It's cold outside, and Bobalicious and Bites has the answer: hot drinks made to order by our master drink maker, Klair, at 474 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

We're now offering 8 different hot drinks (tea and more) to tempt your taste buds. Stop by the shop and try: Tiger Spiced Chai, Hot Matcha, Hot Taro, Hot Chocolate Charm, Dubai Hot Chocolate, Hot Lavender Milk, Bangkok Place Hot Thai Tea, or Horchata.

Each of these drinks can be made with or without dairy - just tell us when you place your order.

Crepes of Brittany is celebrating its 15th anniversary! In December 2025 and January 2026, guests are invited to enjoy a free Lemon Sugar Dessert Crepe with the purchase of any crepe and they mention the "Flavors of France" anniversary special. It's a sweet treat to celebrate a special anniversary!

Crepes of Brittany, located at 211 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, offers an extensive menu of sweet and savory French favorites prepared with imported dough that adds a distinctively delicious flavor to their breads and pastries.

About Crepes of Brittany

Owned by Thierry Crocquet and Daniel Peron, both natives of northern France, Crepes of Brittany was founded on a shared commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Traditional techniques and carefully sourced ingredients deliver a truly regional French experience.

Thierry and Daniel, united by their culinary philosophy and heritage, selected Monterey as the home for an authentic French creperie, which they originally opened in 2010 on Old Fisherman's Wharf with just a handful of tables. In 2016, with strong community support, they moved the restaurant to Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, where the restaurant now sits, offering 45 seats inside and 40 seats al fresco.

The Old Monterey Business Association is excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen! Sabrina has now settled into the OMBA's office at 98 Del Monte Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Sabrina brings to this position substantial skills in marketing and small business management and a passion for her hometown, Monterey. We warmly welcome her leadership, and look forward to all the possibilities of the new year.

About Sabrina Hiltunen

A Monterey native, Sabrina Hiltunen holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in communication and anthropology. To date, her career has included marketing, small business management, public speaking, and education.

Prior to joining the OMBA, Sabrina was a Direct Support Professional and Career Coordinator at College Living Experience, a supported living program for young adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. She has also been a feature writer for Monterey Bay Parent Magazine specializing in articles pertaining to disability rights, supportive services, and advocacy.

Sabrina is a mother of an elementary-aged son, an avid reader, and enjoys Zumba at the Monterey Sports Center. She is committed to enhancing the economic vitality, community spirit, and rich history of her hometown, the city of Monterey.

About the OMBA

The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing and promoting the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey.

A certified member of the National Main Street program since 1992, the OMBA produces an online dining guide, event listing, and business directory, as well as organizes and supports multiple events throughout the year.

The association is committed to maintaining the Downtown as a unique retail, entertainment, and commercial center for both residents and visitors of Old Monterey.

Christmas trees can damage your hardwood floor with unsightly scratches, sap stains and water spots!

Follow these handy tips to make sure you don’t have to hire Slaughterbeck Floors to sand and refinish your floor for the New Year!

Prep Hardwood Floor for Christmas Tree

What to Put Under the Christmas Tree to Protect Your Floor:

Put an old folded sheet or blanket in the space the tree will go to protect the floor. It’s also a good idea to vacuum the space beforehand. Then, place plastic (such as a cheap plastic tablecloth) over the old sheet or blanket to protect it from water damage. A large waterproof mat would also work great here. Finally place the tree stand on top of the plastic barrier. Ensure the tree stand is large enough to hold the size of the tree you have or you risk the tree tipping over.

All of this is best to do before you even leave the house to buy or cut the tree down!

Tips to Bring a Christmas Tree into a Home with Hardwood Floors

1. Shake it: Before bringing the tree into your home shake it, gently, to help get rid of some of the loose needles that could be stepped on, causing scratching.
2. Slide it: Place the tree on an upside-down bathmat to drag along the floor as opposed to carrying it through your home to its final resting place to further minimize needles dropping onto the floor. A sheet of plastic can be placed on top of the bathmat to capture some of the pine needles that may still fall.
3. Place it: Once the tree is where it will be displayed, place it into the tree stand.

After getting the tree set up, water it daily to ensure it stays hydrated. Dehydrated trees will shed needles more frequently. Of course, immediately blot up any spilled water to ensure it doesn’t soak into your floors. Fallen needles will still occur, naturally. Use a vacuum cleaner without a brush beater to clean them up regularly. A broom is not recommended as the needles can scratch the floor.

Once the holidays pass, wrap the tree in the plastic skirt and reverse the process used to bring it in, dragging it back out on the flipped over bathmat.

Even when the best precautions are taken, accidents can still happen! If you need to fix any hardwood...Read More

International Market and Deli strives to work with ethical companies and distributors to source our delicious food from around the world. We stock all sorts of wonderful products that give you a taste of home or a taste of something completely new and we research everything we sell to see exactly where it's coming from and how that company does business.

If you've been reading the news, you'll know there's been some turmoil in the import business recently. When you see changes on our shelves, rest assured we're doing our best to stock the finest products at the best prices available. We're a small family business, and we want to support longtime family-owned businesses that manufacture and/or import quality foods. Before we put something on our shelves, we learn where the supplies are coming from and who owns the company.

We invite you to visit us at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and browse the store. If you have any questions, please call us at 831-375-9451 and ask to speak with the owner, Gloria. We're an old-fashioned market that takes pride in providing personal service to our community.

On The Beach's Snow Tech Shop is now open and ready to rock this 2025 / 2026 Snow Season. Bring in your snowboard or skis to get them ready for the slopes. We're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

InSight Eyewear is really excited for our newest collection of frames to come in. We are now carrying Ray-Ban Meta glasses and are able to place prescription lenses in the frames. Stop in to see the styles and try on a pair for yourself. We're located at 490 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Get ready for BoldJewelers' holiday raffle on December 24, 2025. Anyone can enter - no purchase is necessary. All you have to do is follow BoldJewelers on Facebook and Instagram. Winners will be announced on both platforms. (You must follow BoldJewelers on both platforms to claim the prize - if not, we’ll draw another ticket.) Don’t miss out!

BoldJewelers is a small, family-owned business located at 408 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

We've had a fine Small Business Saturday in Downtown Campbell and thank you to everyone who came down to shop small and those who simply came to enjoy the afternoon as part of our community. If you were there late in the afternoon, you may have noticed that a crew from NBC Bay Area was there on the scene.

They'll be airing a segment tonight about Small Business Saturday that'll feature Downtown Campbell. Keep an eye out for it. The NBC Bay Area team was interviewing people at Simply Smashing Boutique and other places around Downtown Campbell.

Watch the video embed below or read about this story at NBC Bay Area.