Father’s Day gifts:

Surprise him with something that’s not a tie.

1 Built for speed:

This one’s an unapologetic splurge, but you can argue that a motorbike is the best bet for that daily commute; it slips around traffic and is faster and less sweaty than a bicycle. Enter the streamlined, tricked-out retro designs crafted by stylish Australian motorcycle and surf brand Deus Ex Machina. With the debut of its first stateside location in Venice, curiously called the Emporium of Postmodern Activities, the shop handcrafts cool bikes like this Venice SR500 made for Billy Joel. You might even be able to buy Orlando Bloom’s trade-in; hurry, it’s one of a kind. By custom order, from about $23,000, and we’re positive Pop will be happy to wait. (888) 515-3387. us.deuscustoms.com

2 Life’s an adventure:

The inspirational survival stories of Bear Grylls, outdoor adventurer and Discovery Channel’s “Man vs. Wild” star, have made him a bona fide superhero. Who knew that the father of the man whose lifesaving stunts include taking shelter in a camel’s carcass was a conservative member of the British Parliament? Just out and available on this side of the pond is Grylls’ bestselling life story, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears.” Wow both real and aspiring trailblazers with the wild read; $17 at Barnes & Noble or www.amazon.com

3 Case in point:

Man bags have come a long way, but some go a bit overboard with all the bells and whistles. We’re thinking that Dad will love this dapper retro-style ipad case, with a traditional flap tab closure, in eight shades of supple, vegetable-tanned leather. Each hand-stitched Lotuff case is meticulously crafted in New England and the company is dedicated to training a new generation of skilled American craftsmen. To make your present more personal, add a monogram. $205 plus $50 for monogramming. (888) 763-2247. www.lotuffleather.com

4 Right this minute:

Want to have him counting the seconds until he sees you? Thrill him with a limitededition Tambour Regatta America’s Cup quartz watch by Louis Vuitton, designed to celebrate the renowned regatta to be held in San Francisco next year. The special Swiss-made chronograph is waterproof to 100 meters (328 feet), and a mere 1,851of the numbered timepieces have been released (a nod to the year that the America’s Cup was founded). $6,250 at the Beverly Hills store. (310) 859-0457. www.louisvuitton.com

5 Top chef:

Dad is sure to surprise the crowd at summer cookouts with his jaw-dropping knife-wielding and chopping skills, thanks to Benihana’s “Be the Chef” gift package. After a one-on-one teppanyaki chef’s training session, Dad will give a dinner performance for guests. Achef’s hat, apron, commemorative certificate and photo are included. $140 for Dad and three guests (plus $35 for each additional guest) or $250 with seven guests. Purchase at restaurant locations, including Beverly Hills, (323) 655-7311, or Santa Monica, (310) 260-1423, or find the one closest to you at www.benihana.com. You may also purchase a gift certificate at estore.imaginejet.net.

6 Making scents:

Chanel’s new Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme is a highly concentrated eau de toilette version of its sporty-fresh Sicilian mandarin-based scent. This riff adds a whiff of musky Venezuelan tonka bean and a twist of Moroccan cypress to create what makers call “the intensity of an adrenaline rush.” 1.7-ounce bottle $62 or 3.4ounce bottle, $84 at the Chanel boutique in Beverly Hills, Neiman Marcus and select department stores. (310) 278-5500. www.chanel.com

7 Game on:

So elegantly classic in a 1950s country club kind of way, these kiltie golf shoes by Prada instantly up his game, making everything else he’s wearing on the links look that much better. He and the guys may try to hide their enthusiasm, but these Italian-made leather shoes will impress clients in the clubhouse and look just as great off the greens. There’s even a jewel-encrusted pair for true Hollywood types. $890 at Saks Fifth Avenue or Prada in Beverly Hills. (310) 278-8661. www.saksfifthavenue.com

8 Swing of things:

There’s nothing like a carved wooden rope swing to create the feeling of carefree summer days. Handcrafted of reclaimed oak or sustainably harvested cedar, this design’s so old-school beautiful that he just may want to hang it in his man cave or in the corner of his home office. Customize it with initials, his name or a carved message. Each Dzierlenga F+U swing is custom-made to order, so allow 10 days for delivery and say it’s on the way; $180. (347) 529-5122. store.kaufmann -mercantile.com.

9 Action cam:

Here’s a tech toy that will capture his action-packed extreme-sport moves in high-def and stream the exploits live in real time for all to see. The new miniature, mountable Ego camera-video cam by Liquid Image is water-resistant, comes equipped with Wi-Fi and will latch on to bikes, cycles, surfboards, boats, cars and other sports equipment. Available later this month; $179 to preorder. (877) 792-9455. www

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10 First- class jacket:

Upgrade all his business travel to first class when you gift him with this 12-pocket Travel Blazer by Canadian brand Samuelsohn. Not only smart-looking, it’s also amazingly waterproof. Handcrafted with bespoke details, such as hand-stitched seaming with silk thread and Italian cotton pocketing, in wool as shown ($1,095) or cashmere ($1,495). At Carroll & Co., Beverly Hills. (310) 273-9060

11 A. M. pick-me-up:

Handsome Coffee Roasters, founded by three Intelligentsia alums, recently opened its first flagship coffee bar in L.A.’S Arts District with small-batch craft roasting on site. The quality blends are classified as either “comfort” (“Scout’s Honor” espresso from Colombia) or “adventure” (the “Dukunde Kawa” coffee from Northern Rawanda). You just can’t go wrong by giving him a great cup of joe. Coffee from $17 for 12-ounce bags; gift cards also available. (323) 606-3593. www.handsomecoffee.com

12 Short cut:

We’ve yet to meet a pop who likes to pack, so these reversible shorts by Amsterdam brand Scotch & Soda, with chino on one side and a classic plaid print on the other, are a genius style solution. Throw them in a tote with his swim gear and he’s all set to escape for the weekend; $118 at Ron Robinson Fred Segal. (877) 476-6762. www.ronrobinson.com

13 In control:

Why not banish that ever-growing mountain of remotes and clunker of a universal control and streamline his home theater experience? This colorful, clever little Zapper cap by VooMote pops right onto an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to transform it into an über-remote that controls all the tech gear, such as TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, stereos and more. Customize the look and further simplify with one-touch command functions and personalized controls for each room; $69.95 at shop-us.voomote.tv/products /zapper.

14 Beach boys:

Pendleton’s new beach towels are sumptuously plush and oversized enough at 40 by 70 inches to keep his toes out of the sand. Plus, the rich colors and graphic patterns inspired by the iconic brand’s signature Native American-inspired blankets look decidedly masculine. Order directly from Pendleton to personalize with a name or monogram for a little bit extra; $50 at Ron Robinson Fred Segal. (877) 476-6762. www.ronrobinson.com or www .pendleton-usa.com

15 Haute speakers:

Dressed up in cashmere, these three-sided speakers, designed in Copenhagen by Libratone Live, fill any room with superior 360-degree sound. Music is streamed wirelessly from an ipad, iphone, ipod touch, Mac or PC. An app customizes the sound to match the room and audio source. From $699.95 at Design Within Reach and Ron Robinson Fred Segal. (877) 476-6762. usstore.libratone.com