District Blog

Epicenter Cycling is happy to announce the new Madone SLR from Trek Bikes has arrived at our store at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

If you eat, sleep, and breathe racing and you want the best road race bike Trek has ever made, this is the bicycle for you. It's crafted from Trek's highest-level 900 Series OCLV Carbon that's not only insanely light, but delivers aerodynamic shapes for crushing descents and straightaways.

We could tell you more, but we think you should come see it for yourself.

Namaste India Bistro in Monterey is proud to present our episode from America’s Best Restaurants! Watch ABR host Theo Williams interview Subash, Namaste's owner, and try classic dishes such as butter chicken, vegetable coconut curry, and seafood trio (sea bass, salmon, shrimp) cooked in the clay oven.

We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we do. We had a blast sharing our story with America’s Best Restaurants, and we're honored by this amazing opportunity.

Be sure to stop by our restaurant at 538 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and try some of the delicious dishes featured in the episode. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Cypress Boutique is having our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale through July 21, 2024. Get up to 75% off select items throughout the store at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey!

Find great deals on summer clothing and accessories for women and men. And don't miss our Blowout Clearance Rack, which includes t-shirts ($10), blouses ($15), shorts ($8), skirts ($8), jumpsuits ($15), dresses ($10-$20), and sweaters ($25).

Whether you’re looking for the perfect beach attire or accessories to complement your look, we’ve got you covered. We have stunning summer dresses, trendy sunglasses, unique jewelry, chic hats, and much more. We're open Tue-Sat, 11:30am-6:30pm, and Sun, 11:30am-4:30pm.

Did anyone go to the 4th of July Parade in Downtown Monterey? If you did, you may have caught a glimpse of our very own Lighthouse District contingent in the parade. Our group was led by the On the Beach logo vehicle followed by Escape Room 831, The Break Room, and American Burger.

The 4th of July Parade is an annual Monterey tradition and this is the first time businesses from the Lighthouse District got together to join in the fun with the rest of the community. If you want to see more photos from this year's parade, take a look at the 4th of July Parade album on the Old Monterey website.

The City of Monterey asks that you do your civic duty to reduce the risk of wildfire by not using fireworks when celebrating the 4th of July. In the City you may be subject to a $1000 fine if you are caught using any type of fireworks (including those marked as "safe and sane"). Thank you for enjoying the holiday responsibly and safely.

Summer is here, and many of us are going to be out enjoying the ocean! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to remind us that we share these waters with sea otters and other coastal wildlife. Let’s work together to keep them healthy and wild. That means keeping a safe distance.

Maintain a safe distance

Please be aware of your surroundings and alert to nearby wildlife when recreating. Maintain a safe distance (if a sea otter is looking at you, you are too close and should back away). If you're on the water and taking photos or videos, make sure you are not drifting too close.

Kayaking

Keep kayaks at least 60 feet (or five kayak lengths) away from otters and don’t point your kayak directly at an animal. When passing marine mammals, maintain the 60-foot buffer and pass in parallel moving slowly but steadily past rather than stopping.

Handling Your Pets

Keep pets on a leash on and around docks and harbors and never allow them to interact with wildlife, even if the animals appear to be playing. Never feed otters, seals, or sea lions as they can become aggressive, which could result in their removal from the wild.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced that it's participating in the Museums for All initiative! Beginning May 27, anyone enrolled in federal food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as CalFresh) will receive free admission to the Aquarium for up to four people by showing their SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID at the door.

About Museums of All

Museums for All is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. The initiative seeks to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.

About Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located a short walk from Lighthouse Avenue at 886 Cannery Row, this mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. From sea otters to seaweeds, the unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life.

Next Door, the small, speakeasy-style bar next door to Hula's Island Grill, has new hours! We open at 5:30pm Thursday - Saturday (and occasionally Sunday) all summer long.

Thursday is industry night. Bring in proof of local industry service and you get Happy Hour tiki drinks all night.

Just follow the red light above our door for specialty cocktails and cozy corners to tuck away in. It's a little dark in here, but we're friendly. Find us next to Hula's at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. For ages 21 and over only.

Montery Core Fitness is excited to announce our summer training sessions for female athletes ages 14-18 led by trainer Sahana Slack. We have several options available.

Space is limited - contact us to reserve your kids' sessions. Monterey Core Fitness is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Youth Training Session Options

Buddy Sessions
Two kids, one mission: to crush it together! With personalized attention and sport-specific training, they'll push boundaries and achieve results they never thought possible.

Sibling Sessions
Let's turn sibling rivalry into sibling revelry as we work together to achieve their fitness goals and create a family full of athletes.

Personal Training
In our one-on-one sessions, it's all about each kid and their path to strength and success. With personalized guidance and undivided attention, we'll push boundaries, overcome obstacles, and unleash their full potential.

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu during the month of June, mothers and daughters (ages 13+) can train together for the price of one person. That's right: we're offering two one-month memberships for the price of one!

We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Learn more and register on our website. Please note: offer must be redeemed by June 30, 2024.

About the Women Empowered Program

Gracie Jiu Jitsu's beginner program, Women Empowered, promotes physical fitness, builds confidence, and develops self-defense skills as it strengthens the emotional connection among family members as they learn and progress together.

In this class, women create a strong network of encouragement and camaraderie, celebrating each other's achievements and overcoming challenges as a united group.

About Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey, we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. We are proud to say we are continuing the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie who believed jiu-jitsu should empower the weak to be able to defend against the strong.

We take pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members. We're passionate about what we do because, simply put, we believe confident humans make kinder humans.