Looking for a cozy gift for a loved one? Poppleton's Interiors carries soft alpaca wool throws and pillows, made by Alpaca Brava, a Los Angeles company with fresh designs made entirely in Peru. Visit Poppleton's at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Locally owned Chic Event Rentals has closed the doors of our former Monterey showroom at 485 Lighthouse Avenue, but we are remodeling our new showroom right down the street at 301 Lighthouse Avenue and plan to reopen on February 1, 2023. We look forward to seeing you then!
Until February, please contact us through our website should you need quality rentals with virtually limitless inventory and outstanding customer service in Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties. Our showroom and warehouse in Castroville remains open and is going strong.
Monterey Fire Department is collecting food and toy donations this holiday season. The toy drive will run through December 15, 2022. The food drive for Food Bank for Monterey County will run through January 3, 2023.
A community toy-wrapping party will take place on Friday, December 16, 6pm-10pm at Monterey High Gym, 101 Hermann Drive in Monterey. Everyone is invited to help wrap presents.
Collection bins for food and toys are located at the following fire stations:
Station No. 11 - 600 Pacific St, Monterey
Station No. 12 - 582 Hawthorne St, Monterey
Station No. 13 - 401 Dela Vina Ave, Monterey
Station No. 14 - 600 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove
Station No. 15 - 6th Ave between Mission & San Carlos, Carmel
On The Beach Surf Shop has UGG slippers for men, women, and...babies!! And those baby shoes are SO CUTE - they're available for ages/sizes 0-24 months.
Stop by the shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to wrap your little loved one's feet in warmth and style.
Looking for cozy yet stylish sweaters and jackets for men and women? Let Cypress Boutique help you with that! Locally owned and operated, we have a great selection of warm clothing for all genders and all occasions. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.
Season's greetings! First Awakenings has recently refreshed our merchandise stand. We now have more fun images, new colors, and even little onesies for babies. (So cute!) Come in and shop while grabbing breakfast at the corner of David Ave and Lighthouse Ave in Monterey. These make great gifts.
Not all of Hula's Tiki drinks have alcohol! Just ask your server for a refreshing, alcohol-free mocktail. No judgment, no alcohol, and, oh my, they are tasty. Visit us at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Looking for an ugly Christmas sweater to celebrate the season? Plato's Closet has them! Stop by the shop at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and check out our selection. They're so much fun.
Lilify has collected a lovely assortment of holiday ornaments including these breathtaking, hand-carved Oaxacan gourds that we discovered while adventuring in Mexico City. These and other beauties are only available in our store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Supplies are limited - don't miss out!
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the article.
A Wave of Mixologists Bring a Culinary Ethic to the Cocktail, and Are Changing the Nature of Mixology [Pearl Hour]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 12/01/22
Did you know Mission 19 Taqueria does catering? We serve corporate events, Christmas parties, posadas, birthday parties, weddings, family events, and more. Please contact us for a quote, 831-717-4843.
Mission 19 Taqueria is located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
The holidays are coming and Bulldog Sports Pub wants to celebrate with you! We are now accepting group reservations. Work, family, friends - if it's a celebration we would love to have you here!
Give us a call to book your holiday party reservations, 831-658-0686. The newly renovated Bulldog Sports Pub is located at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
From now through the end of 2022, Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is having a winter sale on scuba and freedive gear! Select items will be on sale for 10-15% off. We have BCDs, dive computers, spearguns, regs, fins, and wetsuits all priced at a steep discount. Visit the shop and find the gear that’s right for you at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
It's November and Cypress Boutique Monterey has all the latest cool weather fashions! Stay warm and stylish with our wide selection of cozy sweaters, cardigans, jackets, coats, and beanies for women and men. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Suite C to see our new arrivals.
Yu-Gi-Oh! booster boxes and packs are now on sale at Current Comics:
Burst of Destiny pack just $2
Grand Creators pack just $2 and box just $75
Power of the Elements pack just $2.25 and box just $75
Tactical Masters pack just $2.25 and box just $75
Brothers of Legends box just $70
And our huge sale of Magic: The Gathering continues in November. We're offering discounted draft booster packs and boxes and a sale on set boosters. MTG sets on sale include: Dominaria United, Innistrad Crimson Vow, Streets of New Capenna, and D&D Battle for Baldur's Gate.
There's no end date to the sale, but it'll only happen as long as supplies last so come on down to Current Comics at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Lilify is thrilled to introduce our signature chocolate bars handmade in Monterey by award winning pastry chef Yulanda Santos. These 70g chocolate bars are available in three exquisite combinations:
Dark Chocolate
With candied cocoa nibs and Diablo Salt from Big Sur Salts
Milk Chocolate
With puffed brown rice and Pico Blanco Flake Salt from Big Sur Salts
White Chocolate
With black sesame seeds and Black Cone Salt from Big Sur Salts
Available in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and at our online store.
Because of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 3am-11am, in Downtown Old Monterey and in the New Monterey and Cannery Row areas.
To download a detailed list of all parking restrictions and road closures in Monterey that morning, please click here. Information may also be downloaded below.
The entire Half Marathon course will be posted, "No Parking - Tow Away 2am-11am on Sunday, November 13, 2022." Other parking restrictions will also be in effect in the Downtown and Cannery Row areas. All "No Parking" areas will be posted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All vehicles left standing in a "No Parking" zone will be towed at the owner's expense.
Hula's Island Grill introduces our Spiced Mexican Chocolate Mousse - it's vegan and gluten free! While the dessert pictured here is topped with Macadamia nuts, it can easily be ordered without nuts. Visit us at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and try it.
