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Every Tuesday at Mission 19 Taqueria, buy two tacos, get one free! And micheladas are only $5 each. Visit us at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open 11am-8pm daily.

About Mission 19 Taqueria

Mission 19 Taqueria, a Tijuana style, family-run Mexican restaurant, serves street tacos, birria, tortas, quesadillas, quesaburros, and mulitas. We make our tortillas fresh by hand every day! Vegetarian options are available.

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Are you craving a plant-based feast? Discover the exquisite flavors of all the vegan dishes available at Namaste India Bistro! From our rich, aromatic curries to our mouth-watering samosas, our vegan entrees are crafted with love and the freshest ingredients.

Come and taste the magic that everyone's talking about, including mushroom masala, chana masala, aloo gobi, and vegetarian curry, at 538 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Monterey Core Fitness is offering a New Member Discount now through August 31, 2024: sign up today and pay no signup fee.

That's right! If you've been waiting to become a member and start your fitness journey at Monterey Core Fitness, this is your chance. Sign up before the end of August for any Core Fitness Group Training Memberships and/or a Core Fitness Gym Membership and pay $0 sign-up fee (reg. $59).

Become a Member

Just visit our membership page, select a Group Training or Gym Membership option, and enter the discount code NEWMEMBER to save $59.

About Monterey Core Fitness

Monterey Core Fitness, a boutique gym and fitness studio welcoming women age 18 and up, is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Recycled Records is having a Summer Sale through August 3, 2024. We’ve got the shop full of treasures - come by and dig in at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey! We're open daily, 11am-6pm.

Summer Sale Offers

*25% off all Record Store Day exclusives

*$3.50 records are 10 for $10

*Buy four 45s, get one free
(limited to records under $10)

*Buy four CDs, get one free
(limited to regularly priced $7 CDs)

*Select long sleeve t-shirts in limited sizes, $12

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Current Comics has some great new editions in the shop this week, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 and a new novel inspired by BRZRKR, The Book of Elsewhere, by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville. Visit us at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and check them out.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

In this new series premiere, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together - whether the bad guys like it or not.

Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joelle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the start of a bold new era, celebrating the TMNT’s 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come!

The Book of Elsewhere

There have always been whispers. Legends. The warrior who cannot be killed. Who’s seen a thousand civilizations rise and fall. He has had many names. These days, he’s known simply as “B.” And he wants to be able to die.

In the present day, a U.S. black-ops group has promised him they can help with that. And all B needs to do is help them in return. But when an all-too-mortal soldier comes back to life, the impossible event ultimately points toward a force even more mysterious than B himself. One at least as strong. And one with a plan all its own.

China Mieville’s and Keanu Reeves have created something utterly unique, sure to delight existing fans and to create scores of new ones.

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Casey Starks has been busy making lots of new ceramics! Towards the end of this week, expect to see some great new items in her shop including nasturtium mugs, pendants, and these cute little dishes with a Monterey sardine can design.

Every piece of ceramics made and sold by Casey is one-of-a-kind because she hand-paints all her own work. Come check them out at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey!

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If you love The Simpsons' scary Halloween specials and want more of it, Current Comics has the book for you! The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 1: Scary Tales and Scarier Tentacles is now in stock at the shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

This is a deluxe slipcase hardcover collection of the comics with a die-cut cover that glows in the dark featuring a horrified Homer and those awesome aliens.

About Treehouse of Horror Comics

The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons during the 2nd season in 1990. In fall 1995, the first of 23 comics were produced by Bongo, telling new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics, including Michael Allred, Sergio Aragones, Kyle Baker, Jeffrey Brown, and Jill Thompson, as well as celebrities such as Mark Hamill, Thomas Lennon, and Patton Oswalt.

These award-winning comics place the world's most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science-fiction, and supernatural settings, and now it's all in one collection. This new volume also includes an introduction by none other than Bart Simpson.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Fourth of July S’more Cupcakes are available at The Perfect Crumb! They're chocolate cake with a graham cracker crust on the bottom, a peanut butter cup in the middle, and delicious Swiss meringue on top.

Stop by Wednesday, July 3 or give us a call to place an order for your next picnic, party, or craving: 831-241-6269. The Perfect Crumb Bakery is located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey.

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Did you know that Monterey Hostel offers day passes? It only costs $25 per day to get hostel access 8am-8pm. Each day pass includes parking, wifi, showers, and kitchen facilities. Passes are available for purchase at the front desk.

The hostel is located at 778 Hawthorne Street in Monterey's Lighthouse District, within walking distance of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

About Monterey Hostel

The nonprofit Monterey Hostel, offering overnight lodging for school groups, families, and adventure travelers, reopened under new management in March 2024.

Overnight Lodging

The newly renovated hostel has 13 rooms with space to host around 50 overnight guests. These include 9 private rooms and 4 dedicated dormitory-style rooms where guests can reserve a bed in a room shared with other travelers. To book an overnight stay, visit their website.

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Poppleton's is having a sale on accessories in our showroom through July 14, 2024. Visit us at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to view our distinctive selection of interior decor. We're open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, and Sun, 12pm-5pm. Closed July 4th.

About Poppleton's

Poppleton's is an interior design firm and fine furniture showroom. First opened in 1981, we carry over 100 of the finest furniture brands and have helped furnish homes from coast to coast.

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Cypress Boutique invites you to come check out our vibrant floral dresses and shirts - they scream summer! These are perfect for those long beach days or casual evenings out.

Want to accessorize? Complete your look with our cool shades and summer hats to keep you stylish and protected from the sun. Plus, we have an array of gorgeous earrings to add that extra sparkle to your summer outfits - they're handmade in California by AVA + CHARLIE.

Cypress Boutique is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. We're an independent, owner-operated shop.

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Mattress Nation is offering up to $500 off select mattresses during our July 4th Sale, taking place June 18 - July 9, 2024. Visit our showroom at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey for more details and to see our selection.

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Save $500 on any size TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze, TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze or TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress.

Save $400 on any size Reserve, Lux Hybrid, or Lux Estate Stearns and Foster mattress.

Save $200 on any size Sealy Posturepedic Plus High Point Hybrid mattress.

Save $100 on any size Sealy Posturepedic Plus Brenham Hybrid Mattress or Sealy Posturepedic Plus Albany Hybrid mattress.

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No Fireworks in Monterey

Posted on June 16th, 2024 by lighthouseave

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.

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Give Ocean Wildlife the Space to Be Wild

Posted on June 15th, 2024 by lighthouseave

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.

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