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.
Now at Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room: a delicious new drink served in a fresh Thai coconut that is sure to transport you to the islands on the very first sip! The Belafonte features fresh coconut water, lime, and Diplomatico Reserva Rum. That's a new level of cocktail perfection.
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.
Applications for the ninth annual Monterey County Film Commission's $2,000 scholarship for film students are now being accepted. Forms for the Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Scholarship Award may be downloaded from MCFC's website. Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
The scholarship program was created to provide financial aid and incentive to students of film and beginning filmmakers who reside in Monterey County or are currently enrolled in a community college or university in the county. The fund was established as a permanent endowment with the Community Foundation for Monterey County. For additional information, please contact the film commission at 831-646-0910.
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.
New RVCA women's wear has recently arrived at On The Beach! We invite you to stop by and shop RVCA necessities like this vintage wash tee - we're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Have you noticed? The Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission has a beautiful new logo to go along with its new website, www.FilmMonterey.org. Check it out!
The New Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 15 Lighthouse District businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2017. Click the links below to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Bamboo Reef
Best Dive Shop
Bon Ton L’Roy’s Lighthouse Smokehouse
Best Barbecue
Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts
Cat’s Meow
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Creative Visions Tattoo and Body Piercing
Best Tattoo Parlor
Crystal Fish
Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurant
Gianni’s Pizza
Best Pizza
Best Place for a Birthday Party
Goodwill
Best Thrift Store
Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room
Best Restaurant for Gluten Free / Best Server - Devin McKee
Nor Cal Smoke Shop
Best Head Shop / Best Vape Shop
On The Beach
...Read More
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the article.
Quick Bites [Hula's new bar, Poke Time update]
by Mark Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 3/20/17
Atomic 1800 is keeping it sassy with Valley High women's clothing, now available at our shop at 800 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey. The ultimate cool-girl, lifestyle brand straight out of Southern California, Valley High offers everything from boyfriend-fit crewnecks to bodycon dresses because no girl wears the same thing every day! Every piece is developed and designed by co-founders Chanelle Laurence and Christian Ojeda, presenting original prints and cut-and-sew pieces each season all made in Los Angeles. Thanks to photographer Randy Basso for the accompanying image.
Current Comics is excited to announce that Secret Empire, Marvel's big comics event for the year, is almost here! A nine-issue story, it's the culmination of Steve Rogers's (Captain America's) secret activities for Hydra, and his revelation of such to the superhero community. Issue #0 hits the shelves on April 19, 2017. The series is written by Nick Spencer with art by Daniel Acuna and Rod Reis and cover art by Mark Brooks. We'll have it in our store at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - don't miss it!
Have you seen On The Beach's selection of women's trucker hats? We have over 20 different colors and styles! Stop by the shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and check them out.
Our lovely model, Britt, couldn't wait to put on Sahara Sun Tanning's new Articles of Society jeans, now sold in our boutique! Made by the the same designer as Paige jeans, Articles of Society gives you the same quality but for an affordable price. Visit us at 585 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and check out all the Articles of Society jeans styles available.
Due to construction of a critical 36” water main, High Street will be closed to through traffic between the Presidio and Franklin Street for a three-week period, 7am-5pm, weekdays only, beginning in mid-March 2017. The High Street Gate at the Presidio of Monterey will be closed during this work. Please see the Presidio News Release for details.
Bright Coffee now carries select goods made by Other Brother Company, such as this Olio Nuovo olive oil. Other Brother is small and relatively local, based out of San Francisco and Carmel Valley, and we're excited to share a few of their products with you!
Sunshine Freestyle Sport is having a Customer Appreciation Sale throughout March 2017. Everything in the store is 15%-50% off! Come down to the shop and say hi, pick up a free sticker, and shop for those items you’ve been wanting.
Since 1976 Sunshine Freestyle has been your local surf shop. We’ve had four decades of joy and hope to have many more to come. We just want to say thank you for all your love and support through all that time.
Throughout the month of March 2017, Fashion Trade will be offering 20% off all footwear. Come in and get a great deal at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey!
Attention California Playwrights! Paper Wing Theatre in Monterey is soliciting new, unpublished, original full-length plays for its Fourth Annual Summer Play Reading Festival, June 7-11, 2017.
Paper Wing Theatre’s play-reading festivals offer a rare opportunity for writers to share their hard work with the world. The reward, if selected, is the opportunity to hear their words read onstage and to receive honest feedback from actors and audience members. There is also the possibility that the theater will include the play among its productions, the ultimate goal of any playwright. The play Mozambique was chosen from the 2015 festival, and the play Daughters of Nothing from the 2016 festival.
Submission guidelines and application forms are available for download here. You can also send an email to [email protected] with the subject: “Guidelines and Application Form.” Due to the large number of submissions we receive each year, we ask that you review the guidelines carefully, complete the application form, and include the required attachments with your submittal.
Send submissions with all requested information to [email protected]. Deadline to submit work is April 2, 2017.
The Lighthouse District's own Manuel Ortega, of Manuel Ortega Photography, has won a Silver Award from the 2017 Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Annual Print Competition for his photo! Congratulations to Manuel for being recognized by his peers in this very competitive industry. We encourage everyone to check out some of his beautiful photos on his website.
