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Devoted to the surf, sand and beach, this charming seaside shop has everything you need for that laid-back, surfer lifestyle. From hoodies and hats, to Rainbow flip flops and bathing suits, On the Beach Surf Shop has what you need. They also offer surf rental equipment, including the wetsuits and surf racks! So all you have to do is pop in, get outfitted and hit waves.

Recycled Records

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.

Cannery Row Antique Mall

Cannery Row Antique Mall, with two floors encompassing 21,000 square feet, is one of the best antique stores in the whole of Monterey. The store deals in a lot of products like books, jewelry, vintage apparel, glassware, toys and much more. They regularly put a collection of some antique articles on display, which is always interesting. This Cannery Row Antique Mall should not be missed by anyone, with the huge collection offered here, you will definitely find something unique for yourself.

A Taste of Monterey's Cannery Row Bay View Tasting Room

Here is an intelligent solution to the dilemma of how to wine-taste while navigating curvy mountain road: just make one stop. Make it in downtown Monterey, where there is nary a deer in sight. Spend the whole day here where you can sample from dozens of vintages collected from nearly 40 local wineries. Taste the riches of Carmel Valley, Monterey and Arroyo Seco. Buy a few bottles or a few cases, as you like. When it is time to get some solid food in your overtaxed stomach, simply walk on over to one of the many restaurants on Cannery Row. See website for online shopping, wine club details, event calendar and more.

Del Monte Center

This shopping mall encompasses more than 600,000-square-feet of retail space filled with just about everything you could possibly want. This is not really an upscale touristy place like The Barnyard in nearby Carmel. Instead, it is your basic, run-of-the-mill suburban mall. You will find a Macy's, bookstores, art galleries, eateries, lots of clothing stores, gift shops, stationers and more. Make a day of it at this shopping Mecca.

Khakis of Carmel

This classy men's clothier in the Barnyard shopping center was featured in Playboy Magazine's Best Finds column. Whether it be casual or formal, this store will help you find what you want. Top-notch experts in the field, the staff will bend over backwards to design a wardrobe that is all, and nothing but, you. A wide variety of items is always coming in, and the store will even custom-make things for you. This is a truly world-class clothier, one that sets a standard for many others.

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The Sail Warehouse

905 Airport Road, (Unit 2B near Helsey Street), Monterey, CA, United States, 93940

Whether your boat is a Hunter 31, a Tanzer 22, or a Catalina 34, this place has the right new or used sail for you. All sails have a rating to tell what condition they are in, so there should be no confusion. Storm sails, head sails, and even main sails are available here. The staff is made up of experts who can accommodate custom orders of any type of sail. The stock is available online and the catalog is free of charge. It's a one-of-a-kind establishment.

Pacific Etched Glass and Crystal

2046 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA, United States, 93950

This store has been manufacturing fine gifts in etched glass and crystal since 1975 and its specialty is executive gifts. It's all here: trophies, frames, boxes, business card holders and more. Whatever corporate event you're holding, this place will make the speaker gifts for you. The craftsmanship is extremely professional and the service is top-notch. The store also does a lot of business in making golf tee prizes and trophies. Stop in and see the spectacular showroom in Pacific Grove.

Sylvie Unique Boutique

Mission St & 6th Avenue, Carmel, CA, United States, 93923

If you are a connoisseur of designer clothing then Sylvie Unique Clothing is just the right place for you to explore. Defined by darker hues and bold patterns, their clothes cater to those with an eccentric taste. Sylvie's collection is quite dramatic yet comfortable thus allowing you to make a confident fashion statement. Over-sized coats, baggy dress, scarves drenched in loud colors, geometric cuts and eye-catching accessories are few of the items that set Sylvie's apart from its contemporaries.

Lady Fingers Jewelry

Ocean Avenue & Dolores Street, Carmel, CA, United States, 93921

For more than 20 years this family-owned jewelery shop has been committed to showcasing the finest designs around. The owners have traveled the world to bring you a cutting-edge variety of jewelry by famous designers such as Bernd Munsteiner and Jean Francois Albert. Contemporary Design Group recently named it "Top Jewelry Gallery in the Country." Whether you seek rings, necklaces, or bracelets with every variety of gemstone that you can possibly imagine, this is the place for discerning jewelery addicts.

Chatel & Co.

Lincoln Street, Between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States, 93921

The owners of this shop have brought some of the best watches from Switzerland to Carmel. A perfect haunt for the watch connoisseur, the store provides great service and a relaxed environment. Offering brands such as Fortis, Chronoswiss and Parmigiani, the shop has the ambiance of an old watch shop in the Swiss Alps. The staff is made up of experts who can fix any Swiss watch that comes in the door. This superior store also sells jewelery, pens and other accessories. Stop by and learn about the fantastic art of watch making.

The Cheese Shop

Ocean Ave & Mission St, Ocean and Junipero, Carmel, CA, United States, 93923

This old-world gourmet cheese and specialty food shop has been in business for more than 20 years. You can find a large selection of cheeses from around the world. In addition, the shop has an extensive selection of local, domestic and international wines from Australia, Italy, France, South America and California to name a few. Olive oil, vinegar, mustard and caviar are among the many specialty food items offered at this gourmet shop.