At this time, until further notice, Old Capitol Books will only be buying books on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please be sure to call us in advance to let us know you'll be arriving with books to sell us, 831-333-0383.

In Spa on the Plaza’s continued effort to operate as a green business, we are constantly looking at ways to become more environmentally friendly and more energy efficient. Being a green business, we consider the environment in how we operate the business, as well as the products we use in our treatments and feature in our retail space.

Most recently, we’ve updated all of our lighting to a lower energy option, utilizing LED bulbs and fixtures. In our retail and salon areas, we are quite proud to have removed all cosmetics from the spa that are not approved by the Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic safety database.

In other updates and renovations, we now are featuring new salon reclining chairs to relax in, as well as a new pedicure chair with water foot chamber and a new manicure table. All linens are new, and upgrades are constantly being implemented in our treatment rooms, including equipment to allow for hot towels. All session tables are now electrically heated featuring new colored linens with unique table sashes. We also added decorative shells that can also be used to hold jewelry or other items not removed prior to the appointment, so personal items are not forgotten in robes and free the body for better bodywork.

We are also quite proud to feature new facial equipment including: microcurrent galvanic machines, microdermabrasion machines, high frequency machines, oxygen machine, and LED light therapy machines.

And last but not least is our beautiful new flooring and fresh paint, as well as the renovation of our private relaxation area! Now a warmer and brighter bleached oak, this new flooring complements the soothing and calming design elements of the spa.

We look forward to sharing our updates and renovation with our clients, and look forward to seeing you for an amazing spa day!

Bella's Studio, Old Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, is presenting Summer Kids' Camps June 6 - August 5, 2016 for a variety of ages and skill levels. For a complete list of our summer camps, including descriptions, please click here. Be sure to sign up early because sessions fill up quickly.

Kids' Summer Camps 2016

June 6 - 10: For the Young Ones (ages 6-8)
This is the perfect camp for young ones who want to get their little hands all crafty. Campers will create fun, easy projects to jump-start their sewing journeys. No sewing experience necessary, just a desire to learn a new craft and meet new friends. $360

June 13 - 17: Boys Can Sew (ages 8-12)
Boys love to sew! This camp focuses on projects that boys will love. $325

June 20 - 24: Fashionista #1 (ages 8-16)
June 27 - July 1: Fashionista #2 (ages 8-16)
Fashionista Camps are for those with some sewing experience who want to take their designing and sewing skills to the next level. Budding designers will create an original outfit while learning to follow a pattern and sew with professional results. We'll explore design theory and fashion illustration. $385 per week; $750 for both sessions

July 11 - 15: Quilt & Stitch (ages 7-16)
A summer favorite! Campers will create a cozy quilted blanket and learn the art of hand embroidery. $360

July 18 - 22: It's a Doll Party (ages 8-12)
Campers will create a matching sleepover outfit with their favorite 18" doll. Cozy jammies and a snuggly pillow will make quite a fashion statement. We finish the week with a tea party - all dolls invited! $360

July 25 - 29: Accessories Galore! (ages 7-16)
Totes, pouches, pencil cases, book covers, hair flowers - this camp is a week of fun small projects that are stylish and practical. $360

August 1 - 5: Sew Green Fashionista (ages 7-12)
All budding fashionistas can take this camp. Campers will create a simple outfit and learn to re-purpose a favorite piece that needs a little makeover. No sewing experience necessary! $360

Here's a fun video that shows you a first person perspective of our very popular Bunnies and Bonnets Parade from one of the VIP Parade cars.

The Presidio of Monterey has announced that temporary traffic revisions and new gate hours will go into effect beginning Friday, April 1 to accommodate construction to Private Bolio Gate, lasting apx. 6-8 weeks.

On weekdays, drivers will NOT be able to enter Private Bolio Gate via a right-hand turn from Lighthouse Avenue. Please detour via Artillery St. and Corporal Ewing Rd. to access the gate. Also, drivers leaving the Presidio will not be able to use Private Bolio Gate at all. Please detour to Infantry Gate. Both gates will be open 24 hours Monday-Friday while these traffic revisions are in effect, approx. 6-8 weeks.

On weekends, Private Bolio Gate will be closed. All Presidio traffic will need to use Infantry Gate.

Presidio Gate Hours as of 04/01/16:

WEEKDAYS:
Franklin Street Gate open 6am-5:30pm for inbound & outbound traffic
​High Street Gate open 7am-8am for inbound traffic
Infantry Gate open 6am-8am for inbound traffic and always open for outbound traffic
Private Bolio Gate always open for inbound traffic only
Taylor Gate open 6am-1pm for all traffic and 4pm-5:30pm for outbound traffic

WEEKENDS:
Infantry Gate open 24 hours a day
All other gates are closed