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Plato's Closet is now buying denim! We pay cash on the spot, no appointments required. Just bring in your gently used denim from brands like American Eagle, BDG, Wild Fable, Hollister, Levi's, Brandy Melville, John Galt, Shein, Fashion Nova, Dickies, Carhartt, True Religion, Miss Me, Empyre, Forever 21, H&M, Uniqlo, and more.

We buy wide leg, carpenter style, low-rise flare, mom jeans, dad / boyfriend jeans, and straight leg styles for men and women.

Plato's Closet, located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm⁠, and Sun, 11am-6pm⁠. We stop buying one hour prior to store closing⁠.

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Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is debuting a new course! Our instructors have collaborated with NAUI to develop the Kayak Diver Certification, the very first specialty class of its kind. Next classes are May 7 and June 11. Fee is $300. Register here.

This course is designed to provide certified divers with the training and experience necessary to plan and execute dives from a kayak in the Monterey Bay area and beyond. Combine the best of boat diving and shore diving to access new dive sites and eliminate long surface swims!

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey, has created a beautiful video documenting her performance painting in support of the people of Ukraine. We urge you to watch it.

Mai, a socially-engaged artist who creates conceptual performance artwork, is part of the #CreatorsForPeace initiative. Through her business, Play Full Ground, she offers creativity-based learning programs for individuals and groups, and is available to work with businesses and non-profit organizations.

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On The Beach's entire Snow Department is now on sale 30%-50% off! Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. 

Our Snow Tech Shop will be closing for the season on April 10, 2022. We did over 300 waxes and tuneups this season. We're now selling all of our Burton snowboard rentals and we're planning a full revamp of our rental department next season with K2 boards and skis.

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Every Wednesday night is Locals' Night at The Break Room! For just $25 you get a small box of items to break and 5 minutes in the Break Room for one person (regular price, $40). Please register on our website and use coupon code: 939LOCAL.

The Break Room is a fun place where you can release your frustration or get outside of your comfort zone and try something new. We provide full safety gear then let you choose items to smash and the tools to do it. Bring a friend or go it alone - consider it informal destruction therapy.

Please note: ID is required for proof of Monterey residence. Cannot be combined with any other offer, groups, or events.

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New at Cypress Boutique Monterey: the super soft Plant Kindness graphic tee! Available in different colors and styles, this shirt offers a comfortable fit for effortless style. It's perfect for a casual spring or summer day, and it's made in the USA.

Visit Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Ste C in Monterey.

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Turntables at Recycled Records

Posted on March 2nd, 2022 by Recycled Records

Recycled Records has new and vintage turntables in stock at our shop, located at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey!

Looking for the right vintage turntable? We have quite a variety right now. All of them have been serviced and are ready to use.

We also have brand new Audio Technica turntables in stock for anyone who wants to start spinning vinyl. These machines are a good quality, affordable option for new record collectors.

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The New Monterey Business Association welcomes The Break Room to 724 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey!

The Break Room is a fun place where you can release your frustration or get outside of your comfort zone and try something new. They provide full safety gear then let you choose items to smash and the tools to do it. Bring a friend or go it alone - consider it informal destruction therapy.

The Break Room also has a family paint splatter room (messy, but no destruction involved) that's great for all ages.

The Break Room is available for parties and private events. Discounts are available for active military, first responders, and students.

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More and more folks are discovering how gratifying biking on gravel roads can be. Whether you’re looking to race, bikepack, or simply explore your local back roads, there’s a Trek Checkpoint gravel bike that’s perfect for you. It can even double as a great everyday commuter bike!

This fine steed is designed to be agile yet durable with progressive geometry that offers superior comfort and capability. What's more, all Checkpoint models feature integrated mounts for frame bags and fenders to make it easy to carry everything you need for epic adventures.

Swing by Epicenter, located at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, and our friendly, knowledgable crew will be happy to show you this fun, versatile bike!

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Lilify Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

Posted on March 1st, 2022 by Lilify

A message from Hanni, co-owner of Lilify, located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey:

We opened Lilify in 2012. As we prepared to open the shop, we were abustle with anticipation and adrenaline. In a particular moment of complexity our bookkeeper turned to me and said, “Hanni, we’re not playing shop. This is a shop.”

Now in our tenth year, I have learned that a business is a living, breathing, ever evolving entity. I have also learned that as a result of that evolution, an artisan shop has the ability to create community, transport, inspire, and offer an oasis.

On behalf of my family, the talented Lilify team, and the many independent artists, makers, and movers that make up Lilify, we thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to “play shop."

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New Mask Rules in Monterey County: February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16th, 2022 by lighthouseave

Most of you have probably heard that the State of California and Monterey County lifted the indoor mask mandate on February 16, 2022 for people who are vaccinated for Covid.**

As of February 16, businesses in Monterey's Lighthouse District are not required to enforce masking and social distancing for anyone who's been vaccinated. Keep in mind that they can still request that everyone wear a mask while on their premises.

Please remember that each small business is run by someone who has a family and is dealing with challenges that you can't see. If a business is still requiring everyone to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, they surely have a good reason for doing so. While we all want everything to be normal, for people operating shops, restaurants, and services, things are still a long way from normal.

Please help us by being your most compassionate and understanding self. If wearing a mask is not something you're willing to do, just take your money to another business until their rules change.

What if you want to keep wearing a mask? If you're vaccinated but still want to wear a mask, that's your business. You're allowed to do that regardless of what other people are doing around you.

You can read more about all of this in Pam Marino's article in Monterey County Weekly.

**Not vaccinated? Please keep your mask on indoors. Want to get vaccinated and/or boosted? You can make an appointment here.

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