14 Bergen Shops To Find The Perfect Present

Still looking for something special? There’s a gift for everyone on your list at these local stores.

If you haven’t looked at a calendar lately, here’s a friendly reminder: You have about a week and a half remaining until Christmas. That’s plenty of time to find one more stocking stuffer or even a big gift for someone on your list. You might, however, have one problem—you’re out of ideas!

That’s where BERGEN comes in handy. We’re happy to be Santa’s little helper this time of year, and we’ve put together our annual gift guide filled with ideas for everyone on your list, from a person who has everything and a holiday hostess to an outdoorsman and a foodie to all the good girls and boys.

Still looking for more? Who better than your neighbors to suggest the best store in Bergen County to shop. Below are some of the 2024 Readers’ Choice winners that are guaranteed to have the perfect present.

• Independent bookstore Bookends in Ridgewood offers classics, best sellers, autographed books, games, toys and other gift items for all ages.

• Similarly, Books & Greetings in Northvale has a large collection of books, stationery, games, home décor items and more.

• Outfit your winter warrior with outdoor gear (a Patagonia parka or North Face jacket, perhaps?) from Campmor in Paramus.

• Ginger N’ Cream in Westwood is like a mini department store, with fashions for women, children and babies, in addition to shoes and home décor.

• Whether you’re looking for holiday ornaments, keepsakes, jewelry, clothing, toys or novelty items, Goffin’s 64 Park in Rutherford is a large shop filled with gift ideas.

• Head to Haworth Apothecary for jewelry, handbags, home décor, toys and other items to fill stockings or place under the tree.

• For your lucky lady, how about jewelry, slippers, a sweater or beauty products from Midland Park’s KD Boutique?

• Look for gifts for her, him, kids and babies at Lily & Kate in Ramsey. But don’t leave immediately after you shop—the folks here offer complimentary gift wrapping!

• You’ll find a range of gifts for the home (ornaments, throws, sun catchers) and more at Pazzazed, which has locations in Franklin Lakes and Ridgewood.

• The Ramsey Outdoor store is stocked with the latest gear for the both the outdoors and the athleisure enthusiast.

• The discerning gentleman in your life will appreciate a new sweater, jacket, bracelet or weekender from Sal Lauretta for Men in Midland Park.

• From educational toys to stuffed animals to Legos, Tons of Toys has the latest and greatest amusements in its Westwood and Wyckoff locations.

• How about an e-bike from Westwood Cycle in Westwood or Cyclesport in Park Ridge? New gear will surely take the active person in your life to new heights.

Where are your favorite holiday shopping destinations? Tell us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.