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Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe, located at 539 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey, has fresh stollen on our shelves from now until Christmas. This holiday favorite is so popular you should probably place your order in advance just to make sure it's there when you want it, 831-641-9188.

What is stollen? A traditional German fruit bread with candied orange rind, raisins, and sliced almonds macerated in rum...plus it features the amazing flavors of cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and a hint of tellicherry pepper.

Slice it, toast it, smother it with butter, eat it...Repeat! Bonus feature: it makes your house smell like Christmas.

Board and Brush Monterey is having a Holiday Sign Sale! Any non-personalized, pre-made sign in the studio is only $45. These are all handmade and they make great gifts.

Our studio, located at 458 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open when workshops are happening or by appointment. You can contact us via Facebook or Instagram, or through our website.

Give the Gift of Om Studios Classes

Posted on December 7th, 2023 by Om Studios

Om Studios gift cards are a great treat to share with your loved one. Gift cards can be purchased and used for any class passes, retail items, or membership fees. Gifts can be purchased online and sent electronically through our website.

We're also offering some great deals for new clients: for only $59, get 21 days of unlimited yoga or barre classes OR 3 Reformer Pilates classes.

Om Studios is located at

Put down that ho-hum bag of Hershey's kisses! Are you looking for a sweet treat to bring to a party or give to a friend this holiday season? Visit International Market and Deli at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We have a wide selection of delicious sweets from around the world.

On our shelves we have cookies and biscuits, packaged baklava, Armenian honey cake, Belgian chocolate covered medjool dates, Polish chocolate covered wafers, and hard candies in brightly colored wrappers. The packaging is beautiful and the taste is divine.

Whether you're looking for something cheerful to fill a candy dish or tasteful and elegant to present to a co-worker or client, we've got you covered.

Cypress Boutique has a great selection of sweaters and jackets for women and men at our shop, and they're all 20% off until December 23! Stylish, warm, comfortable...they're everything you could ask for in a holiday gift. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and let us help you find the right look at a very good price.

New Jewelry at Lilify

Posted on December 5th, 2023 by Lilify

Lilify's radiant collection of jewelry has evolved and expanded! Made by a talented group of independent jewelry designers, our selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings are editorial yet timeless, primitive yet modern, strong yet elegant.

The perfect holiday gift, Lilify's jewelry is boxed and tied in complimentary, signature wrapping. All items are available both online and in the store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Campbell Recreation Winter/Spring 2024 Registration Begins 12/5 & 12/6

Posted on December 5th, 2023 by Campbell Recreation Events

Winter is coming, and so are exciting adventures! Dive into the Campbell Recreation Winter/Spring 2024 lineup with our online Activity Guide. Mark your calendars: Registration starts Dec 5th for Campbell Residents and Dec 6th for Everyone at 9 AM. Don't miss out on the fun – secure your spot early!

The Lighthouse District invites the New Monterey community to come together in solidarity to support Kim Lawson, the sole owner and operator of Fashion Trade Boutique at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Kim recently had open heart surgery after the onset of several heart attacks attributed to a rare heart condition. We encourage you to contribute whatever you can to Kim's GoFundMe campaign. Every donation makes a difference to Kim while she recovers at home under doctor's orders and attempts to keep her little boutique afloat during that time.

The objective is to alleviate the financial burden to enable Kim to solely concentrate on her health and wellness during this serious medical crisis.

About Kim
Kim is a compassionate and vibrant soul who welcomes you with her warm, engaging smile. She is an inspiring businesswoman who poured her heart and soul into creating something special: a vintage store for all genders called Fashion Trade. Her resilience as an entrepreneur mirrors her strength in facing her health challenges.

But what truly sets Kim apart is her unwavering kindness toward others. Her genuine warmth and cheerful spirit shine through from the minute you step into her shop, or you meet her by chance on the avenue.

Kim is the first to lend a helping hand, being the one who listens when others need support, and she extends her caring hand beyond her business. Renowned for her dedication to community service, she actively volunteers and has orchestrated many events to make a positive impact on others. She is a member of several service-oriented organizations including the Rotary Club of Carmel Valley. She is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

La Bahia Restaurant presents our annual tamales sale, now through December 31, 2023. Make sure you get your orders in soon - these are perfect for the holidays. (And they're delicious!) All orders must be placed at least two days in advance - call us at 831-884-5269 or DM us on Instagram.

Tamales are $30 per dozen, $16 per half-dozen. There are four fillings available: chile verde (chicken), rajas con quest, birria (beef), and veggies. Garnishes will be included with every order!

La Bahia is located at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Happy holidays from Recycled Records! We have a great selection of Christmas records, plus some sweet Record Store Day exclusives still in stock.

Do you have a record-store lover on your holiday gift list? We have some fun Recycled Records logo merchandise for you, including tote bags ($15), stickers ($3), long sleeved t-shirts ($24.50), and license plate frames ($5).

Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment sometimes gets in random stuff to liquidate and they just got in a large stash of stuff that is oh so VERY RANDOM indeed! Imagine something like the "As seen on TV" mall shops and the lost-and-found at a major airport stuck in the year 2010.

It's impossible to describe so look carefully at the photos for examples of what they just got in. All of it is marked down 50% and priced to move. If you're looking for some gag holiday gifts, gadgets, or odd stocking stuffers, pay a visit to their just opened second retail space (next door to their current location).

Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment is located at at 497 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey.

Find Locally-Made Gifts at Alma del Mar

Posted on November 29th, 2023 by Alma del Mar

Alma del Mar is ready to help you with your holiday shopping! We have a wealth of locally-made gift items, including soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers, keychains, cards, and cutting boards. Plus, we have a selection of wetsuits and booties in children's and adult sizes for your favorite surfers.

We're open Tue, 4pm-7pm, and Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm, at 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey. Proceeds from all sales benefit the nonprofit Wahine Project, which seeks to give a diversity of Monterey County youth access to ocean sports who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center is offering a December Special - get a free Salvador Dali mystery print with select purchases while supplies last!

Buy one ticket or $20+ in merchandise and receive one free small Dali print. Buy two tickets or $30+ in merchandise and receive a free medium-sized Dali print. Buy three or more tickets or $40+ in merchandise and receive a free large Dali print.

Visit us at 5 Custom House Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey. We're open six days a week, 10am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

Venture Gallery presents a group exhibit of local artists, A Few of My Favorite Things. The show will feature smaller, favorite works that have special meaning for the artists who made them.

As artists, the urge, the desire - the need to create - moves that creative energy through us. This show of our favorite things will perhaps be your inspiration for gift-giving! Bring joy to a loved one and support local artists by purchasing paintings, jewelry, wood, and glass creations.

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

Kayuragi Incense is back at Luminata Books and Gifts. Indulge in the light, dreamy fragrances of new scents including Wisteria, Mikan Orange, Osmanthus, and Pomegranate.

Nippon Kodo incense from Japan is renowned for its high quality, using closely guarded techniques and scents dating back to the 16th century. Current perfumers interpret the traditions of Takai Juemon, an incense artist who supplied the Emperor of Japan in the Tensho Era.

Luminata Books and Gifts is located at 631 Cass Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Designated parking spaces are available in the lot outside our shop.

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