Local and last-minute

It’s not too late to find the perfect Huntington Beach-themed gift -- and you don’t even have to brave the mall.Wait too long to pick up those last Christmas gifts? Want to get something special that reflects the spirit of Surf City? Well, look no further, the Independent has compiled a list of last-minute gifts you can find downtown that show the warm spirit of Huntington Beach during the coldest part of the year. Enjoy.

The Huntington Beach Pier Christmas ornament -- $22.50

This is one of the hottest items at the new HB Store on Main Street, said co-owner Joe Shaw, who hawks popular doormats, clothing and decorations all adorned with a privately designed “HB” logo.

“We wanted to have an HB ornament that was unique to Huntington Beach,” Shaw said. “Something you could send to your relatives on the East Coast to show them what our Christmas weather is like.”

The Pier Christmas ornament is available only at the HB Store in Plaza Almeria at 301 Main Street.

Wings over Bolsa bird calendar -- $10

A dazzling display of the migratory birds that call the Bolsa Chica wetlands their home. All money raised from the sale of the calendar goes to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, which has successfully fought to save 103 acres of the lower Bolsa Chica mesa.

Calendars can be purchased at Jan’s Health Bar at 501 Main St.

Doggie Coat from Dog Beach group -- $15

There’s nothing else like it in Orange County -- a mile-long stretch of sand where dogs are free to roam and play. A favorite of mutt lovers everywhere, Dog Beach is the quintessential destination for anyone with a pooch.

The nonprofit that runs dog beach sells dozens of clothing items for humans and animals, but a hot item this year is the doggie coat to keep your mutt warm. Proceeds help Dog Beach stay open and pay for the 17-person staff that keeps it clean. All Dog Beach clothing will be available on Saturday at Dog Beach near the intersection of Golden West Street and Pacific Coast Highway from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dean Torrence limited-edition prints -- $250 to $350

He helped write the tune “Surf City U.S.A.” with musical partner Jan Berry, and now he’s capturing the Huntington Beach spirit with his limited-edition vintage prints, on sale at the HB Gallery at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa.

Using old labels and designs from fruit crates and record albums, Torrence has added his own twist to each print, tailoring the image to reflect the Huntington Beach experience. The prints are numbered and signed. For more information, call (714) 845-4835

Bottle of domestic beer at Perq’s -- $3

Nothing really says I love you like a cold one from Perq’s, the quintessential Huntington Beach experience. Open on Christmas Day, Perq’s is the last remnant of Golden Bear-era Huntington Beach, a tribute to a different time when bikers and surfers battled it out over a soundtrack of rock ‘n’ roll and debauchery.

No live music is planned for Christmas, but the bar will open at 4 p.m. Cheers!

Perq’s is at 117 Main St. For more information, call (714) 960-9996.20051222irtuxhnc(LA)Joe Shaw, owner of the HB Store, shows off the popular Huntington Beach Pier holiday ornament. 20051222irtuwzncPHOTOS BY DOUGLAS ZIMMERMAN / INDEPENDENT(LA)Alex Aldana of HB Store on Main Street shows off a doormat, the ideal gift for that special someone on your list.