% discount at Ciel Spa
Mother’s Day Family Getaway at Terranea
This Mother’s Day, create unforgettable experiences for the whole family with a luxurious getaway to Terranea Resort. From memorable dining and festive family-fun, to a rejuvenating spa retreat just for mom, discover endless ways to celebrate along the Pacific. Transform an ordinary stay into an extraordinary getaway and receive $100 one-time resort credit, complimentary valet parking, and guaranteed late check-out. Various prices; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275; 310.494.7891
North Italia Gift Card
Everyone’s favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant, North Italia, is celebrating mothers across California (and beyond!) this Mother’s Day by gifting guests a $20 bonus gift card with every $100 online gift card purchase. The gift cards can be purchased online through 5/12, to be used beginning 5/13 (ending on 6/6) – talk about a Seasonal Buttercake on the house! $100, Available online
The Homebody Mom
CLR Candles
Nothing sets the mood for an at-home spa day like a scented candle from CLR Los Angeles. With candles for every person, mood, and color, CLR’s Classic and Neutrals collections feature nine types of candles that reflect a spectrum of moods. “Made by women, LGBTQIA+ people, or people of CLR,” CLR candles look sleek and clean and smell absolutely amazing. These candles are perfect Mother’s Day gifts for the moms who loves to relax and indulge in self-care days. $48; Available online
Gift Baskets
Tell Mom happy Mother’s Day with a vibrant gift basket filled with luxury chocolates, candies, seasonal fruits, wines, and more. Various prices; Available online
Orchids
This Mother’s Day, show your love with the exquisite and meaningful gift of an Orchid Heart. Orchids are known for their elegant and exotic beauty, making them a perfect gift for any occasion. This Mother’s Day, a potted orchid from Westerlay Orchids is a gift that will be cherished and remembered at every glance. For a limited time, Westerlay Orchids is crafting something different this year, a unique heart shaped designed with Orchids! The delicate and elegant orchids are carefully chosen by Westerlay’s team and crafted into a heart shape, making them a perfect symbol of love and appreciation for mothers. After all, they deserve nothing but the best, every year! $163; Available online
Roses
Mother’s Day roses are the perfect way to show your motherly figure how much you love, appreciate, and care. A thoughtful bouquet is an exquisite floral gift that is sure to bring a bold smile to your maternal figure’s face. She’ll adore receiving a delightful bouquet of Mother’s Day roses, reflecting her extraordinary personality while, at the same time, brightening her life. Various prices; Available online
Wine
With over 10,000 wines in stock, wine.com has the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for those who love vino. For the holiday, get 10% off any order of more than $49; Available online
Best Pregnancy Pillow & Mattress
For those expectant mothers, there is no better gift than sleep. Sleep Foundation, the leading resource in sleep news and information, released their list of the Best Pregnancy Pillows and Best Mattress for Pregnancy. Various prices; Available online
The Sentimental Mom
Amazon Photos
Did you know that the secret to happiness is in your photo library? Amazon Photos is a perfect option for Mom – whether you’re looking for a meaningful or last-minute gift, there’s something for everyone: Digital family album, Mom’s famous recipes , or a slideshow filled with your mom’s favorite moments. Using a photo storage and photo sharing app like Amazon Photos will make it easier to surprise your Mom with a great gift. Various prices; Available online
Digital Picture Frame
We love this digital picture frame, and your Mom will too. This Frameo HD Smart Digital Picture Frame gives Mom the gift of memories. Simply download the app, and you can upload photos directly to the frame for Mom to enjoy from the comfort of her home or office. $49.99; Available online
Tell Me The Story Of Your Life, Mom: A Mother’s Guided Memory Keepsake Journal To Share Her Life And Her Love
Everyone has a story to tell, and Mom’s life story commands attention because it’s a legacy for the ages. Tell Me The Story Of Your Life, Mom is a memory keepsake journal with guided prompts and questions to help capture Mom’s unique essence through her memories and experiences for all of her children (actual or otherwise) and generations yet to come. $9.99 – $16.99; Available online (Mom) and $9.99 – $17.99 (Grandma)
The Beauty/Self-Care Mom
Mother’s Day Jewelry from BaubleBar
Give Mom the gift of jewelry with pieces from BaubleBar. And you’re in luck the site is having the biggest sale of the season – May Sitewide Sale, offering 20% off sitewide (discount applied at checkout) and new $10 items, including the beloved Pisa bracelets that are the perfect addition to every stack! Your Mom can also match celebs at an unbeatable price by shopping the re-stocked Chiefs Necklace as seen on Taylor Swift, On Repeat Custom Blanket as seen on The Housewives of Beverly Hills, the Juno Heart Necklace – a Katie Holmes’ favorite, and so much more! Various prices; Available online
