Just in time to turn up the heat, On The Beach Surf Shop has stocked new logo sweatshirts, sweatpants, tees, and hats from skateboarders' favorite Thrasher Magazine. Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Plato's Closet, located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now hiring. We're looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and hard working people to join our crew. We offer flexible hours, part and full time positions, competitive pay, employee discounts, and a fun environment. Please apply on our website.
Pearl Hour invites you to join us for Summer Pearls, an evening celebrating local food and wine. This pop-up engagement on June 30 at 6pm will feature Jasmine Senaveratna, a restaurant professional who loves storytelling and curating experiences.
This evening, food and wine pairings will open up a conversation about local, seasonal ingredients - four dishes will be paired with four libations. Imagine this experience as an outdoor house party with music and food for thought.
Fee is $125 per person. Ages 21 and over only. Seating is limited. Please reserve your table on our website. Pearl Hour is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is excited to welcome a new course on July 10, Kelp Restoration Diver! If you’ve gone diving recently in Monterey, you’ve probably noticed the decline in our kelp forests at various sites. Now you can help!
This course for certified divers will prepare you to help protect and restore our kelp forest ecosystems. Upon successful completion of the Kelp Restoration Diver course, graduates are considered competent to engage in underwater kelp forest restoration diving activities!
Limited spots are available. Please register online. Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Shelley Bennett Skincare, located at 588 Houston Street in Downtown Old Monterey, introduces our Face, Neck and Decollete Reserve Cream. This buttery cream includes saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) extract to improve elasticity and brightness in your skin while it locks in moisture with a whisper of a primed look. We recommend using it every evening either alone or on top of a Retinol, or in the morning, when you can use it either over a liquid C or alone, underneath your SPF moisturizer.
A locally owned business, Shelley Bennett Skincare's retail shop features Shelley Bennett's own line of skincare products as well as Caudalie's full line of products and Image Skincare's clinical line - you may view and purchase all our skincare products on our website. Curbside pick-up, shipping, and local delivery are available.
Alta Bakery and Cafe now has new 12 ounce tumblers in stock with our logo! Buy one and show your love for Alta while keeping your morning coffee hot. Our business is locally owned and operated at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.
We've added some extra spots to our roster for next week! Register today before it's too late!
We are also taking names on the wait list for the future weeks as we expect to add additional spots again!
For more information, click the link below!
Cibo Ristorante Italiano, located at 301 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is pleased to announce the return of live music to our restaurant and bar Tuesday - Sunday evenings. Please view our schedule below and visit our website for details.
Sundays, 7pm-10pm
Dave Holodiloff Duo
(jazz and more)
Tuesdays, 7pm-10pm
Lee Durley and Scotty Wright
(jazz and R&B)
Wednesdays, 7pm-10pm
Ben Herod Trio
(jazz and swing)
Thursdays, 7pm-10pm
Monterey's Finest DJs
Plus All-Night Happy Hour
Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm-12:30am
A variety of bands including R&B, reggae, pop, Latin beats, and classic rock
Old Capitol Books has just undergone a small shop expansion - it now has new sections in science, history, and art. Plus there are new books in other sections of the store including fiction, poetry, LGBTQ studies, and philosophy. Go have a browse through the bookshelves on the second floor of 482 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Independent bookstores are the best!
Workhorse Bicycles, located at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is currently looking for a few smiling faces to join our team. Feel free to stop by and fill out an application form or call us at 831-375-2144.
The State of California is continuing its incentive program to get as many people as possible vaccinated for Covid-19. On July 1, 2021, all Californians over age 18 who have received the vaccine will be entered into a drawing to receive one of six dream vacations (including hotels, food, and entertainment for up to four people plus $2000 for expenses). Read details here.
Those vacations look fun - they include a chance to see the Giants play in San Francisco, enjoy a spa in Palm Springs, say hi to Mickey at Disneyland in Anaheim, watch the Lakers play in Los Angeles, or learn to surf in San Diego.
Want to find out where to get a free Covid-19 vaccine? Find a location here.
You probably know this. On June 15th, California re-opened.
What does that even mean?
