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Join Bamboo Reef as we explore the fabulous drop-offs and lush corals of Palancar Reef at Cozumel. This legendary destination is known in the scuba diving industry as one of the best diving locations in the world - every dive is a scuba diver's dream. Teaming with schools of fish and boasting amazing views, Cozumel offers the avid scuba diver a vast playground.

Trip is scheduled for July 17-24, 2021. Fee is $1,270 and includes 7 nights of accommodations, all taxes, 3 meals a day, 5 days of 2-tank boat diving, unlimited shore diving, tanks and weights/weight-belts, and RT airport transfers.* For more information, please click here.

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

*Please note: airfare, gratuities, incidentals, trip/dive insurance, equipment rentals, nitrox, and beverages are not included in fee.

Now through December 31, 2019, California Finest CBD Depot is having a holiday sale! Get 10% off your purchase of $100 or less. Get 15% off your purchase of $100-$150. Get 20% off your purchase of $150 or more.

California Finest CBD Depot is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Come by and check out our large selection of hemp-based CBD products and try a sample.

Congratulations to Melinda Collis, owner of Cat's Meow, who was featured in a piece broadcast by KSBW on Saturday, December 21, 2019 discussing last-minute holiday shopping in Monterey. Watch it here!

Cat's Meow is located at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the winners of our 2019 Lighthouse District Holiday Display Contest!

Best Holiday Light Display
The Leather Company
638 Lighthouse Ave

Best Holiday Window Display
Escape Room 831
599 Lighthouse Ave

We encourage residents and visitors to come down to Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey and view the many creative, amusing, and beautiful holiday displays in the windows of shops and restaurants.

Enjoy tamales for the holidays! La Bahia Mexican American Restaurant is having a Tamale Christmas Special, December 1-25, 2019. We're offering 12 tamales for $25 and 6 tamales for $12.50. Tamale choices are: chicken mole, chile verde, vegan, and rojas con queso. Please phone us to order, 831-521-2701. Please note: you must order tamales at least 2 days in advance.

La Bahia is located at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Does your loved one need a smartphone upgrade this holiday season? I Point Cellphone Repair buys and sells used smartphones, and they're conveniently located at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A, in New Monterey.

Locally owned and operated, I Point repairs smart phones, tablets, laptops, and other personal computers in-house at very reasonable prices. They also carry smart phone accessories such as cables, chargers, and screen protectors, which make great stocking stuffers.

Having trouble with your device? I Point repairs charging ports, digitizers, cameras, and speakers. They even unlock cell phones. Visit them and let them help you with your smartphone and laptop woes!

Fashion Trade Boutique is offering 10% off your purchase to everyone who brings in an unwrapped children's toy for our toy drive this holiday season. Gifts will be donated to children attending the 34th annual holiday dinner on December 25 for people in need at Monterey County Fairgrounds. We also have a donation box for gently used clothing to be donated to families at this event.

Fashion Trade is located at 544 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

As of December 8, 2019, Bull Dog British Pub (611 Lighthouse Ave) and Nacho Bizness (615 Lighthouse Ave) in Monterey have closed down temporarily for a big remodel and expansion. Don't worry - they'll be back in 2020 bigger and better than ever! We'll keep you posted.

Pixels Graphic Design, located at 730 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is having an overstock sale on select reams/packs of overstock paper, now through January 2020. We're offering regular-weight 8.5" x 11" paper at $5 per pack or best offer.

In addition, be sure to ask about the sale price of 11" x 17" and 8.5" x 14" paper on our sale shelf as well as 8.5" x 11" resume paper from Astroparch and Royal Fiber.

Cat's Meow is extending our hours Thursday-Saturday through the holidays! We're open 11am-8pm for all of you seeking gifts and something great to wear at the next holiday party.

Located at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, Cat's Meow has the largest selection of vintage and vintage-inspired clothing and accessories in the Monterey Bay Area.