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La Bahia Restaurant at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey now offers both in-person and drop-off catering! Call us at 831-884-5269 for a quote. We have a variety of packages available.

In-Person Catering

With in-person catering, our staff comes to you, grilling everything up fresh onsite.

Choose from the Bahia Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, al pastor, birria), the Deluxe Package (jeezy shrimp and quesabirria tacos), the Birria Package (quesabirria tacos), or the Carbon Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, birria).

Drop-Off Catering

With drop-off catering, all you have to do is place your order and we'll drop off the prepared ingredients at your venue of choice where your guests can assemble their own plates.

Choose from a Taco Bar (carne asada, chicken, al pastor), a Flautas Bar (chicken or beef), a Sopes Bar (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken), a Fajita Bar (chicken or steak), or Burrito Bowls (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken).

Epicenter Cycling is having our biggest bike sale in 15 years! Visit our Monterey store at 230 Lighthouse Avenue, where you can save up to 40% off Trek and Electra bicycles.

Monterey Core Fitness is excited to announce that we're now offering two different strength training classes for women to accommodate all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to challenge yourself, we’ve got you covered!

Come join us at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Learn more about our studio and register on our website.

Level 1

Perfect for beginners or anyone who prefers a slower approach, this class focuses on building a strong foundation. We’ll work on a variety of muscles, both upper and lower body, to help you build strength and stability at a comfortable pace.

Whether you’re new to fitness or seeking a balanced, full-body workout, this class will help you gain confidence and develop proper techniques.

Level 2

For those looking to push their limits, our classic Strength Training class has been renamed Level 2, keeping the same format you know and love. This class offers a more advanced, targeted approach to strength training. With a focus on specific muscle groups, such as chest and triceps, you’ll refine your technique and work on building muscle definition.

Ideal for those aiming for more precision and intensity, this class will help take your fitness to the next level.

Artist Mai Ryuno, owner of Play Full Ground studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey, is offering introductory workshops for people to explore their creativity through drawing, photography, or video. Get more information and register here.

What's the Focus of the Workshops?

Mai has chosen drawing, photography, and video as mediums for you to experiment with ideas, create visual storytelling, and learn about yourself. She wants to empower you to embrace your uniqueness and express yourself with confidence. These introductory workshops allow you to explore different mediums, create quick and creative work, and learn about the endless possibilities of art and storytelling.

Who Are These Workshops For?

These workshops are for anyone and everyone! They will be especially beneficial if you are: living a routine life and wanting to spark joy in everyday life, are not knowing what you want to do, or are looking for a community that prioritizes freedom and kindness. No prior artistic experience is necessary.

Do I Need Any Special Equipment or Knowledge?

There is no need for fancy tools and techniques - what you have is enough for your journey of artistic discovery and exploration. To begin, just bring yourself and your unique perspective.

About Mai Ryuno

Mai Ryuno is an interdisciplinary, performance, and installation artist and educator whose work is inspired by everyday life activities. Since 2008, she's taught visual art and community development at institutions of higher education: being a professor at Hartnell College, Monterey Peninsula College, an assistant director and visiting faculty for youth and adult programs at San Francisco Art Institute, and a lead instructor at Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley.

This October marks Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 40th anniversary and we want to celebrate with our local community! We’re offering a limited number of free tickets to Monterey County residents to say thanks for your support throughout the years.

Get Your Tickets

Online ticket reservation is required. Please reserve your tickets here. Entry is valid 12pm-4pm on the day of your reservation. Ticket inventory is limited and subject to availability. Guests of ALL ages must have a ticket. There is a limit of 6 tickets per transaction.

Proof of Monterey County Residence

Photo identification and proof of residency is required at the door for all guests age 18 and over. What kind of ID do you need? Learn more here.

It's football season! Join Bulldog Sports Pub on the weekends to watch the games. Saturdays, we open at 9am for NCAA football. Sundays, we open at 9:30am to watch the NFL games. The kitchen is open and we serve bottomless mimosas until 12:30pm.

Bulldog Sports Pub is located at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Indoor and outdoor seating is available year-round.

Visit InSight Eyewear at 490 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and check out the 60 new frames that have just arrived from l.a.Eyeworks. There are tons of new colors and fun styles!

About l.a.Eyeworks

Founded in 1979 in Los Angeles by designers Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi, l.a.Eyeworks is a privately owned house of optical imagination. These eyeglasses are immediately recognized for their bold shapes, imaginative handling of materials, and expressive use of color.

Original, often iconoclastic, and always invigorating, l.a.Eyeworks frames balance innovation with wearability, walking a fine line between optical tradition and a redefining expression of the "now."

About InSight Eyewear

InSight Eyewear is an independent, locally-owned, full-service optical shop that's dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality eyewear and lenses. Our inventory is like no one else's around, with over 3,000 frames in stock. Custom lenses are made to your prescription in our on-site, state of the art laboratory.

The November 5th Election Day is quickly approaching. If you are a Monterey County resident and want the chance to participate, be sure your voter registration is up-to-date at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. The last day to register to vote is October 21, 2024.

Need to register to vote?

Register online here! If you miss the October 21 deadline, you may still register and vote a conditional provisional ballot at the Monterey County Elections office up until November 5 (located at 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas).

What's on your ballot?

Find what's on your ballot as well as nonpartisan information at Vote411.org, a website run by the League of Women Voters' Education Fund.