10 Ideas for Cal Poly Grad Gifts


Looking for a unique gift idea for a Cal Poly grad? Celebrate their milestone with these 10 awesome gift ideas from our shop:


1. Bishop Peak Shirt

Have you ever hiked to the top of San Luis Obispo’s favorite mountain? This popular hike is a weekend-must for SLOcals. Display your love of Bishop Peak with this comfy tee!

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

This design shows off the iconic shape of Bishop Peak (also called Bishop’s Peak) and is filled in with 16 different fun facts about the mountain. 

These heathered black shirts are available in sizes XS to 5XL and are 90% combed, ring-spun cotton and 10% polyester—making for a super soft feel. All shirts are pre-shrunk fabric and only 4.2 ounces in weight. The perfect tee to hike in!

Love rocking the oversized vibe? Size up a few sizes to get the look. The model in this photo usually wears a medium and is wearing our Bishop Peak shirt in a size 2XL.

Click here to buy the Bishop Peak Short Sleeve Shirt.

Not a fan of crew neck shirts? No worries! We got you! 

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Bishop Peak Tank Top

The perfect tank! This racerback tank is soft with a loose, flowy fit. The shirring on the back also adds some feminine detail. Available in sizes XS-2XL and made of 65% polyester and 35% viscose. So soft and light, perfect for your next outdoor adventure. Wear it on your next trek up Bishop Peak.

Click here to buy Bishop Peak Tank Top.

2. Bishop Peak Art Print

The Bishop Peak design is also available as an art print. This wall decor makes for a great gift, as it serves as a great reminder of the grad’s beautiful college town. This art print is printed on recycled paper and packaged with recycled materials. 

Click here to buy the Bishop Peak art print.

3. Elevation Art Print

Our bestselling product every year! This art print depicts the elevations of the Nine Sisters of San Luis Obispo. Have you ever wondered which of the Nine Sisters (also called The Morros) is the tallest? The wall art shows the height difference of all nine landmarks. These are printed on recycled paper, and available in 11” x 14” or 8” x 10”. The Nine Sisters include Islay Hill, Cerro San Luis (also called Madonna Mountain, Bishop Peak, Chumash Peak, Cerro Romauldo, Hollister Peak, Cerro Cabrillo, Black Hill, and Morro Rock.

Click here to buy the Elevations art print.

4. Madonna Mountain Shirt

    Did you know the “M” on Madonna Mountain stands for Mission? Did you know it’s not actually named Madonna Mountain?

    The shirt showcases the classic shape of Madonna Mountain and is filled with 15 different facts about the SLO landmark. As known as Cerro San Luis, Madonna Mountain is one of beautiful San Luis Obispo’s landmarks. (P.S. This shirt is also available in the Cerro San Luis version. Check it out here.) Madonna Mountain is one of San Luis Obispo’s Nine Sisters, also called The Morros, which is a chain of nine volcanic mountains and hills that run between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

    • Color: Heathered Black
    • Available in sizes XS-5XL
    • 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
    • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
    • Pre-shrunk fabric
    • Side-seamed construction
    • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
    • Shirts run slightly small. Be sure to check out the size guide below.

    Click here to buy the Madonna Mountain short sleeve shirt.

    Not a fan of crew neck shirts? No worries! We got you! 

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    Madonna Mountain Tank Top

    The perfect tee to hike up Madonna Mountain! It’s just as soft as it is flowy; its breathability makes for the perfect hiking apparel.

    Available in sizes XS-2XL and made of 65% polyester and 35% viscose. So soft and light, perfect for your next outdoor adventure. 

    Click here to buy the Madonna Mountain tank top. (P.S. This tank top is also available in the Cerro San Luis version. Check it out here.)

     

    5. Madonna Mountain Art Print

       

      Yep, you guessed it! This design is also available as wall art and makes for a great gift. Whether it’s for a new or graduating Cal Poly student, or a SLOcal resident who loves hiking these popular trailheads. The Nine Sisters are iconic SLO county landmarks. 

      Click here to buy the Madonna Mountain art print.

      6. Nine Sisters art print

      Looking to decorate your home in a San Luis Obispo theme? This black and white design is perfect to add to your home. It depicts the Nine Sisters of San Luis Obispo. The Nine Sisters, also called The Morros, are a chain of nine volcanic mountains and hills that run from Morro Bay through San Luis Obispo. The Nine Sisters include Islay Hill, Cerro San Luis (also called Madonna Mountain, Bishop Peak, Chumash Peak, Cerro Romauldo, Hollister Peak, Cerro Cabrillo, Black Hill, and Morro Rock.

      Click here to buy the Nine Sisters art print.

      7. Nine Sisters Shirt

      Our bestselling shirt of 2022! This timeless design is your next wardrobe staple! 

      Does this design make you think of a specific album? It should! It was inspired by Joy Division’s album art for Unknown Pleasure!

      Are you an avid hiker, or perhaps just a great admirer of these majestic landmarks? This design shows off the order of the Nine Sisters, starting with Morro Rock of Morro Bay, California, and going all the way inland to Islay Hill of San Luis Obispo, California. Better yet, gift it to a Cal Poly grad, or a family that just move to or out of SLO County.

      This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

      Click here to buy the Nine Sisters short sleeve shirt.

      P.S. This shirt is also available in our classic racerbank tank top style.

      Click here to buy the Nine Sisters tank top.

      8. The Nine Sisters Collection (set of all nine)

      Can't just pick one? Display all Nine of the Sisters on your wall! Save 10% when you buy the entire set. Did you know that every order over $50 gets your free shipping!

      Click here to buy the Nine Sisters collection.

      9. Morro Rock shirt

      The Morro Rock shirt is quickly becoming our fan fav. Have you ever visited this Morro Bay landmark? It’s iconic!  This design features 19 different facts about the SLO county landmark, including fun facts like “NO CLIMBING ALLOWED!” 

      This shirt is the best Morro Bay souvenir you can gift yourself (or a friend)! 

      These heathered black shirts are available in sizes X-Small to 5XL and are  90% combed and ring-spun cotton and 10% polyester—making for a super soft feel. All shirts are pre-shrunk fabric and only 4.2 ounces in weight.

      Click here to buy the Morro Rock short sleeve shirt.

      Not a fan of crew neck shirts? No worries! We got you! 

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      Morro Rock Tank Top

      All the goodness of the short sleeve shirt, but now available in a racerback tank top. Once you feel how soft this shirt is, you will never want to take it off. The perfect tee to rock on your next hike around San Luis Obispo County, just not the Rock!

      Click here to buy the Morro Rock tank top.

      10. Morro Rock Art Print

        Did you know that Morro Rock is basically just a giant pile of bird poo? For real though. The Rock is composed partially of petrified bird feces. That and dacite, an igneous volcanic rock, which makes sense. Being that this rock is an old volcano. Although it is the shortest of the Nine Sisters, it is the most famous. This wall art displays 18 different facts about Morro Rock. 

        Click here to buy the Morro Rock art print.

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        Not sure what kind of frame to get to go with your art print? Our favorite way to hang art is with these epic magnetic wooden hanger frames from www.hangerframes.com. Use the discount code "amandalee" for 10% off your purchase. 

        Any of these products would be great for a Cal Poly graduation gift! A fun and unique gift for them to look at or wear and remember all the good times they had in their beautiful college town, San Luis Obispo.


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