26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY NOVEMBER 20-26, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com LOCAL SHOPPING Younger family members are usually easier to shop for. If it’s something new and shiny, they’ll likely be enamored by it. Plus, while the older set probably has everything they want at this point in their lives, you typically don’t have to worry about that for the kids—they don’t have as many years of holiday gift-getting under their belts. Still, any successful gift-giver needs to put thought behind their shopping, regardless of the recipient’s age. FOR THE OUTDOOR EXPLORER A Specialized Turbo Tero X e-mountain bike gives them a boost through rough terrain, with as much or as little effort as they want; $4,250. Work Horse Bicycles 486 Washington St., Monterey (831) 375-2144, workhorsebicycles.com FOR THE PIN COLLECTOR Rent a lane to see if they can strike out and spare the feeling of defeat from a gutter ball; $24.95-$39.95/hour per lane, $4.95 shoe rental. Valley Center Bowl 1081 S. Main St., Salinas (831) 422-9031, valleycenterbowl.com FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SPONGE An annual pass ensures they will have plenty of time to learn and explore the many exhibits that teach life skills; $125-$150. MY Museum 425 Washington St., Monterey (831) 649-6444, mymuseum.org FOR THOSE WHO HANG TEN A surf lesson teaches how to catch those gnarly waves and not fall into the water; $185. Monterey Bay Surf Lessons 3770 The Barnyard, Carmel (831) 915-0789, montereybaysurflessons.com FOR THE TREND SETTER A comfy pair of Ugg boots will keep them warm and prepared for the chilly winter weather; starting at $100. On The Beach Surf Shop 693 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey (831) 646-9283, onthebeachsurfshop. com FOR THE GAMER A party surrounded by arcade machines and escape rooms challenges the mind and gets the adrenaline pumping; $350/three hours. Oscar’s Playground 685 Cannery Row, third floor, Monterey (831) 241-6616, oscarsplayground.com Hot Topics These gift ideas for kids and teens will keep them active and growing. By Erik Chalhoub COURTESY OF MONTEREY BAY SURF LESSONS ERIK CHALHOUB ERIK CHALHOUB ERIK CHALHOUB Oscar’s Playground MY Museum Valley Center Bowl Work Horse Bicycles Monterey Bay Surf Lessons On The Beach Surf Shop COURTESY OF MY MUSEUM COURTESY OF OSCAR’S PLAYGROUND Next Gen
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