For the holidays, Grace Lifestyle Boutique has beautiful, 100% soy candles by Capri Blue, hand-poured in the U.S., in a variety of delightful fragrances and stylish, reusable containers.

Visit Grace at 459 Alvarado Street, call us at 831-324-4200 to place an order over the phone, or DM us on Instagram . We happily offer curbside pick-up and shipping.

Tutto Buono Eataliano, located at 598 Lighthouse Ave., invites you to join us for our first virtual wine and pizza pairing with Langetwins Family Winery and Vineyards on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Enjoy wine tasting in the comfort of your own home with our delicious Siciliano pan pizza paired with some of our favorite selected estate wine varietals. Fee is $90; please call and register by Sunday, Dec. 13, 831-920-1940.

We at Escape Room 831 are so proud to have been nominated as one of the best recreational activities in Monterey County! We'd be honored to have your support in winning this year's Monterey Herald Readers Choice award in the Family-Youth Service Category.

Click here to vote before January 4. It would be a bright spot for a locally owned business in a tough year. We're located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue, and selling lots of fun board games online right now if you're looking for an all-ages gift.

Current Comics is incredibly honored to be chosen to sell very limited edition signed prints of the legendary Colin Cantwell 's original concept designs for the Star Wars spaceships. Visit the shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue or our online store to see these awesome prints, signed and sealed.

This is what happens when MY Museum's doors are locked due to Covid - they bring the fun outside!!! This extraordinary holiday display outside MY Museum, created by Poptopia Balloons, was set up for MY Museum's "Gingerbread House Extravaganza" - an outdoor pick-up of gingerbread house kits. Check out the great photos!

Remember that restaurants, including Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse, are still open for take-out. Get a great meal and support local businesses.

Monterey County Health Director Edward Moreno has issued a new stay at home order for Monterey County that will go into effective on Sunday, December 13 at 10pm and extend until January 11 at 6am. (This order may be extended depending on ICU availability.)

As of Sunday at 10pm, restaurants and food service establishments will be restricted to pick-up and delivery service only (no outdoor dining); retail shops will operate at no more than 20% capacity; and barbershops, hair salons, and personal services will close (this includes nail and skin care, massage, and tattoo studios). Outdoor exercise classes can continue to operate. Please note that the 10pm curfew also remains in effect.

We encourage all residents to continue to support small, locally owned businesses during this difficult time. Please use our Dining Guide to see which restaurants and cafes are open for take-out and delivery; shop safely at home using our Gift Ideas Gallery and SIP Mall ; and purchase gift cards to support your favorite Lighthouse District business owners. Thank you!

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hosting an online painting class with local artist Bunny Paivine on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6pm. Learn how to paint this picture from the comfort of your own home!

Fee is $30 per person, which includes paint, supplies, and delivery. Purchase your tickets here . Please buy your tickets by December 13 to ensure delivery of supplies.

Alta Bakery and Cafe invites you to order our delicious Buche de Noel ("Yule log"), a traditional holiday dessert featuring chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and meringue. Order online now for pick-up on Dec. 21, 22, or 23. Alta Bakery and Cafe is located at 502 Munras Ave.

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help!

They are seeking donations of new toys only. You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station located at 582 Hawthorne Street. Donations will be accepted until the morning of Saturday, December 19.

You may have questions about the new Regional Stay at Home Order announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 3. Well you're in luck, because KSBW has an easy-to-understand explanation .

As of December 3, Covid-19 regulations on businesses in Monterey will remain the same as the past few weeks, but that will change if ICU rates continue to climb in the Bay Area region. We'll post an update if and when that happens. Stay safe, everyone, and please continue to support locally owned small businesses.

Pocket Change Restaurant now has a Covid Relief Mini Menu featuring rigatoni, ravioli, grilled ham and cheese, or turkey with stuffing and gravy - all just $6 each. Visit us at 204 Lighthouse Avenue for curbside or alleyside cash and carry, 831-643-9169. Delivery available through DoorDash .

Find the coziest sweaters in the softest fabrics and the latest styles for women and men at Cypress Boutique. We have turtle necks, pullovers, oversized sweaters, and cardigans available.

Cypress welcomes in-store shopping as well as phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping - just call us at 831-383-2769. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.