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Pearl Hour is proud to carry Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey. Spice, maple, fruity and grassy, these are blends of premium aged whiskies between 8-14 years. Visit us at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and try it.

In the traditionally cloistered male and white world of whiskey, Uncle Nearest is a brand that is proudly Black-owned and operated, rooted in the history of long-overlooked Black innovation in the beverage space, and, by its very existence, a refutation of the old narratives that white-washed the American whiskey industry.

Uncle Nearest is the legacy of the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey, Nearest Green. Each small batch comes from barrels chosen by the founders and each blend is curated by a fifth generation Green descendant, Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler.

Butler is a descendant of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the man who mentored Jack Daniel in the craft of whiskey distilling. Green, who was enslaved until 1865, was a highly skilled whiskey-maker and an indispensable advisor and distiller for Jack Daniel’s.

Pearl Hour invites you to join us on Tuesday, March 2 at 7pm for a four-course tasting experience by Pearl Hour and Chef Alec Moreno. Fee is $85 per person and seating is limited - please reserve your spot online. Ages 21 and over only.

Pearl Hour has recently acquired some incredibly luscious liquids from Japan. These bottles represent our continued dedication to partner with producers who care about their craft. We will highlight these products in cocktails served alongside beautifully prepared little bites by Chef Moreno while you sit under the stars by the fire in our secret garden patio. View the menu here.

Pearl Hour is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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.

Mai Ryuno [Play Full Ground]
Monterey County Weekly, 02/19/21

Mai Ryuno Deals with the Art of Play. What Happens When You Take Human Contact Away? [Play Full Ground]
by Marielle Argueza
Monterey County Weekly, 12/17/20

The City of Monterey offers a parking program which allows Monterey residents, displaying the proper decal permit, a maximum of two hours of free parking, per day, per parking facility. The decals are honored in the Cannery Row Garage (at Foam & Prescott), Downtown East and West Garage (at Franklin & Tyler), and the Waterfront Attendant Lot (at Washington & Del Monte).

A resident parking permit decal can now be obtained online here. You'll need to upload a picture ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of residency (current utility bill, property tax bill, or rental agreement). All active military personnel and their immediate family are also eligible for this program.

There is an annual $20 administrative charge for each decal permit, and the permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Resold Threadz has a new name! We are now Resold Threads Consignments. We are constantly acquiring new inventory for men and women - some great shoes and bags have arrived recently.

We welcome consignments on Wednesdays - please call and make an appointment before bringing your things by the shop, 831-297-6370. And please note: all consigned items need to be cleaned before they arrive here.

Visit Resold Threads Consignments at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Suite B, in Monterey.

The biggest Star Wars story in recent years, War of the Bounty Hunters, is coming to Current Comics beginning in May! War of the Bounty Hunters is a multi-chapter crossover through the four current Star Wars titles featuring Boba Fett. We're already taking requests for it in the store at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Current Comics is now offering in-store and online shopping.

Cypress Boutique Monterey is holding a Winter Clearance Sale! It's still chilly outside, but we're preparing the shop for spring so we're offering great deals on women's and men's sweaters, jackets, and more, that are perfect for this time of year.

Cypress Boutique now offers in-store shopping plus online shopping and phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am-6pm.

Pearl Hour is back! We took a little holiday in the middle of this long Covid winter, but we're reopening our back patio for cocktails and delicious veggie maki rolls from Ocean Sushi Deli. Enter via the gate and walk around to the back of the building to find our secret outdoor hideaway. We're open Friday - Sunday, 5pm-12am.

Please note that state and county pandemic rules apply: you must order food to imbibe, and a face mask must cover your nose and mouth whenever you're not seated.

Pearl Hour, your friendly neighborhood cocktail bar and bottle shop, is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

New Rivers to Seas stickers are now available at On The Beach! Featuring artwork by the Pacific Coast's own Drew Madden, each lighthearted design is hand-drawn and completed using watercolors, distinguishing them from the computer illustrated stickers commonly found on the market.

On The Beach Surf Shop is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Help stop the spread of Covid-19! When you wear a face mask, you're a hero to the hard-working owners and employees of small businesses in Monterey's fun and funky Lighthouse District, keeping them and their families safe.

Pro tip: everyone over the age of 12 is required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when indoors and outdoors in Monterey's business districts (except when dining at a table). Fines from code enforcement officers begin at $100.

Do you have old albums you’d like to trade in for something different? Maybe you just want some extra spending money? Look no further than your local record shop, Recycled Records. Give us a call at 831-375-5454 or send us an email.

Recycled Records is located at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey

From now until April 4, 2021, California Finest CBD Depot is offering 20% off everything in the store! We carry our own line of CBD products as well as a wide range of top name brand CBD items including tinctures, topicals, edibles, coffee and teas, and bath and beauty products.

California Finest uses only high quality, non GMO, organic ingredients in all of our products, and our processes and packaging are designed to have a minimal effect on the environment. We're now open for in-store shopping as well as curbside pick-up at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Local delivery is available.

This Sunday, we celebrate love. At Lilify, we celebrate all versions and visions of love and we have a touching collection of cards from incredible independent designers. Come by the shop and browse our selection at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.