Gifts On the Go

0.3 mi

Service from owner are always great and helpful/great products in stock on top of uniqueread more

What a great place to find vintage items, handmade items, and Christmas and Halloween Decour. They…read morehave sustainable shopping and resell items at good prices. Everything was so cute and so well displayed lots of vendors to choose from.

Do you want to try your luck with the vintage Raggedy Ann and Andy? Lol.

Milk, glass vases

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Baskets

Rooms In Bloom

As surprising as it might seem to an outsider, Salinas has an adorable old town. Plagued as this…read moremodern farm town is with gang issues, they do have a few cute blocks of an old town. I took a break from driving down the 101 because of terrible traffic and found my way to old town. I went into Rooms In Bloom because I needed a nice Birthday gift for my Mother and this store seemed to have a very nice selection. This is right up her alley. I like a lot of the things too, but my style is a little more modern...and maybe funky? I got her a cute re-usable Lunch bag, and a tube of fancy scented hand cream, but I could have easily gotten a few more things like beautiful candles, a really nice tray, 3-wick candles, pajamas that were adorable, dishtowels, and more. If you're wondering, yes, my Mom is the sort of lady who loves to decorate her home, cook, and garden. It was hard to choose something on a budget, but the lady working was cute and nice and just let me browse without bothering me, but agreeing with me when I oohed- and-aahed over all the stuff. I also bought myself a couple of hair clips. I like stores that sort of divide their goods into themes or 'genres' and they do this here. I didn't have much time to browse the kids section, but they had a cute area of the store for children and babies. Perfect for shower shopping. Okay I think I said cute about 3 times in this review- do you get the point!? Also, it smells good!

I love this place ! Its very cute has alot of fun things for the home and also has very cute baby…read morestuff! i always come here when i need to get a girft for the person that has" everything" and find somthing fun and cute for them..the girls that work here are very nice !! over all a very cute place to shop!!

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JewelrybyRebecca Displayed At "Downtown Gift Shops"

(1 review)

0.3 mi

Just wanted to share a little gem I found yesterday in downtown Salinas. There's a co-op store…read morecalled Downtown Gift Shops at 345 Main Street. Inside are little mini shop stalls where local business owners sell goods. Items range from homemade bath salts, jewelry, knit items, sewn items etc to vintage items, clothing and other gifts. I love that locals are coming together to share retail space and make their dreams come to life! I highly recommend stopping in. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming!

This is Rebecca's new earring (display),it's great for the customer they can touch and look at the earrings.these are available$

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This is a custom ordered Car Jewelry to put over your rearview mirror. Some bling for your car!

National Steinbeck Center

The Steinbeck Museum was a wonderful literary stop in Salinas. We also visited the Steinbeck House…read moredown the street, which made the experience feel more complete. As a tribute to Steinbeck and his connection to the area, the museum was thoughtful, engaging, and well worth the visit. I especially enjoyed the quirky gift shop, always a bonus when a museum shop has personality. The drive into Salinas was also unexpectedly lovely, with so many fields and vegetables growing. It gave the whole visit a strong sense of place and helped connect the landscape to Steinbeck's writing. A great stop for literature lovers, history fans, or anyone looking for something meaningful to do in the area.

What an impressive, thoughtful arrangement of his life, works, and accomplishments! I'm not a fan…read moreof his work but was pleasantly surprised by the layout and contents. Two of our group members are big fans and thoroughly enjoyed the museum taking over 2 hours to explore and interact with the exhibits. The downtown Salina's area has restaurants and shops to explore making it a full day's adventure should you choose.

Photographs of Steinbeck and his good friend, Ed Ricketts.

At entrance

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Entrance to the main exhibit

Castle Rock Cafe and Mercantile

Checked out this coffee spot before eating at Toro Cafe next door. Super cute inside and they have…read morea lot of coffee/baked good items. The coffee was good, but this spot is kinda out of the way unless you live near by.

Stopped by here on the way to Monterey & Carmel. There's limited parking so just hope you get lucky…read moreenough to snag a spot when someone leaves. Banana cream chai had a good banana flavor that balanced out the chai. I really enjoyed the ube latte because actually tasted like ube and wasn't just food coloring to make it purple. We also ordered a ham & cheese and strawberry almond croissants, both were quite large and tasty.

