As millions travel for the holidays to be with family and friends, many people may need a last-minute grocery store run whether it's to make an extra batch of Christmas cookies or ingredients to add one more appetizer to your Christmas dinner menu.

Christmas is almost here, and if you need to run out to grab a last-minute ingredient for your gathering, you'll have some options in Salinas.

Time is officially running out to shop for Christmas gifts in stores and online for pickup and same-day delivery. The big picture: Most stores and malls close early on Tuesday for Christmas Eve and most will stay closed on Christmas Day,