Palago has a gift idea for pretty much anybody. The store deals a lot with local, California, US- made items and Scandinavian imports and others. The store is set up in a fascinating way which allows one to walk amongst all the merchandise and still miss seeing items. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and selection. read more

Support local businesses! My go-to for ALL my gifting and home care needs. A huge range of inventory! Highly recommend!

Wonderful neighborhood gift store with a beautifully curated selection of gifts at every price point. Friendly, helpful, nice folks will help you find that perfect treasure and wrap it for you as well. This is the first place I go for Christmas and birthday gift shopping. Recommended! read more

Pelago - Gift Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Always my first stop when I need a gift for someone. They have a unique and lovely selection for anyone on my list every time! Really kind people here, too. And it feels great to support a local business and choose a gift in person, instead of buying online. read more

I love this boutique. They have unique products and a good place to check out gift possibilities.

Merchandise is okay, overpriced. Customer service could use some help. I saw that they offer free gift wrapping, which was a huge draw. However, the gift wrapping consisted of putting the item into a plain white box and adding a ribbon with a poorly made bow. What really knocked them down was the credit card fee that I was not told about. I would have paid cash, but the cashier didn't even ask how I wanted to pay and just assumed I was going to use a credit card. Won't be returning to a store that deceives their customers into paying a fee. read more

Fun shop! Endless gift options and beautiful items for the home. Friendly service. Bright atmosphere. Free gift wrapping.

Terrific items and wonderful service. The owner has now helped me twice and has always been very very helpful. I was unaware though of a fee on my credit card until i got home on the first occasion and my wife pointed this out. I don't understand why this should be....i don't think i have ever encountered this in my life without a sign telling you about this OR being offered the choice of cash or credit ahead of time . This should be corrected immediately or just done away with. Its kind of tacky in an exquisite shop with beautiful merchandise. I will not stop shopping there because of this because its so great to have this paragon of a gift shop close by us. read more

Pelago is one of my favorite shops to buy presents! Everything is the store is special. I love the German glass bowls they have ... they are so beautiful for salad at dinner. I get so many compliments on them. The owners really have a good eye for things to give everyone on your holiday list. And they wrap everything too which makes it so much easier when I get home. They have baby gifts ... and just about everything in the store is under $30. You can find some great choices here. Happy Holidays! read more

One of the best gift stores I have ever been in. Everything is HIGH QUALITY modern, unique stuff. There are things for men, women, kids. The owner has great taste! I got this super cool adult coloring book as well as these silicone placemats. There are also lots of unique cooking gifts like Bacon chutney. read more

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Darling little store in Montclair. Stopped in and got so distracted the Vitamin shop next door, which was our primary destination, closed for the day. The merchant for this store is picking out stuff they like ... and not for some theme (Beach Getaway, Back to School in the crisp Autumn, Outdoor entertaining etc ... which I see way too much of). Luckily this person has impeccable taste. You can spend $25 in this store and your gift will look like it was $50. My friends may soon be getting gifts from here ... so if you are someone I give gifts to, don't come here and buy yourself the same thing ... or buy me what I already bought myself. But if I don't shop for you, feel free to come here and buy me something. read more

I have been shopping there 8 years ago, and today, I went there ago. People (owner) and employees are very nice. They do have special things you won't see in other stores. Their mercandize is very reasonable price. read more

My absolutely favorite gift store! I find something new every time I go and have so many great things for my house from here. Gifts for you or gifts for your loved ones! read more

Love this store - great for gifts or if you just want to treat yourself to a special houseware or piece of jewelry! Cool bowls, glassware, baby things, jewelry, watches, books, etc. Very random but you can find something for anyone! The staff is very helpful - we are in the middle of the pandemic and they answered their phone (forwarded to cell phone) when I called to inquire about a replacement piece of glassware. read more

Love this shop, unique stuff and great customer service! Never have to worry about gift wrapping since they do such a great job for me. I come here often just to browse and plan for up coming gift occasions. read more

Absolutely love this gem! A great selection of gifts for every occasion and always very reasonably priced! Love the free gift wrapping and service. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Have a difficult time walking out of the store without buying something! read more

I found a gorgeous pair of earrings here that I wear all the time. I love their classic art prints representing Oakland. The gifts and collectables are so fun and creative. This is a great spot to pick up a gift for a birthday, housewarming, or just stop in for some awesome jewelry for yourself! This shop is truly local and I love the personal welcoming vibe of the shop. We need more stores like Pelago in Oakland! You can shop online too even if you don't live in the Bay! - https://pelago-oakland.com/ read more

Need a last minute perfect gift for your bestfriend's friend's friend's (whom you've never met before) birthday party . . . that you are crashing? Need some retail therapy BUT your sponsor recommends something non-alcoholic? Need a gift that says "I care about you" . . . "I am a thoughtful person" . . . "You are lovely!" . . . ? Price points for the oober cheapskate or SOU-PAR poshy princess aged 2. Awesome. read more

One of two super cute gift shops in Montclair! I actually prefer Pelago over Hatch. There are lots of cool gadgets around this store. I like the way they have their store set up. There's a children's section, home/kitchen, pets, etc. This makes it very easy for the customer to shop. It's not a big shop, but they do have quite a bit of merch. Take your time and browse though. You're bound to find something nice for friends or family! read more

I can't believe I haven't written about my favorite gift store yet! I love this store's selection of modern ceramics, including bowls, pitchers, plates, as well as serving ware and home accessories. This is also a good place to get a whimsical baby shower gift or else a practical "I-love-you" gift (such as a men's leather wallet with an independent insert that holds an ID and cash). The prices are reasonable, service warm and friendly, and you'll have to circle 2-3 times just to take it all in. I appreciate the aesthetic of the buyers and like that the front shelves are organized for color (for those serious decorators who shop by palette). read more

