Huntington’s headquaters for fantastic fans

BEST BUYS

For more than two decades The Trading Post has specialized in

ceiling fans. “We have the largest working display of ceiling fans in

California, and possibly the country,” says owner Gil Schauer. “Our

fans vary from tropical to modern, traditional to European design and

new animal prints.”

The showroom has unique ceiling fans that that you probably have

never seen before.

“There’s new technology that wasn’t even around two or three years

ago,” says Schauer. “We have a jelly fish fan hung by cables that you

can see through.”

There are two sales a year, called the Casablanca truckload sale,

at the beginning of July and near Labor Day. Almost everything in the

store is reduced during the sale, which is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday

through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on

Sunday at 6952 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. (714) 848-4353.

Slice of the islands

You’ll feel like you’re in Hawaii at Bamboo Ben’s newly expanded

store. It specializes in custom tropical decor, home furnishings and

accessories. Bamboo Ben’s also offers commercial and residential

installations and design services. By appointment on the weekdays,

and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 712

Yorktown Ave. No. 20, Huntington Beach. (714) 960-1860.

www.BambooBen.com.

Enjoy Italian

Lucci’s, a family favorite since 1946, is the best local Italian

market that’s got everything -- a deli, bakery, sandwich shop,

catering and Italian foods. Locals love the breads, which they sell

out of every day. And the fresh pastas, sauces and Boar’s Head meats

are big hits. Open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday

through Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 8911 Adams Ave. and Magnolia Street

in Huntington Beach. (714) 968.4466. www.luccisdeli.com.

Looking wild

Wild Eyes contact lenses are sold at a bargain rate at Eye Styles

for Lifestyles in Huntington Beach. Robert Glass, an optometrist says

that he charges $99 for the Wild Eyes contact lenses. The lenses,

ideal for Halloween, come in bizarre eye looks like White-Out, Cat

Eye, Wild Fire, Red Hot, Ice Fire, Hypnotica, Knockout, Zoomin and

Alien.

Glass says that his company is not known as a bargain outlet, but

it does offer competitive prices and the finest quality care and

materials. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1696 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-3937.

Put the guests up

Hotel Huntington Beach is having a summer special. The summer

rates are: a two-room suite for $225 (regular price $270), a king

executive for $125 (regular price $160) and a king bed or double bed

room for $79 (regular price $107). The offer lasts through the end of

the month. Hotel Huntington Beach has a lounge, restaurant, indoor

pool and satellite TV. It’s at 7667 Center Drive in Huntington Beach.

(714) 891-0123.

Darling Dwarfs

Garden dwarfs, imported from Germany, are on sale at Don Rand’s

Classy Collectibles at The Old World German Village in Huntington

Beach. The dwarfs are reduced to $19 to $39. The kitschy dwarfs come

with a musical option. It’s at 7561 Center Ave. No. 4 in Huntington

Beach. (714) 897-2229. www.classycollect.com.

Custom living

Also, at Old World Village there is Zobel’s Custom Upholstery, its

been serving the area for more than 45 years. Among its many

specialties are its custom furniture, repairs, restyling and

refinishing, cane and roping and Gobelin and antique tapestries.

Zobel’s is at 7561 Center Ave. No. 12 in Huntington Beach and is open

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (714) 895-0095.

Enjoying music

Village Music, a tiny shop at Old World Village, offers music

appreciation classes for children ages 4 to 12. The classes are a

bargain at $10 for one hour. Also, owner Barbara Morrill teaches

private keyboard and piano lessons for all ages. (714) 890-9288.

villagemusic23@aol.com.

* BEST BUYS Send information to Greer Wylder at

greerwylder@yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or via

fax at (949) 646-4170.