When choosing where to host the holiday party for your business or organization, don't get stuck in a rut with the same old places and ideas. Board & Brush offers a unique setting for teams to collaborate, socialize, and get creative together at our studio at 458 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Our studio is for EVERYONE...and we promise your group will leave with lasting memories and a piece of decor they'll be proud of. Learn more about our corporate event offerings here.

At Board & Brush, we work to perfectly curate each event to fit your team’s unique needs. From a large variety of design options to virtual offerings in case some of your team is not local - we're here to help make your event a success.

Let Alta Bakery & Cafe and Cella Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Old Monterey help you craft an unforgettable holiday party with luncheons, private dining, and catering.

Picture a gathering of family and friends, savoring a hearty, shared feast curated by Chefs Cal Stamenov and Ben Spungin, complete with the perfect wine pairings by Bernabe DeLuna. And let’s not forget the delightful custom cocktails crafted by Joshua Perry, adding that extra flare to your dining adventure.

Our family-style meals are all about bringing people together, whether it’s a snug get-together or a lively rehearsal dinner. We’ve got you covered with options, from substantial hors d’oeuvres to casual cocktail-style service, giving your event that personal touch. With our versatile venues, including a cozy heated pergola, an inviting dining room, and a private event space, we can host a variety of gatherings.

Planning a celebration for 14 or more? Email Lily at Cella to discover how we can make your event extraordinary. We’re excited to help you craft unforgettable memories during this holiday season and beyond.

The Feral Market now carries these whimsical new keychains made by Pigeon Print Shop in Monterey. We have 3D printed forest pixies, spiders, skeletons, and more, all with articulated joints so they bobble and wiggle along with you. They're delightful. Come and see them at the shop, 261 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Pumpkin spice season is in full swing! East Village Cafe now has delicious pumpkin cheesecake muffins and slices from our pumpkin cheesecake loaves available for a limited time only. Stop by the cafe and try them at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

It’s time for Cloud City’s 3rd Annual Pet Howl-oween Costume Contest! 🎃🐶

This year we are hosting a virtual contest. Pet owners – send us your best and spookiest costumes. Group themed costumes are highly encouraged! 💀👻🎃🦇🧙‍♀️

You can enter the Pet Costume Contest 1 of 3 ways:

• Send a pic of your pet on Instagram to @cloudcitysupplyincand/or tag us. 📲
• Text a pic to (408) 777-6783 📱
• Email a pic to hello@cloudcitysupplyinc.com 📧

Submissions will be accepted from October 16th to October 27th at 12pm.

We will announce the winners at 5pm on Friday, October 27th online via our Instagram @cloudcitysupplyinc.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

Because of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 3am-11am, in Downtown Old Monterey and in the New Monterey and Cannery Row areas.

To download a detailed list of all parking restrictions and road closures in Monterey that morning, please click here. Information may also be downloaded below.

The entire Half Marathon course will be posted, "No Parking - Tow Away 2am-11am on Sunday, November 12, 2023." Other parking restrictions will also be in effect in the Downtown and Cannery Row areas. All "No Parking" areas will be posted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All vehicles left standing in a "No Parking" zone will be towed at the owner's expense.

Esteban Restaurant is now serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-1:30pm. The menu features Executive Chef Ben Hillan's farm-to-table fresh, savory, and sweet entrees, seasonal sides, and festive drinks.

Esteban, located next to the charming Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey, offers both indoor and outdoor seating on their newly renovated patio. For reservations, please visit Esteban's website.

Traditional brunch dishes with a twist include house-made cinnamon roll with bourbon-vanilla icing; Ad Astra French toast with lemon-vanilla whipped cream and farmers market berries; bocadillo de gamba flash-fried wild Gulf prawns with tomato, garlic aioli, pickled onion, and cilantro crema; and a Company Breakfast with savory bread pudding, egg, Manchego house-made sausage, mushroom, green onion, and gravy.

Fall is on at Revival Ice Cream! Come experience the lavish blend of flavors that make up our Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream. Rich pumpkin, decadent cinnamon, and creamy cheesecake are a combination you don’t want to miss out on.

We start with roasted sugar pumpkins, cinnamon, and cloves. Then we combine hand-cut cubes of creamy, tart cheesecake bites. Next, we sprinkle gingery speculoos crumbs as it comes out of the churner.

We call this the prequel to the holiday season! Come try it at 463 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Nacho Bizness introduces the Macarrito, the ultimate food mashup! ⁠Imagine sinking your teeth into a heavenly combination of gooey mac and cheese, crispy waffle fries, our signature enchorito sauce, and tender, flavorful carne asada. It's pure bliss in every bite.
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Come try it, and don't forget to bring your appetite! We're located at 470 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Alma del Mar now offers beautifully decorated cutting boards, wooden spoons, and ornaments by Kim Kasner of Burnin Love Art Studio in Pacific Grove! Stop by our shop at 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey and see Kim's stunning burned wood designs where beauty meets function.

Kim's beechwood cheeseboards, size 6" x 8.5" plus a 4.5" handle, have a 5" knife slot and are both beautiful and functional. The 12" beechwood spoons are decorated with images of kelp and California poppies. Her collection of birchwood ornaments feature Monarch butterflies and the legendary artist Frida Kahlo - they're perfect for your tree or home.

Alta Bakery and Cafe now sells a dry mix for our blue corn cookies so you can make them in your own home! Just add eggs and butter. Visit Alta at 502 Munras Ave in Downtown Old Monterey to get your bag.