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Give someone the gift of health and fitness this holiday season. Monterey Core Fitness is now offering specials on group and personal training packages for women. Offers end January 4, 2025. Let's sleigh those fitness goals!

5-Pack Group Training: $100
4-Pack 30-Min Personal Training: $200
4-Pack 50-Min Personal Training: $300

Monterey Core Fitness, a boutique gym and fitness studio for women, is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Contact us.

Current Comics has holiday gift ideas for all ages at our shop, located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Whether you have a comic book enthusiast in your life, or someone who might become one, come on in and let our knowledgeable staff help you. There is some great storytelling and extraordinary artwork here.

Our staff is particularly excited about the newest GI Joe comic book, the new Justice League Unlimited comic, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series and its spin-off The Last Ronin, and "Kraven's Last Hunt," a classic story from the Spider-Man universe. Read more below.

GI Joe #1 (Series Premiere)

In the biggest comic book launch of the decade, Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons' arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic COBRACommander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before.

Justice League Unlimited #1

The Justice League is back and bigger than ever. The villain Darkseid's death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DC universe, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good in the face of incredible evil.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places.

Kraven's Last Hunt

Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. And to prove that he is the hero's master, he will pull on his costume and become him... after he shoots and buries him six feet under.

Please note: All our comics are also available on our website.

One-Shop-A-Day: Redemption

Posted on December 17th, 2024 by REDEMPTION

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of Downtown Campbell continues with the very popular and well appointed, Redemption. Here, everything is artisan made within the great state of Caifornia!

More Flash Tours

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of great shops in the Lighthouse District continues with On the Beach Surf Shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

On the Beach is best known as a surf, skate, and apparel shop for both men and women, but at this time of year it wouldn't be incorrect to say they should be called "On the Slopes Ski Shop". If you want to do a some skiing or snowboarding, you can rent your gear at On the Beach.

View more flash tours of our shops.

Epicenter Cycling, which sells a variety of e-bikes at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, reminds local residents that the California E-Bike Incentive Project opens Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm.

California E-Bike Incentive Project

Funded by the California Air Resources Board, the project provides $1750-$2000 in vouchers to support the purchase of a new electric bicycle and accessories to California residents age 18+ with a qualifying household income of 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or less who complete the online application. You must receive notification from the project via email before you purchase your e-bike.

How to Apply

Epicenter encourages you to apply as soon as possible, as they expect the first round of $2.5 million in funding will not last. Learn more and apply here.

One-Shop-A-Day: Lighthouse Books

Posted on December 16th, 2024 by Lighthouse Books

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of some really great shops in the Lighthouse District in Monterey continues with Lighthouse Books (Formerly known as Book Buyers). Lighthouse Books is truly eclectic. There are calendars, there's some manga, there's a children's section, there's sports books, there's history, there's classic lit, and then there's the sci-fi room! You'll find a special entrance to it toward the rear of the shop and it's an impressive hallway filled floor to ceiling with nothing but sci-fi books on both sides.

Our One-Shop-a-Day flash tour of Downtown Campbell continues with a shop that most people will need no introduction to because it's been around so long. We're talking about Simply Smashing Boutique, but if you still think of it as just a women's clothing store, you'd be mistaken. Simply Smashing is a shop that's always evolving, zigging, and zagging. It hasn't been just a clothing store for many years now.

More Shops to See!

There are a lot of great shops in the Lighthouse District in Monterey. We'll help you discover them by giving you a quick peek in a different one each day in our One Shop a Day Flash Tour short features.

Cypress Boutique is today's shop. It has a wealth of holiday gifts and fashion finds waiting for you this holiday season! There's beautiful, locally-made earrings and necklaces, accessories to liven up any hat, and new and gently used clothing for women and men, including jackets and coats that are perfect for staying warm and stylish this winter.

Cypress Boutique is located at 800 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey.

Our flash tour of Downtown Campbell continues. We're giving you a quick peek into one shop a day. Today's shop is Cloud City Supply.

They're known for two things: CBD products and being massive Star Wars nerds. They were also voted Best CBD Shop in Silicon Valley by readers of the Metro!

There are a lot of great shops in the Lighthouse District in Monterey. We'll help you discover them by giving you a quick peek in some of them in our One Shop a Day Flash Tour short features.

