Don't have time to discover all the great shops in Downtown Campbell? We'll give you a flash tour of our great shops in this One-Shop-a-Day photo tour series. It's just a peek. If you want to see more, stop in to see it in person.
Today's shop is Steepers Tea. As you can see, it's a shop for tea lovers.
Don't have time to discover all the great shops in Downtown Campbell? That's OK. We'll give you a quick peek at one shop a day through random photos and short descriptions. If you want to see more, you can visit in person.
First up is Besties Boutique where you'll find great women's fashions and Besties Custom Lids. They're custom caps you make using the various patches they have in the shop.
Rosine's Restaurant has a new selection of holiday cocktails and mocktails! Join us this season in our beautifully decorated dining room, where the holiday spirit is alive and the new drink menu is ready to delight.
Sip on cozy seasonal favorites and discover exciting new signature cocktails perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Enjoy a Noelle Spritz, Peppermint Bark Martini, Christmas Mojito, Rosemary Bourbon Sour, Apple Pie Old Fashioned, and Candy Cane Hot Cocoa. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
Cheers to making this season even more delicious! Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
The holiday season is here, and Downtown Old Monterey's artisan bakeries are ready with all manner of baked goods perfect for a thoughtful gift, a family feast, or to enjoy in a quiet moment amidst the hubbub.
Handmade from scratch, these breads, cookies, and traditional desserts will put a smile on any face. Menu highlights and pre-order deadlines are below.
Ad Astra Bread Co.
479 Alvarado Street
Offering sourdough breads and festive little cookies. No pre-orders available, just stop by the shop.
Alta Bakery
502 Munras Avenue
Stollen and gingerbread cookies are available at the bakery. Order our buche de noel online by Dec 18 for pick-up on Dec. 23 or 24 (specify when ordering).
Freedom Bakery Boutique
305 Webster Street
Preparing holiday cookie and brownie trays, dessert boards, yule log cakes, custom printed shortbread cookies, and an assortment of pies and decorated cakes. Order on our website for pick up at our Monterey boutique, Fri-Sun, 10am-1pm, or at our Watsonville bakery daily. We'll be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1.
Paris Bakery
271 Bonifacio Place
Baking Christmas princess cakes and a variety of fresh breads, rolls, and beautifully decorated cookies all made in-house. Order in person or call 831-646-1620.
Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe
539 Hartnell Street
Holiday stollen (without marzipan) is now available at the bakery. And we're again making five different flavors of buche de noel for Christmas, three of which are gluten free - order by Dec. 18 at 831-641-9188. Our galette des rois (kings' cake) will be available in a variety of sizes for pick up Jan. 2-4 - call to reserve yours. We'll be closed Jan. 6-20.
Keep the kids engaged and having fun this holiday season with our exciting Holiday activities and camps! 
Whether your child loves soccer, art, music, or building with LEGO, we’ve got something for everyone!
Kids' Night at the CCC (4-12 YRS)
12/13
Kids' Day at the CCC Elves' Fun Shop
12/14
World Cup Soccer Holiday Camps (5-13 YRS)
12/23-12/27
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 article.
It’s not The Big Easy, but there are city favorites to be found in Monterey County.
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Now, 12/05/24
In December 2024, all Barrel Picks at The Whisky Club's retail bottle shop are 10% off. Visit us at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey to find unique expressions that make excellent gifts for the discerning whisky lover.
Barrel Picks are whiskies obtained exclusively by The Whisky Club by the barrel. They're usually selected by a master distiller or distillery team for us for its unique qualities, then tasted and approved by our staff. The entire barrel is then bottled by the distillery exclusively for The Whisky Club. That means that any TWC Barrel Pick in our bottle shop is a one-of-a-kind expression that will make a truly unique gift.
Angel’s Envy (KY)
Buffalo Trace (KY)
Clonakilty (Ireland)
Elijah Craig (KY)
Frey Ranch (NV)
Hillrock (NY)
Rod & Hammer (CA)
WhistlePig (VT)
First Night Monterey is seeking volunteers for their upcoming New Year's Eve celebration! If you, your family, or your group are interested in joining them for a fun and festive evening, please visit their volunteer page.
Volunteers are needed to assist with various activities and tasks throughout the night, including event setup and hosting at venues, trash cleanup, and guest assistance. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community, make new friends, and be a part of a memorable New Year's Eve celebration.
Volunteer assignments are made in 4 hour shifts according to your preferences - everyone gets a chance to enjoy performances, and all volunteers will get a free admission button.
Paulina R Photography is offering specials on portrait and wedding photography in Monterey County. Capture the moment in all its beauty with a professional photographer!
Get $200 off portrait photography services in Monterey County. These aren't old fashioned studio portraits - they're photos shot on location that allow your personality to shine through.