It means that most, but not all Covid-19 related public health orders have been lifted for all the lucky people who've been vaccinated. For people who haven't been vaccinated, the new rules are relaxed, but remain more similar than not to what they were before.
As of the June 15th re-opening, businesses no longer have any capacity limits and for everyone who've been vaccinated, they're not required to enforce masking and social distancing. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean they can't still request on their own to have everyone wear a mask while on their premises.
Businesses that had specific restrictions on how they were allowed to operate, will no longer have those restrictions. Bars can be bars straight up. They don't have to serve food with your beer anymore. Entertainment venues can do their normal thing with only precautions required for people who haven't been vaccinated.
Some places may still require everyone to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. If they do, they surely have a good reason. Please remember that every single small business is run by people who have families and we are all dealing with challenges that you can't see.
We're thrilled to be starting the return to the old normal, but the reality is that things are still a long ways from normal for people operating shops, restaurants, and services. 2021 is going to be a year of transition. Please help us get through this year by being your most compassionate and understanding self.
Many of you are probably eager to know when the Farmers' Market will be back in Downtown Campbell. That'll eventually happen, but there's no news for now.
Outdoor festivals and festivities? Some of those may happen and the organizers of those events want them to happen, but public health concerns are not the only logistical factors making their imminent return difficult.
If you haven't yet been vaccinated, please please please make it a priority to do so. The results are in and the so named Delta variant of Covid-19 has shown itself to be approximately twice as contagious as the initial strains of Covid-19 and might also be more severe. The good news is that if you've completed your shots, you're unlikely to get it and are well protected from developing a severe case even if you do.
Getting vaccinated is not only free, but you can actually collect a $50 reward for getting vaccinated and be entered into drawings for prizes donated by supporting organizations. If you need help finding a vaccination location, just go to...Read More
The Monterey trolley is returning soon! This free service will operate July 3 - September 6, 10am-6pm daily. Park in the Downtown Monterey or Cannery Row garages or at the Waterfront lot and get a free ride to all of your favorite attractions including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Avoid the hassles of driving to each location and finding places to park - let the trolley give you a fast, convenient and free ride. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route.
The Monterey trolley returns! This free service will operate July 3 - September 6, 10am-6pm daily. Park in the Downtown Monterey or Cannery Row garages or at the Waterfront lot and get a free ride to all of your favorite attractions including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Avoid the hassles of driving to each location and finding places to park - let the trolley give you a fast, convenient and free ride. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route.
Cypress Boutique Monterey has recently received a beautiful collection of colorful women's clothing perfect for summer weather. We have sundresses, maxi skirts, flowing tops, and dresses for all occasions! Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and let us help you find your next favorite outfit.
Did you know that Lilify carries hand crafted, small batch incense sticks? They have a variety of scents made by Juniper Ridge in California, Sea of Roses in Oregon, and HEWN in Pennsylvania. Right now, they are enjoying the newest release by HEWN, Worlds End, which blends cedar, Scots pine, and rosemary. Visit Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey or place your order online.
California Finest CBD Depot, located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, now carries Charlotte's Web products for dogs, featuring full-spectrum hemp CBD extract. The products include 17mg CBD drops, Calming chews (including valerian root, passionflower extract, and chamomile), and Hip and Joint chews (including glucosamine, turmeric, and chondroitin).
On The Beach Surf Shop has recently received a large shipment of Globe brand skateboards. Come get one while they last at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
The State of California is continuing its incentive program to get as many people as possible vaccinated for Covid-19. On July 1, 2021, all Californians over age 18 who have received the vaccine will be entered into a drawing to receive one of six dream vacations (including hotels, food, and entertainment for up to four people plus $2000 for expenses). Read details here.
Those vacations look fun - they include a chance to see the Giants play in San Francisco, enjoy a spa in Palm Springs, say hi to Mickey at Disneyland in Anaheim, watch the Lakers play in Los Angeles, or learn to surf in San Diego.
Want to find out where to get a free Covid-19 vaccine? Find a location here.
The City of Monterey has announced that the Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program has reopened with more funding. Monterey residents who need help paying rent due to economic hardship caused by the pandemic can call United Way by dialing 211, or learn more about eligibility and apply online. Please note: this county-wide program is also open to residents of other Monterey County cities.
