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Cypress Boutique Monterey is holding a Winter Clearance Sale! It's still chilly outside, but we're preparing the shop for spring so we're offering great deals on women's and men's sweaters, jackets, and more, that are perfect for this time of year.

Cypress Boutique now offers in-store shopping plus online shopping and phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am-6pm.

Pearl Hour Reopens!

Posted on February 18th, 2021 by Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is back! We took a little holiday in the middle of this long Covid winter, but we're reopening our back patio for cocktails and delicious veggie maki rolls from Ocean Sushi Deli. Enter via the gate and walk around to the back of the building to find our secret outdoor hideaway. We're open Friday - Sunday, 5pm-12am.

Please note that state and county pandemic rules apply: you must order food to imbibe, and a face mask must cover your nose and mouth whenever you're not seated.

Pearl Hour, your friendly neighborhood cocktail bar and bottle shop, is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Mattress Nation's Presidents Day Sale has been extended! Save up to $500 on select adjustable mattress sets from Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, and Stearns & Foster. Plus, save $300 off Breeze and LuxeAdapt mattresses from Tempur-Pedic; $100 off ProAdapt & Adapt mattresses from Tempur-Pedic; $200 off the Ergo Extend Sleeptracker adjustable base from Tempur-Pedic, and $100 off the Ergo 2.0 adjustable base from Tempur-Pedic.

Mattress Nation, a locally-owned business, is located at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and welcomes in-store as well as online shopping. Please call us with any questions, 831-704-3000.

New Rivers to Seas stickers are now available at On The Beach! Featuring artwork by the Pacific Coast's own Drew Madden, each lighthearted design is hand-drawn and completed using watercolors, distinguishing them from the computer illustrated stickers commonly found on the market.

On The Beach Surf Shop is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Annual Chocolate and Wine Fundraiser for Monterey Public Library

Posted on February 18th, 2021 by lighthouseave

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation presents the 16th Annual Chocolate & Wine Fundraiser, held online on Saturday, February 27 at 7pm. Celebrate with chocolate, wine, and savories from the comfort of your home! Visit the library virtually, see what's cooking with an expert chef, discover online learning opportunities, and much more.

Tickets range $40-$100 and all proceeds benefit Monterey Public Library. Learn more and make your reservation here. You may pick-up your gift bag on Saturday, February 27, 1pm-3pm in the Pacific Street parking lot next to Monterey Public Library or pay an extra $10 for special delivery to your Monterey Peninsula home.

Ticket Options

$40 - Event registration only, no gift bag

$75 - Event registration with basic chocolate and wine gift bag
includes wine, chocolates, savories, printed program

$100 - Event registration with premium chocolate and wine gift bag
includes wine, chocolates, savories, printed program, commemorative wine glasses, face mask

Wondering how you can support Cooper-Molera Adobe while we're closed? The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit organization that relies on support from the public, has worked to save historic sites like Cooper-Molera Adobe for 70 years. With your help we’ll make sure this historic landscape continues to be a beautiful community gathering place.

Please consider supporting Cooper-Molera Adobe with a tax-deductible donation by texting HISTORIC COOPER to 52886 today. You'll receive a link to make a donation of any amount.

In response to this moment of crisis, the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust has generously stepped forward to match your gift to the National Trust. For every $2 you give, another $1 will be matched, for a total of $3.

Cooper-Molera Adobe is located at 506 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Now through Sunday, February 28, all orders over $50 at Shelley Bennett Skincare's online store will automatically be entered to win a goodie bag worth over $300! Now’s the time to stock up on your favorite skincare products.

Shelley Bennett's retail shop features her own line of skincare products as well as Caudalie's full line of products and Image Skincare's clinical line. In addition, the online store carries skin care tools such as jade rollers, organic cotton washcloths, and jewelry.

Bento Boxes = Adult Lunch Box

Come get your bento box lunch on with us everyday from 11:30-4pm!⁣⁣

Your choice of two or three bento combo items plus soup, salad and rice.⁣⁣

Choose from:⁣⁣

  • Chicken Teriyaki⁣⁣
  • Chicken Katsu⁣⁣
  • Veggie or Pork Gyoza⁣⁣
  • 8pc California Roll⁣⁣
  • 4pc Spicy Tuna Roll⁣⁣
  • 3pc Nigiri⁣⁣
  • 3pc Sashimi⁣⁣
  • Salmon Teriyaki⁣⁣
  • Beef Rib-Eye Teriyaki⁣⁣
  • Veggie or Mixed Tempura⁣⁣
  • Tuna or Salmon Poke Taco⁣⁣⁣⁣

Or add on your choice of salmon, albacore, tuna, yellowtail or shrimp for $4 extra.⁣⁣
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Who’s hungry? 🍣🍣🍣

Fieldwork Brewing Company is now accepting reservations at our Monterey Beer Garden located at 560 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey. Reservations are a good way to ensure you and your party have a table when you arrive. We're open daily for outdoor dining, 12pm-9pm.

