8 Last Minute Gifts You Can Buy Locally

Still having trouble finding the perfect gift? Sometimes last minute leads to inspiration. Check out one of these conveniently located downtown shops. Just be sure to get there before they head home for the holidays.

1. A Best-Selling Book

Books and Books on Main Street in Westhampton Beach is open till 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and has all the top-selling books this season (find a list here.) The store also provides free gift wrap.

2. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Gift Certificate

You can order a gift certificate to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center either online or by calling 631-288-1500. PAC gift certificates can be used for tickets to mainstage performances, family-friendly performances, and towards tuition to classes and camps. Certificates can be ordered in any demonimation.

3. Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegars

Vines and Branches, located at 118 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, will be open until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and has a variety of unique olive oils and balsamic vinegar, as well as gift baskets and candles.

4. Baby Shock

If you are looking for a gift for a child, Baby Shock, on Main Street in Westhampton Beach has some top-selling gifts this season, including Zip bracelets, cozy jammies, and Moustache t-shirts. This store is open until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Even

5. Hampton Theatre Company Gift Card

The Hampton Theatre Company has set its 2013 performance schedule with a variety of performances that someone on your list may want to see. Purchase a gift certificate online here.

6. Westhampton True Value Hardware

Westhampton True Value Hardware has a number of holiday gifts. The shop will be open on Christmas Even from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

7. The Quogue Shop

The Quogue Shop, located on Jessup Avenue in Quogue, has Quogue gifts galore. The store will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Find out more here.

8. Crafts at Mother Goose Toys

Mother Goose Toys, located on Main Street, in Westhampton Beach will be open until 3:00 p.m. The shop said the hottest items this holiday season, include craft sets. Find out more here.

Also open on Christmas Eve is Roses and Rice Florist in East Quogue until 3:00 p.m. and Hampton Art Space in Hampton Bays until 1:00 p.m.