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S14 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Top 10 Local Gifts for Dad L et's face it — dads can be hard to buy for. Unless your father has a specific hobby or interest, what can you give Dad for Christmas that will make his day? Here are some of the items carried by Monterey Bay merchants that could be just the ticket for holiday gift-giving. 1. Dad will look sharp in this classic Gatsby driver cap by Legendary Headwear (The Shops at The Lodge at Pebble Beach). 2. Relive the early days of rock 'n' roll with this framed photograph of The Beatles, circa 1965 (Monterey Rock & Roll Experience, downtown Monterey). 3. For delicious inspiration, try a cookbook: "Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Lip-Smacking Barbecue" (Chefworks, downtown Santa Cruz). 4. It's his yard too. Give him his own marker, a "Dad's Garden" mosaic stepping stone by Irene Elisabeth/Art in the Ark (Miss Trawick's Garden Shop, downtown Pacific Grove). 5. A gripping gift: European-style two-tone leather steering wheel cover (Sheepskin Outlet, Soquel). 6. Provide country elegance at the table with this cowboy wine bottle holder made of welded horseshoes (Hacienda Rustic Furnishings, downtown Monterey). 7. Dad will stay warm and toasty in the Corbyvale shawl neck sweater by Rodd & Gunn (Patrick James, Aptos, and The Barnyard, Carmel). 8. Decorate his man cave with the "Busted Knuckle Garage" sign (Woodies of Carmel, Crossroads Shopping Village, Carmel). Dragonfly Necklace by Robin Goodfellow Designs Gatsby driver cap by Legendary Headwear (The Shops at The Lodge at Pebble Beach 9. Some classic sweets for the holiday: chocolate licorice (Cottage of Sweets, downtown Carmel). 10. Wise words to wear. "Advice from an Otter" T-shirt by Earth Sun Moon (Artisana Gallery, Pacific Grove) Corbyvale shawl neck sweater by Rodd & Gunn