Pottery Shack is long-time favorite

BEST BUY

The Pottery Shack is one of Laguna’s most visited store and a Coast

Highway landmark for shoppers since 1936. The 20,000 square-foot

store offers variety, with 400 vendors to choose from. A circular

path throughout the store leads to dinnerware, garden-ware, linens,

silk flowers, glassware, kitchenware and pottery departments. Italian

and French imports, and traditional Spode china are some of the items

available. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Open 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. daily at 1212 S. Pacific Coast Highway. Free parking. (949)

494-1141 or (800) 531-7467. www.potteryshack.com.

FOR THE HOME

Megusta! is a mix of home accessories that owner Kim Ward is drawn

to. Ward favors reproductions and antique furniture from China; Asian

prints; trays and plates; Pashmina shawls; vintage kimonos; Thai silk

wraps and cushion covers. Exclusives in town are its colorful

hand-blown martini glasses from the Czech Republic and “Jewels”

ethnic jewelry also sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Monday at 658 S. Coast Highway. (949) 497-8481.

UPSCALE SHOES

Laguna’s premier upscale women’s shoe store is Two Fifty Four

Shoes. It rivals Neiman Marcus for its shoe selection. Only the best

in designer shoes, clothing and accessories. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

daily. 254 Beach St. (949) 497-3109.

SOLE SISTER

Two Fifty Four Shoes’ sister store, Soul to Sole carries

affordable and casual fun shoes and accessories. There’s always a 50%

off sale on select shoes and clothing. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

424 S. Coast Highway. (949) 497-8881.

FUN SURF ACCESSORIES

Toes on the Nose, a Costa Mesa-based surf company inspired by the

art of longboarding, has its flagship store here. It sells men’s,

women’s, children’s apparel, surfboards, Rainbow skateboards,

Hawaiian-style bedding and accessories. A new line of women’s

swimsuits done in mostly prints is making a big splash. The signature

one-off original hand-shaped boards with custom fabrics inlay are

popular, as well as its woven shirts designed by Shag, a local

artist. Ask about their custom Aloha shirts that can be designed for

company gifts, golf tournaments, wedding parties and

tradeshows.Surfers and snowboarders practice balance training with

the Indo Board. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday

at 276 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-4988 or toll free (877) 208-TOES.

www.toesonthenose.com.

SURF GARB FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Hobie Surf specializes in surf lifestyle accessories. It’s one of

Laguna’s most visited surf shops, carrying everything from home decor

to custom surfboards. There’s hula theme bedding, Hawaiian quilts,

Tiki Farm ceramic vases, cookie jars and cocktail glasses. It even

carries high-end Bamboo furniture from Palacek. Custom surfboards are

its specialty, and it has apparel for the entire family. Popular surf

brands are carried here, and it carries boutique brands from Lucky,

Michael, and P.J. Salvage. Bargains shoppers wait for the biggest

sale of the year, the third weekend in August, and a Patriot Day sale

in March. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9

p.m. Friday through Saturday at 294 Forest Ave. (949) 497-3304.

* BEST BUY. Send information to Greer Wylder at

greerwylder@yahoo.com; at P.O. Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; or by

fax at 494-8979.