26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY november 21-27, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com local shopping There are fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year—making the prime holiday shopping season a bit of a crunch. Need some help? Every week through Dec. 19, the Weekly presents local gift ideas to spur your shopping inspiration. Here, we’ve got a gift guide centered around fun experiences for the entire family. For the cinephile A Maya!Mas subscription ensures you’ll have plenty of tickets every month to catch the latest blockbuster; $9.99/month and up. Maya Cinemas 153 Main St., Salinas 757-6292, mayacinemas.com For the budding cetologist Spot a whale aboard a vessel in the Monterey Bay; prices vary. Monterey Bay Whale Watch 84 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 375-4658, montereybaywhalewatch.com For those who want to rock From rock concerts to comedic acts and beyond, there’s always something entertaining at this historic venue; ticket prices vary. Golden State Theatre 417 Alvarado St., Monterey 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com For the high-score junkie Spend hours trying to beat the high scores among nearly 40 pinball machines from different eras; $10/hour; $100/monthly membership. Lynn’s Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery 1760 Fremont Blvd., Suite D1, Seaside 641-7173, lynnsarcade.com For the theme park enthusiast Shoot targets while you battle pirates for hidden treasure in this interactive ride; $45-$80/ annual pass, 20-percent off using promo code HOLIDAY20 through Dec. 25. Treasure Hunt: The Ride 700 Cannery Row, Monterey 747-1426, treasurehuntride.com For the puzzle master Find clues and solve riddles as you try to escape from a room under a tight time limit; $30-$45. Escape Room 831 599 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey; 765 Wave St., Suite A2, Monterey; 685 Cannery Row, third floor, Monterey; 700 Cannery Row, Suite DD, Monterey 241-6616, escaperoom831.com Get A Muse Interactive experiences make for entertaining gifts this holiday season. By Erik Chalhoub Daniel Dreifuss Erik Chalhoub Morgan Quimby\Monterey Bay Whale Watch Courtesy of Treasure Hunt: The Ride Escape Room 831 Golden State Theatre Monterey Bay Whale Watch Maya Cinemas Lynn’s Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery Treasure Hunt: The Ride Erik Cushman Fun & Games
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