Looking for affordable gift options from local businesses? Buy local – but don’t break the bank – with these gifts under $50.

Holiday gift shopping can add up. Maybe you’re on a budget, or maybe you’re participating – as many do – in a gift exchange that has set a maximum dollar amount on gifts. Never fear, there are lots of options for unique and thoughtful gifts from local retailers at every price point. Here are some of the Weekly’s ideas, all priced under $50. –Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

For the Avid Reader

A new book to escape into – bonus points if it’s by a local author; prices vary.

River House Books | 208 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel | 626-2665, riverhousebookscarmel.com

For the Do-Gooder

Make a donation in their honor to a local nonprofit participating in Monterey County Gives!; any amount, suggested $25.

Monterey County Gives! | montereycountygives.com

For the Football Fan

Give the gift of showing team pride with a San Francisco 49ers hat; $25-$50.

Foot Locker | 617 Del Monte Center, Monterey | 375-3576, stores.footlocker.com

For the Sweet Tooth

A pie to share – or not – from the master bakers at Sweet Elena’s; $29-$40.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery & Cafe |465 Olympia Ave., Sand City |393-2063, sweetelenas.com

For the Rocker

A gift card for a vinyl album of their choosing; any amount.

Recycled Records |604 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey | 375-5454, recycledrecordsmonterey.com

For the Toker

A holiday mug that doubles as a bong – or vice versa, depending on your point of view; $25

Big Sur Canna+Botanicals | 6352 Carmel Rancho Lane, suite 100, Carmel | 250-7756, bigsurcannabotanicals.com