Snow season is coming, and On The Beach is getting our Snow Tech Shop and Snowboard / Ski Rental Department ready for the season. We recently received all-new skis and ski boots for our rental fleet. Let's hope for snow and a great snow season!
Learn more about our snow season services and rentals at the shop, 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Family-owned La Bahia Restaurant, home of the best miches in town, now has party packages for the holiday season! We're offering our very own michelada mix, chamoy drip, and drippy cups. But you have to pre-order 24 hours in advance - give us a call at 831-884-5269.
La Bahia is open Tue-Sun at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
The Lighthouse District belatedly welcomes Monterey Core Fitness to New Monterey! Opened in July at 191 Lighthouse Avenue, Core Fitness is a women's boutique gym and fitness studio that focuses on functional strength training, resilience, and community connection.
Monterey Core Fitness welcomes women at all levels - from beginner to advanced - ages 18 and up. It offers group low-impact strength training and fitness classes 6 days a week, personal training sessions by appointment, and member access to the gym, 4am-12am daily.
Owner Allison Johnston is a certified Elite Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and Corrective Exercise Specialist whose focus is on teaching proper technique to prevent injuries and obtain optimal results. Her goal is to bring women together to complement each other's strengths, gaining self-love and self-confidence to become the best version of themselves.
Many different membership options are available through the Monterey Core Fitness website. Register for access to the gym, access to group training classes, or both. Want to try it out? Sign up for a one-day or one-week gym pass or a single group class.
Want to make your 2023 holiday meals even more special? Order pies, cakes, and dinner rolls from The Perfect Crumb! We are a locally owned boutique bakery at 301B Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, creating every item from scratch on a daily basis.
The deadline for ordering baked goods for Thanksgiving is November 20, 2023. The Christmas ordering deadline is December 22, 2023. To place your order, please phone us at 831-241-6269 or stop by the shop, Wednesday-Sunday.
Holiday Pies, 9" - view price sheet
Pumpkin pie
Triple berry pie
Peach pie
Cherry pie
Pecan pie
Apple pie (regular or Dutch crust)
Sweet potato pie
Coconut Cream pie
Chocolate Cream pie
Banana pie
Key Lime Pie (available in 8", 9", 10" & 12")
Turkey Pot Pie
Dinner rolls: wheat or white
Holiday Cakes, 9" - view price sheet
Carrot cake
Spice cake
Burnt Almond cake
Pumpkin cake
Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake
Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of the work of Carmel artist Elizabeth Wrightman through December 2023 at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Elizabeth Wrightman's recent acrylic paintings illustrate scenes from Irish literature. In an introduction to a virtual exhibit at Mercy Center in Burlingame, she writes, "The Celtic speaking peoples seem to share a common view that there are several layers to reality: the ordinary world and another reality, where other beings exist that might easily make their way into everyday life. (Yes, including fairies!) Celtic stories sometimes take pleasure in this shifting reality, using animals and birds to indicate the supernatural."
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.
Are you looking for a beautiful calendar for 2024? Support a local business AND a local photographer. Luminata Books and Gifts now has these beautiful calendars and magnets in stock featuring images by photographer Michael Santa Cruz of scenery in Monterey and Big Sur.
These make great gifts for out-of-town friends and family with whom you'd love to share the beauty of California. Visit Luminata at 631 Cass Street in Downtown Old Monterey to view our selection. We're open Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm.
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.
Venture Gallery presents the paintings of Cheryl Kampe, our featured local artist for November.
In her latest exhibit, "Visual Texture," Kampe layers oil paint and cold wax on canvas or wood panels, carving back to create patterns and reveal colors below the surface. This technique produces the texture of the overall painting and uncovers surprising details as you look closer.
Venture Gallery is now open 10am-6pm six days a week and 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays. Cheryl Kampe's artwork will be featured through November 2023. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.
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:
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.
Napoleon Dynamite fans, the Heritage Theatre is giving away a show package worth $260! Enter this contest to win 2 show tickets plus 2 VIP Meet & Greet tickets with cast members of Napoleon Dynamite for a full access evening for two that will include autographed posters and a professional photo of you with the cast members.
The evening features a special screening of the movie followed by a lively Q&A session with the actors from the film. It'll be a special evening with much fanfare. Before the show, the festivities will include a chance for you to take a selfie with a llama out in the Heritage Theatre Plaza and enjoy some loaded tater-tots inspired by the movie.
To enter the giveaway do the following:
1) Follow Downtown Campbell on Facebook
2) Follow Campbell Heritage Theatre on Facebook
3) LIKE the contest announcement post on Facebook
4) Leave a comment on the Facebook contest post with your favorite quote from the Napoleon Dynamite movie.
The winner will be chosen on Friday 10/27! Remember to check your Facebook Messenger DMs after 5pm on Friday.
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.
Corinthian Transportation is offering a FREE shuttle from the Pruneyard to Downtown Campbell both days of the 2023 Campbell Oktoberfest for festival-goers, volunteers, and downtown employees.
The shuttle will depart at the top of the hour from the Pruneyard parking garage at the entrance facing the DoubleTree Hotel. It will drop you off on 1st Street near City Hall. The shuttle will depart again at the bottom of the hour from 1st Street and return to the Pruneyard. It may run more frequently if needed.
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.
