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Five Little Monkeys – 1222 Solano -the type of toys you’d want if allowed to be a child again

Casa Oaxaca – 1274 Solano – Mexican traditional crafts, talavera, house gifts, all imported from Mexico

Kao Sarn – 1170 Solano – lovely gifts, home decor, and clothing from Thailand

Albany Bowl – 540 San Pablo – one of the last old fashioned bowling alleys, and one of the first to offer high tech bowling and private parties

Albany Ford Subaru – 718 San Pablo – why keep pouring money into that wreck? Drive away in a great new car in time for the holidays and take your family on a worry-free trip

Albany Goodyear Tire – 431 San Pablo – planning on traveling during the holidays? What better gift to give your family than a safe trip?

Albany Twin Theaters – 1113 Solano Avenue, wonderful films, currently playing The Motorcycle Diaries and Kinsey

Albany Video Service – 933 San Pablo– did your VCR or DVD get stuck after watching twelve movies on Thanksgiving? Allen, the owner, can fix anything. And he makes house calls

Antiques on Solano – 1126 Solano – heirlooms and furniture, treasures and memories that will last a lifetime

Club Mallard – 1230 San Pablo --a terrific bar with pool, tikis, smart bartenders and microbrews

Flowerland – 1330 Solano -- everything you need for your garden, pots, plants, seeds, tools, trees, you name it. AND they have firewood.

Foam Creations – 1120 Solano -- Need to replace that worn-out cushion, or get a futon for yourself or guests coming for the holidays? Here’s the place to go

Galvin Appliance – 619 San Pablo – the best appliance store in the East Bay – washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, you name it....and they do repairs, too

La Vie en Rose – 1272 Solano – lovely arrangements of flowers, roses, orchids, potted plants, and delightful gifts

Magnificent Things – 954 San Pablo – a bounty of gorgeous gifts from Africa, one-of-a-kind presents

Mary & Joe's – 911 San Pablo – one of the most beloved businesses in Albany, everything imaginable from baseball caps to footballs, helmets to posters, gloves to Raider sweatshirts

Max’s Liquors – 865 San Pablo – everything from egg nog to spirits, soft drinks to bottled water, a dazzling selection of beer, wine, and, don’t forget the ice.

Pure Elegance – 1286 Solano – elegant women's clothing, many items hand-stitched! You won't believe your eyes...

Sisters – 1250 Solano – incredible antiques, unique hand-crafted and antique jewelry, carpets, chairs, and more

Sweet Potatoes –1224 Solano – terrific garments for children at affordable prices. This is beautiful, well made clothing, sweaters, coats, socks, all wonderful holiday gifts.