For over a quarter of a century, this used record shop has been a favorite amongst locals. It has won Coast Weekly's award for "best used record shop" several times and it continues to rotate its stock on a regular basis. The easy listening selection is impressive, and the place is now actually half CDs and half records. You can even bring in your old turntable and exchange it for cash. This is a neat little shop that also sells videos and posters. Prices are very reasonable.
Few things can match tasting wine at the Bargetto Tasting Room whilst enjoying splendid views of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1933, the Bargetto is famed for its dessert wines under the Chaucer's brand name. The winery also stacks the famous red and white wines along with the sparsely available sparkling ones. With the vineyards situated just a stone's throw away in the Santa Cruz mountains, the wines produced are completely unadulterated. Wine apparel and gift baskets are available at this outlet as well.
Pat Areias is a quaint and cozy little store located in the heart of the city that specializes in sterling silver jewelry and women's accessories. The brand was launched in the late 80's and since then has been delighting customers with beautiful hand-crafted sterling silver belt buckles, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and much more that are uniquely designed by expert silversmith Pat Areias. Traditional techniques and an elegant flair ensure that everything sold here is of exceptional quality. This store definitely deserves a visit when in the city.
Since the mid-1980s, this place has been introducing people to the fun activity of kayaking, with the added bonus of educating the customers about the preservation of marine life in the Monterey area. The store sells and rents all sorts of kayaks and has a variety of classes. The staff members are all accomplished experts, and many corporate group programs are available. Enjoy water sports and learn about the environment.
This small independently owned shoe shop boasts of more than 150 different styles of shoes for women. This is the place to find designer shoes that you do not see at large upscale department stores. There is a nice selection of comfort shoes such as Beautifeel and Thierry Rabotin. Also, you can find a variety of styles by Donald Pliner and Stuart Weitzman. In addition, the shop has a selection of purses from designer Francesco Biasia and Botkier.