A world-class golf course needs a world-class golf shop, and this place is just that. Some shop here when they need new golf sportswear, but most people come to stock up on Pebble Beach souvenirs. The store sells a wide variety of golf equipment, sportswear, accessories and gifts, many of which have the words "Pebble Beach" emblazoned regally across them. You will find everything from golf tees to desk clocks, and much more.

For almost a quarter of a century this shopping center has been one of the best of its kind in all of California. With unique shops, galleries, salons, clothing stores and first-class restaurants, there is something here for every discerning shopper. The place is also surrounded by gorgeous gardens and brick walkways. You should not make a visit to Carmel without coming here. It is a great place for old-style shopping and the absence of any major department store makes it even more attractive. Credit card acceptance varies by store.

For more than 20 years this family-owned jewelery shop has been committed to showcasing the finest designs around. The owners have traveled the world to bring you a cutting-edge variety of jewelry by famous designers such as Bernd Munsteiner and Jean Francois Albert. Contemporary Design Group recently named it "Top Jewelry Gallery in the Country." Whether you seek rings, necklaces, or bracelets with every variety of gemstone that you can possibly imagine, this is the place for discerning jewelery addicts.

The owner of this shop has been crafting jewelry since his high school days, and has traveled the world to study design and beauty. Whether it be bracelets, necklaces, rings or pins, he offers exotic designs and high quality handcrafted works of art. Since 1974, he has run one of the finest jewelry shops on the Monterey Peninsula, making him the longest operating jewelry designer in the area. He features sophisticated platinum rings, German-styled earrings and a huge array of exotic pearls.

A truly musical experience, this store is devoted entirely to the jazz and blues genres. Choose from an extensive selection of records, CDs and videos, all chosen by the owner himself. There's also a superb selection of rare photographs, T-shirts, instruments and memorabilia devoted to jazz and blues. This is a home away from home for jazz aficionados. Especially nice is the selection of material from the annual Monterey Jazz Festival, one of the most famous in the world. The company who runs the store also runs a radio station devoted to jazz and blues.

Just walking through this place is an experience to remember, what with the hundreds of wind chimes that will bring music to your ears. The store also sells a variety of murals, pottery products, fountains, weather vanes, and all sorts of things for every type of garden. Customers all over the country order products from the store. The service is top-notch and the store will guarantee your order's safe arrival. The Web site offers expert tips and advice for the gardener.

The owners of this shop have brought some of the best watches from Switzerland to Carmel. A perfect haunt for the watch connoisseur, the store provides great service and a relaxed environment. Offering brands such as Fortis, Chronoswiss and Parmigiani, the shop has the ambiance of an old watch shop in the Swiss Alps. The staff is made up of experts who can fix any Swiss watch that comes in the door. This superior store also sells jewelery, pens and other accessories. Stop by and learn about the fantastic art of watch making.

Whether it be Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco, this store probably has it. It sells timeless vintage and antique jewelry and objets d'art to customers around the globe. The jeweler handpicks pieces from some of the most exquisite collections anywhere, and the store itself has been around since 1950. Repeat customers are common here because the store treats each person on a one-to-one basis with expert, attentive service. There's retro stuff here as well as modern pieces, so there is something for the serious collector. Stop in and experience the sheer elegance of it all.

The owner of this showroom ensconced in a country house buried in the hillsides of Carmel Valley travels extensively throughout Europe and Asia, handpicking an eclectic variety of antiques. She has clients from around the world. Many artifacts, dressers and armoires from Europe are here, as well as dining tables from all across the globe. There's almost a sanctuary type feel to the place. So stop by and relax while learning about the inventory of this wonderful shop.

This classy men's clothier in the Barnyard shopping center was featured in Playboy Magazine's Best Finds column. Whether it be casual or formal, this store will help you find what you want. Top-notch experts in the field, the staff will bend over backwards to design a wardrobe that is all, and nothing but, you. A wide variety of items is always coming in, and the store will even custom-make things for you. This is a truly world-class clothier, one that sets a standard for many others.