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Best Places For Father's Day Gifts In LA

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Father's Day is celebrated on June 16. Show dad how much you appreciate him with a special gift he can enjoy and remember you by with each and every use.

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Bluetooth Streaming Wireless Mini Speaker w/ Aux & MicroSD
Downtown Cellular HQ
1827 E. 16th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 746-3334
www.downtowncellular.comGet dad an accessory gift for his cell phone, like a pair of wireless Bluetooth speakers that he can hook up to his smartphone to stream music. These $35 speakers have a MicroSD slot to play back a memory card filled with MP3 music and feature high-quality construction with a matte soft-touch finish and great looking speaker grill. If speakers aren't dad's thing, Downtown Cellular has a large inventory of items in categories such as cell phones, cell phone cases, adapters, chargers, tablets, headphones and more at next to wholesale prices.

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The Nike Men's TW 13 Limited Edition Golf Shoe
Plaza Golf
2323 Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 477-1210
www.plazagolfonline.comHelp dad perfect his golf game with these sleek pro golf shoes from Nike ($179.99). The TW '13 Limited Edition shoes were designed to Tiger Woods' standards, so while dad's swing might not be PGA ready just yet, his style will be up to par when he hits the course this summer. The shoes offer superior comfort, a great fit and a sporty green and white two-tone look. Be sure to grab these early as they are a limited edition and you want to make sure dad's size is available.

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Day at the Museum and Overdrive L.A. Exhibition T-Shirt
Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
www.getty.eduBe creative and take a day trip for Father's Day to The Getty Center Museum. Get him a gift from the gift shop at the Getty Center Museum in Los Angeles. Dad might just like the men's T-shirts ($22) and a Getty Embroidered Logo Cap to match to commemorate the day and your time spent together. Another option might be to get him a print from the gift store -- check out "Sunrise" (Marine), originally an oil painting on canvas by Claude Monet in 1873. The print depicts the port of Le Havre on the northern coast of France and is priced at $30 for a print and optional framing for $150. These prints also can be ordered online.

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Viper VSS5000 - SmartStart Remote Start Security System
Pacific Stereo
6019 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 610-1000
www.pacificstereo.com‎Sometimes the perfect Father's Day gift is something that you know dad will use every day. This car alarm security system allows dad to control his car's electronics with his iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch utilizing the Viper SmartStart app from Directed Electronics. He can locate his car when he can't find it in the parking lot, access Facebook activity and control and set safety speed controls while driving. With this system, dad can even control his home's security system when he's away. While a little pricey at $499 with installation, this is one cool gift dad is sure to love. Got a sibling? Split the cost and splurge on dad this year.

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Crimson Audio Cables
Venice Audio
1801 Andalusia Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 437-0515
www.veniceaudio.comDoes dad like music? Venice Audio, located in Venice Beach, has cool audio accessories from cable to speakers. It carries some of the best brands in audio such as Naim Audio, Harbeth, Leben Hi-Fi, Well Tempered Lab and Palmer Audio. Crimson Audio Cables is an audio accessory dad will surely appreciate to bump up the quality of his sound. These cables are known for reducing sound noise, and after they're installed, the whole family can enjoy premium sound throughout the house.

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