Perfect little patio to hang out

It's Easter here

Pistachio latte

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Gift Suite

I love this place! It has everything - gifts, handbags,…read morescarves, jewelry, candles, decorative plaques, etc. Plus, they gift wrap - FREE! The owner is super-nice and has great taste in what she buys for the store. This is now my favorite store to shop in...and I drive all the way from Monterey!

Wonderful store! This is without a doubt my first stop for gifts now. Great variety, beautiful and…read morefun selection AND prices are reasonable.

Deb's Calming Creations

0.2 mi

I would give six stars if I could. When it comes to customer service and communication, Deb is at…read morethe top of her game, no contest. Also, Deb's products are well-made, smell amazing, and in my experience, are good for those that usually shy away from scented bath products. Having a teen with eczema has made it a challenge to find anything that they can use without a breakout. Deb's products have accepted that challenge and won with flying colors. My personal favorites are the bath bombs. Nothing beats a nice, hot soak after a day of running after the kids and driving the carpool.

This young lady has her creations perfected. I found her by the smell (my sinuses are sensitive)…read moreand the fact that Deb still carries shower bombs is absolutely delightful to me and to top it off she will customize the smell according to your needs. Thank you Deb.

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Pezzini Farms

My husband and I were driving back from Big Sur and we were going to go to giant artichoke…read more However, I saw signs that said Pezzini farms and advertised all what they had. I immediately had my husband take that exit and check it out. When I saw artichokes artichokes and more artichokes,, I was sold. I went there to look and see what they had. We found so many amazing items! We purchased pasta sauce, artichoke salsa, artichoke focaccia, bread, artichoke bread, artichoke sweet bread, like banana bread, but with artichokes, we bought actual artichokes, artichoke pizza, and mushroom pizza, frozen deep-fried artichokes, a Japanese black watermelon, a cactus plant, artichoke raviolis, and some amazing soft English muffins. Very unique. I know it was a lot, but we don't live close by so we wanted to stock up. What I really like about this place is the friendly people there especially Sara and there was another gal that unfortunately I didn't get her name and the fact that all the artichoke items are from the artichoke fields there and they support local/family bakers and businesses. We also went to the "Choke Coach" it was recommended by Sara. It was on the premises and it was a food truck that primarily sold artichoke related items. I ordered the three artichoke tacos, which were amazing and the grilled artichokes with a lime cilantro dip. Very yummy! My husband ordered a bratwurst sandwich. The people working there, Maria and Bety we're very friendly and great cooks and customer service I was so glad we made that turn off the freeway! This place is a true gem. They also have cornhole to play while you're waiting for your food or just want to enjoy some fun for a minute. There was a cute, big chair for a Kodak moment

Cute spot but talk about highway robbery no pun intended…read more I would have walked away satisfied if I was held at gunpoint and my wallet was taken instead of paying $11 for 5 fried artichokes the size of quarters. I will continue to stop at Pezzini to drop my loads but skip the food truck in the lot. Some of the worst fried artichokes in the central coast

Pepper Plant Seasoning Good on everything

Artichoke cupcake cross-section Very good! try it :)

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Artichoke Cupcake ($5)

The Barn at Valley Hills

4.3

(4 reviews)

14.6 mi

Adorable gift and housewares! Displays are wonderfully done! Fun place to check out ! They have…read morefall decorations up already.

Such wonderful customer service, every time we would be in Carmel we always stopped by the Barn and…read morepurchased beautiful items that we wouldn't be able to purchase anywhere else. This store is such a gem.

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Swenson and Silacci Flowers

This has always been our favorite florist and we have been using them for decades. Even though…read morewe're no longer in the area, we order peninsula deliveries through Swenson and Silacci, as we know we can trust them. The staff is wonderful and can recommend what's it is you're looking for - even if you're not quite sure what it is. The shop is lovely and has a great supply of gorgeous blooms and small gifts.

We loved our wedding flowers from Swenson & Silacci! They were very reasonably priced and easy to…read morecommunicate with. Yazmin was our designer and she did our bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and arch pieces. The bouquets were GORGEOUS and Yazmin did an incredible job incorporating our color palette and my preferred flowers based on a phone call meeting and my Pinterest board! I cannot recommend Yazmin and Swenson & Silacci enough!!!

