Holidays

Monterey Hostel is proud to announce we are now a year-round drop off site for the Food Bank for Monterey County !

Neighbors can bring canned and dry goods to the hostel at 778 Hawthorne Street any day between 9am and 8pm to support local families in need.

The holiday season is here, and mulled wine is back at Hula's Island Grill, 622 Lighthouse Ave. Delicious.

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys.

You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station at 582 Hawthorne Street. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18.

Rosebuds Kids Co. has a bright and cheerful selection of holiday clothing for infants, toddlers, and children up to size 10-12. Come and check them out! We're located at 535 Foam Street and open Tue - Fri, 9am-4pm, and Sat, 10am-4pm.

This holiday season, buy a ukulele for a loved one at Carmel Valley Guitar. These instruments, made by Olive Ukulele, are reasonably priced and great for kids and budding musicians of all ages. We're open Tue - Sat, 10am-6pm.

Holiday dresses are now in stock at Fashion Trade Boutique. Look great at all your upcoming events, whether it's a holiday party or a formal New Year's Eve celebration. We have short and long dresses in a variety of striking styles - let us help you look fabulous at 554 Lighthouse Avenue.

Make your Thanksgiving Feast exceptionally delicious with Oystertown's Thanksgiving starters and sides .

Pre-order deadline is Mon. 11/24 at 12pm for pick up on Wed., 11/26, 3pm-6pm. Call 831-312-8150 or email us to place your order. Oystertown is located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

Give the gift of locally made art! For a limited time during the holidays, Play Full Ground is once again selling artist Mai Ryuno's colorful Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows and a selection of vibrant Monterey Bay themed art prints by Emily Underwood and Tim Nixon. Learn more.

International Market and Deli is offering gift baskets made to order for the holidays. Filled with food from around the world, these make great gifts for friends and family members.

Call 831-375-9451 or e-mail us and let's work together to select the right items for your basket. We're located at 580 Lighthouse Ave.

Cypress Boutique now carries charming mushroom sculptures that double as nightlights. These rechargeable, waterproof sculptures are locally made by Leana Yeager and feature ocean blues, forest greens, and glowing LED lights on driftwood with preserved moss. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C .