Just in time for Valentine's Day, Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe at 539 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey has delicious, heart-shaped chocolate boxes filled with assorted truffles (honey-vanilla, black tea- blackberry, and raspberry).

Our chocolate hearts, all made in-house, are available in two sizes: small (3 truffles) and large (6 truffles). They're a beautiful, classic way to say, “Je t’aime."

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our February drink of the month, a cherry mocha. Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things is holding a red tag sale throughout the month of February 2023. Get 25-50% off select items at our shop located at 118 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Cha-ya is a unique boutique filled with local arts, ikebana, antiques, gifts, and a wonderful selection of Japanese green tea and tea sets. Our items celebrate a range of Japanese art and decor, from ancient tradition to contemporary culture.

Venture Gallery presents the work of France Ruhnke, our featured artist for February. Her exhibit, entitled Metamorphosis, explores color, texture, and ornamental touches, creating a world of constant rejuvenation.

Ruhnke layers vibrant and soft colors in her work and creates brilliant effects with handmade butterflies and flowers sewn on the canvas and ornamented with gold and brass filaments.

Venture Gallery is now open six days a week, 10am-6pm (closed on Tuesday). France Ruhnke's artwork will be featured through February 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.

Peter B's Head Brewer Natalie Mika and her team are now working with a climate-smart perennial grain, Kernza, to create select brews like Peter B's Shrub Lite.

Extra crushable and extra sustainable, Shrub Lite is an American lager that smells lightly fruity with a touch of sweetness and a crisp finish. Visit us at Peter B's Brewpub at Two Portola Plaza in Monterey and try it!

Kernza is the first perennial grain crop that's a cousin of wheat and a long-time forage grass that was domesticated by The Land Institute in Kansas. As a perennial, Kernza regrows each year without needing to be tilled or replanted. This allows the roots to reach nearly 15 feet deep – 6 times deeper than regular wheat. Those massive roots sequester carbon, prevent erosion, clean and filter water, and prevent nitrogen runoff.

Peter B's Brewpub is happy to announce that we're offering Happy Hour all night on Wednesdays for college students with valid college ID and all night on Thursdays for active duty military with military ID.

Peter B's is located at Two Portola Plaza in Monterey. Please note: you must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Special offers cannot be combined. Discount is not applicable for takeout orders or during special events.

Inflation got you down? Shop the $1 section at Plato's Closet! We have so many things marked down that you'll be walking out of here with a giant bag for about $20. But it's only while supplies last, so stop by the store, look for the pink, green, and orange tags, and save. We're located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Now in stock for Black History Month, Design Time Creations has our new Be The Dream t-shirt. Please call 831-204-8808 to place your order, or pick it up at the store, 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey. Design Time Creations is locally owned and operated.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery introduces our newest treat: red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips! They're just in time for Valentine's Day. Come and try them at our shop, 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, we're open Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30am-3pm.

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is seeking local artists to submit pieces for their next art show, Pathways. This show will be a juried exhibition of emerging artists from around Monterey County whose various forms of art address themes of interconnection and cross-pollination.

This diverse collection of mediums and styles will create an artist-inspired conversation around the exchange of energy and ideas between groups and communities. These pathways are fundamental to creative and social collaboration.

Create an artist's profile and submit your art here by Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Spread the love at Campbell's 46th annual Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk!

Join us with your sweetheart, family, and friends for a hearty run/walk to start your Valentine weekend.

Valentine 5K & 10K Run/Walk

$45 Adults/ $25 ages 20 & under

Kids' Dash

Cheer on your child as they run a 250-yard course around the Campbell Park lawn and through finish.

$10 Kids' Dash ages 6 & under

Pre-Registered Kid's Dash participants receive a race medal and goodie bag. Shirt not included.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering special Valentine's packages throughout the month of February. To make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Valentine's Specials

Cupid's Retreat
$310
Starts with a 30-minute shared private tub followed by two 50-minute rose oil massages. Complimentary glasses of champagne.

Romance and Roses
$335
Begins with an 80-minute rose remedy massage followed by a 60-minute rose facial. Complimentary glasses of champagne.

(Please note: chocolate-covered strawberries are available for an addition fee.)

The Feral Market now carries Sunpaxx WaistPAXX! Sunpaxx is a local company and we’re so happy to have their new line of fanny packs in our shop at 261 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Made from durable, water repellant recycled ripstop nylon, WaistPAXX have an adjustable waist/shoulder strap, a large main compartment with a front-facing mini-pocket, zippers with convenient cord pulls, and come in some very fun colors. They're designed to go everywhere you do.

East Village Cafe introduces our delectable vegetarian samosas - crispy and golden-brown pastry filled with a mouth-watering blend of seasoned potatoes, peas, and spices.

Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and served with our homemade sauce, these samosas are sure to please your taste buds. They're even air fried to make them healthier! Don't miss out on this classic South Asian delicacy at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Paulina R Photography, based in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering $300 off photography services at any Monterey County wedding 8 hours or longer, May 2023 - May 2024. Must book by May 31, 2023.

Have every detail of your wedding day beautifully documented! A variety of wedding packages are available, starting at $4100. Please contact Paulina through her website for details and use code WEDDING23 to receive this special discount.

Paulina R loves to capture a blend of creatively candid shots and iconic posed photos, helping people to laugh and feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The result is a dazzling collection of images that captures the essence of love and joy in her subjects.