Beautiful bridal bouquet from Andrea at Swenson and Silacci

Wedding bouquet

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Arch flowers

Magda's Flowers

4.9

(57 reviews)

1.2 mi

Their service and arrangements were amazing. The prices are very reasonable and the arrangements…read morewere gorgeous. My brothers funeral was brightened by the flowers everyone sent from Magda's. I would order from them anytime I needed flowers. Thank you for making a somber day more beautiful. I'm thankful for the memories and pictures captured .

Needed flowers delivered the next day for a memorial service. I arrived at closing and they were…read morehappy to help me. There were many many beautiful flower arrangements, plants, cards to choose from. The prices are the best in town. They deliver quality products, very patient and kind. The ladies were putting together arrangements and were having a great time working together! Very nice welcoming place.

Wedding Arch draping and flowers from Magda's Flowers.

Jewel Tone Arch Decor

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Magda's Flowers logo from IG page

Treasure Garden

(5 reviews)

8.6 mi

Great selection of yard art and pots. We can always find what we want there at a reasonable price!read more

I was driving down 101 South yesterday and spotted the beautiful pottery! I drove out there today…read moreand what a treat! This place is FULL of Talavera and Chiminea's and Suns, and other decor. It's all outside. The gal working there was super sweet and had the most adorable puppy! I used to sell Talavera at prior jobs, and these prices are competitive. I paid $189 for a pot that down the street would be $300. Talavera isn't cheap to begin with, but if you love it, you love it. I wanted to get the word out because this place is worth finding. I was concerned about finding it so let me share how: To get to it go up 101 north and take Messick Road. It's after San Miguel Canyon. You don't have a lot of warning so once you see the sign be prepared to get off the Highway. Treasure Garden is to your almost immediate left on the opposite side of a little building. There is parking right up front too! You will see some of the cute stuff they have out front.

Talavera frogs and gecko

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World Market

Ashley went ABOVE and beyond to help us purchase a chair. She brought it out to our car, helped us…read morefigure out how to safely fit it inside, and even walked us through options at Home Depot to secure it for transport. She also gave us helpful suggestions and shipping tips for other items we were looking at in the store. She was incredibly friendly, personable, and genuinely went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. I couldn't be more appreciative of all her help. She truly deserves recognition for her outstanding customer service!

First off... LOVE world market!…read more Second... the store is well laid out. All of the goodies keep me coming back! Well... the coupons too lol and the alerts I get as a Member reminding me to come back! duh ahaha Third the staff! I always have great encounters. Specifically... I here was a manager I believe by the name of Robert if I remember I learned so much from him! Purchasing a new brand of wine I NEVER heard of and I super excited to try out! Def sold me. I like when I can sense the passion someone has for their job. And I can't wait to be backkkk! I go to all the locations but the first time I've been compelled to write a review. Thank you for the impact and the help!

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Joy-Per's Shoes

I had such a wonderful experience at Joy-per's Shoes in Salinas, thanks to Jerry, the floor…read moremanager. I have some foot issues, so finding the right pair of shoes can be challenging. Jerry was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He spent a great deal of time helping me try different styles and sizes, never making me feel rushed. Although they didn't have the exact size I needed in the shoe I wanted, Jerry went above and beyond by offering to stay in touch and let me know when new inventory arrives. That level of customer service is hard to find these days. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about helping you find the right shoes, I highly recommend asking for Jerry. His professionalism, expertise, and kindness made my visit a truly positive experience. Thank you, Jerry--I look forward to coming back! Janette

I just left the foot doctor and he recommended a special shoe so I went to Joypers in Salinas. it…read morewas my first time going there. I was immediately asked if I needed help by a young woman name Samantha. She was incredibly helpfull. After doing an analysis on a machine they have she gave me some options and I tried on a few pairs of shoes. One pair fit like a glove. it was so nice to work with someone who is both very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this place to anybody who want a comfortable shoe.

Custom ordered, no extra charge. Arrived in less than 1 week

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Gifts On the Go - giftshops - Updated August 2026

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4.0

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As surprising as it might seem to an outsider, Salinas has an adorable old town. Plagued as this…read moremodern farm town is with gang issues, they do have a few cute blocks of an old town. I took a break from driving down the 101 because of terrible traffic and found my way to old town. I went into Rooms In Bloom because I needed a nice Birthday gift for my Mother and this store seemed to have a very nice selection. This is right up her alley. I like a lot of the things too, but my style is a little more modern...and maybe funky? I got her a cute re-usable Lunch bag, and a tube of fancy scented hand cream, but I could have easily gotten a few more things like beautiful candles, a really nice tray, 3-wick candles, pajamas that were adorable, dishtowels, and more. If you're wondering, yes, my Mom is the sort of lady who loves to decorate her home, cook, and garden. It was hard to choose something on a budget, but the lady working was cute and nice and just let me browse without bothering me, but agreeing with me when I oohed- and-aahed over all the stuff. I also bought myself a couple of hair clips. I like stores that sort of divide their goods into themes or 'genres' and they do this here. I didn't have much time to browse the kids section, but they had a cute area of the store for children and babies. Perfect for shower shopping. Okay I think I said cute about 3 times in this review- do you get the point!? Also, it smells good!

