GiftGuide 25 Last Min

Technically, you have 364 days a year for holiday shopping. The season, however, is generally thought to begin the day after Thanksgiving. Even though that still leaves about a month to shop, most wait until about now to start. For the procrastinators, here are some gift ideas with thought behind them, yet quick to obtain.



For The Fine Diner

Time’s Up

Chez Noir

A reservation at a Michelin Star restaurant lets them feel fancy and gives them a dinner experience they won’t soon forget; starts at $165 per person for four-course menu.

Chez Noir

5th Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel | cheznoircarmel.com

 

For The Budding Sommelier

Time’s Up

Scheid Vineyards

A wine club membership gives them the VIP treatment, with wine tastings, tours and other exclusive events; free to join, bottle pricing varies.

Scheid Vineyards

San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel; 1972 Hobson Ave., Greenfield | (831) 626-9463, scheidvineyards.com

 

For The Staycationer

Time’s Up

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Let them relax and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them with an overnight stay and dinner; one king bed room averages $324 a night.

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

120 Highlands Drive, Carmel | (831) 620-1234, hyatt.com

 

For The Sweet Tooth

Time’s Up

MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt

A gift card lets them indulge in different flavors of frozen yogurt on every visit; buy a $25 gift card, get a bonus $5 card; buy $50, get $10 through Dec. 24.

MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt

1091 S. Main St., Salinas; 840 Broadway Ave., Seaside; 157 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel | (831) 759-9769, myofrozenyogurt.com

 

For Those Who Keep Pace

Time’s Up

The Treadmill

A Hoka Clifton 9 running shoe keeps them light on their feet and cushioned as they pound the pavement; $145.

The Treadmill

111 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel | (831) 624-4112, thetreadmill.com

 

For the Deadhead

Time’s Up

Golden State Theatre

A ticket to the Feb. 5 performance by Dark Star Orchestra lets them witness an authentic Grateful Dead experience; $64.

Golden State Theatre

417 Alvarado St., Monterey | (831) 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com

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