Now at Cypress Boutique, men's hats, scarves, beanies, flannels, and boots are all 30% off! Whether you're looking for something stylish or practical, you're sure to find it at this locally-owned shop.
Visit soon at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey before all this warm and cozy winter wear is gone. There are some great deals.
Celebrating a special occasion? Give The Perfect Crumb Bakery a call to order your custom cake, 831-241-6269. Owner operated, our small boutique bakery crafts everything from scratch with care. Located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Pictured here is a 25th wedding anniversary custom strawberry and cream cake.
Venture Gallery presents the work of Gordon Mayfield, our featured artist for March. His exhibit, entitled Into the Heart of Big Sur, captures a trek into the heart of the wilderness.
Many artists try to capture the wild essence, the soul of Big Sur. But you can only succeed at that when you have immersed yourself in the essence of Big Sur and trekked for miles into its heart. Gordon's paintings in this show are inspired by hiking below rock faces, in redwood canyons, and on cliffs edging the sea.
Venture Gallery is now open six days a week, 10am-6pm (closed on Tuesday). Gordon Mayfield's artwork will be featured through March 2023. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.
Craving fish and chips? Bulldog Sports Pub's got you covered! We take this famous British staple to the next level with a delicious taste you won't forget. Visit us and try it at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
The 2023 season is almost here! After being closed for the winter for regularly scheduled conservatorship, the Ainsley House is re-opening for tours starting on Friday, March 3rd. We'll be featuring our new exhibit, From Miasma to Germ Theory, in the visitor center.
Come visit us!
East Village Cafe invites you to discover the rich and delicious world of momo - steamed Tibetan / Nepali dumplings. Our vegan dumplings are filled with tender plant-based meat and expertly seasoned to perfection. Served with a tangy and spicy sauce made in-house from our family recipe, each bite of our momo is a taste adventure you won't soon forget.
Whether you're a seasoned momo fan or trying it for the first time, our vegan momo is sure to become a new favorite. Visit us at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
It’s tea time! Sakura sencha - cherry blossom tea - has just arrived at Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things. This is a seasonal tea that is only here in the spring, so make sure you stop by the shop or contact us soon to place your order, 831-646-5486.
If you’d like a winter seasonal tea, Cha-ya still has some delicious yuzu tea (citrus tea) available. Come by to get some before it’s gone for the season - we're located at 118 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill recently installed a brand new pizza oven and they couldn’t be happier about it! Chef Delfino and his crew are pumping out a few new styles as well as some pub classics, so get over there and try 'em out at 426 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Pork Belly Pizza
Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, crispy pork belly, jalapeño, orange, hoisin sauce, cilantro
Mushroom & Truffle Pizza
Cremini sauce, mozzarella, king trumpets, arugula, truffle aioli
Old Town Pizza
Cupping pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, ricotta, fresh basil, hot honey
Applications to be in our 22nd annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade are now open! We will be taking applications for parade entrants until the deadline on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Space is limited and the Bunnies and Bonnets Parade is very popular so we encourage you to get your applications in early.
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.
As Current Comics Turns 20, Owner Travis Pratt Continues to Balance Work and Fun
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 02/16/23
It's not too late to register for one of our Presidents' Week Camps!
Music Camp
Presidents Week Art Camp
Build Your World in Minecraft
Design with TinkerCAD & 3D Printing
Skyhawks Winter Break Multi-Sport
After almost 3 years, Namaste India Bistro is happy to announce the return of our popular lunch buffet! Our all-you-can-eat buffet, available daily 11:30am-2:30pm, includes a wide range of delights including vegetable samosas, vegetarian and meat entrees, tandoori chicken, a salad bar, dessert, and much more.
Price is $15.95, Monday - Friday, and $19.95, Saturday and Sunday. Take-out is available. Namaste is located at 538 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
We invite you to join us for a delicious lunch and experience the harmonious atmosphere, the sincerity of our service, and the warmth of our Namaste community. We care because you do.
Here at Lilify, we are absolutely smitten with California tea purveyor Teappo’s newly-introduced rose oolong tea. This medium roasted rose oolong offers notes of smooth florals with a lovely, sweet aftertaste. The dried rose petals make it beyond beautiful.
In the shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, we have a new, interactive display with an exquisite variety of loose leaf teas, all of which are also available on our website.
Cypress Boutique has a new spring selection of cozy, stylish clothing for men and women! We love how soft and sporty the new Slam crewneck sweatshirts are (with double stitching for extra durability) and our new, fitted unisex cotton t-shirts have a beautiful feel.
Stop by the shop and check out all our new arrivals at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey!
Current Comics is celebrating our 20th anniversary with a huge sale, February 14-28, 2023.
All cover price boxed back issues are $2 off, and we're offering some sweet deals on Magic: The Gathering items, including Baldur's Gate booster boxes for $85 and Dominaria set booster boxes for $110.
We also have new Current Comics 20th anniversary t-shirts available for sale! Come and get yours at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Want to start your day off right? Sunrise Cafe would like to introduce you to our new to-go cups for all your hot beverage needs. Each cup beautifully displays our logo, so you can show your support for our family-run business as you stroll around town.
Stop by Sunrise Cafe at 204 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and take a cup or two for the road, filled with a warm and tasty coffee, tea, latte, espresso, or hot chocolate. We're open 6 days a week, 8am-2pm (closed Wednesday).
Casey Starks regularly offers group ceramics classes at her studio located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey. But if you're looking to fast track your ceramics learning or if you have a specific project in mind but need some guidance and help along the way, private lessons can be a good option for you.
Private ceramics lessons consist of four 2-hour sessions given over four weeks and include instruction on everything from basic construction through finishing and glaze firing. Scheduling is flexible - we'll find a time that works for you!
Fee is $345 and includes 10 pounds of clay; studio work space; use of all tools, firing, and glazes; two firings of work (one bisque, one glaze), four weekly 2-hour sessions over the course of 4 weeks. Find more information and register here.
Esteban Restaurant, located at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey, is now open for breakfast Monday - Friday, 7am-10am, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am-1am.
Small breakfast plates include house-made cinnamon rolls with vanilla bean and cream cheese frosting; chia pudding with Amen wild flower honey, house-made granola, and seasonal berries; and morning montadito (breakfast toast specials).
Cage-free egg dishes include Spanish chorizo and sweet potato hash with Ad Astra sourdough toast plus a made-to-order omelet with a choice of three fillings. Heartier dishes include a breakfast burrito with Mexican chorizo, potatoes, and salsa ranchera.
Beverages include fresh coffee and an assortment of made-to-order espresso drinks with freshly ground organic beans and a variety of flavor shots. Esteban's extensive bar features a bubbly and refreshing bottomless mimosa and a Casa Bloody Mary perfectly spiced and seasoned.
East Village Cafe invites you to check out our selection of handmade gift items! That's right - in addition to delicious food and hot and cold drinks, we now offer incense and handmade soap from Nepal, unique pottery mugs and travel tumblers by Kurt Hofer, and beautiful notecards made on linen paper by Debra Sanders.
Give yourself a gift or make someone else's day brighter with these fun and unique items. East Village Cafe is located at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Haute Beauty Guide has a sweet collection of Valentine's Day cards and gifts for young and old! Our shop on Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey is temporarily closed because of storm damage to our historic building, but please support our small, woman-owned business by purchasing items on our website.
Haute Beauty Guide has a lovely selection of beautiful necklaces and earrings, cute hair slides, heartfelt greeting cards for loved ones and friends, and items for children such as friendship bracelets, Valentine's books, and stickers.
