Monterey's Lighthouse District has a bunch of businesses that made it to the finals in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2025 Reader's Poll, including TWO spots nominated for Best New Business of 2025: Carmel Valley Guitar and Oystertown. (Whoo-hoo!!!)

Now we need you to vote! The Lighthouse District mostly consists of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services. Final voting is open until August 29, 2025. Go ahead, make our day!