There are fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year – making the prime holiday shopping season a bit of a crunch. Need some help? Every week through Dec. 19, the Weekly presents local gift ideas to spur your shopping inspiration. Here, we’ve got a gift guide centered around fun experiences for the entire family.
For the Cinephile
A Maya!Mas subscription ensures you’ll have plenty of tickets every month to catch the latest blockbuster; $9.99/month and up.
MAYA CINEMAS
153 Main St., Salinas | 757-6292, mayacinemas.com
For the Budding Cetologist
Spot a whale aboard a vessel in the Monterey Bay; prices vary.
MONTEREY BAY WHALE WATCH
84 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey | 375-4658, montereybaywhalewatch.com
For Those Who Want to Rock
From rock concerts to comedic acts and beyond, there’s always something entertaining at this historic venue; ticket prices vary.
GOLDEN STATE THEATRE
417 Alvarado St., Monterey | 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com
For the High-Score Junkie
Spend hours trying to beat the high scores among nearly 40 pinball machines from different eras; $10/hour; $100/monthly membership.
LYNN’S ARCADE: A PINBALL PARLOR AND CAN SLANGERY
1760 Fremont Blvd., Suite D1, Seaside | 641-7173, lynnsarcade.com
For the Theme Park Enthusiast
Shoot targets while you battle pirates for hidden treasure in this interactive ride; $45-$80/annual pass, 20-percent off using promo code HOLIDAY20 through Dec. 25.
TREASURE HUNT: THE RIDE
700 Cannery Row, Monterey | 747-1426, treasurehuntride.com
For the Puzzle Master
Find clues and solve riddles as you try to escape from a room under a tight time limit; $30-$45.
ESCAPE ROOM 831
599 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey; 765 Wave St., Suite A2, Monterey; 685 Cannery Row, third floor, Monterey; 700 Cannery Row, Suite DD, Monterey | 241-6616, escaperoom831.com