Reservations for parties up to 8 people can be made up to 10 days in advance on our website (click the "Reservations" link, located under our address). Walk-ups are always welcome, too!

We are committed to the health and safety of our guests and staff. As always, everyone is required to wear a mask or face covering at all times, except when seated and enjoying beer and food.

Esteban Restaurant in Downtown Old Monterey, celebrated for its seasonal Spanish cuisine, announces that Mario Garcia has been appointed its new Executive Chef. Chef Garcia is no stranger to high profile restaurants, having worked under the tutelage of two of the area's most celebrated chefs, Bert Cutino and Roy Yamaguchi.

Before taking the helm at Esteban Restaurant, Chef Garcia was Executive Chef of the Sardine Factory. Prior to that, he worked at Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort under the mentorship of Karl Staub as well as Roy's Restaurant at Pebble Beach Resorts under the leadership of Pablo Mellin.

Esteban Restaurant is located at 700 Munras Avenue, adjacent to Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Guests can dine outside on Esteban’s patio where heaters and the crackling fire keep them cozy or order food to-go and enjoy it in the comfort of their own home. To make a reservation or place your order for pick-up, please phone 831-375-0176.

Free Covid-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Dr. Martha Blum

Posted on February 16th, 2021 by omba

Montage Health invites you to join Dr. Martha Blum, infectious disease specialist, as she discusses the Covid-19 vaccine and answers questions from the community in a free online forum on Wednesday, February 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Dr. Blum will discuss vaccine benefits, side effects, and who is eligible to get the vaccine in the early stages. This free online presentation will be available to a limited number of people through WebEx and also available to everyone to view live on CHOMP's Facebook page.

If you wish to join the forum via WebEx, please register online in advance. You will be able to type questions for Dr. Blum during the registration process.

Please note: if you are unable to attend on February 24, the presentation will be recorded. We recommend checking CHOMP's Facebook page after the event.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hosting an online painting class with local artist Bunny Paivine on Saturday, February 27 at 6pm. Learn how to paint this picture from the comfort of your own home! Fee is $30 per person and includes paint, supplies, and their delivery; $10 for class without supplies. (You can order wine from us, too!)

Purchase your tickets here. Class details will be sent to you following your purchase. If you need supplies, please purchase your tickets by Thursday night, February 25, to ensure delivery.

Grace Lifestyle Boutique is happy to announce that we have new arrivals to the shop, including this super cozy turtleneck dress for women and our popular "The Future Is Female" sweatshirts in kids' sizes.

Stop by the store at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey and check out all our great clothing! Grace is now open for in-store shopping; we also welcome phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping, 831-324-4200.

Parker-Lusseau's Easter chocolate season is upon us. We are recruiting weekend warriors who want to learn how to create our Easter chocolates. Professional pastry-chefs, chefs (those not afraid of dabbling with chocolate), bakers, or hardworking souls with an artistic streak are welcome to apply. Please DM us on Instagram for more information, or contact us through our website.

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe is located at 539 Hartnell Street and at 731 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Free Covid-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Dr. Martha Blum

Posted on February 11th, 2021 by lighthouseave

Montage Health invites you to join Dr. Martha Blum, infectious disease specialist, as she discusses the Covid-19 vaccine and answers questions from the community in a free online forum on Wednesday, February 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Dr. Blum will discuss vaccine benefits, side effects, and who is eligible to get the vaccine in the early stages. This free online presentation will be available to a limited number of people through WebEx and also available to everyone to view live on CHOMP's Facebook page.

If you wish to join the forum via WebEx, please register online in advance. You will be able to type questions for Dr. Blum during the registration process.

Please note: if you are unable to attend on February 24, the presentation will be recorded. We recommend checking CHOMP's Facebook page after the event.

Be a Hero. Wear a Mask.

Posted on February 11th, 2021 by lighthouseave

Help stop the spread of Covid-19! When you wear a face mask, you're a hero to the hard-working owners and employees of small businesses in Monterey's fun and funky Lighthouse District, keeping them and their families safe.

Pro tip: everyone over the age of 12 is required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when indoors and outdoors in Monterey's business districts (except when dining at a table). Fines from code enforcement officers begin at $100.

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