Please contact Paulina through her website for details and use code PORTRAIT25 to receive this special discount. Must book by May 31, 2025.
Have every detail of your wedding day beautifully documented. Paulina R Photography is offering $600 off photography services at any Monterey County wedding (8 hours).
A variety of wedding packages are available starting at $4100. Please contact Paulina through her website for details and use code WEDDING25 to receive this special discount. Must book by May 31, 2025.
Paulina loves to capture a blend of creatively candid shots and iconic posed photos, helping people to laugh and feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The result is a dazzling collection of images that captures the essence of love and joy in her subjects.
Slowfiber is hosting our second annual Artisan Holiday Craft Sale, now through December 21. You'll find beautiful textiles, hand knit goods, slow stitched items, and more by 12 local makers. It's perfect for holiday shopping!
Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm, at Slowfiber, 517A Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Participating makers include:
Jenny Webster
Becky Ohsiek
Jade Minelli
Janet White
Linda Watson
Paris Richardson
Tori Derr
Tammy Tahara
Patti Wells
Jennifer Valdez
Roxanne Gibson
Marci Greenberg
Partner with us as a sponsor for Campbell’s 2025 Valentine Fun Run 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Dash on February 8th!
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to over 800 participants while supporting an event that strengthens our community. Your sponsorship helps us create a memorable experience that encourages health, fitness, and connection for all.
✨ Sponsorship Benefits Include:
✅ Business logo on Race Day shirts and website
✅ Booth at Event (Platinum & Gold)
✅ Business Highlighted on our Community Center Reader Board
✅ Recognition at the event
✅ FREE or discounted employee race entries
📆 Sponsorship Deadline: January 10, 2025 (to ensure your logo appears on the shirts).
For more information, visit www.campbellca.gov/valentine or email laurenc@campbellca.gov.
Is there a record enthusiast on your holiday shopping list? Recycled Records is the Lighthouse District's destination for music lovers, and they have some very nice t-shirts and stickers in stock at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
These are good quality, 100% cotton tees with the shop logo front and back, available in either white or tan in a variety of sizes. Now is a great time to buy one as the store will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. $20 each.
Recycled Records' stickers are designed in-house and they look great. Show your pride in old-school modes of listening with either the record player or the cassette tape. Or why not buy both? They make great stocking stuffers. $3 each.
If you're looking for Christmas music, Recycled Records has that, too. Go and look through their special holiday music section for some fun finds.
If there's a comic book collector in your life, Current Comics has a great gift for them! We now have a selection of stunning comic book storage boxes at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Most are $12, they'll help keep the comics in good condition, and they look great on any shelf, decorated with images of some of our favorite characters.
Stop by the shop to see what we have available. At the moment, we have designs featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, Wakanda, and more.
The holiday season is here, and International Cafe offers offsite catering and hosts gatherings for as many as 20-25 people here at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
With our catering and group events, you can select items off the cafe's menu or we can work with you to develop a custom menu to fit your needs. We're happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and allergies. And we can tailor a menu around special regions or a theme. We love to help you make special memories with delicious food.
Please email or call Gloria at the market, 831-375-9451. She'll be happy to consult with you about catering or hosting a gathering of friends, family, or co-workers at the cafe.
International Cafe is a locally owned and operated business run by the same friendly family who have owned International Market and Deli for years at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Did you know that Lighthouse Books has an entire section of Christmas books and movies for children and adults at 600 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey?
We have everything from gently used children's picture books to traditional Christmas stories by authors such as Charles Dickens and Louisa May Alcott, and, at the moment, two entire shelves of Christmas romance novels. Plus we have DVDs of fun holiday movies for all ages.
Our selection is ever-changing, so if you don't see anything you like this week, something might appear next week. But stop by soon to get first dibs - we're a used book store, so titles come and go.
Cypress Boutique has a wealth of holiday gifts and fashion finds this holiday season. We have beautiful, locally-made earrings and necklaces, accessories to liven up any hat, and new and gently used jackets and coats that are perfect for staying warm and stylish this winter.
Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and browse through our selection. Need some help finding the right gift? We're an independently owned shop that prides ourselves on our friendly customer service, and we have a wide range of affordable options.
Monterey Holistic Health will be closing on December 21, 2024. Everything in our shop is 20% off, including CBD products, incense, and whimsical gifts handmade by store owner Christina (see photos below). We're even selling the shelving and cabinets. We're open daily at 11am at 623 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
It's been a pleasure to serve you at our shop and be a part of this community, and we want to thank all of our customers for supporting us throughout the years. Please come and say goodbye before we close our doors.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, December 2-21, 2024.
Every 5 items donated (canned food or dried goods) will give you one entry into our raffle. There is no limit on donations! At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.
Let’s give back to our wonderful community in Monterey. Feel free to reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram with any questions.