Burke Williams Gift Card
Does Mom love massages and facials? Then this is the perfect gift for her! Burke Williams, the Los Angeles luxury day spa, wants to treat your Mom like a queen with a day of pampering. With gift cards for all their services, Mom will leave the spa feeling refreshed and relaxed. $50+; Available online and in-store
Fairmont Spa Century Plaza
The award-winning Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is offering numerous mother’s day treatments for the month of May so that children can treat their mother to the luxury sanctuary of serenity. Treatments for mom include a “Moment for Me” massage, a “Matahari Mom” massage and facial, the “Goddess Treatment” massage, and a “Mani. Pedi. Mama.” Various prices and hours; 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.424.3032
Relax and Refresh Spa Package at the The Peninsula Beverly Hills
This Mother’s Day, give your mother the gift of wellness with the Relax and Refresh Spa Package, which includes a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival, a $30 credit to The Roof Garden for lunch, and a 60-minute signature massage with a hot stone enhancement. Various prices and hours; 9882 South Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, C A90212; 310.551.2888
Luxury Perfume from Parfums de Marly
Give the gift of fragrance with a luxury perfume or cologne from Parfums de Marly. Delina’s addictive bouquet, Layton’s ambery floral elegance, and Haltane’s refined precious woods are a few of Parfums de Marly’s incomparable fragrances. $65+; Available online at Parfums de Marly and in-store – 9540 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.734.7563
ROW DTLA
Think outside the bouquet and celebrate Mom with pampering from the latest beauty treatments at ROW DTLA. Various prices; 5/12, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm; 777 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Gift Mom a non-invasive beauty treatment at The Things We Do such as collagen-inducing Smooth Threads. These thin, dissolvable threads are strategically placed to encourage the body’s natural collagen synthesis, leading to improved skin elasticity and firmness over time.
- Opt for an invigorating Herbal Awakening Pedicure at Powder Beauty Co., where 50% of sales on Mother’s Day will contribute to supporting grieving children through NAGC, an organization dedicated to aiding children directly affected by the loss of a loved one.
YogaBurn
Give Mom the gift of youthful skin, flexibility, and overall good health with an at-home workout from YogaBurn. Designed for women to improve their health and help reverse the hands of time, Mom will look AND feel better than she ever has. Namaste. $37+; Available online
Brick and Mortar Shopping
Emerald Forest Gifts and Fine Crafts
Give Mom the gift of, well, everything from Emerald Forest Gifts and Fine Crafts. Emerald Forest is one of my favorite stores in LA. More than your average gift shop, this unique boutique is filled with an eclectic mix of artisan crafts perfect for aiding in finding the perfect Mother’s Day gifts. “From jewelry, accessories, bath, and body, baby, men’s, books, to home décor, we’ve thoughtfully selected unique and special gifts from around the world.” $30+; Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm and Saturdays, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm; 12638 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604; 818.509.8529
ROW DTLA
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’d love to share why ROW DTLA is the destination for celebrating moms, and mother figures out there who appreciate design-forward experiences and gifts. 5/12, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm; 777 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Hunt for special pieces at one of ROW’s many vintage fashion retailers including ARCADE, Harvester International, and The General Store.
- Shop ethically among and support independent designers labels such as Bel Kazan, Belinda Kazanci’s Bali-inspired looks, or LVIR, specializing in refined women’s clothes made by all natural materials and fabrics.
- Choose among a collection of handmade Japanese coffeeware, tea and tableware from Kinto or ARJ Los Angeles.
Sumi’s Handmade Jewelry, Gifts
Looking for unique, handmade Mother’s Day gifts? Los Feliz favorite Sumi’s Handmade Jewelry and Gifts has all kinds of different items, perfect for Mom. For more than 15 years, Sumi’s has been selling unique jewelry and gifts ranging in price and style. Sumi’s is a store that “everyone could shop at.” Available for in-store and online purchases. $28+; Mondays – Saturdays, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sundays, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; 1812 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.660.0869
Happy Mother’s Day!
