Artist and educator Mai Ryuno of Play Full Ground is introducing a special, one-on-one program this spring for teens and adults looking for deeper support in developing their own creative practice, Creative Mentorship.

Creative Mentorship is individualized, project-centered guidance for those who want to explore their own ideas with structure, support, and intention. Learn more.

Play Full Ground welcomes middle school and high school students to register for our Afterschool Co-Creation Studio!

This is a process-based collaborative art studio designed to be a space for students' initiative, exploration, and confidence-building through building public-facing art projects. The program supports teamwork, leadership, and creative problem-solving. Learn more.

Volunteers are what makes Campbell's engaging community culture possible and creating community connections is more important than ever in the world that we live in. The events in Downtown Campbell are a lot of work and we need an army of volunteers to make everything happen.

Lindsey's Crafts and Things features the magical work of local crochet artist Marina Lindsey. Here you'll find her handmade plushies for all ages, women's hats and beanies, and practical dog sweaters in a variety of sizes.

The shop also carries a wide array of men's and women's jewelry plus crystals, geodes, and more. Prepare to be delighted at 482 Alvarado Street, Suite C.

There's a new spot for men's and women's tailoring and alterations in Downtown Monterey: Marries Her Designs ! Pants, skirts, shirts, bridal gowns, engagement dresses, suits, and prom dresses...tailor and fashion designer Mary Almanasir can handle them all.

Most items will be ready for pick-up within a week. Fittings available. Learn more.

Looking for a sweet way to say you care about someone this Valentine's Day? Give them a locally made candle from I Heart You Candles and Gifts at 482 Alvarado Street, Suite A.

Find a gift on our shelves or select a scented soy candle and decorate it with a variety of small metal charms at our Customization Station to create a unique, heartfelt message.

Congratulations to the 16 Downtown Monterey businesses and organizations voted as winners and finalists in Monterey Bay Parent Family Favorites 2026 , celebrating local residents' top picks for family life across Monterey County. View our honorees here.

We know it's already February, but our 2026 Featured Events guide is finally up with the expected dates and times of almost all of the key events happening in Downtown Campbell this year.

Calling all volleyball lovers! Reverse Coed 4-on-4 League with Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Divisions.

Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine introduces Jhol Momo to our menu at 570 Lighthouse Ave. Come try it!

Our hand wrapped Nepalese momo (dumplings) are filled with your choice of ground beef or chicken mixed with cabbage, onion, and spices and served with a flavorful johl (sauce) - a blend of soybeans, tomatoes, sesame, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Delciious!

Both the Mexican Mai Tai and Sade’s Daiquiri at Pearl Hour feature a great spirit, Paranubes Rum. It's made by wild fermenting the fresh pressed juice of sugarcane grown at the farm of master distiller Jose Luis Carrera in the Sierra Mazateca mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classic.

Pearl Hour, at 214 Lighthouse Ave, opens at 6pm Wed-Mon.

Congratulations to local entrepreneurs Steven Kittrell and Bren Walter of 456 Lighthouse ! After a long application process, they have finally received approval from the City of Monterey and its Planning Commission to host up to 10 large events a year in their spacious facility. Learn more.

Congratulations to Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery, which has been awarded Second Place in the Best Art Gallery Monterey Peninsula Award by Monterey Herald's Readers' Choice 2025.

Reflections Elegante is located at 271 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey.

Breakthrough Men's Community in Downtown Monterey presents a new training series, Intentional Communication for the Workplace , offering practical, repeatable tools teams can use to improve communications.

It's designed to help organizations reduce unnecessary conflict, improve clarity and accountability, strengthen boundaries and trust at work, and keep leaders focused on execution, not escalation. Learn more.

Calling all parents! Have you figured out plans for your child’s school break in February? While it may feel like the new year just began, another school break is already on the horizon! In just 3 weeks, it will...

Nikki at Oya Salon specializes in enhancing your natural beauty through expertly shaped and styled eyebrows, offering brow shaping, tinting, and laminating to help you achieve your desired look. Call 831-656-0570 to book your appointment.

On The Beach Surf Shop now has incredibly soft blankets from Local Beach, a San Diego based brand. These make great gifts for Valentine’s Day! Pick one up at 693 Lighthouse Ave.

Rosebuds Kids Co. has a new children's toy area, located in the back of the shop at 535 Foam Street.

We have lots of gently loved toy cars, arts and crafts and educational toys, cute dolls, stuffed animals galore, games, puzzles, and books for all ages. We're open open Tue-Fri, 9am-4pm, and Sat, 10am-4pm.

Winter 2026 Weekly Spanish Lessons for Adults and Kids at Vive La Experiencia in Downtown Campbell begin on January 30th.

Adult Spanish Beginner Course 1A
Fridays 3:00PM to 4:30PM for 8 Weeks
Starting...

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering Valentine's Day specials throughout the month of February, including a Cupid's Couple Package (80 min., $320) and a Bubbly Me Package (90 min., $175). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Six Over Coffee and Company, a small but mighty coffee shop, has recently opened at 160 Webster Street.

Owned and operated by two locals, TJ and Avery, Six Over is brewing up well-sourced beans into expertly crafted coffee and espresso beverages and serving hot and cold tea drinks and baked goods. Open Wed-Mon, 6:30am-2:30pm.

Good news, book lovers! Old Capitol Books is now open six days a week. Visit us Tuesday - Sunday, 12pm-6pm, on the second floor of 482 Alvarado Street.

The new year is a great time to reset your fitness goals! Whether you want 1:1 coaching or to train with a friend, Monterey Core Fitness has got you covered.

We offer 30 and 50-minute personal training sessions for women with the expert female staff at our gym at 191 Lighthouse Avenue. No pressure - just progress. Contact us to begin your journey.

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.

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.