Santa's Secret? Ten Unique Newbury Street Gifts Under $100!

Barbara Hicks
Nov 25
3 min read

Updated: Nov 26

Shopping local is a good thing.

This Santa's Secret shopping list highlights 10 unique and affordable gift ideas offered at locally-owned Newbury Street businesses. The list was compiled by Janine, owner of JM Walking Tours, to support these local Newbury Street businesses, and her own walking tour business. She shares stories about these businesses - and many others - as part of her "Good Morning, Newbury Street' walking tour. Happy shopping and enjoy Newbury Street!

Silver Duckling charm. $99

use discount code ‘walking tour’

Colby Davis of Boston • colbydavisofboston.com

33 Newbury Street, between Arlington and Berkeley St.

Colby Davis, founded by a mother-daughter team, offers unique glass enamel charms and pendant jewelry. The beautiful silver duckling charm is inspired by ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ by Robert McCloskey and symbolizes family, love, and guidance. Necklace sold separately. Discount good through Dec 31, 2025.

Gurgling Cod. $99

Shreve, Crump & Low • shrevecrumpandlow.com

39 Newbury Street, between Arlington and Berkeley St.

Designed in 1960 by Shreve, Crump & Low, this open-mouthed cod is a pitcher for wine, water or other beverage. It makes an amazing glug glug sound when poured! A fun addition to every table! Available in red, cobalt blue, seafoam blue or white. Find this on Floor 3!

Genealogist’s Handbook for Irish Research. $24.95

American Ancestors • americanancestors.org

97 Newbury Street, between Berkeley and Clarendon St.

This best-selling book at their Gift Shop is a ‘must have’ for families looking to uncover their Irish roots. Find this in the 1st floor gift shop. No entry fee!

Back Bay Walking Tour Gift Cards. $35-$40 per person

JM Walking Tours • jmwalkingtours.com

Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue Walking Tours

Plan ahead to get outside for an engaging walking tour in 2026! Choose a lively, 90-minute walk along elegant Commonwealth Avenue or fashionable Newbury Street. A great gift for friends, family or colleagues! Led by a local guide, hear stories about history, architecture, statues and the people who called Back Bay home - past and present. For details and gift cards, visit www.jmwalkingtours.com.

Lamp Chop cuddle and chew squeak toy. A Polka Dog best seller! Medium - $12.99; Large - $24.99

Polka Dog • polkadog.com

217 Newbury Street, between Exeter and Fairfield St.

Dogs adore this squeaky, surprisingly durable chew toy. This store can barely keep them on the shelves! Polka Dog is best known for its dog food options - especially chicken strips, cod skins and yummy dog treats. Definitely bring your dog and give your BFF a snack from the treat bar!

Harry Potter Letter Wallet. $59.99

The Fairy Shop • the-fairy-shop.com-place.com

272 Newbury Street, between Fairfield and Gloucester St.

Is there a Harry Potter fan on your list? This full-sized wallet has Harry’s Privet Drive address on one side and his acceptance letter to Hogwarts from Minerva McGonagall on the inside cover. It snaps open with an H wax seal. Say alohomora, the unlocking charm! Plenty of room for credit cards and cash. Such a fun gift!

Soft cover watercolor sketchpad. $55 Small 6 paint watercolor set. $38

Top Drawer • topdrawershop.com

273 Newbury Street, between Fairfield and Gloucester St.

Great items for the artist in your life!! Headquartered in Brookline, Mass., the Top Drawer motto is tools for the impossibly creative.

Bolo Ties. Most $59-$89

Rick Walker’s rickwalkers.com

306 Newbury Street, between Fairfield and Hereford St.

Check out Rick Walker’s Bolo Ties for a gift with style, flair and a little leather!

Associated with the American Southwest, bolo ties are now worn by men and

women who embrace Western heritage and craftsmanship. Musicians enjoy this

look too! Definitely worth a visit. And the smell of leather is intoxicating.

Vinyl Record Album. Most albums under $100

Newbury Comics • newburycomics.com

348 Newbury Street, between Hereford and Massachusetts Ave.

Vinyl is all the rage! If you have someone who loves that old school sound and

craves a break from digital life, choosing a record from the selection at this

store will be a fun challenge. There are plenty of old and new artist favorites.

Worth a stop, browse and buy!