How to find the perfect gift for Dad?

Start in Carmel-by-the Sea! This Father’s Day, show Dad you truly care with thoughtful gifts tailored to his interests. Carmel Now visited 3 Local Shops in Carmel village, and there are many more stores to shop for dad. Getting the perfect gift for dad is all about balance. You want to find something that’s interesting enough to give as a gift, but also something functional enough that it won’t sit on a shelf collecting dust.

Carmel Bay Company
On Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Cigar Class $30. – A very Cool Cigar Glass, that has a carved out area on the side of the glass that the Cigar rest. Now, dad can kick back relax with a drink and his favorite Cigar.

Cigar Glass found at Carmel Bay Company

Bottle Openers, ranging $6.25 to $25 -Fun for dad, pick our football, golf ball, bear, fish, wrench and so many more, a great collection of bottle openers.

Bottle Openers from Carmel Bay Company

Great Dad Books ranging from $15 to $25 Carmel Bay Company have great books for Dad, here’s just a couple for dad’s who love golf and fly fishing. they have a variety of books that you’ll be able to find a great one for Father’s Day.

Father’s Day Books at the Carmel Bay Company

Bittner Pens
On Ocean Ave/San Carlos St.Carmel-by-the-Sea

Detlef and Cynthia Bittner have 28 years of success, The Pleasure of Writing store in Carmel-By-The-Sea.

“The Vanishing Pen.” $175 -$185 – The Coolest Pen in the world, the only push-button, a retractable fountain pen that will never to leak. The Vanishing Point is available in six different nib sizes: Stub, fine, medium, broad, and the Bittner exclusive medium italic and broad italic.

– Bittner Pens “The Vanishing Pen” The worlds Coolest Pen in the World

Tuff Writer $95 – $275 This Pen is made by a Navy Seal. There’s a reason that the Tuff Writer pen is the tactical pen all others are judged by and compared to, it is quite possibly the finest screw-on cap tactical pen made. It’s also a self-defensive weapon, I personally think this pen is not only great for dad needs but mom needs one too.

Tuff Writer made by a Navy Seal at Bittner’s in Carmel

The Hottest Pen in the World – $620
The “Magma” made of volcanic lava from Mount Etna in Italy. Featuring red trims symbolizing the eruption of molten lava through the volcano’s passageways.

The Hottest Pen in the World “Magma”

Luciano Barbera Carmel
Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Entirely Made in Italy. The commitment to local production helps to ensure that the centuries-old tradition of artisanry in cloth remains. The foundation of Italian style lies in cloth and at Luciano Barbera that is their focus.

Italian Tailored Casual Suit 100% Made in Italy
Plaid Sport Coat a wool and linen blend $1795, Tan pants by Zanella wool/linen blend $275, Luciano Barbera Tie 100% Silk $195, LB Pocket Square $125, LB White Performance Fabric, lightweight comfortable $325

Luciano Barbera 100% crafted and handmade in Italy

Hybrid Santoni Shoe in a grayish taupe $538

At Luciano Barbera in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hybrid Santoni shoe

Quilted Mens Button Down Vest $695 – In a Brick Red color, you can dress this vest up or down