Mission 19 Taqueria is happy to introduce the Birria Bomb to our menu! It's a giant corn dumpling (with a crispy exterior) filled with birria and cheese and served with our special birria consome for dipping. Take one bite and BOOM! It's an explosion of flavor.

Visit Mission 19 at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open 7 days a week, 11am-8pm.

The holiday season is here, and mulled wine is back at Hula's Island Grill! Come try it at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

This holiday season, Off The Charts is teaming up with the Food Bank of Monterey County to help fight hunger in our community. December 1-22, people can drop off non-perishable food items at Off the Charts Monterey, 734 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open 7 days a week, 6am-10pm.

For each item donated, you'll receive 1 ticket for a chance at our Holiday Gift Basket which includes a PS5 Pro! (More items = more chances.) Catch our live random drawing on Instagram or in-store at 10am on Saturday, December 27.

Food insecurity affects thousands of families right here in Monterey County and together we can make a real impact. Let’s spread kindness, give back, and lift up our neighbors this holiday season.

Full giveaway terms available in-store.
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Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, November 28 and running through December 20. Featuring locally handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by 13 artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping.

Slowfiber is located at 517A Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Our Holiday Craft Bazaar will be open Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am-5pm, and Saturday, 12:30pm-5pm.

Participating makers include:
Moby Gifts
Where the Crow Flies
Baubles and Buttons
Cara Borkes
Patti Wells
Jennifer Valdez
Sahar Jabr
Marci Greenberg
One Woman Two Fires
Alice Gutierrez
Becky Coon
Nina Parris
Roxanne Gibson

Venture Gallery presents a group show entitled Winter Musings. Come enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season by the gallery's talented local artists.

About the Exhibit

Winter is...wild weather and cozy moments, bare trees, sun angles, stillness and quiet, preparation and activities, birds, fruits and berries...and much more in the creative minds of our artists. All paintings in this exhibit are smaller works, priced reasonably for holiday gift giving. We also have an array of beautiful handmade jewelry.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Winter Musings will be featured through January 2026. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Storytime with Santa

Friday, December 5th or Sunday, December 7th

Storytime with Santa is back! Join us on Friday, December 5th or Sunday, December 7th for a magical holiday tradition at the Campbell Community Center. Enjoy a special story read by Santa, holiday crafts, and a family photo opportunity. Spaces are limited! For more information and to register, visit www.campbellca.gov/events

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Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys.

You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15, including the fire station located at 582 Hawthorne Street. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18, 2025

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys. You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15, including the fire station located at 600 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18, 2025.

From now until the last day of 2025, you can get a $60 gift cards at Blue Line Pizza for only $50! That's a 20% bonus! Just use the offer code GCHOLIDAY2025 to claim your discount when you order your gift cards from Blue LIne Pizza.

When selecting the amount of the gift card you wish to purchase, you can enter any amount between $60 and $240. When you check out you will get a discount when you use the offer code GCHOLIDAY2025.

Discount breakdown

• $60 cards are $10 off ($50)
• $120 cards are $20 off ($100)
• $180 cards are $30 off ($150)
• $240 cards are $40 off ($200)

You can also enter an amount that isn't a multiple of $60. You will get an equivalent discount so that 20% extra is always added. For example, if your order a $100 card, you'll be charged $83.33. $16.67 is the calculated 20% bonus amount.

Note: If you are redeeming this offer, do not choose the $50 gift card button. You must type in $60 as the gift card amount that you want.

I & I Healing Arts, an independent, locally-owned studio offering nutrition and lifestyle coaching and integrative bodywork, is now offering a special on massage therapy.

Now through November 30, 2025, when you buy 2 integrative massage therapy sessions, get 25% off the regular price. (Offer good for up to four total sessions.)

I & I Healing Arts is located at 530 Abrego Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Please call Elexia at 831-277-8552 to purchase and make your first appointment.

Make your Thanksgiving Feast exceptionally delicious with a little taste of Oystertown at home with our special Thanksgiving starters and sides.

Pre-order deadline is Monday, November 24 at 12pm for pick up on Wednesday, November 26, 3pm-6pm. Call 831-312-8150 or email us to place your order. Oystertown is located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Thanksgiving Starters

Oyster Kits (you shuck at home)
$35 per dozen (add shucking knife for $10)
Includes mignonette, lemon, and cocktail sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$42 per dozen
Jumbo shrimp plus Oystertown’s provocative cocktail sauce and lemon

Thanksgiving Sides

Super Delicious Oyster Stuffing
$32 (serves 4)
Pacific oysters, Ad Astra milk bread, mirepoix, and love

Heirloom Beans & Greens
$36 (serves 4)
Iacopa Farms' butter beans with Swiss chard, carrots, and garlic