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Have you visited Fashion Trade Boutique lately at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey? Whether you're looking for something casual or formal, we've got you covered! We have a beautiful selection of vintage dresses and formal gowns (like the one pictured here) in addition to a great collection of men's and women's clothing for work and play.

At Fashion Trade we buy, sell, and consign vintage, designer, and name brand articles of clothing.

Did you know that Escape Room 831 is dog friendly? We think four-legged friends make the best teammates! Take your dog on an adrenaline-fueled adventure - book your escape room today on our website. We're conveniently located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, with additional locations a short walk away on Wave Street and Cannery Row.

On The Beach Surf Shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey, now carries Maaji swimwear in our shop! Each swimsuit is full of details that give the feel of a one-of-a-kind handcrafted work of art and provide just the right amount of support without leaving marks or indentations on the skin.

Maaji is committed to a path of cultural and social change that contributes to a more conscious world. Their swimsuits are carbon neutral, and the company is a certified B corp, the only certification that measures a company's entire social and environmental performance.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery introduces s'mores...cupcake style. That's right, we're serving up a delightful s'mores cupcakes at the shop with a graham cracker bottom and a toasted marshmallow top drizzled with chocolate, all made in-house. Place an order for your summer event or outdoor gathering! Everyone loves s'mores.

The Perfect Crumb is located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey. Phone 831-241-6269 to make an order.

MAUS, by Art Spiegelman, is one of the most important graphic novels ever made and Current Comics has copies in stock at our shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and online.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning MAUS is a brutally moving work of art widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written. It recounts the chilling experiences of the author's father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats.

Maus is a haunting tale within a tale, weaving the author's account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma.

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.

Found Treasures: Mission 19 Tijuana-Style Tacos in New Monterey
by Mark C Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 06/10/22

Who’s feeling beachy? With summer right around the corner, stop in at Catalyst Consignment to find a variety of affordable beach shorts in a wide selection of sizes. Located at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A, we're open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm.

Gentlemen, freshen up your next warm weather look with a breezy poplin shirt from Cypress Boutique Monterey! We now have a variety of crisp, light, short-sleeve shirts that are perfect for summer, with new items arriving daily. Come visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. We're happy to help you find the look that's right for you.

Lilify wishes to introduce you to our minimal and modern lambswool poncho. It has a luxurious drape which cascades over the body and adds the perfect amount of warmth. This gorgeous piece, available in light beige and dark sand, is available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The poncho is designed in Monterey by Rebecca and Pavan of Exhibit-A and handmade in India in small batches. All the materials are sourced locally and ethically, within 100 miles of the production unit.

Mission 19 Taqueria invites you to come in and try our new Torta Tijuana! Featuring queso asado, guacamole, beans, and your choice of carne asada, al pastor, chicken, or birria. Yum! We're located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Recycled Records now has these simply stylish tote bags for sale. It was a limited run, so come and get one while they're still in stock at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. It's a great way to show your support for one of our longtime Lighthouse District institutions.

Play Full Ground is celebrating its 5th anniversary! In 2017, Play Full Ground was born as a single event consisting of an interactive art exhibit and social event with food, drinks, and live music. It was also a collaborative project for which Play Full Ground founder Mai Ryuno formed a collective with creative members of the Monterey artistic and business community.

At the time, Mai was missing a sense of community as an artist and as an individual and was striving to create that for herself and others. After its brick-and-mortar business opened at 550 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, Play Full Ground was a lively, creative place that hosted numerous workshops and events. But it has been quiet for the past 2+ years as a result of the pandemic. During that time, she knows many of us have had to communicate virtually and have limited in-person, face-to-face interaction.

To help us move out of that isolation, Mai is now working on ideas for a gathering to start building a community again at Play Full Ground and beyond. She would like to listen to and learn your stories, have a series of dialogues, and brainstorm ideas for the creation of a joyful, supportive, and connected community.

Please let her know if you are interested in creating such a community together - just visit this page and fill out the short form. She's planning to send an invitation to a gathering this summer for those who care.

On The Beach Surf Shop has new swimwear in the store! Stop by and check out our bikinis from L*Space, Billabong, Roxy, Body Glove, and Volcom. Locally owned and operated, you can find us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The Lighthouse District would like to give a belated welcome to I Heart You Candles and Gifts, which opened at 329 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey this past winter.

All candles are hand poured by shop owner Sherry Devine using Golden soy wax and cotton wicks and feature beautiful flowers, inspirational charms, and amazing scents. They contain no zinc, iron, or lead.

There are always a variety of candles on hand at the shop (both decorated and plain), but if you're looking for something specific you're welcome to design your own candle - Sherry is happy to make one just for you. She also creates custom wedding favors and special gifts for events such as birthdays, baptisms, and bridal showers.

I Heart You Candles and Gifts is open: Monday, 10am-7pm; Tuesday, 10am-2pm; and by appointment - please call 831-574-9446. You can also find Sherry at her booth at the Old Monterey Farmers' Market on Alvarado Street on Tuesdays, 4pm-8pm.