Let's meet Second Chance Thrift Store, a thrift shop with a greater purpose. This very well appointed thrift shop is run by people who are in recovery from substance abuse and other issues.

One-Shop-A-Day: Plato's Closet

Posted on December 10th, 2024 by Plato's Closet

There are a lot of great shops in the Lighthouse District in Monterey. We'll help you discover them by giving you a quick peek in some of them in our One Shop a Day Flash Tour short features.

First up is Plato's Closet, a locally owned store for gently used fashions for teens and young adults.

Our flash tour of Downtown Campbell continues. Take a quick peek into one shop a day.

Say hello to Rise & Peak. It's a designer apparel concept store where you can get designer labels on consignment at affordable prices and some select discounted new items.

One-Shop-a-Day: Steepers Tea

Posted on December 10th, 2024 by Steepers

Don't have time to discover all the great shops in Downtown Campbell? We'll give you a flash tour of our great shops in this One-Shop-a-Day photo tour series. It's just a peek. If you want to see more, stop in to see it in person.

Today's shop is Steepers Tea. As you can see, it's a shop for tea lovers.

Don't have time to discover all the great shops in Downtown Campbell? That's OK. We'll give you a quick peek at one shop a day through random photos and short descriptions. If you want to see more, you can visit in person.

First up is Besties Boutique where you'll find great women's fashions and Besties Custom Lids. They're custom caps you make using the various patches they have in the shop.

Rosine's Restaurant has a new selection of holiday cocktails and mocktails! Join us this season in our beautifully decorated dining room, where the holiday spirit is alive and the new drink menu is ready to delight.

Sip on cozy seasonal favorites and discover exciting new signature cocktails perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Enjoy a Noelle Spritz, Peppermint Bark Martini, Christmas Mojito, Rosemary Bourbon Sour, Apple Pie Old Fashioned, and Candy Cane Hot Cocoa. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Cheers to making this season even more delicious! Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Holiday Treats at Old Monterey Bakeries 2024

Posted on December 10th, 2024 by omba

The holiday season is here, and Downtown Old Monterey's artisan bakeries are ready with all manner of baked goods perfect for a thoughtful gift, a family feast, or to enjoy in a quiet moment amidst the hubbub.

Handmade from scratch, these breads, cookies, and traditional desserts will put a smile on any face. Menu highlights and pre-order deadlines are below.

Menu Highlights & Order Deadlines

Ad Astra Bread Co.
479 Alvarado Street
Offering sourdough breads and festive little cookies. No pre-orders available, just stop by the shop.

Alta Bakery
502 Munras Avenue
Stollen and gingerbread cookies are available at the bakery. Order our buche de noel online by Dec 18 for pick-up on Dec. 23 or 24 (specify when ordering).

Freedom Bakery Boutique
305 Webster Street
Preparing holiday cookie and brownie trays, dessert boards, yule log cakes, custom printed shortbread cookies, and an assortment of pies and decorated cakes. Order on our website for pick up at our Monterey boutique, Fri-Sun, 10am-1pm, or at our Watsonville bakery daily. We'll be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1.

Paris Bakery
271 Bonifacio Place
Baking Christmas princess cakes and a variety of fresh breads, rolls, and beautifully decorated cookies all made in-house. Order in person or call 831-646-1620.

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe
539 Hartnell Street
Holiday stollen (without marzipan) is now available at the bakery. And we're again making five different flavors of buche de noel for Christmas, three of which are gluten free - order by Dec. 18 at 831-641-9188. Our galette des rois (kings' cake) will be available in a variety of sizes for pick up Jan. 2-4 - call to reserve yours. We'll be closed Jan. 6-20.

Holiday Events & Winter Break Camps for Youth

Posted on December 10th, 2024 by Campbell Recreation Events

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Keep the kids engaged and having fun this holiday season with our exciting Holiday activities and camps! 🎨⚽🎢 Whether your child loves soccer, art, music, or building with LEGO, we’ve got something for everyone!

❄️Kids' Night at the CCC (4-12 YRS)

πŸ“… 12/13

❄️Kids' Day at the CCC Elves' Fun Shop

πŸ“… 12/14

⚽ World Cup Soccer Holiday Camps (5-13 YRS)

πŸ“…12/23-12/27

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