New Year Special: Heaven on Earth Cleaning

Monterey, CA

Independently owned Heaven on Earth Cleaning, based in the Lighthouse District, is now offering a New Year Special! For a limited time, get 10% off when you book both our carpet cleaning and house cleaning services. Book online or request a quote.

Heaven on Earth Cleaning serves homes and businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Castroville, Prunedale, Salinas, and Pebble Beach.

Enjoy Brunch at Taqueria del Mar

Monterey, CA

You may know that Taqueria del Mar serves some of the tastiest fish tacos in town at 530 Lighthouse Avenue. But did you also know it's a great place to grab brunch?

Open Mon-Sat, 11:30am-9pm, there are several menu items that are perfect for breakfast or brunch, including egg tortas (omelettes) and a breakfast burrito. They're made fresh to order and available all day for dine-in or take-out.

Poppleton's Winter Clearance Sale 2026

Monterey, CA

Poppleon's Winter Clearance Sale is here! Beginning January 2, every item in the store is reduced and custom orders are 15% off.

Visit our showroom at 299 Lighthouse Avenue. New shipments arriving daily.

Poetry Books at The Rose Books and Obscurities

Monterey, CA

Be inspired by poetry as you begin the new year! The Rose Books and Obscurities has a beautifully curated collection of poetry books available at 136 Bonifacio Place and online .

We've assembled a wide-ranging group of poets including Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Tennyson, Philip Levine, Robert Pinsky, Derek Walcott, Pablo Neruda, T. S. Eliot, Thom Gunn, and many more. Come browse the shelves.

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition at Casa Gutierrez

Monterey, CA

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition is now on display at historic Casa Gutierrez at 590 Calle Principal. The exhibition is free and open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

The exhibition features 12 paintings of adobes houses and gardens in Monterey State Historic Park by members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association.

Lighthouse District in the News, 12/30/25

Monterey, CA

Found Treasure: Paprika Cafe
by Mark C. Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 12/20/25

Recycled Records in Monterey celebrates what is believed to be 50 years in business
by Sloan Campi
Monterey County NOW, 12/18/25

On Target: Birria Bomb [Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Jacqueline Weizel
Monterey County NOW, 12/18/25

After a tumultuous year for the scuba diving community, enthusiasts and leaders regroup
by Sloan Campi
Monterey County NOW, 11/27/25

A spritz at Oystertown proves that beauty can be more than skin deep
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 11/20/25

2025 Lighthouse District Holiday Display Contest Winners

Monterey, CA

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the winners of our 2025 Lighthouse District Holiday Display Contest!

**Best Holiday Display with Lighting**
InSight Eyewear
490 Lighthouse Ave

Honorable Mention
Carpets & Floors, Inc.
471 Lighthouse Ave

**Best Holiday Display, Minimally Lit**
On The Beach Surf Shop
693 Lighthouse Ave

Honorable Mention
The Leather Company
638 Lighthouse Ave

We encourage everyone to come down and view the creative, amusing, and beautiful holiday displays in the windows of shops and restaurants along Lighthouse Ave.

Yule Log Cake and Dessert Board from Freedom Bakery

Monterey, CA

Freedom Bakery is offering Yule Log Cake for the holidays! This traditional Christmas treat, shaped like a wooden log, is made with our melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chiffon cake rolled with a layer whipped cream, iced with chocolate truffle, and decorated with a bright red frosting poinsettia.

Want to go a step further for a larger gathering? Order our Yule Log Dessert Board for pickup at our Monterey boutique at 305 Webster Street, Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm.

Tabetha's Healthy Spa Products at Cypress Boutique

Monterey, CA

Cypress Boutique now carries all-natural spa products made by Tabetha's Healthy Spa - a small, local business.

Tabetha's products include moisturizing oil, salve, deodorant, bar soap, lip glosses, eye shadows, and more. Everything is made in small batches using natural scents. They make great stocking stuffers! Visit Cypress at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Exciting New Programs at Play Full Ground in 2026

Monterey, CA

Play Full Ground is launching new part-time programs on January 26.

There will be part-time options for students in grades 9-12 to participate in art and creativity classes, enjoy independent study time in our comfortable space, or get involved in afterschool art programs.

These options are great for homeschoolers as well as students enrolled in public or private schools. Learn more.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor Opens in Downtown Old Monterey

Monterey, CA

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor, a fun new dessert spot for all ages, has opened at 595 Munras Ave. An independent, family-owned business, they know how to do sweet treats right!

Exclusively serving Marianne's ice cream, they offer everything from simple scoops, milkshakes, and hot chocolate to wildly creative treats featuring clouds of freshly-spun cotton candy and more. It's a great indoor hangout for families, friends, and youth.

Holiday Sale at Old Capitol Books 2025

Monterey, CA

It's out with the old and in with the new! Old Capitol Books is hosting our annual holiday sale, featuring 25% off everything in the store the entire month of December. Come check out what we have on the shelves at 482 Alvarado Street. We're open Fri-Sun, 12pm-6pm.

Holiday Stollen Now at Parker-Lusseau Pastries

Monterey, CA

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe, located at 539 Hartnell Street, has fresh stollen on our shelves from now until Christmas.

This holiday favorite is so popular we recommend placing your order in advance at 831-641-9188. Slice it, toast it, smother it with butter, eat it...repeat!

Hot Drinks at Bobalicious and Bites

Monterey, CA

It's cold outside, and Bobalicious and Bites at 474 Tyler Street has the answer: hot drinks made to order.

We're now offering 8 hot drinks to tempt your taste buds including Tiger Spiced Chai, Hot Matcha, Hot Taro, Dubai Hot Chocolate, Hot Lavender Milk, and more. All with or without dairy.

15th Anniversary Special at Crepes of Brittany

Monterey, CA

Crepes of Brittany at 211 Alvarado Street is celebrating its 15th anniversary! In December and January, guests can enjoy a free Lemon Sugar Dessert Crepe with the purchase of any crepe when they mention the "Flavors of France" anniversary special.

OMBA's New Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Business Association is excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen! Sabrina has now settled into the OMBA's office at 98 Del Monte Avenue.

Sabrina brings to this position substantial skills in marketing and small business management and a passion for her hometown, Monterey. We warmly welcome her leadership, and look forward to all the possibilities of the new year. Learn more about Sabrina.

International Market: Good Food, Ethically Sourced

Monterey, CA

International Market and Deli strives to work with ethical companies and distributors to source our delicious food from around the world. We research everything we sell to see exactly where it's coming from and how that company does business.

When you see changes on our shelves, rest assured we're doing our best to stock the finest products at the best prices available. We're a small family business, and we want to support family-owned businesses that manufacture and import quality foods. Visit us at 580 Lighthouse Avenue and browse our store.