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.
A Local Business Offers “Destruction Therapy,” a Place Where Breaking an Object Is a Moment of Joy
[The Break Room]
by Celia Jimenez
Monterey County Weekly, 04/14/22
Private Parties are back at Monterey County Youth Museum! Enjoy the museum all to yourself with 2 hours of exclusive playtime for up to 50 guests (total, including adults). Each party includes a staff-led scavenger hunt, photo opportunity, and a goody bag for each child in attendance under age 12.
You are welcome to bring snacks, cake/cupcakes, and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in the party room. Private playdates happen on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 3:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $395 for MY Museum members, $435 for all others.
MY Museum is located at 425 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
The Campbell "Loves" Spring Fun Run is back in person this May! We are excited to celebrate the rescheduled 45th Annual Valentine Fun Run with the Campbell Community! After 2 years, we are back in person! We are need of volunteers to help make this great event possible! Below are the details for the volunteer opportunities. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Volunteer Time: 3:30-5:45pm or 5:30-8:00pm
California State Library and California State Parks have partnered to offer the new State Parks Passes Program. Passes to enjoy State Parks are now available to check out with your Monterey Public Library card! Passes can be checked out for two weeks and must be returned to Monterey Public Library. Please ask library staff for more details.
Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
The New Monterey Business Association welcomes Mission 19 Taqueria to the Lighthouse District!
Located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, this Baja style Mexican restaurant serves up a delicious variety of tacos, birria, tortas, quesadillas, quesaburros, and mulitas. Their tortillas are made by hand every day.
Mission 19 Taqueria is open 6 days a week, 11am-9pm (closed Monday). Want to learn more? There's a great article in Monterey County Weekly by Dave Faries.
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 Taqueria in New Monterey Is on a Mission
[Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 03/18/22
Lilify is proud to introduce our signature incense holder handmade in Monterey by ceramic artist Susan McKendry. Organic texture and modern undulation unite in this smooth, stunning piece made from food safe porcelain. Lead and cadmium free.
Available on our website and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Cypress Boutique Monterey invites you to stop by the shop and check out our new arrivals! We have a wide selection of bright and lovely women's dresses, hats, and shoes for spring. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.
Pearl Hour, your friendly neighborhood cocktail lounge located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now seeking two more people to join us this year. No experience is necessary. Night owl tendencies are required. Must get excited by flavors, sparkles, and people. All are welcome! Please e-mail Katie with some details about yourself.
Plato's Closet is now buying denim! We pay cash on the spot, no appointments required. Just bring in your gently used denim from brands like American Eagle, BDG, Wild Fable, Hollister, Levi's, Brandy Melville, John Galt, Shein, Fashion Nova, Dickies, Carhartt, True Religion, Miss Me, Empyre, Forever 21, H&M, Uniqlo, and more.
We buy wide leg, carpenter style, low-rise flare, mom jeans, dad / boyfriend jeans, and straight leg styles for men and women.
Plato's Closet, located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm, and Sun, 11am-6pm. We stop buying one hour prior to store closing.
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is debuting a new course! Our instructors have collaborated with NAUI to develop the Kayak Diver Certification, the very first specialty class of its kind. Next classes are May 7 and June 11. Fee is $300. Register here.
This course is designed to provide certified divers with the training and experience necessary to plan and execute dives from a kayak in the Monterey Bay area and beyond. Combine the best of boat diving and shore diving to access new dive sites and eliminate long surface swims!
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
The City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series is back following two pandemic year absences! This year's free concert series features local favorites playing the danceable party music you love over a four show run from June 23rd through July 14th.
In case your having-fun muscles have atrophied, here's how to enjoy the summer concerts. Bring a lawn chair to sit in and bring eats and drinks or pick up grub at the snack bar to support the Campbell Museum Foundation. Of course bring happy feet and your favorite shoes to dance in.
Admission is free, but please wait until after 2pm before setting up.
The 2022 Campbell Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the City of Campbell, generous donations from the community, and series sponsor, Kaiser-Permanente.
Concerts take place on the Orchard City Green located in front of the historic Ainsley House and adjacent to Campbell City Hall. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy an evening out listening to the charismatic bands lined up throughout the summer.
Esports for kids has returned to Code Ninjas Monterey! $199 per month gives you unlimited gaming during business hours, a professional coach who's a member of the CSUMB Esports Team, access to coding, and tournaments twice a month.
Please call Code Ninjas Monterey for more information and to reserve a spot as space is limited, 831-200-3924. Our center is located at 469 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Come on down to Nacho Bizness on Wednesdays at 7pm for Kahoot! Trivia Night. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes, and have fun. All at 470 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Old Capitol Books doesn't hold sales very often...but we're having one now! Get 20% off all used books, art, and antiques throughout the month of April 2022. We're located at 482 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
The Whisky Club is happy to announce that we're opening our bottle shop at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey on Friday, April 8! Come check out our wide selection of scotches and bourbons. Open Friday and Saturday, 11am-10pm, and Sunday, 12pm-6pm.
The Whisky Club's Bottle Shop is uniquely stocked with many expressions, including some bottles that are hard to find. Our staff is ready for the challenge of finding the perfect personal selection or a gift for the discerning enthusiast.
But wait...there's more! The Whiskey Club's tasting room will open in a few weeks at the same location - be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for the announcement.
Teens gain leadership skills and act in an advisory capacity to Campbell City Council on matters relating to youth and teens! Youth Commissioners should be Campbell residents during the 2022- 2023 year and enrolled in grades 7 through 12. For those appointed to the commission, they will serve on a one year term, September 2022 through May 2023. Commissioners may serve up to 3 terms. The commission should be a strong and diverse representation of Campbell Youth. Applications are due Sunday, May 8th by 11:59pm via email to juliep@campbellca.gov.
Saltwater Sanctuary, a spa and retail shop, has lovely spring gifts perfect for Easter or Mother's Day, including couture wallets from Iman in vibrant spring colors and beautiful tropical robes, crafted with a vintage vibe by Inara.
Visit Saltwater Sanctuary to see this and our carefully curated collection of gifts and skin care products at 578 Houston Street, Suite A in Downtown Old Monterey.
Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our April drink of the month, an Alta birthday latte (it tastes like delicious cake). Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.
Paris Bakery has a wonderfully bright and cheery selection of sweet treats for Easter! They're offering Easter cookies, Easter bunny bread, and Easter-themed cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops. Stop by the shop at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, Wednesday - Monday, 6:30am-3pm (closed Tuesday) or call to pre-order, 831-646-1620.
