These LA-Based Experiential Gifts Have Total Wow Factor

In the era of 24/7 online shopping and next-day delivery, it seems like we're all turning into that person who has everything — someone who's impossible to buy gifts for because they've already bought all of their wants and needs for themselves. So what do you get for the person who has it all? An experience, of course.

When you're shopping for an experiential gift, consider the recipient's personality and passions. Are they the adventurous type who'd jump at the chance to try something new, or would they prefer a little pampering? Maybe they're really into cooking, or will talk your ear off about their favorite impressionist painter. Keep your friends' and family members' interests and hobbies in mind, then browse Airbnb's selection of Experiences and Services.

This list of 16 Airbnb Experiences and Services in the Los Angeles area is a good place to start, with everything from guided tours to in-home spa treatments to DIY classes. Experiences also make great last-minute gifts, since you don't have to account for shipping time. Yet another holiday sweater or scented candle probably won't wow them, but you can bet these LA experiences will.

Make their dreams of hanging ten a reality with lessons from an instructor who specializes in helping beginners learn to surf. They'll get used to the board on the sand before paddling out into the Pacific from Venice Beach to start catching waves.

Maybe she's incredibly busy with work, or maybe she just likes a quiet night in. Whatever the reason, your friend will adore you for getting her the gift of a beautiful meal cooked by a celebrity-approved private chef.

The friend who carries a bag full of supplements and homeopathic remedies will love the chance to infuse fresh herbs into their own soothing oils or balms. Even better, this experience takes place at a tiny farm tucked away in Central LA —a true hidden gem.

Flavors From Afar isn't your average restaurant: It's a social enterprise where a rotating series of refugees and immigrants share dishes and flavors from their home countries. This cooking class allows your loved one to get in the kitchen with them, learning to prepare one special dish before enjoying a three-course meal with the group.

Sweet Lady Jane's triple berry cake is legendary, so there's perhaps no better place for your dessert-loving friend to practice their piping and decorating skills. Best of all, they'll get to take home their custom cake.

Step inside a Silver Lake greenhouse art studio to create your own waist beads, necklaces, or bracelets in this hands-on class. Your friend will walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece featuring freshwater pearls as well as glass, ceramic, and metal beads —much more unique than an off-the-rack gift.

If you still remember grooving at the roller rink together, treat your friend to an in-depth lesson in roller dancing on the Venice Boardwalk. The skating instructor has some serious chops —she's even performed with R&B legends.

Tell your friend to come hungry to this deep dive into LA's taco culture led by an award-winning food journalist. The group will hit five spots on the tour, feasting on everything from slow-cooked carnitas to Tex-Mex tacos.

Let's face it: Every Angeleno knows someone who's into yoga. Whether they've mastered crow pose yet or not, any yogi will appreciate a private lesson with an instructor — especially if you spring for the full flow and chakra reset.

The third-generation owner of the iconic Canter's Deli in Boyle Heights hosts this insider tour, so you know it's good. Your friend will get the scoop on the family history behind the beloved restaurant, try deli favorites like matzoh ball soup and rugelach, and even get to frost a black and white cookie.

A massage is always a wonderful gift — especially if you know your friend has really been going through it lately. Buy them a 90-minute massage package, then let them choose the style: lymphatic draining, Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, or reflexology.

The friend who knows they have a good eye will appreciate an opportunity to chat with art gallery founder Susanne Vielmetter as she takes them through her new Downtown gallery. They'll even get a chance to peer inside her archival vault.

This hike through the Arroyo Seco watershed begins with a guided meditation to ground explorers. After that, the group will head off on an exploration of native plants on a scenic nature walk.

No one knows a farmers market better than a chef, and in this guided tour, your loved one will get one local chef's expert tips on finding the best produce and vendors at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. They'll even get to nibble on some of the offerings along the way.

If airline tickets aren't quite in the budget this holiday season, transport your friend to the Caribbean through food. Chef Jazzy Harvey will prepare a "private island dinner" in the comfort of your friend's home — no passport required.

Why send your friend to the spa when you can bring the spa to them? This masseuse offers in-home massage for an even more relaxing experience. You might even want to book a massage for yourself, while you're at it.