MY Museum's 2026 Online Auction is ready for your bids! Whether you are looking for trips, spa services, gift cards to local restaurants, wine, new experiences, or family fun adventures, we've got you covered.

The best part? Every penny goes directly to making this non-profit children's museum a better, safer place for the kids of Monterey County. The auction ends May 6 at 8pm.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering Mother's Day specials through the month of May, including a Mom's Coastal Escape (110 min., $370 for 1 person) and a Mother's Day Duo (50 min., $370 for 2 people).

To learn more and make an appointment, phone 831-647-9000.

Beach Rooster sunscreen is now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. A mineral, reef-friendly sunscreen and moisturizer, it doesn’t leave a white cast on your skin.

We carry tubes of SPF 50+ tinted sunscreen, and an SPF 30 body spray in an aerosol-free pump bottle. Check them out at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering spring specials until the end of April, including a Renew and Refresh Facial (50 min., 185 or 80 min., $220) and a Spring Bloom Ritual Massage (50 min., $185 or 80 min., $220).

To learn more and make an appointment, phone 831-647-9000.

Franklin Street Collaborative now carries Maria Nila products. These professional, vegan hair care products, manufactured in Sweden, are designed for performance - without sulfates, parabens, or animal testing. Come take a look at 201 W. Franklin Street.

Gold Coast Tattoo, located at 639 Lighthouse Ave, now has a piercer in-house and they're accepting appointments Fri-Mon, 12pm–10pm.

Walk-in clients are always welcome, but appointments are preferred to guarantee your spot.

Nikki at Oya Salon specializes in enhancing your natural beauty through expertly shaped and styled eyebrows, offering brow shaping, tinting, and laminating to help you achieve your desired look. Call 831-656-0570 to book your appointment.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering Valentine's Day specials throughout the month of February, including a Cupid's Couple Package (80 min., $320) and a Bubbly Me Package (90 min., $175). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

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...

Oya Salon introduces our newest stylist, Ana Gonzalez. Ana delivers beautiful hair, exceptional service, and a welcoming vibe every time. Please call 831-656-0570 to book your appointment.

For a limited time, book any service with Ana and get a free deep-conditioning treatment for healthy, shiny, holiday-ready hair.

Local entrepreneur and hair stylist Stacia Nicole is currently competing in the Fab Over 40 competition! Help her win $40,000 and get her photo on the cover of NewBeauty magazine by voting for her here .

Stacia is the founder of Old Monterey's Franklin Street Collaborative , Hudson James Boutique , Stacia Nicole Beauty and the new luxury hair extension brand, Carte Mane ,

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the 12 Lighthouse District businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly's Best of Monterey County 2025 . Thank you to all who voted!

View our list here with links to all the write-ups by the Weekly.

The Old Monterey Business Association congratulates the 29 Old Monterey businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly's Best of Monterey County 2025 . Thank you to all who voted! View our list here with links to all the write-ups by the Weekly.