SeaFeast's Favorite Things
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season? Our curated gift guide features unique and thoughtful items from our amazing vendors and partners. From handcrafted treats and bold flavors to stunning jewelry and cozy creations, these locally inspired gifts are sure to delight everyone on your list. Explore our top picks and support small businesses while spreading holiday cheer! Find links or details to purchase below.
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Salish Sea School Merchandise: Salish Sea School merchandise supports a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with the Pacific Northwest environment through outdoor adventures, citizen science, and mindfulness-in-nature programs that foster environmental stewardship and emotional well-being. These shirts and totes make a meaningful holiday gift for nature enthusiasts and environmentally-conscious individuals, with proceeds supporting place-based education programs that inspire deeper connections to the Salish Sea region. Where to buy: https://www.thesalishseaschool.org/shop
SeaFeast Commemorative Print by Jim Dixon: A limited-edition hand-burnished linoprint (edition of 100, signed and numbered) celebrating Bellingham's working waterfront and maritime culture, created by Bellingham artist Jim Dixon using traditional techniques and natural materials, with 40% of proceeds supporting SeaFeast's mission to promote maritime heritage and ocean conservation. Where to buy: https://screamloud652957089.wordpress.com
Norcino Salumi: Norcino Salumi is a Seattle-based artisan charcuterie company founded by 4th generation Seattleite Seamus Platt, who trained with master Italian butchers to craft old-world style cured meats using traditional methods. Their hand-crafted salumi reflects Pacific Northwest terroir through partnerships with small regional farms and ethical producers, earning them the 2024 Slow Food Snail of Approval—making it a distinctive and elevated gift for food lovers who appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and locally-sourced ingredients. Where to buy: https://www.norcinosalumiseattle.com/store
Susan Conrad Books: Award-winning adventure memoirs and children's books chronicling a solo kayak journey through the Inside Passage to Alaska, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those who dream of Pacific Northwest adventures. Where to buy: https://www.susanmarieconrad.com/books or Village Books Fairhaven
Henry (Artist) Canvas Prints: Vibrant canvas prints featuring whimsical Pacific Northwest characters by Seattle's most prolific muralist Ryan "Henry" Ward, a SeaFeast partnering artist, bringing joy and color to any space. Where to buy: https://itsahenry.com/collections/canvas-prints
Marie's Bees: Award-winning artisan creamed honeys, oxymels, and raw honey products made by Bellingham's 100% women-owned beekeeping company using sustainable practices and local Pacific Northwest ingredients, a sweet gift that supports ethical beekeeping. Where to buy: https://mariesbees.com/collections/all or Allied Arts Holiday Bazaar (https://www.alliedarts.org/holiday-festival/)
Sacha Bliese, Goldsmith: Unique hand-fabricated gold jewelry, custom designs, and heirloom redesigns crafted by Bellingham goldsmith Sacha, offering one-of-a-kind pieces that make treasured gifts. Where to buy: https://goldsmithdesigner.com/
Funky's Hot Sauce: Award-winning artisan hot sauces from Bellingham's Funky's Hot Sauce Factory, featuring 15+ unique flavors made with locally-sourced, organic ingredients, especially perfect for pairing with seafood and oysters. Where to buy: https://funkyshotsaucefactory.com/collections/funkys-product
Bellingham Dockside Market: Fresh, locally-sourced seafood from Dockside—perfect for creating memorable holiday meals and a Bellingham tradition for last-minute Christmas seafood shopping on December 20th. Where to buy: Dockside Market at Fisherman’s Pavilion in Squalicum Harbor on Saturday, December 20.
The Scow: Local Bellingham maritime illustrator offering merchandise that celebrates local maritime culture and creative spirit, perfect for those who love the quirky, independent character of the Pacific Northwest waterfront. Where to buy: www.thescow.com
Cynthia Nims "Essential Shellfish Collection": A delicious celebration of shellfish with a new 3-book box set from Seattle author Cynthia Nims. The set offers over 130 recipes, plus plenty of information to help make choosing and cooking shellfish easy and approachable. Among the selections are Oyster Sliders with Togarashi Slaw, Hard-Cider Steamed Clams, and Soy-Garlic Grilled Crab. With the books’ striking design and the beautifully illustrated box, this set is ideal for gift-giving. Even if that gift is for yourself! Where to buy: Village Books
Jennifer Hahn "Pacific Harvest": A comprehensive Northwest Coast foraging guide featuring 70+ edible species and 60+ recipes for seaweeds, shellfish, mushrooms, and wild foods, perfect for nature lovers and adventurous cooks. Where to buy: Village Books or https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/pacific-harvest-a-northwest-coast-foraging-guide