Finding the right gift for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or other young friend can be a challenge – gifts are impactful when you’re young. They can inspire new interests and hobbies, or deepen existing ones. Below, find the Weekly’s suggestions for gifts for the active, adventurous and curious young people you know. – Tajha Chappellet-Lanier


For The Kids

Work Horse Bicycles

For the Adventurer

A set of stylish wheels to support pre-driver’s license freedom; prices vary.

Work Horse Bicycles | 486 Washington St., Monterey | 375–2144, workhorsebicycles.com

For The Kids

On The Beach Surf Shop

For the Fashionista

Sheepskin UGG boots (or slippers) are comfy, cozy and seemingly never go out of style; $110–$130.

On The Beach Surf Shop | 693 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey | 646–9283, onthebeachsurfshop.com

For The Kids

Intergalactic Imports

For the Gamer

Dungeons & Dragons starter set and extra game pieces; $19.99–$49.99.

Intergalactic Imports | 496 Del Monte Center, Monterey | 747–1221, delmontecenter.com/store/Intergalactic–Imports/2138938858

For The Kids

Carmel Dance Center

For the Ballerina

Tuition for a dance class to help them perfect those pirouettes, jazz hands or tap moves; $40 registration fee, tuition is $88.50/month and up.

For The Kids

Monterey Bay Aquarium Store

For the Ocean Scientist

Learn about sea life with a plastic-free game of Monterey Bay Aquarium Monopoly; $85.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Store | 886 Cannery Row, Monterey | 648–4800, montereybayaquarium.org

For The Kids

Monterey Pines Golf Club

For the Sports Enthusiast

Give the gift of spending time outdoors, meeting a challenge and making new friends with golf lessons; $50/half-hour or $40/half-hour for military families.

Monterey Pines Golf Club | 1250 Garden Road, Monterey | 656–2167, monterey.navylifesw.com/programs/93132d75–8532–43e0–9127–839b85297cd3

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