District Blog

What are your rights as a tenant or property owner under Monterey County’s Eviction Moratorium? ECHO Housing is offering free weekly webinars that will walk you through local and state protections, resources for tenants and property owners, and more.

The next live webinar is scheduled on Thursday, July 2, at 5:30pm. Advance registration required. Please sign up online here.

ECHO Housing is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. ECHO's goal is to promote equal access in housing and provide support services which aid in the prevention of homelessness and promote permanent housing conditions. Learn more about ECHO's events and services on their website.

Oya Salon welcomes Marissa Olivo to the Oya team. She recently moved to California's Central Coast after seven years as a colorist at a high end salon in Downtown Seattle. She loves to make hair feel lived-in and true to you.

Marissa is now booking appointments for balayage, foil, all over colors, and Keratin treatments - please phone Oya at 831-656-0570. We are located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The July 4th sale at Mattress Nation has already begun! Save up to $800 on select Stearns & Foster adjustable mattress sets, up to $400 on Sealy hybrid adjustable mattress sets, and get $500 off Tempur-Pedic's Breeze mattress.

Visit us at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey or schedule a video appointment on our website. Mattress Nation is locally owned and operated.

New summer outfits have arrived at Cypress Boutique Monterey! Find a variety of fun styles to choose from. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey and open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am-6:30pm.

Recently, Monterey County Health Department has lifted more business restrictions. We are happy to report that nail salons, tattoo parlors, fitness studios, skin care spas, wax bars, and massage therapy studios are now permitted to open for business.

As reopening a business with many new safety protocols during a pandemic can be challenging, we encourage you to contact your beauty or personal care provider to see when they're reopening and make your appointment.

And remember: when visiting the Lighthouse District, please maintain physical distancing and wear a face mask. (Be a hero!)

The City of Monterey and the American Red Cross have five blood drives scheduled at El Estero Park Center at 777 Pearl Street in Monterey:

Wednesday, July 1
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday, September 23
Wednesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 17

To donate blood on any of these dates, please schedule your appointment online here or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Because of Covid-19, no walk-in appointments will be accepted - you must schedule your appointment in advance.

Escape Room 831 has now reopened with strict sanitary and social distancing plans in place. Located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, we invite you to have fun and escape with us while being safe and smart!

Here are 5 ways Escape Room 831 is working to operate safely during this pandemic:

1. No mixed-player games
How do you socially distance in an escape room? By playing with people you’ve been quarantining with or close friends and family you have been in physical contact with during shelter-in-place.

All games at Escape Room 831 are private. Groups are limited to family members and close friends in order to limit the possible spread. No strangers or random people will be in the room with your group.

2. Disinfecting game rooms after each game
Each room will be thoroughly cleaned by our employees, especially all hard surfaces that have heavy use such as doorknobs, tabletops, locks, and keys after every game.

3. Restrooms cleaned after every use
All customer restrooms will be cleaned after each use by a member of our staff, following all official guidelines for cleaning public spaces.

4. Customers are required to wash their hands and we provide sanitizer on-site
We will require all customers to wash or sanitize their hands prior to entering the room. There are hand-sanitizing stations in place for customer and employee use.

5. Bring your patience, be smart, be safe and have fun
We will all get through this together by working together, so patience and courtesy go a long way. The bottom line is: be safe, be smart, follow the rules, and have fun! This is about fun - bringing that mindset will help all of us.

Escape Room 831, founded by entrepreneurs Christina and Barrie Riddoch of Monterey, is following all guidelines for safety issued by local, state, and national officials. In fact, we intend to go above and beyond guidelines to be extra vigilant to make you feel safe and secure inside our doors. For more information, visit our website, call us at 831-241-6616, or send an email and we can answer further questions.

Lilify is absolutely tickled to be partnering with Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza of Ad Astra Bread Co. on our newest delight – the Lilify Loaf. Made locally, the Lilify Loaf is sourdough bread with seasonal herbs harvested from our personal garden including rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme.

The Lilify Loaf is fresh baked and available in the shop every Friday until sold out. Lilify, located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now open for in-store shopping Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Many of our fine products (but no bread) can also be purchased on our website for curbside pick-up or shipping.

Hop onto Instagram Stories and join Coach Masha of Boxing Strong and Val Valdez of Strength Monterey on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm to discuss shoulder health. We'll cover the causes of shoulder pain, the best exercises to prevent shoulder pain, and ways to alleviate shoulder pain. Let's work out smart and pain free!

Have some extra tanks that rarely see the water these days? Reef Check California needs your help! They're looking for tank donations to help out their dive ops in Northern California.

Until the end of June, drop off your tanks at Bamboo Reef Dive Shop and we'll get them ready for the Reef Check crew. Out of hydro? No worries, drop off any tank regardless of age!⁠ Tax exempt receipt available by request - just leave your information so Reef Check can reach you.

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

This Sunday we honor fathers. And stepfathers. And grandfathers. And uncles. And all those who protect, support, guide, and uplift.

In time for Father's Day, Lilify presents a thoughtful collection of cards by independent designers honoring the fathers and father figures in your life. Visit us at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey for in-store shopping, or phone us at 831-207-1380 for curbside pick-up.

The Monterey Public Library reopened on Thursday, June 11 for grab-and-go pick-up of books placed on hold. Pick-up hours will be Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm. The community currently has over 2,000 items on hold at the library!

How will you know when your book is ready? Customers will receive e-mail notification that their hold is ready for pick-up. Then you must come to the library, bring your library card, wear a face mask (be a hero!), and practice social distancing while you pick-up your book at the curb.

Please keep in mind that the Library facility remains closed and most library staff are still temporarily laid off. But many of the library’s services are available online, including the Summer Reading Program for all ages, Thursday morning Music & Rhymes with MaryLee, and downloadable audiobooks.

Hopping back in the water, but in need of new equipment? Now at Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, for a limited time, get geared up with a huge discount towards a SCUBAPRO Life Support Package.

Simply purchase a set of SCUBAPRO mask, fins, and snorkel, and receive 100% credit back when you purchase a regulator, dive computer, and a BCD. This offer is only available in-store. We're located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.