District Blog

Cypress Boutique Monterey is happy to announce our new website! Now you can shop from the comfort of your own home. We currently have women's clothing and accessories available on the website and our men's items will be added soon. We're constantly adding to our inventory, so be sure to check in regularly for all the latest.

Inspired by all the cool boutiques in Southern California, owner Mary Ojugo has created a one-stop-shop for excellent fashion at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C. You'll love our comfortable, breezy fabrics, cozy sweaters, and fun, affordable accessories. Curbside pick-up and shipping is available.

Now that the stay-at-home order has been lifted and we're back in the Purple Tier of California's Covid regulations, Plato's Closet is reopening for business on Saturday, January 30 at 10am. Come and shop for gently used teen and young adult clothing and accessories at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We've missed you!

Please keep in mind that we're limiting the number of people in the store at one time, requiring all staff and customers to wear masks, and enhancing our hourly cleaning.

Did you miss Monterey County Health Department's Covid-19 Vaccine Informational Session, broadcast live on January 14? Don't worry - there's a recording!

In this YouTube video, you'll hear Dr. Ed Moreno and Kristy Michie, of Monterey County Public Health talk about how the vaccine works, how the vaccine is being allocated in the county, and at what point you'll be eligible to receive one.

Want some up-to-the-minute written information on Covid vaccines in Monterey County? Check out this Q&A piece written on January 13 by Pam Marino of Monterey County Weekly, and her January 21 vaccine update. Her reporting on the issue has been great.

Retail in Monterey's Lighthouse District is open for in-store shoppers, but if you're sheltering-in-place, there are additional options available at our SIP Mall.

All the stores listed in the SIP Mall offer shopping either online or over the phone plus no-contact curbside pick-up, delivery, and/or shipping. It's a great way to support locally-owned shops while staying safe during the pandemic.

As we stay close to home, a dose of forest calm is most invigorating. Formulated to relax, recharge, and fortify, Lilify's custom blended, small batch essential spray blends are handmade in California by Aiden & Coco.

The FOREST blend offers pine scotch, douglas fir, and cedar wood to mist above and around your face and shoulders or directly on your body, neck, or hair.

All five of Lilify's special scent blends are available online for curbside pick-up or shipping and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

New men’s vintage cargo jeans have arrived at Cypress Boutique Monterey! These slim cargo pants have just the right amount of stretch. Features include front and back pockets plus cargo pockets on the sides. Come in and explore the different styles and colors to choose from.

Looking for something that's super comfortable for work or play? Try our men's moto joggers. They feature an elastic waistband with drawstring closure, branded cuffs, two side pockets, and two side-entry zippered pockets with heat sealed stretch fabric.

Visit Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Suite C in Monterey. We also welcome phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping, 831-383-2769. Open Tues-Sun, 11:30am-6pm.

On The Beach Surf Shop invites you to stop by and check out some of our Buell soft top surfboards before we sell out...again. On The Beach is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

New at Bamboo Reef Dive Shop! We now have in stock 3mm freediving suits from Waihana's Essentials Line. This line of wetsuits expertly marries form with function, featuring quality craftsmanship, superb design, and an entry-level price point. These suits are perfect for our upcoming Baja spearfishing trip.

Visit Bamboo Reef at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, or give us a call at 831-372-1685.

Resold Threadz is happy to announce that we now have a selection of women's over-the-knee boots in stock, including ones from Vince Camuto, Marc Fisher, Enzo Angiolini, Franco Sarto, and more. Stop by the shop and take a look at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Suite B, in Monterey.

This Saturday we are changing hours and we'll be open 11am-5pm. Get here early for the best selection. Have questions? Give us a call at 831-297-6370

Have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine and its local rollout? Monterey County Health Department will hold a Covid-19 Vaccine Informational Town Hall this Thursday, January 14, at 5:30pm on Zoom. Please click here to join and use passcode 714517, or phone 1-699-900-6833 and use webinar ID# 982 0247 2160. Spanish translation will be available. Submit questions in advance to Juliana De La Paz.

The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors recognized Monterey County Film Commissioner Karen Seppa Nordstrand with a Hollywood “Walk of Fame Star” replica plaque in 2020 in honor of her 30th anniversary of working for the nonprofit organization, the offices of which are located in New Monterey's Lighthouse District.

Nordstrand was hired in 1990 by the MCFC's original executive director, Julie Armstrong. Since the film commission was created in 1987 by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, more than $118 million has come into local communities from on-location film production spend.

Over the past three decades, Nordstrand has created marketing campaigns which resulted in more than 20 awards from the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), and she obtained the top professional designation of AFCI Certified Film Commissioner.

She promotes county-wide locations for filming and assists productions with local location ideas, resources, and crew. Productions range from feature films, international BBC documentaries, car commercials, music videos, to the recent TV series “Ratched” and “Big Little Lies.”

“I’ve found it so satisfying to be of help to filmmakers trying to accomplish their creative productions, and seeing the positive economic impact that they make in Monterey County,” Nordstrand said.

The Monterey County Film Commission is a nonprofit organization with a mission of inspiring and facilitating film and media production throughout Monterey County, creating positive economic impact. It is funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, which established the film commission in 1987.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop in Monterey invites you to ring in the new year with a new diving class! Beginning in January, in addition to NAUI Open Water SCUBA and Nitrox, you can sign up for these classes:

DAN First Aid & CPR
DAN O2
Advanced Scuba Diver (NAUI)
Freediver Level 1 (NAUI)
Intermediate Freediver (NAUI)
Rescue (NAUI)
Dry Suit (NAUI)

And there's more to come! Just give us a call at 831-372-1685 to register. Don’t see a specific class you’re interested in? Call us and we can help set you up. All of Bamboo Reef's staff are scuba instructors, freediving instructors, or both.

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