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hopping requires skills—a sharp, discerning eye, decisiveness and stam-
ina. And skills improve with practice, which makes Monterey County a
world-class training facility to perfect the art (sport?) of shopping. From
Moss Landing, with its rows of antique shops in converted beach cottages, to
Salinas’ up-and-coming Oldtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants, there’s no
reason to leave empty-handed.
Visitors come from far and away to shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Its Carmel
Plaza houses high-end shops alongside indie jewels, like Ms. Fabulous—yes,
the name does say it all. But don’t skip the rest of Ocean Avenue and its sur-
rounding streets. Doing so would mean missing out on the storybook town’s
unique boutiques, like Intima European Lingerie, Fourtané, which sells estate
and contemporary jewelry, and Girl Boy Girl, carrying designers including BCBG,
Betsy Johnson, and Sue Wong. While you’re in the neighborhood, take a short
drive to the mouth of Carmel Valley where the Barnyard Shopping Village and
the Crossroads offer a great selection of local boutiques, galleries, jewelers
and home stores, not to mention restaurants—
remember, one needs sustenance to make it to
the county’s many other shopping designations.
Local retail shops are top-notch, but don’t dis-
count consignment clothiers in ritzy areas where
well-to-do ladies dump their gently used design-
er duds, evening gowns and vintage couture.
Yellowbrick Road, SPCA Benefit Store and Déjà
Vu in the Barnyard are must-sees, as are Encore
Boutique and Reincarnation in Pacific Grove.
Monterey’s got its share of big-name retail
at Del Monte Center, and specialty shops along
Cannery Row. But be sure to check out the locals’
favorite haunts along Old Monterey’s Alvarado
Street and its side streets and alleyways for every-
thing from imported sarongs and jewelry to books
and chic looks. Didn’t pack the perfect dress (or
denim, or earrings, or handbag or pumps)? Hit
up Girl-Lee Boutique, Karma Fashion Lounge and
Goodie 2 Shoes all within blocks, and find gifts for
everyone back home at Never On Sunday.
Heading down Lighthouse Avenue, from New Monterey to Pacific Grove, find
kitschy-cool vintage-esque treasures at Monterey’s Olio and gifts for any occa-
sion at P.G.’s Quill, and the perfect ensemble for work, or evening, or more shop-
ping at P.G.’s The Clothing Store.
Keep shopping in Oldtown Salinas, where the weather is warmer and local
galleries host a First Friday Art Walk. Along Main Street and its surrounding
neighborhood, Bliss Boutique sells the latest head-to-toe fashions while Head
Over Heels will gladly glam up the toes (and the rest of the feet). Tito’s Tiques
recreates antique furniture and other home furnishings. And by now, it’s likely
that you’re in the market for a new bag to cart these newfound treasures home.
Belle Handbags & Accessories has all the answers.
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NEW MONTEREY
It’s all about character here in this up-
26366 Carmel Rancho Lane, and-coming business district along the main
Suite A • Carmel • 624-1525 thoroughfare linking downtown Monterey and
(across from Banyard and Bahama Billy’s) Pacific Grove. Antique shops, fashion boutiques
and home furnishing stores rub elbows with tat-
too parlors, used book and record stores and
a clutch of surf shops, while a bevy of small
Missoni • GUCCI • FENDI • ARMANI • ESCADA • Etro ethnic restaurants invites shoppers to stop
and refuel. Along Lighthouse Avenue between
Monterey and Pacific Grove.
pacific grove
FOR T S N AMERICAN TIN CANNERY
CON OAY More than just an outlet center, the Tin
Cannery, a stone’s throw from the Monterey Bay
ND AGS Aquarium, is becoming a destination for anyone
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A great women’s boutique, a pottery-painting
studio and possibly the most fashionable sock
shop in three counties have taken up residence
here, as well as a tavern with ocean views and,
of course, the outlets—including Nine West,
Izod, Van Heusen and Reebok. 125 Ocean
View, Monterey.
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2. House Scent: Cat Butt (hyacinth).
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Community 4th of July Parade (fantastic CDs)
487 Alvarado Street
4. Mall Atmosphere: Forbidden.
Monterey September 5-6, 2008
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across the street to Seaside’s Cost Plus, on the
corner of Fremont Blvd. and Playa Ave.
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be found in Oldtown Salinas, in the shadow of
the National Steinbeck Center on South Main.
Looking for coffee? Clothing? Cocktails? No
problem. A preponderance of turn-of-the centu-
Buy 3 Votives ry buildings are home to an increasing number
of fine restaurants, hip clothing boutiques and
and get 1 FREE! antique stores. Along Main St. from W. San Luis
St. to Central Ave., Salinas.
Ring the ladybug bell (by the
front door) and yell “Sea Otter” NORTHRIDGE SHOPPING
and if we hear you, it’s CENTER/HARDEN RANCH
another free votive! Located virtually across the street from
each other near the intersection of Boronda
Road and North Main Street off Highway 101,
Northridge and Harden Ranch combine to form
SAND DOLLAR GIFTS a destination location for many serious local
shoppers. A complete array of big-name depart-
Something different at this, the oldest store ment, book, grocery, toy, jewelry, sports, pet,
on Cannery Row. We have everything from hardware and furniture stores (not to mention
sweat shirts and T-shirts to unique oceanic the attendant restaurants and cafés) make this
700 Cannery Row a one-stop shopping district. North Main St. and
Between Bargetto Winery and Bubba Gump products plus a whole variety of interesting
Boronda Rd., Salinas.
souvenirs and mementos to take home.
(831) 375-1485
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