Gifts On the Go

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

Kerri’s Co-Op Chicks

5.0(3 reviews)

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.

Milk, glass vases

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

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Baskets

Rooms In Bloom

4.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

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"

5.0(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!

JewelrybyRebecca Displayed At "Downtown Gift Shops"

JewelrybyRebecca Displayed At "Downtown Gift Shops" - This is Rebecca's new earring (display),it's great for the customer they can touch and look at the earrings.these are available$

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

4.3(124 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Drove down from San Jose (1.5 hours) only to find the museum had closed early due to an event…read moredowntown. This closure wasn't listed anywhere on their website, and it looked like one of the workers was putting up the announcement when we got there around 2:30. I understand closing early for a special event, but not putting up any notice of reduced hours is completely unacceptable. No one there seemed to care at all

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

4.4(126 reviews)

6.9 mi

Great location, latte, and employees. I just got a plain latte to go and a gf muffin. (Best gf food…read moreI've ever had btw! Who is their gf bakery provider? Wow). The place was slammed, as it was a Sunday, but the staff was quick and still polite. We actually decided to sit outside for a sec in their mini courtyard. Nice and sunny as opposed to Salinas that day! Parking is tight, but I think worth it. Nice little coffee oasis.

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.

It's Easter here

Pistachio latte

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Perfect little patio to hang out

Gift Suite

5.0(3 reviews)

0.9 mi

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

5.0(3 reviews)

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

4.2(256 reviews)

7.8 mi

This place rocks! So many local goods and goods from businesses around California. I was shocked at…read morehow large the selection was and how many brands I recognized. There were also a lot of smaller brands that I didn't recognize, so that was great too! They're just off the highway, but far enough in that if you weren't specifically looking for them, you probably wouldn't find them. I'm so glad I saw a video about them and went to check them out. Getting on and off the highway right here is super easy, which is great because crossing the constant flow of cars can be difficult from some of the other fruit stands and shops.

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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Gifts On the Go - giftshops - Updated September 2026

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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.

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Chatter Baux Children's Shoppe

4.7

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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

Baby Branch

5.0

(6 reviews)

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Super happy with the first communion dress we got here for my daughter. I really like unique pieces…read moreof clothing that not everyone is going to have. This was a new arrival they showed me that had just come in and it wasn't even priced yet. They held it for me and I got my daughter in to try it on. Friendly staff. We just loved the dress and she got so many compliments on it.

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!

Rooms In Bloom

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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The Quill

4.6

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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.

Bath & Body Works

3.3

(13 reviews)

I love the products! Too bad all three of the associates I encountered today not a single one said…read morea greeting as I walked in or around the store. The cashier said nothing just grabbed my stuff and started scanning. Better customer service needed at this location in Northridge Mall.

It is one of the most colorful stores at the mall during holidays. And I love shopping here during…read moreChristmas. It is also one of my favorite stops during birthdays. They have so many fine bath products from all kinds of soaps and lotions and many other items the female members of the family seem to appreciate. Numerous scented items people love. I can't wait til Christmas again to go shop here again.

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4.7

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4.4

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