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Chatter Baux Children's Shoppe

4.7

(63 reviews)

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Chatter Baux is perfect solution to the lightly used clothes and toys that are in your kids closet…read more All items in the store are on consignment for 2 months. When the 2 months is up you have 2 options: 1. Come find and get your items or 2. Your remaining items will go on the $1 sale. My daughter and I are frequent consignees here. From time to time we will purchase clothing, but what my daughter and I really love getting are the puzzles. The price point is perfect, all pieces are accounted for and when you do a puzzle 1 or 2 times then we usually are done. The owner of the store is very personable and kind. If your a Monterey local or someone visiting the area and forgot something for your kids, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Friendly service, reasonably priced items with lots of great quality and choice. I used to shop…read morehere when I had young daughters, now I get to shop for my granddaughter

The Pink Artichoke

3.8

(4 reviews)

Great addition to Oldtown Salinas! They've got something…read morefor everyone. It's a clothing & jewelry boutique: with furniture, fine soaps, art, and SUCCULENTS! I've found many cute gifts there. The clothing is a mix/match of brands & boutique style items. It ranges from party wear, to office wear to casual. If you are into a fun experience with nice staff, this is a highly recommended place.

I just love this store, owner and employees. Great place to shop for new to you furniture and more.read more

The Quill

4.5

(53 reviews)

The Quill is an AMAZING store! We stopped by this past weekend and found beautiful and unique…read morecards, cute stationary, and the best books and Jelly Cat stuffies for our son. It felt like a place that Paper Source aspires to be! The employees were so nice. We can't wait to visit again. And whoever does the super cute displays in the front window deserves a raise!

The Quill is a long established business in a beautiful well-maintained Victorian building. It's…read morealways fun to explore their offerings, some expected and some surprising finds. They are well-stocked with cards for all occasions, the largest selections in the entire area. Other finds include fine stationery, writing instruments and many unique gifts for any special occasion. There are many home decor items throughout this quaint and creative establishment. The staff is friendly and helpful in suggesting items one may be seeking.

Gift Suite

I love this place! It has everything - gifts, handbags,…read morescarves, jewelry, candles, decorative plaques, etc. Plus, they gift wrap - FREE! The owner is super-nice and has great taste in what she buys for the store. This is now my favorite store to shop in...and I drive all the way from Monterey!

Wonderful store! This is without a doubt my first stop for gifts now. Great variety, beautiful and…read morefun selection AND prices are reasonable.

Baby Branch

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I love this store! So happy they are still open after all these years and with COVID-19. They have…read morethe best selection of children's clothing and accessories on the central! They have such unique clothing that you can't find anywhere else! Not only the items they have but also the customer service is amazing! The ladies here are so helpful in making sure you find everything or anything that your looking for! I appreciate this kind of service as you don't see it as often anymore! I feel so confident when coming in here that I will find everything that I'm looking for and know that the ladies will do an excellent job at gift wrapping my items, which is free! So happy to continue supporting this business for many years to come!

Big Little Boxes

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This is always one of my favorite shops to stop in when I'm visiting Carmel! They have a great…read moreassortment of items for people who like to host, and themed and seasonal items. While the shop does specialize in crafting up the perfect gift box, they also sell just about all of their items individually, so you can easily shop for yourself. The owners are always very nice and friendly!

I have a new favorite shop while visiting Carmel. This shop is an absolute gem. Their selection of…read moregift boxes covers every imaginable occasion, and each one is beautifully curated. The owners bring so much joy and expertise to the experience. They are friendly, upbeat, and incredibly good at helping you choose something meaningful. Their boxes are creative, thoughtful, and a hit with me. You can even purchase items separately if you are not in the market for gift box. I'm officially obsessed. Exceptional service and exceptional people. Five stars all the way!

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Trappings

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