Stardew Valley's Sandy doesn't live just down the road from you, like most residents. Instead, she lives in the Oasis, meaning you need to repair the bus in order to meet her. She never comes to Pelican Town, so you need to put in all the effort if you're to be friends with her. Luckily, we can help you boost your friendship at a rapid pace by detailing what gifts she likes and the movies she enjoys.
As we already mentioned, of all the Stardew Valley characters, Sandy is closest to Emily - if you marry Emily, she basically becomes your honorary sister-in-law. Besides her bestie, Sandy has ties to Mr Qi, the guy who runs a casino behind her shop, though their relationship is nothing more than a monetary transaction.
Here's everything you need to know about Stardew Valley's Sandy:
What are the best Stardew Valley Sandy gifts?
Pierre is difficult to shop for, and honestly, not really worth your friendship, but Sandy is the complete opposite, both in terms of gifts and personality. It's much easier to buy things for her, and she's just a nicer person, so make sure you bring her some mango sticky rice and daffodils. The only thing besides universal hates that she despises is holly, so just avoid handing that over to her, and you're good.
| Reaction | Gift |
| Love | Universal loves, daffodil, mango sticky rice, crocus, sweet pea |
| Like | Universal likes, all fruit, quartz, large goat milk, wool, goat milk |
| Neutral | Universal neutrals (except wool), all eggs (except void egg), Ginger, Dandelion, morel, chanterelle, leek, common mushroom, hazelnut, purple mushroom, large milk, winter root, snow yam, wild horseradish |
| Dislike | Universal dislikes |
| Hate | Universal hates, holly |
What are Stardew Valley Sandy's heart events?
While most characters have at least three or four heart events for you to enjoy (except for Krobus), Sandy has just two for you to experience, and neither of them offers a deeper understanding of her. Instead, she sends you things in the mail, though we'll never complain about freebies.
| Event | How to trigger |
| Anytime | Sandy may randomly send you tom kha soup, cactus fruit, or coconut in the mail - the higher your friendship, the more likely she is to send you a pressie |
| Seven hearts | Sandy sends you the tom kha soup recipe |
What are Stardew Valley Sandy's quests?
Like most residents, such as Marnie, Sally has a couple of quests for you, mostly in the form of ads on the Help Wanted board. However, she does play a role in The Pirate's Wife quest, too, and we're happy to tell you what to do.
| Quest | How to do | Reward |
| Help Wanted board | Sometimes, Sandy puts a request on the Help Wanted board outside of Pierre's shop; you need to bring her the item | You get three times as much as the item is worth in gold and 150 friendship points with Sandy |
| The Pirate's Wife | During the The Pirate's Wife quest, Sandy is one of the people you need to give something to. In her case, it's the Stardew Valley rose | You get five golden walnuts and the fairy dust recipe. However, you must complete all other steps in the main quest, not just the part that pertains to Sandy |
When is Stardew Vally Sandy's birthday?
Sandy's birthday is 15 fall, so mark that in your calendar and pay her a visit with some presents to boost your friendship.
What are Sandy's favorite movies and concessions?
What a woman. Forget Stardew Valley's Leo; the best person to go to the movies with is Sandy. She loves every single movie and only dislikes four mediocre snacks.
| Movie | Concession | |
| Love | Mysterium, The Zuzu City Express, The Brave Little Sapling, It Howls In The Rain, Wumbus, Journey Of The Prairie King, Miracle At Coldtsra Ranch, Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World | Stardrop sorbet, cotton candy |
| Dislike | N/A | Jojacorn, black licorice, sour slimes, joja cola |
| Like | N/A | Everything else |
Can you marry Sandy?
No, you can't marry Stardew Valley's Sandy. The heart wants what the heart wants, but she doesn't want you, so you should get any idea of romance here out of your head. Look, you barely know anything about her, and you need to travel any time you do want to see her, but friendships are worth that effort, too. Just be thankful to have a friend like her.
Of course, everyone wants love and companionship, so make sure you check out our Haley and Elliot guides for examples of Pelican Town citizens who are romantically available.
What does Sandy sell at the Oasis?
At her store, the Oasis, Stardew Valley's Sandy sells all sorts of items, including seeds, mannequins, clothes, coconuts, fruit, rugs, and ice cream. Honestly, you should go and have a look around, especially as her prices don't break the bank, either. Her most expensive items come in at 12k gold, while her cheapest costs merely 20 gold.