With more than 1000 stores across the United States, Chico's has become a big name in women's clothing and accessories. From casual to formal choices, the store has a variety to offer and you're sure to get confused while you decide on what to buy. They have clothes for every occasion and season. You're sure to get nothing but the best as the friendly staff is always there to assist you. Also check out the wide range of classic jewelry available here.

Fleet Feet is a well known shoe store, with branches all over the United States. The store deals in sport shoes, sports apparel for men and women, accessories, gadgets to improve workouts and nutritional products. They also host other activities and programs like training first time runners and recycling donated shoes. Definitely this is the only place where one can find all the best sports brands under one roof.

True professionals, the proprietors of this renowned establishment have been circumnavigating the globe while amassing one of the finest collections of handwoven rugs available anywhere in the immediate vicinity. This store is one of the largest rug facilities in all of California and much of its stock consists of rugs that simply cannot be found anywhere else. Step into this gorgeous establishment and you will be in awe of the incomparable selection of rugs from all over the world as well as the knowledgeable service. A place that will please beginning collectors as well as connoisseurs.

Although this store's specialty is California wines, the place has a stock that will surprise even the most experienced connoisseurs. Over 5,000 bottles are in the inventory of this incredible little shop, and whether you are a novice or a seasoned wine devotee, you will be impressed with the selection of local favorites, of which there are too many to believe. A brand new addition to the Fisherman's Wharf area, this shop, as well as the knowledge of its proprietor, will satisfy even the most discriminating wine connoisseur.

This tobacco store originally opened up in 1873 and provides a wide variety of fine cigars and tobacco, as well as an excellent selection of knives, cutlery, model airplanes, swords, chess sets, poker sets, rifles, and several other tidbits for the discerning smoker and poker player. The store has won an award from Coast Weekly as the number one shop in Monterey to purchase men's smoking accessories. Inside, you can view the such items hanging all over the walls, up to the ceiling, and the service is excellent and attentive.

On Alvarado Street, Monterey's main shopping drag, you will find this got-it-all music store. The place buys, rents, sells, and repairs musical instruments. Electric guitars, amps, mixers, drums, keyboards, effects, PA systems, sheet music, microphones and accessories can be found here. The front room has a wide selection of electric guitars, and in the far back, you will find a decent selection of sheet music, new and old. The store has all the top name brands at very affordable prices and the service is top notch.

This toy shop has catered to discerning shoppers for more than 30 years. With quality games, instruments, robot kits, clothing, furniture, educational materials, train sets, and much, much more from which to choose, it boasts a remarkable selection. The place is committed to friendly service and will special order anything you desire. It also offers a 30-day guarantee on all purchases. A long-standing favorite of locals, its mail-order business is now taking off across the country. You can also order over the phone or over the Internet.

With over 15,000 square feet of space on three stories, this auction facility will have enough room to liquidate a fairly large-sized business or estate. The auctioneers specialize in antiques and collectibles of all kinds and auctions are held every three weeks. They will also consign almost anything with a quick turnaround in payment two weeks later. The advertisements reach thousands of people, so if you have property to sell, this is the place. If you even have an entire estate to sell, it has the capacity to buy it. Check out the website or call for more information.

Whatever you want for your party or costume is here: character makeup, fake beards or prosthetic limbs. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and it can supply you with just about any costume that you can imagine. Opera gowns? Ninja apparel? If you want it, this shop will come up with it. Whether for weddings, baby showers, costume parties, or theater work, this place will come in handy. The service is top notch and very professional.

This huge shop in the Doubletree Hotel plaza is filled with everything from huge water fountain displays to racks of jewelery, from trinkets and tourist souvenirs to new age music, from garden sculptures to gem stones, clocks, and lava lamps. Walk on the brick floors and listen to New Age music while you browse this store's extensive array of goods, a selection that caters to young and old, rich or poor. Something for everyone is here and the service is friendly.