HEALDSBURG, CA — The accolades keep coming after Healdsburg made Newsweeks’ list of the 10 Best Christmas Towns in America.
Healdsburg Avenue in Healdsburg ranked No. 41 on a new list of the Top 150 Main Streets for Christmas Shopping.
“Healdsburg Avenue sparkles during the holidays, with boutique shops, local wines, and cozy cafes in a beautiful wine-country setting ideal for Christmas shopping,” according to the list from Present.com.
Four other California main streets joined Healdsburg on the list.
- Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea (No. 5): Number 5 on the list adds a bit of sunshine to the festive season: it’s Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. Already quite the upscale town, its main street features European-inspired architecture and elegant boutiques, making a must-visit for luxury Christmas shopping sprees.
- Broad Street, Nevada City (No. 7): Broad Street in Nevada City, California, makes you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time, thanks to the city’s gold rush-era architecture and Victorian Christmas celebrations. Occasional carolers and twinkling lights add to the festive atmosphere.
- Mill Street, Grass Valley (No. 12): Grass Valley’s Mill Street offers a cozy holiday experience, with local shops, festive lights, and a historic vibe that make for enjoyable Christmas shopping.
- Copenhagen Drive, Solvang (No. 24): Solvang’s Danish-inspired Copenhagen Drive turns into a Christmas village with unique European shops, bakeries, and decorations that transport shoppers to a festive wonderland.
Present.com, a website designed to help people find the right gifts for people they love, surveyed 3,000 respondents to uncover the best main streets for Christmas shopping in America — places where you can find everything from boutique stores and artisan shops to historic storefronts.
“In the past few decades, the expansion of online shopping and large malls on the outskirts of towns has led to a significant decline in popularity of the traditional main street,” the website states. “However, dotted around the country are hidden gem main streets that have retained their unique character and charm, beloved by locals and those visiting from out of town.”
Here is the full list: