These gift ideas for kids and teens will keep them active and growing.

Younger family members are usually easier to shop for. If it’s something new and shiny, they’ll likely be enamored by it. Plus, while the older set probably has everything they want at this point in their lives, you typically don’t have to worry about that for the kids – they don’t have as many years of holiday gift-getting under their belts. Still, any successful gift-giver needs to put thought behind their shopping, regardless of the recipient’s age.

For the Outdoor Explorer

A Specialized Turbo Tero X e-mountain bike gives them a boost through rough terrain, with as much or as little effort as they want; $4,250.

Work Horse Bicycles

486 Washington St., Monterey (831) 375-2144, workhorsebicycles.com

For the Pin Collector

Rent a lane to see if they can strike out and spare the feeling of defeat from a gutter ball; $24.95-$39.95/hour per lane, $4.95 shoe rental.

Valley Center Bowl

1081 S. Main St., Salinas (831) 422-9031, valleycenterbowl.com

For the Knowledge Sponge

An annual pass ensures they will have plenty of time to learn and explore the many exhibits that teach life skills; $125-$150.

MY Museum

425 Washington St., Monterey (831) 649-6444, mymuseum.org

For Those Who Hang Ten

A surf lesson teaches how to catch those gnarly waves and not fall into the water; $185.

Monterey Bay Surf Lessons

3770 The Barnyard, Carmel (831) 915-0789, montereybaysurflessons.com

For the Trend Setter

A comfy pair of Ugg boots will keep them warm and prepared for the chilly winter weather; starting at $100.

On The Beach Surf Shop

693 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey (831) 646-9283, onthebeachsurfshop.com

For the Gamer

A party surrounded by arcade machines and escape rooms challenges the mind and gets the adrenaline pumping; $350/three hours.

Oscar’s Playground

685 Cannery Row, third floor, Monterey (831) 241-6616, oscarsplayground.com