Shopping & Services Construction Company wasn’t involved in that last one, but you get a sense of how varied, and important, its projects are. The Monterey-based contractor focuses its work within Monterey County, but it does branch out into neighboring counties. Good craftsmanship is sought everywhere. Avila is where to find it. BEST ELECTRICIAN M. Bruno Electric 720 B Dias Ave., Sand City (831) 375-9643 Going from city to city, putting up lights—spot, stringed and otherwise— and taking them down repeatedly can lead to problems over time. When the circus comes to Monterey County and electrical failures occur, the greatest shows on earth know to call M. Bruno Electric in Sand City. The local electrician has taken home numerous Best Of awards over the years, and those he has served will attest to his abilities to get things done swiftly and before showtime. BEST TREE TRIMMER Topes Tree Service 26700 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel (831) 373-7765, topestreeservice.com The big top tent has an impossibly high roof. The only people who can make it up there are the high-wire performers and trapeze artists. Oh, and the crew at Tope’s Tree Service, who have the equipment to go even higher than the most brave circus performers. The family-owned business has been climbing trees and keeping things safe for those of us on the ground since 1979. In a region prone to wildfires and tree-toppling winter storms, Tope’s keeps vegetation tidy and helps create defensible space around structures. It’s also available 24/7 in case of an emergency. BEST GARDENER/ LANDSCAPER PM Landscaping 2611 Garden Road, 3, Monterey (831) 324-0637, pmlandscapingmonterey. com Commercial properties! Residential areas! Step right up to witness the Greatest Show on Turf! PM Landscaping has cultivated a loyal following in Monterey County through their sustainable care of our yards and gardens, including nine straight years as readers’ Best. To give back, PM Landscaping launched their PM Community Commitment Program earlier this year. This initiative mobilizes a full PM Landscaping crew to clean outdoor spaces in need when the property owner is facing illness or financial hardship. BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER Griggs Nursery 9220 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel (831) 626-0680, griggsnursery.com Those bouquets of flowers carried by clowns and made to appear out of nowhere by magicians are always colorful fakes, but at Griggs Nursery, the flowers are absolutely real and ready to grace Monterey County gardens. Griggs’ experienced staff will answer any question you may have about incorporating native plants or the best trees and shrubs for your microclimate. The large selection of plants and helpful advice is why readers consistently vote for Griggs as the best nursery in the county. BEST CLEANING SERVICE Two Girls from Carmel (831) 626-4426, twogirlsfromcarmel.com There’s nothing quite as icky as a flea circus. The little bugs can get away quickly. So why not find a way to clean up the sideshow? In Carmel (and beyond), locals look no further than Two Girls from Carmel, voted Best Cleaning Service for seven years running. The take care of floors and carpeting, remove stains, dust—everything needed to keep a home tidy. Founded in 1989 by childhood best friends Julianna and Bonnie, the company has been run by Bonnie’s niece Nikki Shirokow since 2020, keeping her aunt’s legacy alive across the Monterey Peninsula. 78 BEST OF MONTEREY COUNTY® 2026 montereycountynow.com/bestof Thank You Weekly Readers! We know there are many electricians in Monterey County to choose from— Proud to be your #1 choice since 1984! Serving the entire Monterey Peninsula for: • Commercial/Residential • Landscaping • Panel Repairs •Service Calls …and more! (831) 915-2005 ’26 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’24 ’25 ’23 Best Electrician bruno-electric_1-2v_BO26_kpr.indd 1 9/10/26 13:21
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