Part of the Gap, Inc. retail clothing empire, Banana Republic adds a double dose of market share on 2nd Street,…More combining forces with the nearby Gap a few doors down.</p> <p>House brand items are offered in many styles for men and women. "Big and tall" and "extra small" men's and petite women's sizes are also available.</p> <p>Banana Republic and its sister boutiques also have extensive online stores, and returns are accepted at any physical location.</p>

Castaways Casuals describes its apparel as "resort wear." Men, women and children's clothing designed for the…More California sunshine fills this small shop near the corner of 2nd Street and Park Avenue.</p> <p>Family owned, Castaways offers fashion that's definitely conducive to a coastal lifestyle, which makes it appealing to locals and tourists alike. Internet surfers anywhere can take advantage of Castaways' online store.</p> <p>This Belmont Shore location is the second of two boutiques. The original is in Newport Beach.</p>

Subject carries casual clothes and shoes for the whole family. Men, women and children's clothing are available in a…More variety of styles at affordable prices. Sales are frequent, raising Subject's competitiveness among the many clothing retailers up and down 2nd Street. Half-off specials and discount cards are popular promotions.</p> <p>Subject started as Pacific Shore Clothing, an online retailer. In addition to this Belmont Shore location, there's another boutique in Seal Beach.  </p>

Hof's Hut is a Belmont Shore institution "with over 50 years of California cooking," as its slogan intones.

Fingerprints handily exemplifies what used to be called the "neighborhood record shop." The sizable space allows for…More comfortable in-store performances and a huge selection of music and video discs. The staff is very knowledgeable about music and helpful in finding specific requests. There's also an online store featuring low shipping rates and a search engine.</p> <p>Fingerprints puts an emphasis on music that's local and/or outside the mainstream. Like Polly's Gourmet Coffee two doors down, it's a small-business retail option for 2nd Street shoppers and Belmont Shore locals.</p>

Couples are the target market for The Rubber Tree or "a gift store for lovers," as the slogan goes.

To spell…More it out and keep out the riff-raff, the store has a policy limiting groups of young people to only two at a time inside the store," reads a sign posted at the entrance.</p> <p>Hot garments, toys, literature and lubes make up the bulk of The Rubber Tree's goods. Erotic board games are also a significant presence.</p> <p>Fetish fans will note the Bondage and Restraint department, complete with several models of handcuffs and other torture devices.</p> <p>An online store augments the storefront between Argonne and Granada avenues, which has been on 2nd Street since the early 1990s.</p>

First Bank is located on the corner of East Pacific Coast Highway and Loynes Drive. It features a 24-hour walk- up…More ATM and lobby service five days a week. It is conveniently located in a corner shopping center.</p> <p>Banking services include personal, business, commercial, home loans and brokerage. Online banking features balance and transaction information, bill payments and account transfers, e-statements and more. Special agents that will help jump-start your small-business plan are available.</p>

Beach Club Sports Bar and Grill is located near the intersection of Bixby Village Drive and East Pacific Coast…More Highway. It is a great place to enjoy sports, games and a variety of other entertainment. Happy Hour is every weekday from 3pm to 7pm and customers can get half-off appetizers and great drink specials.</p> <p>In addition to daily happy hour deals, it also features daily specials like Monday and Thursday night football specials, free trivia games on Tuesday, karaoke on Wednesday, Friday night "date night," college football on Saturday and professional football on Sunday. It also has a game room with a pool table, golf and pinballs.</p> <p>Beach Club Sports Bar and Grill has a state-of-the-art "Blizzard System" that keeps beer ice cold. Customers can come here to enjoy great classic bar food like fried calamari and Beach Club Nachos, pizzas and more. Customers can make reservations online at the website.  </p>