Every Saturday morning at 8:45am, Epicenter Cycling invites you to join a mountain bike workshop and guided ride at Fort Ord led by Angie Scarlett. We'll focus on a new fundamental skill each week plus teach you bike maintenance along with fitness and nutrition tips.

All are welcome! Reservations are required - fee is $15 per person. Please register and learn more about our workshops on Eventbrite .

Are you looking for a gift for Dad for Father's Day? Stop by Fashion Trade Boutique, located at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We carry a variety of retro and vintage t-shirts for men and women. (Including this lucky find...

Monterey's locally-owned Escape Room 831 is now open at 599 Lighthouse Avenue and we have some wonderfully fun, creative rooms available for you!

Have you visited Alice's Dream? This beautifully decorated and challenging escape room, featuring murals by local artist Bryan Gage , immerses you in the magical world of Lewis Carroll's beloved character, Alice, and the many friends she meets during her adventures in Wonderland. Ready to sign up? Please visit our website. Reservations are required.

If Covid-19 has kept you out of the water for the past year, you're not alone, but remember that Scuba gear is life-saving equipment and it's important to get it serviced by a specialist every year whether it gets wet or not. Make sure things are in tip-top shape before your next dive!

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue, invites you to bring your gear into the shop or send it in by mail for servicing. Learn more about our gear service program here.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is now offering a special end-of-vintage deal on our Dog & Pony 2019 Rose of Grenache. It's only $20 per bottle (with a 4 bottle minimum purchase). Crisp and bright, it pairs perfectly with summer! Visit us at 412 Alvarado Street.

Inns of Monterey, a collection of boutique hotels which includes Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa at 700 Munras Avenue, proudly announces the appointment of Tim McGregor as Vice President and General Manager, responsible for all aspects of management. McGregor brings 28 years of hospitality management and customer service experience to his dynamic new post.

On Sunday, June 13, 5pm-8pm, local jazz favorite the Stu Reynolds Saxtet will perform at MidiCi Pizza, located at 467 Alvarado Street. No cover charge. Enjoy dinner and a show!

The Stu Reynolds Saxtet features Stu Reynolds on saxophone, Steve Uccello on bass, and Adam Astrup on guitar.

Om Studios is hiring! We are looking for reliable, motivated, and friendly yoga, Pilates, and barre teachers to join our amazing team. Interested? Please email us. Om Studios, an independent, locally owned fitness studio, is located at 631 Cass Street.

Covid-19 restrictions are definitely lessening as we move towards a more "normal" situation in California. Unfortunately, we don't feel confident bringing 20,000 people together quite yet. Consequently, we will not be hosting a Fourth of July Parade in 2021.

With that said, the Old Monterey Business Association is already looking forward to next year with marching bands, floats, and the whole array of community groups and supporters coming together for Independence Day 2022! We wish everyone a safe, sane, and healthy 4th of July.

Workhorse Bicycles has a fresh batch of Road Runner bike bags in stock, ready to rock! Form and function combine in these bags, handmade in Los Angeles and designed by cyclists, for cyclists. Visit Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street to view our selection.

Grace Lifestyle Boutique has recently received some gorgeous new jewelry by California designers. Stop by the shop at 459 Alvarado Street and check out our selection of adornments along with our women's clothing and gifts.

Beginning June 15, Britannia Arms of Monterey will be showing all the 12pm (local time) matches of the 2021 European Soccer Championship on our big screens. Enjoy lunch, a cold beer, and some football with us at 444 Alvarado Street.

Old Monterey Cafe, a family-owned and operated restaurant located at 489 Alvarado Street, is currently looking for an experienced part-time line cook who is ready to make some delicious breakfasts and lunches. If interested, please direct message us via Facebook , or visit us in person between 1-2pm any day.

Planning on grabbing a bite to eat when you visit Monterey Bay Aquarium? The Cafe located inside the Aquarium is open for dine-in meals 10am-4:30pm. Seating is available and has been reconfigured to maintain physical distancing.

Visiting guests will be able to place their order via their mobile device or our new kiosk touch screens and the entire process is cashless, making ordering your favorite meals and snacks even more convenient. View a sample cafe menu here.

In June, Franklin Street Collaborative is celebrating summer with special pop up events featuring local small businesses offering food, drink, clothing, home decor, and beauty products. Join us every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, and Saturday, 11am-2pm, at 201 West Franklin Street. View the schedule of local purveyors here.

On June 15th, the State of California will enter a full re-opening and there will no longer be any indoor or outdoor capacity limits for any businesses. Things will be changing, but the parklets program will not be one of them.

After a long pandemic year, Santa Clara made it into the Yellow and least restrictive tier last month on May 18th. In the Yellow tier, here's what's allowed.

If you haven't been vaccinated yet, did you know that as part of California's Vax for the Win program you can get a $50 gift card and a chance to win prizes of $50,000 and $1.5 million as a reward for getting vaccinated?

On The Beach Surf Shop now has new OTIS sunglasses in stock. This eco-friendly eyewear uses scratch-resistant lenses made of mineral glass instead of plastic, and OTIS's line of eco-acetate frames are made from renewable resources. Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Are you still washing your hands? Good. Do it in style with beautiful, all-natural artisan soaps handmade in Monterey by Eclipse Creations, now available at Catalyst Consignment.

Catalyst has a large selection of Eclipse Creation's scented soaps available; shop owner Cortina's two favorite scents so far are Lavender Sea Moss and Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey. Stop by 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A and pick some up - your skin will thank you.

Cypress Boutique Monterey is happy to announce that we now carry men's clothing from Jachs NY. Come and check out our selection at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

From classic outerwear to everyday shirts, chinos, and sweaters, Jachs NY makes essentials for daily life and adventures.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue, is happy to announce that we are adding more adult classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings beginning this week. Our full calendar and class schedule can be viewed on our website .

Pearl Hour invites you to join us for Lions and Pearls, an evening celebrating Sri Lankan cuisine and spirits. This pop-up engagement on June 9 at 7pm will feature Jasmine Senaveratna , a restaurant professional who loves storytelling and curating experiences.

The four cocktails for this evening will be paired with four Sri Lankan dishes. Fee is $125 per person. Seating is limited. Please reserve your table on our website.

Carpets and Floors, Inc., a locally owned small business, is now seeking someone to work as a part time sales assistant in our showroom at 471 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You'll be greeting customers, helping salespeople with customers, and conducting...

Recycled Records at 604 Lighthouse Avenue is participating in Record Store Day on June 12 and July 17. On June 12, we'll have 30 special vinyl releases available that day only, plus a variety of albums dropping in the New Arrivals bin. We'll open at 10am - don't miss it!