Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do O.C. Moms Really Want?

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — What do Orange County moms want from their families this Mother’s Day? Come Sunday, May 8, many will likely get jewelry and a dine-out Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. Those two categories are driving a record £31.7 billion in Mother’s Day spending, a £3.6 billion increase over last year’s record, according to a report last week from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insight & Analytics.

If you’re planning to treat Mom to brunch or dinner out, restaurant reservations are likely to go quickly throughout the area. Reservations are up 39 percent from pre-pandemic 2019, and up 13 percent from 2021, the online reservation service OpenTable said last week. And, according to an OpenTable survey, almost half (48 percent) of moms want to celebrate Mother’s Day at a restaurant.

The survey of 1,255 adults also showed that 45 percent plan to make up for lost time during the pandemic by “going big” this year. Some 84 percent of U.S. adults said they plan to celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift, spending £245 on average on their mothers and mother figures, the report said. Jewelry stores, alone, are expected to see £7 billion in spending, according to the report.

A 2021 YouGov poll revealed the top five gifts moms want are flowers, a heartfelt card, a gift certificate to a spa, jewelry and chocolate. Most moms are satisfied, though, with however their children honor them on Mother’s Day, with 58 percent saying they’ve never been disappointed by their kids’ shows of affection, the poll said. Need some inspiration for finding a gift? Check out these go-to Orange County places for flowers, sweets, spa treatments and event tickets — designed to make Mom smile:

  • Aarna Spa at Pasea Hotel in Huntington Beach: The Balinese-inspired spa will serve complimentary bubbly for moms on Mother’s Day. Check here for bookings, services & gift certificates.
  • Balboa Bay Resort: Would Mom like tickets to the upcoming Wine & Spirits Festival in Newport Beach?

    The first night features a chef-curated, five course dinner. Ticket links & info.

  • Bristol Farms: Locations in Irvine, Newport Beach and Yorba Linda offering a takeout Mother’s Day brunch, along with artisanal chocolates, freshly baked macarons, a new red velvet bundt cake, plus vibrant, long-stem roses, grown in Ecuador.
  • Butter + Cream Bakery: Dazzle Mom & the family with a heart-shaped cream coffee cake from the shops in Los Alamitos & Laguna Niguel. Other baked goods offered, too. Order here.
  • Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano: What’s better than Mother’s Day flowers? Arrangments you make yourself.

    A Bouquet Bar at the farm is May 7, with blossoms, blooms & seasonal favorites to craft a personal gift. At 32701 Alipaz St. Details here.

  • Floral Filosophy: The Rancho Santa Margarita florist boutique specializes in unique designs & you can order online, too. At 22202 El Paseo Drive.
  • Gelson’s Markets: Surprise Mom with chocolate-covered strawberries, a Mother’s Day cheese & charcuterie gift box or a variety of flower arrangements, including a bouquet of 25 locally grown tulips.

    To-go meal options offered, too. Ordering links here. Stores in Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Rancho Mission Viejo.

  • Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest: Plan a family day & book a tour of the park’s 4.1 acres with four fully restored and furnished historic buildings. Info here.
  • Hof’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery: It’s strawberry season at the iconic, Seal Beach spot, so show your sweet side & bring home a freshly baked strawberry pie or strawberry cream puffs.
  • Laguna Playhouse: On May 7, the theater will host exclusive screening of “Best Mom,” a 2018 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival winner. Tickets & info.
  • Massage Envy: Here’s a Mom’s Day deal: Buy one facial by May 8, and get a second one free at participating locations. Check here for sites near you.
  • Montage Laguna Beach: Treat the ladies in your life to a classic, elegant afternoon tea, Saturdays & Sundays through May 15. Details & reservations here.
  • Pageant of the Masters 2022: A special Mother’s Day ticket discount runs through May 8 via Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Performances are July 7-Sept.

    2. Use promo code MOM22 at the online checkout. Info here.

  • Paradise Cafe & Bakery: Plan a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed with the Mission Viejo locale’s cinnamon rolls, croissants or quiche muffins. Find menu here.
  • Roger’s Gardens: May 7-8 is a Mother’s Day-themed weekend for garden ethusiasts.

    There’s a gift shop, too. Fresh-cut flower arrangements also can be ordered. Link here. In Corona del Mar.

  • Schmid’s of San Clemente Fine Chocolates: This shop on Avenida Del Mar is renowned for its top quality, handmade truffles and confections. Website here.
  • South Bay Jewelry in Aliso Viejo: Serving Orange County for more than 40 year, the family-owned operation specializes in estate pieces, rare gems and custom designs. Website.

    At 26705 Aliso Creek Road.

  • SusieCakes: Shops in Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach are taking orders for such Mom’s Day sweet treats as cupcakes, mini cupcakes, cookies and specialty cakes as carrot, marble & Southern Red Velvet. Order here.
  • The Pie Hole: Head to Anaheim or Orange locales & pick up a Mother’s Day gift pack of bite-sized pies with pie filling inside.
  • Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach: Give the gift of serenity to meditation-loving mothers. The luxe, Dana Point property is offering a 90-minute, sacred healing ceremony led by Five Sense Collective May 7-8. Tickets here. Spring spa specials also available. Info here.

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