District Blog

Did you lose your job or experience loss of income because of Covid-19? You may be eligible to receive financial support through the Monterey County Rent and Utility Assistance Program.

United Way Monterey County has partnered with the County of Monterey to provide rental and utility assistance to eligible residents living in Monterey County and experiencing unemployment and loss or reduction in income because of Covid-19. Please call 211 to apply, or click here for additional information.

Lilify presents the Circle Crossbody, a leather crossbody bag that is soft, sturdy, modern, and chic. Handmade in Georgia by Neva Opet, this timeless piece made of oil hide leather with solid brass hardware is available in black and brown in store and online.

Lilify, located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, now offers in-store shopping, curbside pick-up, and shipping.

Gear up for the fall season with Cypress Boutique's new flannel shirts! We're open for in-store shopping Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30am-6:30pm, and happily offer curbside pick-up - just phone us at 831-383-2769. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Cypress Boutique Monterey offers clothing and accessories are for trendy, fashionable men and women of all ages from all over the globe, with a wide selection of name brand streetwear and edgy boutique styles.

On The Beach Surf Shop now has soft and comfy sleepwear and loungewear by Z SUPPLY! We've got many more styles and colors at our store - come check them out at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're locally owned and operated.

Every weekend, Friday-Sunday, Pearl Hour is serving up delicious food and cocktails to ages 21 and over on our back patio at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. October 9-11, our culinary partner will be Ocean Sushi Deli, serving up vegetarian maki rolls. Cash only.

These veggie maki roll with a creamy, house made miso mayo are awesome! And we'll be offering a variety of cocktail specials include this Ocean Martini garnished with a piece of marinated togarashi-sesame-oil-tamari dusted celery.

The hours of our weekend pop-up restaurant and cocktail service are: Friday, 5pm-12am, and Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-12am. To see all the great offerings at Pearl Hour during the week, please click here.

Clean out your closet and cash in! Catalyst Consignment is now accepting men’s clothing and shoes. No appointment is required. We accept up to 30 items per person and we're happy to pick them up from you. Items will be consigned for 45 days, and consignment is offered at a 55%-45% split (shop-consigner). For more details, please call or text 831-512-9855.

Catalyst Consignment, located at 801-A Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm.

Want to join in the spirit of fun and celebration without drinking the spirits? Hula's Island Grill has got you covered! Our Thai-Foon alcohol-free cocktail is refreshing and delicious. Try it outdoors on our lanai at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Escape Room 831 now has Kids Against Maturity available in its online game store! Kids Against Maturity is a family-friendly version of the hit game Cards Against Humanity. With over 500 cards, there's an endless supply of age-appropriate, outrageously funny combinations to be discovered that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, and it's so portable it can be played anytime in any place.

Order your game online from Escape Room 831 and arrange for curbside pick-up at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, or for local delivery (available to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, and Salinas).

One thing is for sure: just like other tabletop board games, it’ll get your kids away from their phones, tablets, videos, and other electronic devices for at least 30-90 min. Unplug together!

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Play Full Ground Studio has been as active as possible with owner Mai Ryuno's solo art and creative activities. Now she is reopening her retail store online!

Over the past three years, Mai has designed and produced colorful and unique products that represent Monterey County life both underwater and on land, sharing joy, playfulness, and creativity with others. Whether it's fun pillows, t-shirts, or tote bags, all items are hand crafted with care, love, and attention to detail. Most of them are one-of-a-kind. Check them out here.

For small, locally-owned businesses like Play Full Ground, buying an item will help allow Play Full Ground to stay open and Mai to create her art and support everyone's creative journey through her educational and consulting activities.

Headdress Salon presents our annual Dia de los Muertos inspired art show, November Skulls, featuring work by Heather Jorgensen and Michelle Robertson, on Sunday, November 1, 1pm-5pm, outside of Headdress at 883 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Be sure to wear your face mask. Outdoor social distancing measures will be in place.

Heather Jorgensen, the artist behind Lili Jorge, creates multi-media shadow boxes made with old cigar boxes and recycled material. Inspired by Mexican folk art, each work is a compilation that expresses the delicate balance between life and death. Sizes, themes, and materials vary and each piece is unique.

Photographer Michelle Robertson takes reality and, turning it just a touch, creates illusion. Like Mary Shelley describing a lightning storm, or Charles Baudelaire describing a Catholic mass at night, Michelle captures something magical in a flash. Sometimes haunting, sometimes wonderful, her work is always provocatively inviting one into her world.

Congratulations to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor Tom Chuckerel for receiving the Blue Belt Stripe 2 (BBS2) on his black belt from Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu! He has worked very hard with his son during the lockdown to achieve this.

Tom's wealth of jiu-jitsu knowledge, his law enforcement experience, and his giving spirit to the students of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey and the community are amazing. Gracie is so grateful to have him as our instructor.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. It is now offering classes on Zoom and outdoors on the deck behind our studio.