Today we purchased several gift items for clients. My lovely spouse has impeccable taste (ok, maybe not in partners) and each year picks out gifts for our clients. We shopped at Pelago last year and several clients remarked how pleased they were with our choices. The buyers for this store know how to find wonderful items in a variety of price categories. This year we found several items. It was crowded, but the staff were helpful and wrapped them all while we waited. We like to shop local, and Pelago makes it easy to purchase gifts for homes and businesses. read more

Absolutely best place for gifts. For couples, children, women. Bath products, jewelry, books, housewares, cool reading glasses - the ultimate go-to shop and stop by to peruse if you're in the area. read more

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I'm never disappointed by an excursion here. The selection is really well thought out, and I always feel like I see unique little items that I haven't seen before....hard to do. I especially appreciate the pricing. I have never seen an item I felt was too much for it's value, but often see items that feel like a bargain. It does get completely crowded during the holidays, but there's a kind of rhythm of how people walk themselves through the store in a clockwise pattern that makes it just fine. read more

If you are looking for a unique gift, count on Pelago to have just the right thing. The owners have exceptional taste and great service. Plus, shopping there puts a smile on my face~items are classy and well priced, plus gift wrapped for free. A real Montclair treasure. read more

A local smaller version of Collette in Paris for chic little unique gifts, they never fail me.

Small, but with a very nice selection of gifts and well presented. A nice variety of price points too.

Love the thought of giving a "unique" gift. The owner of this shop definitely knows their market and has absolutely great taste. You can find beautiful and useful gifts at any price (good gifts for the entertaining type hosts)...the best thing about this place? They wrap!!!!!!!!!!!! I can put off my gift shopping till the very last hour. You're in and out within 10 minutes! read more

Pelago is a gem! Anytime I need a gift for someone, from a new baby to my best friend, Pelago has just what I need! My favorite way to shop is to go in with nothing in mind, their selection is amazing and unique. You'll find the perfect gift! So thankful to have them in Montclair! read more

I love this store soooo much. They really do have the most terrific things. I always go in to buy my friends presents there and I ALWAYS walk out with something for myself. Love this store. read more

I love Pelago. It is my alltime favourite gift store. Kids, men, women, all kinds of fabulous gifts at a reasonable price. Highly highly recommend. I even send my husband there and he knows he cannot go wrong for anniversary/birthdays etc. They do a wonderful gift wrapping job too! read more

I have to agree with the other comments the store has very nice gifts but the service is terrible. I walked in the store twice in one day, I was never greeted the woman at the counter looked at me when I walked in and never bothered to say hello. As I browsed through the store a man (I believe the owner) stared at me for quite a few seconds and then proceeded to say, "hi". Not a warm place. I purchased a box of soap and a candle and the woman at the counter asked if I would like them gift wrapped I declined and she said, "good!" In my opinion in these times stores should be happy people seek them out. read more

It doesn't get any better than Pelago when you need a high-quality, beautiful, and affordable gift. Pelago has been my go-to place for gifts for more than 10 years. From creative and beautiful jewelry to gorgeous housewares to wonderful little finds for adults and kids alike, I've always found something to delight the person I'm buying for. I'm so glad Pelago is in my neck of the woods. read more

This store is a totally reliable source for interesting, practical, quirky (in a great way), high-quality gift options. The owner Theresa is very cool, and extremely helpful, and her partner is a great guy too (an employee is sometimes ill tempered, but not enough to diminish a star), it's a great shop to hit, whether you live in Montclair or not- it's worth the trip. read more

Need a gift for your friends/family that seem to have everything? This place is great! I bought a cool gift exchange gift (hand made spoons with exotic tea) and went back today for earrings. They put the prices infront of gifts so you can easily browse through the store without having to pick everything up and turn it over. There are baby, children and adult items. They have a variety of cookbooks, jewelry, beauty, and the unusual. BONUS: They offer to gift wrap! read more

Our go to place for house gifts and "hard to buy for" ideas. These guys scour the earth and bring great and innovative items. I gave a glass bowl to my PA and she cried! Worth the drive and pain in the ass parking meters. read more

Pelago is my go to store for unusual , creative, reasonably priced gifts for others and myself. Even if I don't buy anything , it's just a treat tto be in the space with helpful , friendly staff, especially REnee. read more

This store is fabulous! Every time I need a gift I come here and have a hard time deciding which wonderful item to buy. The merchandise is very unique and the prices are perfect for a limited budget. I come to this store for most of my gift giving. The people that work here are so pleasant. read more

Great selection of thoughtful gifts that cover the entire range of recipient. It's my first stop for interesting gifts.

I received a pair of Robeez baby shoes as a gift a few months ago. They're adorable, but I happened to already have the exact same pair, so I thought I would bring them back to Pelago (they came in a Pelago box) and exchange them for a different style. Unfortunately, in the time it took me to bring them in to exchange, Pelago had stopped carrying Robeez. I was all ready to just make do with an extra pair of shoes, but then they offered me store credit anyway! I couldn't believe it! Now that's a classy boutique! I had no trouble spending my credit in mere minutes because the shop is jam-packed with wonderful things. I was very proud of myself and replaced the Robeez with a different gift for my baby instead of getting something fabulous for myself. It took serious self control! But I have no doubt I'll be back there soon... read more

Pelago is my go to local shop. Never fails - I need a gift, they have something perfect! Interesting and affordable stuff, great people.