LAKE COUNTY – Keep your money in your community by committing to support local stores and restaurants during the holiday season.
Instead of giving your money to out of county stores this Christmas, consider making a commitment to buy local during the Christmas shopping season.
Here are some local businesses that can be found in most areas that deserve more than a drive-by glance this holiday shopping season.
Find Christmas Treasures
Retail shops are generally small, locally owned stores. They are a treasure trove of interesting gifts for young and old. Toys, books, gift certificates, flowers and plants, Jewelry, custom printed shirt, satellite radio, the perfect sweater, pet gifts, wine, art from local artists and more can all be found in Lake County .
Find Christmas ornaments and unusual gifts at local gift shops
Almost every town around the lake has a locally owned gift shop. These stores are often quaint and filled to the brim with holiday ornaments, decorations and unusual gifts. Gift shops are a great place to find a wide range of Christmas gifts ‒ from cookbooks to jewelry.
Shop for Christmas Gifts at the Local Hardware Stores
For the men in your life, search the local hardware store for Christmas gifts. Locally owned hardware stores are all but extinct in other areas, but in Lake County we have wondrous stores to delight every do-it-yourselfer on your list.
Support our local stores by shopping for holiday gifts for all the handy people you know. If you can’t find anything, consider a gift certificate that will help bring more business back to the local owner.
Take a Christmas shopping break at a locally owned restaurant
Whether you live in the north, south, east or west of the lake, step off the beaten path and choose a locally owned restaurant for your holiday shopping lunch break. You’ll find delicious food, locally inspired décor and may be greeted by the actual business owner. Gift certificates for dinners are a great gift.
Win $1,000 for shopping local this holiday season
Local merchants are offering a $1,000 raffle to those shopping local this holiday season. Who knew you could save money and make money for shopping local?
Check out these local merchants this holiday season.
South side
2 Goomba's Italian Deli, 16175 Main St, Lower Lake
A & B Auto Collision, 7070 Old Highway 53
Avina's Market, 14060 Olympic Drive
Best Western-El Grande Hotel, 15135 Lakeshore Drive
Big O Tires, 14320 Lakeshore Drive
Bob's Vacuum Repair and Janitorial Supply, 4165 Mullen Ave.
Brown's RV, Highway 53 and 29, Lower Lake
Cactus Grill, 3900 Bayliss Ave.
Cecil's Take 'n' Bake Pizza, 3386 Washington St.
Chic le Chef, 19024 Redbud Road, Hidden Valley Lake
Clearlake Bait and Tackle, 14699 Lakeshore Drive
Clearlake TV and Appliance, 14915 Olympic Drive
Clearlake Veterinary Clinic, 3424 Emerson St.
Elegant Touch Salon, 14820 Olympic Drive
Espresso Depot, 14667 Lakeshore Drive
Fischer Auto and Electric, 4314 Old Highway 53
Four Corners Builders Supply, 14975 Olympic Drive
Girlfriends, 14510 Lakeshore Drive
Griffins Furniture Outlet, 14409 Lakeshore Drive
Thomas M. Hewlett, DDS, 3560 Old Highway 53
Highlands Nursery, 3445 Old Highway 53
Howard's Grotto, 14732 Lakeshore Drive
Jonas Heating and Cooling, 9125 Highway 53
Kevin Ness Jeweler, 14114 Lakeshore Drive
Konoctees, 2395 Ogulin Canyon Road
Konocti Dance Academy, 4274 Old Highway 53
Lake County Furniture Consignment, 14270 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Escape Resort, 13885 Lakeshore Drive
Lake House Inn and Bistro, 14165 Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore Bait and Tackle, 14913 Lakeshore Drive
Lakeside TV and Appliance, 14092 Lakeshore Drive
Lisa's Sizes 3-60, 14290 Olympic Drive
Main Street Bar and Grill, 14086 Lakeshore Drive
Marie's Lakeshore Feed and Grain, 14590 Lakeshore Drive
Moran's Pharmacy, 14855 Lakeshore Drive
One Stop Automotive, 14570 Lakeshore Drive
Pampered Pooch, 14420 Lakeshore Drive
Perfect Printers, 14096 Lakeshore Drive
Shannon Ridge Winery, 12599 East Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks
Shearwood Forest Salon, 14822 Lakeshore Drive
Travelodge, 4775 Old Highway 53
Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive
North side
Featherbed Railroad Co., 2870 Lakeshore Drive, Nice
Lake County Car Audio and Security, 325 W. Highway 20, Upper Lake
Law Office of Dennis A. Fordham, 55 First St, Suite 207, Lakeport
Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino, 1545 E Highway 20, Nice
Serving all of Lake County
Aero Airport Shuttle, 707-987-1920
Bordessa Construction, 707-994-9675
Enterprise Towing, 707-994-8801
Gallery of World Accents, www.galleryofworldaccents.com
S.C. Productions, 707-995-9602
Yuba Community College District, SBDC, www.yubasbdc.org
Lori Peters is executive director of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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