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Toys That Build Dreams Sandcastles by the sea Sandcastles by the Sea, may be the most appealing toy store you have ever encountered. In a world where plastic is king, SandCastles offers a return to the warmth and quality of wooden toys that have enduring play value. The wooden dollhouses, castles and stables invite your child into a world of fantasy. SandCastlesÕ dress-up corner feeds the imagination while the wide selection of science/craft kits challenge reasoning skills. Creative talents are enhanced with our rhythm and musical instruments. Busy hands will love weaving, knitting and sewing projects. Internationally known Ravensburger games and puzzles and Brio trains offer families hours of quality shared time. If your wish is to give a child a gift that keeps on giving, stop in and explore the possibilities. Toys that build dreams. Open daily Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. SandCastles-by-the-Sea is located at 3775 The Barnyard, Carmel. (831) 626-8361. Visit them on the web: www.sandcastles-toys.com

Sea Otter Gifts SEA OTTER CENTER The Sea Otter Center has a complete selection of tasteful sea otter gifts and collectiblesÑprints and posters, books for all ages, notecards, puppets and puzzles. Sculptures run the gamut from whimsical pottery to appealing porcelain. They also feature unique jewelry, aprons, videos, mugs and much more. The Center is a not-for-profit conservation organization. Proceeds go toward the protection of the sea otter. Free viewing maps, educational materials & membership information are available. Open daily. 381 Cannery Row, across from Monterey Plaza Hotel. (831) 642-9037

Toys That Build Dreams Sandcastles by the sea Sandcastles by the Sea, may be the most appealing toy store you have ever encountered. In a world where plastic is king, SandCastles offers a return to the warmth and quality of wooden toys that have enduring play value. The wooden dollhouses, castles and stables invite your child into a world of fantasy. SandCastlesÕ dress-up corner feeds the imagination while the wide selection of science/craft kits challenge reasoning skills. Creative talents are enhanced with our rhythm and musical instruments. Busy hands will love weaving, knitting and sewing projects. Internationally known Ravensburger games and puzzles and Brio trains offer families hours of quality shared time. If your wish is to give a child a gift that keeps on giving, stop in and explore the possibilities. Toys that build dreams. Open daily Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. SandCastles-by-the-Sea is located at 3775 The Barnyard, Carmel. (831) 626-8361. Visit them on the web: www.sandcastles-toys.com

Succulent Gardens & Gifts After 19 years of creative work, this store is a unique experience just to walk through. The sounds of hundreds of windchimes are the background music as you discover murals made with succulent plants, displays of statuary nestled among the succulents, myriad styles of pottery, wall sculptures everywhere you look, and ceramic sculptures hanging overhead. Products from Succulent Gardens and Gifts have been used to decorate gardens throughout the United States. When you find something just right for your home the people at Succulent Gardens and Gifts will pack, ship, and guarantee safe arrival. Located at the north end of the Barnyard Shopping Center. Open daily. (831) 624-0426. (VISA, MC, Checks) OnLine at: www.succulentgardens.com

The Village Golf shop COLD?! Out in the fresh air at 7:30 for fun?! Keep warm at this years AT&T by visiting the Village Golf Shop. Wrap up in lap blankets for later use in your denÑ$45. Handwarmers and tootsie warmers $1.75 each. Pack Stools, as always, provide front row seatsÐand weÕll ship if you need them later in the season. Found an American-made seat/umbrella, $65, or English-made for $155. Plus, mens knickerbockers, size 30 thru 42 and ladies 4 thru 16. Keep your cuffs clean as you cheer for Payne. Stop by the Village Golf ShopÕs Carmel location in the Court of the Golden Bough, south side of Ocean, between Lincoln & Monte Verde, Carmel. (831) 624-9551 and 601 Wave Street, near the Aquarium at the corner of Wave and Prescott in the Cannery Row Parking Garage Building, Monterey. (831) 375-8340