District Blog

Are you looking for a gift for Dad for Father's Day? Stop by Fashion Trade Boutique, located at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We carry a variety of retro and vintage t-shirts for men and women. (Including this lucky find by a recent customer, who found a rare Rolling Stones shirt designed by Gerald Scarfe on our racks.)

On The Beach Surf Shop now has new OTIS sunglasses in stock. This eco-friendly eyewear uses scratch-resistant mineral glass lenses sourced from elements such as sand and soda ash instead of plastic, and OTIS's line of eco-acetate frames are made from renewable resources such as cottonseeds and plant matter.

Come check them out! On The Beach is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Are you still washing your hands? Good. Do it in style with beautiful, all-natural artisan soaps handmade in Monterey by Eclipse Creations, now available at Catalyst Consignment.

Catalyst, located at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey, has a large selection of scented soaps available. Shop owner Cortina's two favorite scents so far are Lavender Sea Moss and Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey. Stop by today and pick some up - your skin will thank you.

Cypress Boutique Monterey is happy to announce that we now carry men's clothing from Jachs NY. Come and check out our selection at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Founded in 2008, Jachs NY epitomizes intricate attention to detail and a blend of the classic and modern. Starting with custom fabrics and ending with contemporary, versatile designs, each piece is unique. From classic outerwear to everyday shirts, chinos, and sweaters, Jachs NY makes essentials for daily life and adventures.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is happy to announce that we are adding more adult classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings beginning this week. Our full calendar and class schedule can be viewed on our website. We hope you will join us.

Pearl Hour invites you to join us for Lions and Pearls, an evening celebrating Sri Lankan cuisine and spirits. This pop-up engagement on June 9 at 7pm will feature Jasmine Senaveratna, a restaurant professional who loves storytelling and curating experiences.

The four cocktails for this evening will open up a conversation about arrack, distilled from the sap of the coconut flower, and the people who make this spirit. The cocktails will be paired with four Sri Lankan dishes. Imagine this experience as an outdoor house party with music and food for thought.

Fee is $125 per person. Seating is limited. Please reserve your table on our website. Pearl Hour is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Recycled Records will once again participate in Record Store Day. This year there are two days to celebrate - June 12 and July 17 - each with their own special vinyl releases available that day only. On June 12, there will be 30 special releases plus a variety of albums dropping in our New Arrivals bin.

We will open at 10am on June 12 - don't miss it! Our store is located at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The State of California has started an incentive program to get as many people as possible vaccinated for Covid-19 by June 15, 2021. Californians who have received the vaccine are already entered for cash prizes, and those who haven’t yet been vaccinated are encouraged to do so as soon as possible to become eligible. Read details here.

Monterey Fire Department will be offering free Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccinations to ages 18 and up at the Old Monterey Farmer's Market on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm. No appointment necessary - just stop by. (They'll sign you up for a gift card!) Find more vaccination locations here.

PRIZES

$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES
The first 2 million Californians to be vaccinated after May 27 will receive a $50 Virtual Prepaid Card (which can be spent online or in-store wherever major debit cards are accepted), OR a $50 grocery gift card for Kroger (Ralphs, Food 4 Less) or Albertsons (Safeway, Vons, Albertsons, Andronico’s).

DRAWINGS FOR $50,000 - JUNE 4 & 11
Thirty vaccinated California residents will win $50,000 each in cash. There will be 15 prize winners selected on June 4 and another 15 prize winners selected on June 11. Californians with at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine who are 12 years of age and older will be eligible to win. (If someone under 18 wins, the cash will be put in a savings account for them until they turn 18.)

DRAWINGS FOR $1,500,000 - JUNE 15
Ten vaccinated California residents will be selected on June 15 to win cash prizes of $1.5 million each. Californians with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine who are 12 years of age and older will be eligible to win. (If someone under 18 wins, the cash will be put in a savings account for them until they turn 18.)

Hula's Island Grill is now hiring servers, bartenders, bussers, and dishwashers. Come be part of our crew! Please apply in person at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open seven days a week.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery is now offering fresh sourdough bread made in-house! We have a variety of flavors available including mocha, jalapeño cheddar, garlic rosemary, and plain. Stop by the shop and try our new sourdoughs and enjoy our usual sweet treats. We're located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and open Thursday-Sunday, 8am-2pm.

Heading out to freedive but not yet certified? Join Bamboo Reef on June 2 or 16, 6pm-7:30pm, for our NAUI Safe Buddy Course, where we'll increase your freediver safety awareness by learning things like safety and problem management, safety signals for static, recovery breathing, buddy separation, LMC and surface blackout, and much more.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Course fee is $150. Please register online.

There is nothing more iconic than a beautiful silk scarf on a breezy, balmy day. Lilify's silk square scarves, designed in California by Manner Market, are a fresh take on a classic accessory. They're available in store and online in a variety of geometric stripes and polka dots. Lilify is located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Pearl Hour cocktail bar introduces our new Lemon Drop Cocktail! It all begins with California Citrus Vodka by St. George (made from California Bergamot, Valencia, and Seville oranges), shaken with Manadrincello, California Amaro Angeleno, and lemon juice.

We suggest pairing this refreshing drink with Castelvetrano olives from our new Bar Snack Menu. Visit us at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.