Recovery & Spiritual Gifts in the Heart of Costa Mesa

The Latest Thing

Recovery Gifts Crystals & Meditation Spiritual Books & Gifts

A place where the recovery community and all spiritual seekers can find books, gifts, and inspiration for body, mind, and spirit.

Shop In Person

  1576 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Store hours

Monday through Friday
9 am to 6 pm
Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
Sunday
10 am to 5 pm

Shop Online

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Online Resource Center

Contact Us

Retail Store: 949-574-8900

Phone Orders: 949-574-8904

Email: info@latestthing.com

Somewhere you can always come back to

For more than two decades, The Latest Thing has been part of Southern California’s recovery and spiritual landscape.

Here, you’ll find shelves lined with thoughtfully chosen gifts, tools, and books, each one here to support your journey, mark your milestones, and bring a little light to your day.

Whether you’re celebrating a step in recovery, deepening a spiritual practice, or simply browsing for something uplifting, you’re always welcome here.

Step inside from wherever you are

Take a video walkthrough and explore our shop. You’ll see recovery medallions, crystals, candles, oracle decks, daily readers, and more, all arranged with care so you can find just the right thing. Did you know we offer virtual shopping and sell online at our sister site giftofrecovery.com?

Recovery Resources

We’re more than a shop; we’re a place to learn, reflect, and grow.
Our Online Recovery Resources share simple directions, principles, and reflections for each of the 12 Steps. Practical, encouraging, and ready when you are.
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Sober St. Patrick’s Day – Navigating Alcohol-Focused Holidays

Women in Recovery – Strength, Hope, and Empowerment

Celebrating Diversity in Recovery – Inclusion During Black History Month

Healthy Relationships in Sobriety – Love, Boundaries, and Self-Care

Financial Sobriety: Making Amends to Your Wallet

New Year, New Beginnings – Setting Recovery Intentions for 2026

We Hire People In Recovery!

We hire people in recovery, create our own signature crystalized medallions, and serve as a safe, welcoming space for all who come through our doors.

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Great Gifts To Celebrate Your Recovery

  • Chips
  • Medallions
  • God Boxes
  • Jewelry
  • Greeting cards
  • Wallet cards
  • Book covers
  • Bumper stickers
  • Recovery themed hats & shirts

Spiritual And Inspirational Offerings

  • Affirmation, Angel, Tarot, Animal and a wide variety of Oracle Decks
  • Plaques
  • Candles
  • Incense
  • Altar statues
  • Crystals & Stones
  • Essential Oils
  • Statues, large and small for gardens, altars, entryways
  • Singing Bowls

Recovery And Spiritual Reference Books

  • The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Prayer and Meditation Daily Readers
  • Step Workbooks
  • Journals
  • Other 12 Step Program Reference Materials
  • Pamphlets
  • Spiritual-themed Hats and T-shirts

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