Tabula Rasa Essentials is the ultimate southern California shopping experience with personally curated gifts, home decor, candles, apothecary, kids, jewelry, books and more located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach. Our lifestyle gift shop opened it's doors in May, 2000 and is a must visit destination for southern California locals and visitors to Manhattan Beach. With a coastal vibe just footsteps from the beach, our shelves are stocked with the newest novelties and a continual flow of unique hand-selected merchandise. We enthusiastically support local artisans from our own backyard and around the globe.  With their own special vision, our artists create amazing treasures that thrill and delight our customers.  Many of their creations are made of sustainable and reclaimed goods and are made in the USA.