Did you know Locally Lit Candle Bar offers mobile workshops for groups? That's right - we can bring the art of candle making to your event!

Each person in your group gets to create their own candle using their favorite scents. It's a fun, socially interactive experience that brings people together. And with our premium fragrance oils, soy wax, and cotton or wooden wicks, each person will have a high-quality candle to take home.

Please e-mail Locally Lit for more information and to book a candle making workshop at your venue. Want to come visit us instead? Our candle bar is located at 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering two specials throughout May 2022. To make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

May Specials

CocoBalm for Mom
$190 for 80 minutes
Let us teleport you to the tropics of Fiji. Experience an 80-minute, deeply hydrating coconut balm massage. Scents of coconut will leave your skin feeling smooth and hydrated.

Mom's Rest and Relaxation
$285 for 2 hours
Let us take care of you. This Mom's R&R Package includes our 50 minute CBD oil massage and a 60 minute customized facial with a botanical marine mask.

Cypress Boutique Monterey has new spring and summer men's shirts available in solid colors and vibrant detailed florals. These are so much fun and very comfortable. We also carry the softest t-shirts - stop by and check out our styles for men at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. Locally owned, we're always happy to help you look your best.

Did you know that Escape Room 831 in Monterey offers mobile games? We bring the fun to you! Escape boredom and crack the code with us.

Our mobile escape room is perfect for school festivals, corporate team-building events, fundraisers, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, summer camps, and much more. If you have a group of 20-60 people, we'll bring our escape room to your location.

If you’re looking for a thrilling, bonding activity for people of all ages, this is it. Our mobile escape room provides 60-minutes of challenges, during which you and your team will face puzzles, track down clues, and discover the answers you need to solve a mystery. Plus, we handle the setup and cleanup, leaving you free to focus on other activities.

Escape Room 831's mobile escape rooms serve Monterey, Salinas, Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Santa Cruz, and the San Jose area. For more information, please visit our website and give us a call at 831-241-6616.

A bath allows oneself to break, to breathe, and to be. Lilify's six signature bubble baths are made in small, thoughtful, exquisite batches. Created in collaboration with and made locally by Connie Mardon and Kaelyn Chapman, our bubble baths are herby, earthy, and unique with careful, aromatic pairings created to relax and uplift.

Our bubble baths make a beautiful gift to yourself, or a generous offering to those you love. Available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Poppleton's Fine Furnishings now has the Sit Tight Sectional and the Bubble Swivel Chair by Thayer Coggin in house. Come and see these beautiful pieces for yourself at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Thayer Coggin furniture is proudly handcrafted in High Point, North Carolina. Since 1953, the company has been carving out a unique identity in the home furnishings market through a commitment to classic modern design.

The Summer Activity Guide is available online and can be picked up at the Recreation Office during regular business hours M-F. Registration for our summer camps and swim lessons is already open for everyone. Registration for all other classes and activities will begin May 3rd at 9 am for Campbell Residents and May 4th for everyone!

To view the activity guide, visit https://issuu.com/cityofcampbell/docs/summer2022_final

To view the registration website, visit https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog

This summer, California State Parks is offering Los Exploradores de Monterey Summer Day Camp ("Los Niños") at Monterey State Historic Park, a two-week day camp for students grades 3-5, located in the heart of Old Monterey.

In this unique summer program, day campers will explore the rich cultural history and natural areas of Monterey State Historic Park and beyond. Campers will experience Monterey’s historical buildings and colorful gardens through hands-on activities such as period games and play, toys, crafts, food, songs, dances, nature observation, and interactive guided tours.

Sponsored by Monterey State Historic Park Association and led by California State Park Staff, this fun program highlights the many cultures of one of California’s most historic towns while day campers engage in some of the fun attractions of Monterey that exist today (such as a whale watching trip).

Sessions will be offered June 6-17, June 27 - July 8, and July 18-29. Please register here. Fee is $400, but tuition assistance is available for financially challenged students.

Spa on the Plaza's Two for Two Special is back by popular demand Mondays - Fridays in the month of April. Get two 50-minute massages OR a massage and facial combo for $200.

Spa on the Plaza is located at 201 Alvarado Street, Suite A in Downtown Old Monterey. Please call us at 831-647-9000 to make your appointment.

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.

A Local Business Offers “Destruction Therapy,” a Place Where Breaking an Object Is a Moment of Joy
[The Break Room]
by Celia Jimenez
Monterey County Weekly, 04/14/22

Private Parties are back at Monterey County Youth Museum! Enjoy the museum all to yourself with 2 hours of exclusive playtime for up to 50 guests (total, including adults). Each party includes a staff-led scavenger hunt, photo opportunity, and a goody bag for each child in attendance under age 12.

You are welcome to bring snacks, cake/cupcakes, and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in the party room. Private playdates happen on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 3:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $395 for MY Museum members, $435 for all others.

MY Museum is located at 425 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The Campbell "Loves" Spring Fun Run is back in person this May! We are excited to celebrate the rescheduled 45th Annual Valentine Fun Run with the Campbell Community! After 2 years, we are back in person! We are need of volunteers to help make this great event possible! Below are the details for the volunteer opportunities. We hope that you will be able to join us!

California State Library and California State Parks have partnered to offer the new State Parks Passes Program. Passes to enjoy State Parks are now available to check out with your Monterey Public Library card! Passes can be checked out for two weeks and must be returned to Monterey Public Library. Please ask library staff for more details.

Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The New Monterey Business Association welcomes Mission 19 Taqueria to the Lighthouse District!

Located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, this Baja style Mexican restaurant serves up a delicious variety of tacos, birria, tortas, quesadillas, quesaburros, and mulitas. Their tortillas are made by hand every day.

Mission 19 Taqueria is open 6 days a week, 11am-9pm (closed Monday). Want to learn more? There's a great article in Monterey County Weekly by Dave Faries.

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.

New Taqueria in New Monterey Is on a Mission
[Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 03/18/22