Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey (831) 372-4540, delmontecenter.com
If aliens ever land in Monterey County, they ought to land at the Del Monte Shopping Center where they will find some of the best area shopping, dining and entertainment all in one stop. They can get the newest gizmos at the Apple Store, pick out their favorite Earth-scented lotions at the Bath & Body Works, check out this planet’s biggest films at Century Cinemas or have their ears pierced at Claire’s. If it’s rockin’ concerts that the extraterrestrials are after, they’ll find some of the best tribute bands around on Friday nights in the summer. Just imagine what will happen when the little green men meet Santa in December.