It’s dress season, and Plato's Closet Monterey wants to pay you cash for your gently worn dresses. We love mini, midi, and maxi dresses from brands like Urban Outfitters, PacSun, Free People, H&M, Forever21, Wild Fable, and more.

Plato's Closet is located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We buy every day until 1 hour before closing. Our hours are Monday - Saturday, 10am-9pm⁠, and Sunday, 11am-6pm⁠.

Sahara Sun Tanning, located at 585 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now offering a Diamond Club Special through May 16, 2022. This special offer includes unlimited, all-inclusive tanning for one month for $89.95 with no contract and no setup fees (usually, there is a $20 service fee and a 3-month minimum contract).

Sahara Sun's Diamond Club services include all Level 1 tanning beds, mid-pressure tanning, high-pressure tanning, and unlimited Versa Pro tanning. For more information and to sign up, please phone us at 831-375-9584.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated the Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of May and June 2022.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to the Film Commission. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The nonprofit Monterey County Film Commission works to bring an economic boost throughout the county from the film industry. In the 35 years since the film commission was established, more than $123 million has come into local communities through on-location film production. It provides free assistance and markets county-wide locations for film productions ranging from feature films and commercials to music videos and TV series.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Tarpy’s Roadhouse, Rio Grill, and Montrio restaurants - has designated the Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of May and June.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Tarpy's Roadhouse, Rio Grill, or Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to the Film Commission. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The nonprofit Monterey County Film Commission works to bring an economic boost throughout the county from the film industry. In the 35 years since the film commission was established, more than $123 million has come into local communities through on-location film production. It provides free assistance and markets county-wide locations for film productions ranging from feature films and commercials to music videos and TV series.

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.

New European Mini Market in Monterey May Be Small, but It Covers a Lot of Territory
[Malinka European Mini Market]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 05/05/22

Registration for our summer camps and swim lessons is already open for everyone. Registration for all other classes and activities will begin May 3rd at 9 am for Campbell Residents and May 4th for everyone!

Registration for our summer pre-school program and the 2022-2023 Pre-School school year are also already open for enrollment.

To view our Summer 2022 Activity Guide, visit https://issuu.com/cityofcampbell/docs/summer2022_final.

To register for classes, swim lessons and camps, visit https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog

Direct Links to Register - Click the links below to explore our summer activities!
Summer 2022 Activity Guide

Campbell Registration Website

All Youth Classes and Camps

Pre-School - Registration for Summer & 2022-2023 School Year began in March! Spaces are filling fast!

Youth Sports, Fitness, Movement, Gymnastics & Dance

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Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our May drink of the month, orange blossom latte. Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Fleet Feet Monterey is now offering a special on Feetures running socks: buy 3 and get 1 free! Offer ends May 8, 2022. Be sure to stop by the shop before it’s too late, 472 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Feetures running socks offer targeted compression for superior fit and support, anatomical design providing enhanced fit and reduced risk of blisters, a seamless toe, and a lifetime guarantee.

The non-profit MY Museum is holding an online auction, May 1-15, 2022, to raise money for its services to the children of Monterey County. There are items big and small - vacation packages, local art, swimming or dance lessons, delightful food and drink, and much more.

Please visit the auction page to see the great offerings available for bid. Every penny raised from this auction goes directly to making the museum a better, safer place for the children of Monterey County and beyond.

As you may know, Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum), located at 425 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is a nonprofit organization that has served over 1 million people in its 25 year history. Our mission is to provide an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, while both children and adults discover the thrill of lifelong learning.

Did you know Locally Lit Candle Bar offers mobile workshops for groups? That's right - we can bring the art of candle making to your event!

Each person in your group gets to create their own candle using their favorite scents. It's a fun, socially interactive experience that brings people together. And with our premium fragrance oils, soy wax, and cotton or wooden wicks, each person will have a high-quality candle to take home.

Please e-mail Locally Lit for more information and to book a candle making workshop at your venue. Want to come visit us instead? Our candle bar is located at 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering two specials throughout May 2022. To make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

May Specials

CocoBalm for Mom
$190 for 80 minutes
Let us teleport you to the tropics of Fiji. Experience an 80-minute, deeply hydrating coconut balm massage. Scents of coconut will leave your skin feeling smooth and hydrated.

Mom's Rest and Relaxation
$285 for 2 hours
Let us take care of you. This Mom's R&R Package includes our 50 minute CBD oil massage and a 60 minute customized facial with a botanical marine mask.

Cypress Boutique Monterey has new spring and summer men's shirts available in solid colors and vibrant detailed florals. These are so much fun and very comfortable. We also carry the softest t-shirts - stop by and check out our styles for men at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. Locally owned, we're always happy to help you look your best.

Did you know that Escape Room 831 in Monterey offers mobile games? We bring the fun to you! Escape boredom and crack the code with us.

Our mobile escape room is perfect for school festivals, corporate team-building events, fundraisers, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, summer camps, and much more. If you have a group of 20-60 people, we'll bring our escape room to your location.

If you’re looking for a thrilling, bonding activity for people of all ages, this is it. Our mobile escape room provides 60-minutes of challenges, during which you and your team will face puzzles, track down clues, and discover the answers you need to solve a mystery. Plus, we handle the setup and cleanup, leaving you free to focus on other activities.

Escape Room 831's mobile escape rooms serve Monterey, Salinas, Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Santa Cruz, and the San Jose area. For more information, please visit our website and give us a call at 831-241-6616.

A bath allows oneself to break, to breathe, and to be. Lilify's six signature bubble baths are made in small, thoughtful, exquisite batches. Created in collaboration with and made locally by Connie Mardon and Kaelyn Chapman, our bubble baths are herby, earthy, and unique with careful, aromatic pairings created to relax and uplift.

Our bubble baths make a beautiful gift to yourself, or a generous offering to those you love. Available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Poppleton's Fine Furnishings now has the Sit Tight Sectional and the Bubble Swivel Chair by Thayer Coggin in house. Come and see these beautiful pieces for yourself at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Thayer Coggin furniture is proudly handcrafted in High Point, North Carolina. Since 1953, the company has been carving out a unique identity in the home furnishings market through a commitment to classic modern design.

The Summer Activity Guide is available online and can be picked up at the Recreation Office during regular business hours M-F. Registration for our summer camps and swim lessons is already open for everyone. Registration for all other classes and activities will begin May 3rd at 9 am for Campbell Residents and May 4th for everyone!

To view the activity guide, visit https://issuu.com/cityofcampbell/docs/summer2022_final

To view the registration website, visit https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog