Looking for that special outfit to stand out from the crowd? Fashion Trade Boutique has a fantastic collection of vintage clothing for all genders! Visit us at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and see what's in the shop. We'll have fun together and help you look fabulous.
Cypress Boutique Monterey has a full selection of men's bracelets now in stock. Made with cotton cords, coconut shell clasps, and semi-precious stones, these pieces are both stylish and comfortable. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and support a small, locally-owned business.
Going back to school? Deadlines stressing you out? The Break Room has you covered! We're now offering 5 Short Fuze sessions for only $100 (a 50% savings). Each Short Fuze session includes one small break box for each person to utterly destroy in one of our break rooms.
Please click here to purchase. The Break Room is located at 724 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Angie Deveaux, a tattoo artist at 831 INK, has released some cool custom designs that are now up for grabs. Contact her through Instagram or via e-mail for more information and to make an appointment.
831 INK Tattoo Studio, located at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is owned and managed by tattoo artist and Monterey Bay native Gabe Rodriguez.
If you like The Sandman series on Netflix, try reading the original Sandman comics! Current Comics has all 10 paperbacks plus the 4 big books in stock.
Published by DC Comics and written by Neil Gaiman, these comics feature the work of lots of great artists. They're now available in our shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey as well as at our online store for mail order.
Mai Ryuno, artist and owner if Play Full Ground (at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey), offers coaching, teaching and consulting services in art and creativity for individuals, small groups, and organizations/businesses.
Her philosophy is that the everyday is art and everyone is an artist regardless of traditional artistic talents and skills. All of her services are designed to help you be inspired and make your everyday life more creative and artful.
Programs for individuals:
Are you interested in jumping into your own creative project and working with Mai to make your ideas into reality? Book a time to chat!
Do you want to participate with a group in creative sharing of your ideas, achievements and struggles in making of your everyday art? Sign up for Creative Community Share!
Do you want to start a tangible project to build your ability to make everyday art? Sign up for the upcoming Drawing to Love & Learn Course, a 4-week course that includes learning, action taking, and sharing sessions in a small group.
Programs for organizations and businesses:
Mai Ryuno offers customized Art & Creativity workshops and consultation in which she first listens, learns, and identifies your organizational needs (external) and wants (internal) to develop a workshop for you and your team.
Art is not just about end products, but the creative process of critical thinking, problem solving, active learning, creation, and communication. Mai has more than 10 years of experience in teaching art and creativity to adults individually and in groups. Start a Conversation with Mai today!
Cypress Boutique is holding a Summer Sale featuring 20% - 60% off clothing and accessories for women and men! Visit the shop and catch some great deals. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.
There is something that is just so "summer" about a silk scarf on a breezy, balmy day. Lilify's beautiful square silk scarves are decorated with geometric or western designs and are available in black, cream, and dust.
Designed in California by Manner Market and made in China, these beautiful additions to any wardrobe are available online and in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Baby onesies are now available at Design Time Creations! That's right, you can customize your baby's clothes with your own special message. (For instance, you can choose to make Grandma's heart melt with the little number shown here.)
Visit Design Time Creations at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey or give us a call at 831-204-8808 to place your order. We are locally owned and operated.
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is holding a photo contest! All underwater photographers are invited to DM Bamboo Reef their best photos from Monterey Bay and beyond. The theme is "Caption This."
Winners will receive a free air fill card ($100 value) and have their photo featured on Bamboo Reef's Instagram page as part of their upcoming caption contest.
Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Jordan Leininger, an artifacts specialist with the City of Monterey, is seeking information from descendants of Buffalo Soldiers stationed at the Presidio of Monterey, 1902-1904. He is currently researching the lives of the Buffalo Soldiers (members of the all-Black 9th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army) for an exhibit at the Presidio of Monterey Museum, located in Lower Presidio Historic Park.
Leininger is looking for interesting artifacts and images as well as stories which he can use in the exhibit and in a future paper to help teach the public about Monterey's Buffalo Soldiers. He is particularly interested in why the soldiers were in Monterey, where they went, and what the soldiers and their families thought about their time in Monterey.
