District Blog

Back by popular demand, Bulldog British Pub is officially celebrating $1 Taco Tuesday every Tuesday, all day. The kitchen closes at 12am, and we serve drinks until 2am. Taco bout awesome! Find us at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

John Wright, the owner of The Leather Company in the Lighthouse District, is happy to announce that, on April 1, he bought Sunset Leather Company, a manufacturing and custom leather goods workshop in Pacific Grove which has been in operation since 1968. The two ventures are now one company (with two names) and they're able to offer even more fine, handcrafted leather products than ever before at the Lighthouse District store.

In addition to travel bags, hand bags, hats, belts, wallets, and pet products, they now offer golf accessories, restaurant and resort hospitality items (such as menu, check, and wine list presenters), and business accessories (such as books, binders, and portfolios).

Help support small business and give a gift or treat yourself to something special - stop by the shop at 638 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. John and his staff work hard to make customers products that will last a lifetime.

Sunshine Freestyle Sport is happy to announce that the 37th Surfabout will take place on June 3 & 4, 2017. We know our community owes Sunshine nothing, yet you showed your love and made a choice to make this year's event happen through your generous financial donations. Thank you!!! Without your support, this year's Surfabout would never have gotten off the ground. Let's make this year's event extra special.

Current Comics invites you to stop by the shop and see our amazing new "Signature Gallery" of autographed artwork! These large, limited edition prints are signed by Stan Lee and/or Jack Kirby and Joe Simon and are available for sale. We're located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

In honor of Mother's Day, Oya Salon, now through May 13, 2017, is offering our gift cards at discounted rates. Treat the mom in your life with a gift to pamper herself! Buy a $50 Oya gift card for only $45 (10% off) or a $100 gift card for only $85 (15% off).

Stop by the salon to make your purchase - we're located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and open: 11am-5pm on Monday; 9am-5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; and 9am-7pm on Thursday.

OMI OrganicPedic's Earth Day Sale is on April 13-23, 2017 at Mattress Nation. What does this mean? Certified organic mattresses are 20% off! Visit us in Monterey at 296 Lighthouse Avenue and check out this great deal.

Sunshine Freestyle Sport is looking forward to our 37th Annual Surfabout in June 2017, but the cost of staging this classic family surfing event exceed what Sunshine's owners, Rich and Robert, can absorb this year. So we're reaching out to our community to help make this authentic, original Monterey County event happen once again. We've started a GoFundMe page and ask for our awesome family members to contribute what you can. Every dollar donated will be used directly and only for the contest. If we don't receive ample funds and have to cancel the contest, we will reimburse everyone who has donated.

This year's event is scheduled for June 3 and 4, 2017. Our timeline for this is to be completely funded by the end of April. Please consider supporting this soulful community event and help us reach our $7,500 fundraising goal.

The Sunshine Freestyle Surfabout is Monterey County’s only annual surfing competition. Initially founded by then-surf shop owner Brad Johnson and his friend Tom Knight, the Surfabout is open only to county residents who want to participate in its men and women’s surfing, longboarding, bodyboarding, and distance paddling competitions.

It is with mixed feelings that Bamboo Reef Scuba Dive Shop in Monterey announces that Keith McNutt is stepping down as manager. Keith has managed the Lighthouse Avenue shop for 27 years and has a loyal following.

Bamboo Reef Monterey has a high reputation in the tech diving community because of the quality of the gas mixtures prepared for their tanks. This is primarily due to Keith's high standards. Keith has instilled in his staff the importance of customer service, quality, and safety, and under his leadership Bamboo Reef Monterey was once again voted the best dive shop in Monterey for 2016. But Keith is not leaving Bamboo Reef yet! He will be around to help out with the transition and still plans to lead some tours and teach some classes.

Bamboo Reef in Monterey is excited to announce that Adam Lester has accepted the position as manager. Adam is a Monterey native and has been with Bamboo Reef for 6 years. Adam recently received his instructor credentials and has been leading tours and now helping new divers explore and learn to dive in Monterey. Adam has worked closely with Keith and has been the person to go to in Keith's absence.

Bamboo Reef wishes Keith all the best as he and his wife, Carol, start their new adventure, and we wish Adam success in his new endeavor. We will be hosting an event at Bamboo Reef on Friday, April 21, 6pm-8pm, where both of our stars will be present. Come by and thank Keith for all he has done for the diving community and welcome Adam in his new role.

Did you know that Oya Salon offers blowouts for only $35? We have appointments available all day, every day. Phone us at 831-656-0570 to book your appointment. We're conveniently located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.