Easter chocolates are now available at Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe in Downtown Old Monterey. We make everything in-house and have a variety of designs including eggs, rabbits, chickens, fish, and ladybugs.

We hope to carry our delicious chocolates right up until Easter (April 20), but we can't make any promises, so don't wait! Stop by the shop at 539 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey and pick up yours soon.

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches now proudly serves Zum Zum Tea at 321 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. If you're a tea enthusiast, these are for you!

We're offering a wide range of unique and delicious Zum Zum Teas including Lavender Earl Gray black tea, Citrus De-Stress green tea, Carrot Ginger Curcuma herbal tea, Fruit Medley herbal tea, Risky 'Biscus herbal tea, and Sunset Sangria herbal tea.

Zum Zum Tea is a local, family-run tea company offering a wide array of farm-to-cup teas from around the world. Owners Anthony and Kimberly Chavez are die-hard tea lovers with a love and deep respect for farming, Fair Trade practices, and the work that goes into creating the food and drink we consume.

It's the season for hot cross buns! Those at Ad Astra are made with dried fruit soaked in Earl Grey tea with cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and clove. Containing spelt flour, they're finished with an orange-honey glaze.

Baked fresh daily at 479 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The Yardstick is honored to announce that we have been named the Best Window Coverings Provider in Silicon Valley for 2025 in Mercury News’ annual Best in Silicon Valley competition! The award is voted on by readers in a wide variety of categories. This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to providing high-quality custom window treatments, including shutters, shades, draperies, and blinds to homeowners and businesses across the greater San Jose area from our Campbell store.

We owe this achievement to our loyal customers and the community that has supported us throughout our journey. Your trust and enthusiasm drive us to continually deliver exceptional service and products tailored to your needs. Thank you for making this possible!

Founded in the 1960s as a fabric store, The Yardstick has evolved into a trusted leader in window coverings, adapting to the latest trends and innovations to meet our customers’ preferences. Our showroom offers a wide range of customizable solutions to enhance any space with both style and functionality.

We invite you to visit our showroom and experience firsthand the quality and craftsmanship that earned us this recognition. Our expert team is ready to help you find the perfect window treatments for your home or business. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us today!

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 articles.

Shucking Great News [Oystertown]
by Jacqueline Weixel
Monterey County NOW, 03/20/25

Area restaurants, breweries and winemakers prepare to bear the tariff burden [Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 03/27/25

A two-alarm fire destroys Carl's Jr. near Cannery Row; nine trucks and 39 firefighters fight the blaze
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 04/03/25

Fire destroys 44-year-old Carl's Jr. in Monterey; investigation ongoing
by Brooke Kinebrew
KSBW, 04/03/25

Powell Peralta’s Bones Brigade Series 16 skateboards are out and now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. We've got the Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Tommy Guerrero and Mike McGill designs.

Only a fixed number of decks were made and each is numbered...get them while they last! The gold, red, and black finish looks even better in person.

Visit On The Beach at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, or give us a call at 831-646-9283 to place your order for shipping.

Make your Easter celebration complete with Eastern European delights from Malinka Mini Market including Easter bread ("kulich"), egg wrappers and paints, and Kagor wine.

Visit Malinka at 484 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-7pm, and Sun-Mon, 10am-6pm.

Egg Wrappers and Paints

Kids of all ages love to decorate eggs for Easter! Malinka has a wonderful selection of beautiful wrappers that are easy to apply as well as paints for the more artistically inclined.

Easter Bread

Traditional Eastern European Easter bread (or "kulich," in Russian) is tall, round, topped with icing, and tastes almost like Italian panettone. This is a special seasonal treat.

Kagor Red Dessert Wine

Malinka carries Kagor red dessert wine under the Pastoral and Armenia labels. Kagor wine is made in Eastern Europe from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and has an intense, dark ruby color.

On a film set they say "Take Two!" But this month, the Monterey County Film Commission says "Take Out!"

In April 2025, if you order takeout food from any of Coastal Roots Hospitality's restaurants - Montrio, Rio Grill, or Tarpy's - 10 percent of the cost will be donated to Monterey County Film Commission as part of the Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program.

About Monterey County Film Commission

Monterey County Film Commission, a nonprofit organization founded by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 1987, promotes Monterey County locations, crew, and businesses to the film industry. Its office is located in Monterey's Lighthouse District.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for April 2025.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit organization which promotes our county's locations, crew and businesses to the film industry. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The City of Campbell is developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to reduce emissions in Campbell and build resiliency against the impacts of climate change (like hotter temperatures, longer droughts, and more severe storms). Please take our survey to provide input on how we should prioritize our efforts. This survey is for anyone who visits Campbell.

The community has identified some preliminary priorities, and the planning team has developed a list of actions to help the City achieve its climate goals. The next step in the planning process is to decide which actions the City should take, and how ambitious we should be with those actions. Without ambitious, high impact actions, we will not be able to meet the state’s climate goals.

Take the Survey

Freedom Bakery is offering Easter Cookie Gift Boxes! Delight your friends and family with delicious Easter cookies, including a wide selection of our shortbread photo cookies, for $24 a box.

Purchase Directly

Easter Cookie Gift boxes are available for purchase at Freedom Bakery's booth at the Old Monterey Farmers Market on Tuesdays, April 8 & 15, 4pm-7pm, on Alvarado Street.

Place an Order

Not available on Tuesday? Want specific designs printed on your shortbread cookies? Call the bakery at 831-722-5223 to place an order for pick up at our Monterey Boutique, open Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street.

(Please note, unlike our many other baked goods, Easter Cookie Gift Boxes can only be ordered over the phone, not through our website.)

Customize Your Order

When you pre-order your Easter Cookie Gift Box (or boxes!), you can choose from over 20 designs including: Bluey, Super Mario Bros, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Lilo & Stitch , Pokemon, Minions, Disney Princesses, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spiderman, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, My Little Pony, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Cocomelon, Fortnite, Minecraft, Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story.

The City of Campbell Youth Commission is a diverse group of youth who serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that impact teens and young adults. Commissioners help organize and host events that focus on community support, mental health awareness, political involvement, social justice, and more.

Application Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Campbell

• Enrolled in grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year

• Submit an application + 1 Letter of Recommendation

Youth Commission Term Requirements:

• Strong interest in leadership & local government practices

• Attend the Orientation Meeting on Saturday, August 16th

• Attend bi-monthly meetings on Monday evenings, September 2025 through May 2026

• Plan & facilitate Youth Commission events and activities

Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd

For more info, visit www.campbellca.gov/youthcommission

Teen Classes, Camps and Leadership Opportunities

For information on spring and summer teen classes, camps and leadership opportunities, visit www.campbellca.gov/teens

Stokes Adobe introduces our newest menu item: Mediterranean-inspired seared octopus served with olive tapenade, nduja aioli, Marcona almonds, fresh oregano, and a burst of Meyer lemon. It's gluten free.

Stokes Adobe restaurant and bar, located at 500 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open daily for dinner and happy hour. Indoor and outdoor patio dining are available. Visit our website to see our dinner and drink menus and make a reservation.

Just in time for Easter, soft pretzel bunnies have hopped into Paris Bakery! Come and get yours at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey. They're fun for all ages and delicious, too.