Leininger adds, "I’m not asking people to give us anything...I would love at a minimum just to get a look at these items to...be able to scan them, take pictures of them, so we can use it for this history.”
You may contact Jordan Leininger at (831) 646-5648 or via e-mail.
To learn more, please read Winifred Brown's article on this topic on the U.S. Army website, from which this post was distilled.
The New Monterey Business Association encourages you to vote for Lighthouse District businesses in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2022 Readers Poll. We're a group of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services. Go ahead, make our day!
The Lighthouse District offers a warm welcome to Heaven on Earth Cleaning LLC, with an office at 225 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite D in Monterey. First time customers receive $20 off their first visit with this coupon.
Heaven on Earth offers simple and affordable pricing for weekly and biweekly customers as well as on-call services, one-time deep cleanings, and carpet cleaning.
An independent, locally-owned cleaning service you can trust, Heaven on Earth serves homes and offices in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Marina, Salinas, Castroville, Prunedale, Carmel, and Carmel Valley. For more information, please call 831-373-6243.
On July 19, Monterey City Council and staff recognized Rick Johnson, who has served as the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association for 22 years AND as the administrator of the Lighthouse District (also known as the New Monterey Business Association). Rick, who is California's longest serving leader of a business association, will be retiring at the end of July.
The Lighthouse District would like to thank Rick for his many years of service to our community. His natural charm, sense of humor, abiding love for the people of Monterey, and his in-depth knowledge of businesses and government infrastructure will be missed.
But don't worry, Rick Johnson is not leaving Monterey! He's looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends and relaxing a little after leading two business associations through a pandemic lockdown. And our district is in great hands with the Lighthouse District's new administrator, Peter Cofresi, who's been serving as Rick's right-hand man for years.
Every day's a hoppy day at Hula's Island Grill! We invite you to try our new zero-alcohol Hoppy Refresher from Lagunitas Brewing Co. Crisp, zingy, and hoppily refreshing, this sparkling beverage is chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops for a big splash of flavor that’s surprisingly fruity.
Visit Hula's at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
It's time for Plato's Closet Back to School Special, July 16 - August 31, 2022. Shop Plato's Closet at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and when you spend $75, you'll get a $20 coupon to spend later. (Each coupon is valid 9/5-10/3 on one transaction of $60 or more.) Plus, at our store you'll save up to 70% off mall prices on your favorite brands!
Shop early and often and get all your back to school needs covered - we've got denim, hoodies, graphic tees, cargos, and items you won't find anywhere else.
The Bulldog Sports Pub is reopening soon and we're accepting applications for all positions. Stop by this week to drop off your resume or fill in an application. Some interviews will be given on the spot. Bonus points if you already have your Servsafe certificate and/or your California RBS certificate.
That's right, Bulldog fans! Our very own local sports pub will be reopening at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey with all new decor, a much larger interior, and the same owner we all love, Christine. Keep your eyes out for more news soon!
It's only mini in size! Malinka European Mini Market on Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey is your local international foods store with popular brands from across Europe and beyond. It may be not be a giant market, but it's big on carrying the European food favorites of locals in the Monterey area.
Before opening her own store, the owner Natalia, had worked for several years in European food markets in San Jose and knows the most common items that transplanted Europeans look for. Malinka European Mini Market has a wide range of high demand local and import foods including frozen foods, baked goods, candies, sauces, drinks, and canned goods.
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) is running a summer special and Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is sweetening the deal through July 31, 2022.
Buy DUI's Standard Cortez Drysuit and get free undergarments! Choose between a free Duotherm II 150 jumpsuit and socks or upgrade to a DuoTherm II 300 jumpsuit and socks for $130. (These undergarments are usually priced at $250 and $355, respectively.)
As an additional bonus, Bamboo Reef will offer free drysuit course tuition ($275 value) to divers that take advantage of DUI’s summer special. Call the shop to lock in your order, 831-372-1685.
New On The Beach Surf Shop kids' apparel is in stock at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Come by and check out our latest shorts, t-shirts, and hoodies featuring the classic OTB logo.
