There are a lot of great shops in the Lighthouse District in Monterey. We'll help you discover them by giving you a quick peek in some of them in our One Shop a Day Flash Tour short features.
First up is Plato's Closet, a locally owned store for gently used fashions for teens and young adults.
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by Dave Faries
Monterey County Now, 12/05/24
Is there a record enthusiast on your holiday shopping list? Recycled Records is the Lighthouse District's destination for music lovers, and they have some very nice t-shirts and stickers in stock at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
These are good quality, 100% cotton tees with the shop logo front and back, available in either white or tan in a variety of sizes. Now is a great time to buy one as the store will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. $20 each.
Recycled Records' stickers are designed in-house and they look great. Show your pride in old-school modes of listening with either the record player or the cassette tape. Or why not buy both? They make great stocking stuffers. $3 each.
If you're looking for Christmas music, Recycled Records has that, too. Go and look through their special holiday music section for some fun finds.
If there's a comic book collector in your life, Current Comics has a great gift for them! We now have a selection of stunning comic book storage boxes at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Most are $12, they'll help keep the comics in good condition, and they look great on any shelf, decorated with images of some of our favorite characters.
Stop by the shop to see what we have available. At the moment, we have designs featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, Wakanda, and more.
The holiday season is here, and International Cafe offers offsite catering and hosts gatherings for as many as 20-25 people here at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
With our catering and group events, you can select items off the cafe's menu or we can work with you to develop a custom menu to fit your needs. We're happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and allergies. And we can tailor a menu around special regions or a theme. We love to help you make special memories with delicious food.
Please email or call Gloria at the market, 831-375-9451. She'll be happy to consult with you about catering or hosting a gathering of friends, family, or co-workers at the cafe.
International Cafe is a locally owned and operated business run by the same friendly family who have owned International Market and Deli for years at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Did you know that Lighthouse Books has an entire section of Christmas books and movies for children and adults at 600 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey?
We have everything from gently used children's picture books to traditional Christmas stories by authors such as Charles Dickens and Louisa May Alcott, and, at the moment, two entire shelves of Christmas romance novels. Plus we have DVDs of fun holiday movies for all ages.
Our selection is ever-changing, so if you don't see anything you like this week, something might appear next week. But stop by soon to get first dibs - we're a used book store, so titles come and go.
Cypress Boutique has a wealth of holiday gifts and fashion finds this holiday season. We have beautiful, locally-made earrings and necklaces, accessories to liven up any hat, and new and gently used jackets and coats that are perfect for staying warm and stylish this winter.
Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and browse through our selection. Need some help finding the right gift? We're an independently owned shop that prides ourselves on our friendly customer service, and we have a wide range of affordable options.
Monterey Holistic Health will be closing on December 21, 2024. Everything in our shop is 20% off, including CBD products, incense, and whimsical gifts handmade by store owner Christina (see photos below). We're even selling the shelving and cabinets. We're open daily at 11am at 623 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
It's been a pleasure to serve you at our shop and be a part of this community, and we want to thank all of our customers for supporting us throughout the years. Please come and say goodbye before we close our doors.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, December 2-21, 2024.
Every 5 items donated (canned food or dried goods) will give you one entry into our raffle. There is no limit on donations! At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.
Let’s give back to our wonderful community in Monterey. Feel free to reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram with any questions.
Hula's Island Grill is offering a holiday special on gift certificates - the perfect gift for someone who needs a good time. With every $50 gift certificate you purchase, receive a separate $10 gift certificate. Giving never tasted so good!
Hula's Island Grill is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Pamir Rugs and Kilims is having a Holiday Clearance Sale! Save 40-65% off handwoven rugs from around the world in a variety of sizes and colors. We also have hand-woven pillows that make excellent gifts. Visit us at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, or call 831-647-9965.
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop s kicking off the holiday season by holding an extended Black Friday Sale, November 25 - December 2, 2024. Find discounted gear and gear packages on our website and in the shop at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
We're offering discounts on the Garmin In Reach series and the Garmin G1 series, among other items.
Give the gift of fun times! Escape Room 831 offers gift cards good for any of our locations in Monterey so you can let your friends, family, or coworkers choose their own adventure.
Rob a bank, stop a runaway subway train, disarm a nuclear submarine, or travel through Alice's wonderland... It's a chance to leave the world for a bit and enter your imagination, solving puzzles together.
Buy gift cards online anytime, or visit us at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to pick up a physical card. No restrictions.
Transform your fitness routine with Monterey Core Fitness's personal and group training packages! With our Black Friday sale, get a great deal for a limited time only. Please contact us to claim this offer.
5 pack (50 min): $350 | (30 min): $225
10 pack (50 min): $680 | (30 min): $485
20 pack (50 min): $1350 | (30 min): $850
5 pack: $125
10 pack: $200
20 pack: $300
50 pack: $500
Monterey Core Fitness is an independent, locally owned boutique gym and fitness studio for women that focuses on functional strength training, resilience, and connection to ourselves and those around us. We're located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
At International Market and Deli, we have a wealth of thoughtful holiday gifts ready for wrapping at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Here you'll find Turkish coffee gift sets, tea cup and saucer sets, international candies, a variety of Turkish delight and baklava, and, for the chef on your list, plenty of ethnic spices that are not so easy to find. We also have a selection of Persian and Turkish teas that make lovely gifts for the person who has everything and loves a hot cup on a cold winter's night.
Not sure what to get? Let our friendly, knowledgeable staff help you!
Need some extra sparkle for your tree? Casey Starks has handmade ceramic ornaments available for 2024. They're lovely as holiday decor or you can find a little spot on your wall to display them all year round.
Casey will have all the designs available soon in the studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey. Be sure to visit on Thanksgiving weekend as we celebrate Small Business Saturday in the Lighthouse District.
Holiday cookies are in production at The Perfect Crumb! Stop by the bakery at 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to see our selection. Better yet, phone us at 831-241-6269 to place your order for gingerbread people, decorated sugar cookies, and more for the winter holidays. (Call now to avoid disappointment!)
Christmas comes but once a year, and so do European holiday treats! Malinka Mini Market has a wealth of sweet delights on our shelves, including stollen, gingerbread, marzipan, fruit cake, and chocolates.
Our selection of European sweets for the holidays features Lubeck marzipan, Klett chocolate, gluten-free gingerbread, Niederegger marzipan torte, British fruit cake, Dr. Quendt dominosteine, Kindly's candies, and a variety of imported stollen.
Visit Malinka European Mini Market at 484 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Malinka European Mini Market has a beautiful selection of wooden tree ornaments and holiday decorations from Germany.
This includes an assortment of colorful tree ornaments, handcrafted gnomes from Christian Ulbricht, rustic nativity scenes, and Weihnachtspyramide, traditional German Christmas pyramids that bring gentle light and cheer to the home. These are Christmas decorations, secular and sacred, that are built to be enjoyed for years to come.
Visit us at 484 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to view our entire selection.
Come on in to Mattress Nation for our biggest sale of the year! We've got excellent deals on great brands like Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Sealy Posturepedic during our Black Friday Sale, running now through December 3, 2024 at our showroom at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open daily, 10am-6pm.
At Mattress Nation's Black Friday Sale, save up to $800 on select Stearns and Foster adjustable mattress sets, up to $500 on select Tempur-Pedic adjustable mattress sets, and up to $400 on select Sealy adjustable mattress sets. Take advantage of our last big sale of 2024.
Mattress Nation is a locally-owned business where you'll get top-rated customer service and great deals...plus you'll be supporting people in your community.
