The Ultimate Occoquan Gift Guide

Visit Occoquan
Nov 16, 2025
4 min read

Shopping local for the holiday supports your neighbor and keeps business thriving! This year we encourage you to #shopsmall and #shoplocal in historic downtown Occoquan, for the holidays and throughout the year.

Season of Style

ELEMENTS

Unique, fun, and wacky gifts. Everything from pottery to fun file folders can be found at Elements!

GIFT & GATHER

Curated selection of local brands and on-trend makers from around the DMV. giftandgather.com

JERRY'S OCCOQUAN JEWELERS

Jerry's has been a fine jewelry boutique in the community since 1976. jerrysoccoquanjewelers.com

LABELLA BRIDAL

In addition to wedding attire, Labella's specializes in social occasion dress and accessories - perfect for your upcoming holiday event. labellabridalboutique.com

OCCOQUAN OPTICAL

Occoquan's premiere boutique for luxury and everyday eyewear and accessories. occoquanoptical.com

SALTY BEACH BOUTIQUE

Clothing, accessories, and carefully curated home goods. thesaltybeachboutique.com

SO BOHEMIAN

An eclectic mix of international and designer fashions, accessories and handcrafted jewelry. sobohemian.com

URBAN POSH BOUTIQUE

A curated collection of charming global gifts, handbags, and accessories.

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VERANO

A curated collection of charming global gifts, handbags, and accessories. shopveranoboutique.com

In the Home

ART A LA CARTE

Find locally made art, jewelry, and home decor from a variety of artists and mediums. artalacartegallery.com

ARTISTS' UNDERTAKING GALLERY

21 talented artists make up this collective in the heart of historic Occoquan. artistsundertaking.com

GLORY BE

Veteran-owned shop with a wide selection of antiques, home decor, candles, and more. glorybehome.com

LEAF & MOSS

Everything a plant lover needs to care for and nourish their house plants. shopleafandmoss.com

LOCAL COLOUR

Diverse art from both established and emerging local artisans. localcolouroccoquan.com

MAN OVERBOARD

The perfect spot for the guys on your holiday list with antiques, military items, and more. manoverboardusa.com

MARK SUMMERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

With a focus on capturing light and motion in elusive and creative ways, Mark's art makes an impactful and meaningful gift this season. marksummersonphoto.com

OCCOQUAN OUTFITTER SOUVENIR SHACK

Show your town pride with Occoquan decor and seasonal ornaments, pillows, and more. theocq.com

THE LOFT GALLERY

A fine arts gallery exhibiting original art by 24 local professional artists. loftgallery.org

VANECH STUDIO

Globally sourced lifestyle and home goods curated by local interior designer, Niki VanEch. vanechstudio.com

Made in Occoquan

APIARY MARKET

A family operation, creating handmade home goods and artwork in a bright, cheerful style. apiarymarket.com

BRANDON'S FLOWERS

Custom floral arrangements, designed onsite in their downtown Occoquan shop. brandonsflowers.net

HELLO JACKSON HOME FRAGRANCE

Hand poured wickless candles, wax melts, diffusers, room sprays, soaps, and more! shopathellojackson.com

HITCHCOCK PAPER CO.

Greeting cards, stickers, art prints, and more all designed in town and printed locally. hitchcockpaper.com

POTOMAC CHOCOLATE

Here you'll find award-winning, handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate, bonbons, gelato, and other cacao treats. potomacchocolate.com

PURE PALETTE

Small batch, handmade body and home fragrances from US grown soybean wax & botanical Phthalate-free fragrances. purepalettescents.com

RIINA METTAS JEWELRY

Stunning necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made with crystals and other fine gems. riinamettas.com

SINCERELY YOURS STAINED GLASS STUDIO

Gorgeous stained glass pieces, ornaments, suncatchers, sculptures, and more. yourstainedglass.com

TO BEE

Handmade clay earrings, figures, and pet portraits designed and created in Occoquan. tobeecompany.com

Holiday Pampering

ALLURING AESTHETICS & WELLNESS

Book a medspa treatment, weight loss management, ear piercing, or vitamin injection. alluringaestheticsnova.com

ANGIE'S NAIL SPA

Pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure.

CURATE

A unique destination with a multi-faceted approach to beauty products and spa services. shopatcurate.com

DANSK DAY SPA

Book a massage, facial, or other wellness treatment at Occoquan's full service spa! danskdayspa.com

EMERALD NAIL SPA

Offering professional nail care and waxing with a high attention to detail. emeraldnailspa.com

EVIDI MASSAGE

Relax and get a head to toe pampering, stress relief, pain management, or ongoing wellness care. evidimassage.com

FOREVER YOUNG

Occoquan's medical aesthetic skin care, providing non-surgical services & consultations. foreveryoungtoday.com

GOOD HAIR DAY SALON

Specializing in everything you need to keep your hair looking and feeling great. goodhairdaysalon.com

SALON ALO

An elevated and customizable haircare experience in a warm and welcoming haven. goodhairdaysalon.com

Experiences

EARTH ADDICTIONS

Head to their monthly Gather, Ground & Grow series to connect, reflect, and recharge. earthaddictions.com

LAURA JONES FINE ART GALLERY & STUDIO

Give the gift of learning a new skill! Several painting and art classes are available. lauradjonesart.com

MADIGAN'S WATERFRONT

Themed brunches are perfect experiential gifts for the whole family! madiganswaterfront.com

NORMA FAYAK PHOTOGRAPHY

In her Occoquan studio, Norma specializes in expecting mother and newborn sessions. normafayakphotography.com

PAINT YOUR HEART OUT

Get creative and custom paint a mug, ornament, vase, or more for the holidays! paintyourheartout.com

PATRIOT DIVING

Get ready for that tropical vacation or learn a new hobby through scuba diving! patriotdiving.net

TULIA QI INTEGRAL

Meditation, mandala therapy, and dance workshops, plus detox and aromatherapy sessions. tuliaqintegral.com

Gift of Gourmet

THE GOLDEN PLUM

Occoquan's top spot for specialty pies, cookies, dessert breads, cakes, coffee, and more. goldenplumbakery.com

LEAF & PETAL

Delicious teas, natural remedies, and aromatic goods to support your wellness journey and inspire moments of peace and ritual. leafandpetalva.com

NAZBROS CHOCOLATE & FUDGE

Find an array of chocolates like truffle gift boxes, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, fudge flavors, chocolate bars, and a variety of dipped treats. nazbro.com