For eight years running, this toy store has been offering quality, long lasting toys that bring joy to children. Whether it be wooden toys, dolls, dress-up clothes, tea sets or toy musical instruments, the store always provides hand-crafted merchandise of high quality. There is no cheaply made stuff here. If there is such a thing as the discerning toy consumer, then this is the place for him or her. The store has stuff for babies, as well as older children.

Two courses make up this facility, and both are challenging, professionally staffed, and a golfer's paradise. The place is very well maintained and although you will think that you are playing in an expensive resort, you are not. The place offers mini-memberships for $200 and the charges for teeing off are around $35-80 depending on the day and time. And, it's open to the public! This is a great place to play golf or shop at the award-winning pro shop. The staff is extremely helpful. First tee-off is at 6:30a.

This store houses what may be the largest selection of fountain pens in the world. Many fine pen lines are available, including Montblanc, Waterman, Ancora and Visconti. It is truly a world-class selection. Here, you will also find an incredible variety of elegant stationery, ranging from personalized materials, journals and diaries to various inks, carrying cases and leather holders. The store's extensive catalog is also available online. The service is excellent. This is a great place for those who truly enjoy the art of writing.

From crazy crewnecks and bikinis to hundreds of designer styles, this retailer has been offering crazy attire for years. The store does mail order business all over the world and it has an extensive selection of beach and surf wear including shorts, sweats, accessories and jewelry. A famous place since the 1960s, it has a long history and remains one of the premier outlets for fun-in-the-sun clothing. Let the friendly staff help you pick out the perfect surf-side outfit.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.