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Every year, the Campbell Chamber of Commerce invites the Campbell area community to nominate a person and a business that they would like to see honored as the citizen of the year for Campbell and the business of the year in Campbell.

The citizen of the year nominee doesn't have to be a Campbell resident. They just have to be someone who's been a prominent contributor to the Campbell community. The winners of the awards will be honored at the Chamber's annual Celebrate Campbell awards dinner held in April.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 17, 2025.

Venture Gallery presents a group exhibit of local jewelry artists Liliy Campos, Vanessa Martin, and Sandra Saldivar in January. Each fashions beautiful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Lilly Campos creates mesmerizing fused glass with the colors of the sea. Vanessa Martin creates stunning modern and classic designs with pearls, gems, gold, and silver. Sandra Saldivar creates dramatic yet classic designs with Austrian crystals, abalone, and gems.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm daily. We are located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

10% Off Spanish & ESL Courses!

Posted on December 22nd, 2024 by Vive La Experiencia

Vive la Experiencia Spanish & ESL Language Institute in Downtown Campbell is offering a special deal for all you language learners out there. Get 10% off all of their Spanish or ESL language courses when ordered by December 31, 2024. All courses must be taken by April 2025. The have a range of courses for all levels of speakers and situations and they start on a rolling basis.

One Shop a Day Flash Tours

Posted on December 22nd, 2024 by sheldon

We've assembled some quick photo tours of some of our amazing retailers in Downtown Campbell. If you're short on time and need a way to get a quick glimpse into a bunch of shops in only a few minutes, here's your chance to take a fast photo tour of some of the wonderful shops that we have here to serve you.

One Shop a Day Flash Tours

Ok last minute shoppers, just because you waited as long as possible doesn't mean you have to settle for token generic stuff in a box as your redemption. You can shop small, shop unique, and shop fast all at the same time by taking advantage of the Downtown Campbell Gift Cards Gallery to lookup the gift card options available with the small independent retailers and restaurants that we have in Downtown Campbell.

You can also take a flash tour of some of our shops in our One Shop a Day photo series we recently published.

Downtown Campbell Gift Cards

20% Bonus on Blue Line Pizza Gift Cards

Posted on December 22nd, 2024 by Blue Line Pizza

From now until the last day of 2024, you can get a $60 gift cards at Blue Line Pizza for only $50! That's a 20% bonus! Just use the offer code GCHOLIDAY2024 to claim your discount when you order your gift cards from Blue LIne Pizza.

When selecting the amount of the gift card you wish to purchase, you can enter any amount up to $240 and get it for less when you check out with the GCHOLIDAY2024 offer code. You must enter the offer code to receive the discount.

Discount breakdown

  • $60 cards are $10 off ($50)
  • $120 cards are $20 off ($100)
  • $180 cards are $30 off ($150)
  • $240 cards are $40 off ($200)

You can also enter an amount that isn't a multiple of $60. You will get an equivalent discount so that 20% extra is always added. For example, if your order a $100 card, you'll be charged $83.33. $16.67 is the calculated 20% bonus amount.

One-Shop-A-Day: Recycled Records

Posted on December 21st, 2024 by Recycled Records

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of great shops in the Lighthouse District continues with Recycled Records at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Recycled Records has been a part of the Lighthouse District landscape for nearly 5 decades so it should need no introduction, but if you haven't been there in a while, you should stop by and take a peek. The store's most recent owners are are a younger couple who have been gradually giving such a beloved street institution a makeover and doing things like inviting artists to make appearances and play intimate shows there.

View more flash tours of our shops.

One-Shop-A-Day: Pink Carnation Shop

Posted on December 21st, 2024 by Pink Carnation Shop

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of Downtown Campbell continues with Pink Carnation Shop, one of the newer clothing boutiques in Downtown Campbell. It's a curated selection of smaller independent designers that rotates through constantly. Right now they have some really cute looks assembled with various sweaters to keep you warm.

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of great shops in the Lighthouse District continues with Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment. Since it's getting late for holiday shopping, we thought you'd like to know that besides an entire emporium of new and surplus restaurant equipment and goods, they also have a very random collection of novelties that are perfect as stocking stuffers or last minute gag gifts.

View more flash tours of our shops.

The Old Monterey Business Association announces the 2024 Downtown Business Awards!

Most Inviting Business
Flor De Monterey

Best New Downtown Small Business
IV Lounge by Injected Artistry

Most Innovative Business
High Scores Arcade

Downtown Health & Wellness - Restaurant
Terra Superfoods

Downtown Health & Wellness - Shop
Alma Del Mar

Best Downtown Traditional Event
Christmas in the Adobes
by California State Parks and Monterey State Historic Park Assoc.

Old Monterey Community Partnership Award
presented to Monterey Public Library & Museums
for the Monterey Angels

Downtown Anchor Award
Copy King

The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing and promoting the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey. We strive to enhance and promote the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey as well as maintaining the Downtown as a unique retail, entertainment, and commercial center for both residents and visitors of Old Monterey.

Calling all talented bands! We’re thrilled to announce the Campbell Summer Concert Series is making its grand return in Summer 2025! Get ready for eight incredible Thursday nights of live music starting July 10th through August 28th, 2025. Each concert will feature 1.5 hours of amazing performances by artists from across the Bay Area and beyond!

Are you a band looking to take the stage? Head over to our website to apply and be part of this unforgettable summer tradition. Don’t miss your chance to rock the Campbell community!

Apply to be one of our bands!

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the winners of our 2024 Lighthouse District Holiday Display Contest. We had so many good entries this year that we awarded a winner and runner-up in each category!

**Best Holiday Display with Lighting**
Chic Event Rentals
301 Lighthouse Ave, Ste C

Runner-Up
On The Beach Surf Shop
693 Lighthouse Ave

**Best Holiday Display, Minimally Lit**
Fashion Trade
554 Lighthouse Ave

Runner-Up
Creative Property Management
484 Lighthouse Ave, Ste 101

We encourage residents and visitors to come down to Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey and view the many creative, amusing, and beautiful holiday displays in the windows of shops and restaurants.

Step into the holiday season with the perfect dress! Cypress Boutique has beautiful new holiday dresses in stock. From rich reds and burgundies to festive greens, dazzling metallic golds, and shimmering styles, our collection has everything you need to shine this Christmas, New Year’s, and every special occasion in between.

Find your holiday magic in-store today at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Mission 19 Taqueria is serving a variety of delicious traditional and Oaxacan-style tamales this holiday season. And we welcome orders for your local gatherings! Get a discount on orders of 20, 50, or 75 tamales when you place your order by December 20, 2024.

We encourage you to stop by and try our tamales at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. To place your order, call 831-717-4843, or email us. View our list of tamales here.

From now until December 26, 2024, Plato's Closet Monterey is counting down to Christmas with a new deal every single day. Whether you’re on the hunt for a gift or working to refresh your holiday wardrobe, our daily surprises are the perfect way to save big while shopping sustainably. Visit us at 402 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey.

Wed 12/18 - 30% off all jeans
Thu 12/19 - 50% off all graphic tees
Fri 12/20 - 25% off all tops
Sat 12/21 - All shoes: buy one, get one 50% off
Sun 12/22 - Trade & save 30% off
Mon 12/23 - Save $10 off $40+
Tue 12/24 - Closed
Wed 12/25 - Closed
Thu 12/26 - $5 yellow tag sale

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