District Blog

Current Comics wants to confirm that we're remaining open for business with normal hours and look forward to serving your comics and Magic The Gathering (Friday night draft) needs.

We have always kept our store and restroom very clean and will continue to do so.

We regularly disinfect the common touch points several times a day, including door handles, touchscreens, counters, sink, and tables.

Stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you soon!

Travis Pratt
Owner, Current Comics
400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey

Paper Wing Theatre wants to reassure our patrons that we are taking extra precautions at the theatre to ensure your safety while Monterey County deals with the novel coronavirus. As of March 14, no warnings or restrictions have been issued for small venues like ours which seat less than a hundred people. We are, however, instituting something called "buffered seating," which cuts down the amount of seats available for purchase and ensures that people can put extra space between them and another party if they choose.

Disinfectant wipes, plenty of hand sanitizing stations, and good old-fashioned soap and hot water will be readily available for everyone.

We do ask that if you are feeling sick, you make plans to reschedule your night at our theater. We will honor any previously purchased ticket for any future Paper Wing show; simply email us your preference.

We hope this answers any questions you may have. Your safety and the safety of our cast and crew is most important to us. Thank you for your continued support of local art and artists! Paper Wing's next production, Cabaret, is scheduled to open on March 20.

Do you want to start a subscription for your favorite comic books for local, in store pick-up, or mail order and support the Lighthouse District's own local, owner-operated comic shop? Just make a ComicHub account and choose Current Comics Monterey as your favorite store!

On ComicHub, you can manage what’s on your pull-list, see all upcoming products, track your purchase history, and buy what’s set aside for you all online or on the free app.

But you're always welcome to come visit us, chat with whoever's behind the desk, and geek out at our store, located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The City of Monterey boasts a number of bicycle rack locations. And now the City has published easy-to-use maps so you you can find out exactly where they are! There are two types of maps available: 1) two printable maps (one for Downtown Monterey and one for New Monterey) and 2) a single online map (be sure to click "bike parking" in the sidebar to view the bike rack locations).

Are you a business with a bike rack not listed on the maps? Please take a photo of your bike rack and e-mail it with a description of its location and address to Fernanda Roveri and the City will add it to the list.

In addition to bicycle racks, the City also offers bicycle lockers to rent at the Cannery Row Garage (601 Wave Street) and the Downtown East Garage (Washington and Del Monte St.). Lockers can be rented on a monthly ($15) or quarterly ($36) basis. Bike lockers are currently booked, but the Parking Division Office manages a waitlist - please call 831-646-3953.

The Lighthouse District is proud to announce that wedding and portrait photographer Manuel Ortega has won a silver award in the Wedding and Portrait Photography International (WPPI) annual print competition held in February 2020. Congratulations, Manuel! View the winning shot on Facebook.

The WPPI's annual competition is the most prestigious wedding and print competition in the world and the capstone event of the WPPI Conference & Show, with an awards ceremony honoring the most illustrious photographers of the year.

Fore more information about photographer Manuel Ortega, whose office/studio is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A4, in Monterey, please visit his website.

Nancy Dean's, the Lighthouse District's own diner featuring fresh, authentic American cuisine, has changed its hours and is now serving both breakfast and lunch! Come and visit us 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open Monday-Saturday, 8am-3pm.

Pixels Graphic Design, located at 730 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, has overstock paper and envelopes that we're offering at 50%-75% off retail price. We have full reams as well as several cases of open packs (same price, will sell at best guess of quantity).

For sale until April 1, 2020. All overstock must go!

Envelopes - $5 per box (250-500 per box)
White, Green, Goldenrod, Red, Silver, Black Satin, Mirror (reflective), Cream, White Linen
Sizes: A4-A9 (Invitation to Greeting Card), #6-3/4 (donation envelope), #9 (return envelope), #10 (standard business).

Paper - $5 per ream (500 sheets regular)
Many colors and some patterns (such as royal fiber, parchment), Brights and Pastels, no White paper
Sizes: 8.5x11 (letter), 8.5x14 (legal), 11x17 (tabloid)

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Sahara Sun Tanning has 2 great specials now through February 14, 2020. Visit us at 585 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to take advantage of these great savings:

**Get 5 Versa Pro & 5 Red Light for only $99.95
**Get 5 Mid or High Pressure tans & 5 Red Light for only $99.95

This is our best deal of the year, bringing you savings of over 70%.

The New Monterey Business Association encourages you to vote for Lighthouse District businesses in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2020 Readers Poll. We're a group of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services.

You can even vote for the Lighthouse District itself, which was nominated for "Best Shopping District / Center." Check out our Lighthouse "Best Of 2020" Voting Guide below (listed in voting order).

AROUND TOWN

Best Neon Sign
Segovia's

Best Place for Birthday Party
Gianni's

Best Hangout for Seniors
Scholze Park Community Center

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND NIGHTLIFE

Best Late Night Hangout
Pearl Hour

Bear Bar for Gen Xers
Pearl Hour

Best Bar for Millenials
Pearl Hour

Best Neighborhood Bar
Bulldog British Pub
Pearl Hour

Best Bar for Darts
Bulldog British Pub

Best Happy Hour
Hula's Island Grill

Best Pub
Bulldog British Pub

Best Place to Shoot Pool
Pearl Hour

Best Club for Rock
Pearl Hour

Best Club for Jazz
Pearl Hour

Best Club for Blues
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Best Singles Bar
Hula's Island Grill

Best Place for Karaoke
Bulldog British Pub

Best Margarita
Hula's Island Grill

Best Bartender
Maddie Malmo - Hula's Island Grill

Best Local Theatre Company
Paper Wing Theatre

Best Theatre Production of 2019
Paper Wing Theatre (Rocky Horror Show)

RESTAURANTS

Best Appetizers / Small Plates
Hula's Island Grill

Best Cheap Eats
Nacho Bizness

Best Family Restaurant
Gianni's Pizza

Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
El Cantaro
Hula's Island Grill

Best Restaurant for Gluten Free
Hula's Island Grill

Best Thai Restaurant
Zab Zab

Best Korean Restaurant
Won Ju

Best Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
Crystal Fish

Best Indian Restaurant
Namaste India Bistro

Best Restaurant - Monterey
Hula's Island Grill

SPECIALTY FOODS

Best Poke
Poke Time

Best Pizza
Gianni's Pizza

Best BBQ
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Best Pie
The Perfect Crumb Bakery

Best Ice Cream / Frozen Yogurt
Baskin-Robbins

SHOPPING AND SERVICES

Best Ethnic Market
International Market and Deli

Best Gourmet / Kitchen Shop
Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment

Best Organic Produce Market
Andronico's

Best Selection of Liquor
Bottles N Bins

Best Computer Repair
Rayne Technology...Read More