32 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY december 19-25, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com local shopping Let’s face it—most of you will fall into this category. You’ve had months to plan and shop, yet you’ve waited until the last minute to tackle your holiday shopping list. But don’t fret. You have plenty of options locally to make up for lost time. They’ll never know how much you procrastinated. So get shopping before it’s truly too late. For the crooked putter A lifetime membership probably won’t help them putt straight, but at least they’ll be surrounded by others with similar drinking skills; $149. Tipsy Putt 95 Prescott Ave., Monterey 297-9048, tipsyputt.com/tipsy-putt-monterey For those who need to chill Treat them with a spa day of massage and hydrating oils to clear their mind and leave them feeling relaxed and rejuvenated; prices vary. Spa on the Plaza 201 Alvarado St., Monterey 647-9000, spaontheplaza.com For the busy professional Home cleaning services take care of what they have been neglecting to do due to their hectic schedules; prices vary. Two Girls From Carmel 626-4426, twogirlsfromcarmel.com For the one who can appreciate A membership gives them unlimited access to a wealth of art that is constantly rotating; memberships start at $75. Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St., Monterey 372-5477, montereyart.org For the open sea adventurer A private yacht charter on the Monterey Bay is a perfect way to experience fresh air and spot wildlife; $660 for up to six people, twohour trip. Shearwater Sailing Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey (650) 743-1389, shearwatersailing.net For the sketcher or jotter Give them a unique journal with fantastical covers that blow away the plain old office store variety; $31.75-$45. Untamed Fire 490 Orange Ave., Unit D, Sand City; 345 Main St., Salinas 582-1724, untamedfire.net Daniel Dreifuss The Wait Is Over For procrastinators, the time is ticking to check off those shopping lists. By Erik Chalhoub Daniel Dreifuss Daniel Dreifuss Courtesy of Shearwater Sailing Untamed Fire Two Girls From Carmel Spa on the Plaza Tipsy Putt Monterey Museum of Art Shearwater Sailing Daniel Dreifuss Last Minute
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