Steepers has added Popping Pearl Teas and they're officially a huge hit!
Without exception, everyone thinks they are delicious! Choose from peach, apple, blueberry, strawberry, mango, and lichee Pearls and pair them with teas such as peach, apricot, black, blue mango, shanghai lichee, jasmine, or green teas for a taste sensation!
Casual Island is now selling fun new notebooks and journals! They make great gifts, as well as a special treat for yourself. Come check out all the great designs, including Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones, Nintendo, and more. We're located across from the Portola Hotel & Spa at 261 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.
Want to experience a fun blast from the past? Ocean Sushi and Deli has brought back the vintage Super Lemon Japanese candy. We've got it at a great price, too. Visit us at 165 Webster Street in Old Monterey.
CarmelBarre in Monterey is pleased to announce that we now offer two new classes for adults, Barre Boxing on Thursdays at 10:30am, and Power Yoga om Fridays at 5pm.
Barre Boxing
Get your sweat on! This is kickboxing at its finest, modified for all levels. Take the principles of barre and apply them to this higher intensity class. It's guaranteed to make you sweat and laugh! Release stress, aggression, and have fun. Modifiable for all levels.
Power Yoga
This is a quickly-paced practice, a powerful, energetic form of yoga where students will fluidly move from one pose to the next while connect their breathing to their movements. Power flow is a vigorous and revitalizing form of fitness. All levels are welcome but familiarity with Vinyasa Yoga is suggested.
In Spring 2017, CarmelBarre in Monterey is offering classes for children! That's right - you can come and take a barre class, and your kids can have supervised play and get some exercise, too. For more information and to preregister, please phone 831-238-9766.
CarmelBarre Kids
Held Mondays and Thursdays at 9:15am (during the our adult Barre Class), this children's class is for children of moms, dad, and caregivers who are taking our morning Barre Class. CarmelBarre Kids is different each week, but will always start and end with some movement and include dance, art, etc. Fee is $6 per child (ages 2 months to 10 years). You must be in the studio while your children are in the class.
CarmelBarre Kids Fitness
Held Saturday mornings at 9:30am (during our adult Barre Class), this class for children ages 4-10 years includes music and movement.
New RVCA women's wear has recently arrived at On The Beach! We invite you to stop by and shop RVCA necessities like this vintage wash tee - we're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Have you noticed? The Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission has a beautiful new logo to go along with its new website, www.FilmMonterey.org. Check it out!
Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for classes in guitar, voice, piano and ukulele.
SJG School of Music and the cities of Campbell and San Jose have partnered to produce the best group music program in the South Bay with 9 locations and over 80 classes from which to choose. Classes now forming for April 2017.
Classes vary by location. Click on the link above to see course offerings at each location.
Coming to Old Monterey in April 2017: The Style Bar at Blush Makeup & Skin Studio! Our new hairstyle bar will offer five different signature blowdry styles: Luxe (for voluminous curls), Red Carpet (for smooth, soft waves), Boho Babe (for tousled beach waves), Girl Boss (sleek and straight), and Trend Setter (a top knot or high pony). We'll also offer hair braiding and special hair treatments such as deep conditioning or smoothing. Get ready for your hair and makeup services for any special occasion, a night out, a wedding, or just because!
The State of the City of Monterey 2017 Address is now available online! Featuring Mayor Clyde Roberson and City Manager Mike McCarthy, topics include a Monterey Conference Center update, affordable housing, fishing industry, downtown revitalization, special anniversaries, neighborhood improvements, and much more.
Maybe on Monday, located in Old Monterey at 251-B Pearl Street, is now carrying handmade soap from the Himalayas. Stop by and check out these all-natural soaps made from yaks' milk and goats' milk and a variety of scents.
The Old Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 35 Old Monterey businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2017. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Alfredo’s Cantina
Best Place for Day-Drinking
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill
Best Local Beer / Best Brewery
Best Bar for Millennials
Ambrosia India Bistro
Best Indian Restaurant
Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel
Bay Bikes
Best Bike Shop
Britannia Arms
Best Karaoke
CarmelBarre
Best Pilates Studio
Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Best Club for Jazz
Crown and Anchor
Best Late Night Hangout / Best Pub
Dennis Murphy Music School
Best Musician: Dennis Murphy
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The New Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 15 Lighthouse District businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2017. Click the links below to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Bamboo Reef
Best Dive Shop
Bon Ton L’Roy’s Lighthouse Smokehouse
Best Barbecue
Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts
Cat’s Meow
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Creative Visions Tattoo and Body Piercing
Best Tattoo Parlor
Crystal Fish
Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurant
Gianni’s Pizza
Best Pizza
Best Place for a Birthday Party
Goodwill
Best Thrift Store
Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room
Best Restaurant for Gluten Free / Best Server - Devin McKee
Nor Cal Smoke Shop
Best Head Shop / Best Vape Shop
On The Beach
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Children ages 6-8 are invited to explore what makes Monterey special by spending a week at the local children's museum during My Museum's 2017 Summer Camp! Campers will play and experiment with unique hands-on exhibits, discover new friendships, and explore hidden treasures in our community. Each day offers a new adventure focused on learning through play.
There will be three sessions: June 12-16, June 26-30, and July 27-August 4. Each day we'll meet 9am-4pm. Fee is $265 per child for MY Museum members; $280 per child for non-members. Space is limited - register today by phoning the museum at 831-649-6444.
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.
Quick Bites [Hula's new bar, Poke Time update]
by Mark Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 3/20/17
Atomic 1800 is keeping it sassy with Valley High women's clothing, now available at our shop at 800 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey. The ultimate cool-girl, lifestyle brand straight out of Southern California, Valley High offers everything from boyfriend-fit crewnecks to bodycon dresses because no girl wears the same thing every day! Every piece is developed and designed by co-founders Chanelle Laurence and Christian Ojeda, presenting original prints and cut-and-sew pieces each season all made in Los Angeles. Thanks to photographer Randy Basso for the accompanying image.
Apparently this is how you say hello to the first day of spring! Oh my! Play ball and eat your hearts out! Thank you Frost Cupcake Factory! We were doing it wrong all along.
So if this is spring, I'm really looking forward to the first day of summer! Yummmy!
Current Comics is excited to announce that Secret Empire, Marvel's big comics event for the year, is almost here! A nine-issue story, it's the culmination of Steve Rogers's (Captain America's) secret activities for Hydra, and his revelation of such to the superhero community. Issue #0 hits the shelves on April 19, 2017. The series is written by Nick Spencer with art by Daniel Acuna and Rod Reis and cover art by Mark Brooks. We'll have it in our store at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - don't miss it!
Do you want the cutest corkscrew that ever was? Grace Lifestyle Boutique has got you covered with the Corkatoo! Available in three adorable colors, it's only $17.99, and it makes a great conversation piece. Visit us at 459 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey and check them out.
Om Studios in Monterey is adding new evening classes beginning April 3, 2017. On Monday, we'll be offering Gentle Beginners Yoga at 5:30pm followed by Yoga Flow at 6:45pm. On Wednesday, we're offering Heated Alignment Vinyasa at 5:30pm followed by Mellow Flow at 6:45pm. Visit our studio at 631 Cass Street in Old Monterey, or give us a call at 831-204-7949.
