Pearl Hour, located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue, has bad news and good news.

Bad news: we're closing our outdoor coffee shop for the fall and winter season.

Good news: we're adding another day to our cocktail bar schedule. Beginning Nov. 19, Pearl Hour is serving cocktails and sushi on the patio Thursday - Sunday evenings.

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community weather tough times, keeping small businesses open. Need inspiration? View the Old Monterey Holiday Gift Ideas Gallery .

The denizens of Old Monterey are selling gifts in-store, online, and over the phone. Many spots offer curbside pick-up or shipping (for a list, see our Shelter-in-Place Mall ).

Small Business Saturday is traditionally celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. But for the remainder of this year, let's make every day Small. Small pleasures. Small triumphs. Small steps forward together. Shop Small in Downtown Old Monterey.

From now through Thanksgiving Day, the City of Monterey invites you to enter to win a Monterey 250 commemorative poster celebrating Monterey's 250th birthday in our #GiveThanksNotCovid Campaign.

How to enter the drawing? Go on social media and share...

At Parker-Lusseau Pastries, we have seasonal cakes available for Thanksgiving: Pumpkin-Apple-Cinnamon Cake (apple cake with pumpkin creme brulee and cinnamon mousse) and Caramel-Pear-Spice Cake (pears baked in a ginger-spice cake with caramel mousse and ganache).

All cakes can be made as small as 4 servings. We also offer larger sizes - just ask. Please place your order early! We're located at 539 Hartnell Street. Phone us at 831-641-9188 or contact us through our website .

Youth Arts Collective presents its annual Holiday Art Show, featuring the work of talented young artists. Now you can view all the art online. YAC is a great place to shop for holiday gifts, as artwork featured in the show is for sale.

Are you looking for the perfect addition to your shelter-in-place Thanksgiving? Paris Bakery is offering a beautiful selection of pies - pumpkin, pecan, apple, blueberry, cherry key lime, and lemon meringue - in addition to special Thanksgiving cookies and a full assortment of fresh breads and baked goods.

Preorder your Thanksgiving delights by Monday, Nov. 23 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 - call us at 831-646-1620. We're located at 271 Bonifacio Place.

Just in time for the extended holiday shopping season in this Year of Our Pandemic, we've added a Gift Ideas Gallery to our website to help you shop our stores online. You'll want to keep an eye on the gallery because we'll be adding to it several times a week throughout ths holiday season. You'll be pleasantly surprised at all the wondrous things that you can find in our mighty little Downtown.

Thanksgiving may be celebrated differently than in years past, but that doesn’t mean it can't be done in a festive way. Chic Event Rentals is here to provide you with outdoor tables, chairs, lighting, heating, and more to make the atmosphere at your small, physically-distanced outdoor gathering bright and comfortable.

Chic Event Rental is now offering a 10% discount on all Thanksgiving rentals. Simply mention this ad when placing your order. Our showroom is at 485 Lighthouse Avenue. Please call us at 831-375-1055 for more info.

Plato's Closet invites you to join us on Friday, Nov. 27 for our Black Friday Sale! For one day only, everything on the floor will be 50% off. Visit us at 402 Lighthouse Avenue to find gently used teen and young adult clothing and accessories.

Tutto Buono Eataliano is now taking orders for family-style take-out meals for Thanksgiving. Why not celebrate your shelter-in-place Thanksgiving Sicilian style? Call us at 831-920-1940 by Nov. 23 to place your order and pick up on Nov. 25 by 7pm. We're located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue.

It’s time for Comanche Cellars' Pinot Noir Sale - stock up for the holidays! Our 2017 vintage sourced from Chareva Vineyards in Arroyo Seco is priced at $15 per bottle with a 6 bottle minimum purchase (reg. $38). Order online or purchase it at our wine tasting room at 412 Alvarado Street.

Spa on the Plaza is now offering indoor and outdoor services including facials, massage, and waxing. Please phone us at 831-647-9000 to make your reservation. We are committed to the safety of our guests, with private rooms and staggered appointments to limit contact. Spa on the Plaza is located at 201 Alvarado Street.

Baby, it's cold outside! Why not let Fieldwork Brewing Company staff deliver their incredible craft beer straight to your home? Head over to the Fieldwork website to place your order. Home delivery is available to the following zip codes: 93921, 93940, 93943, and 93955. Their outdoor beer garden is located at 560 Munras Ave.

In need of some Happy Hour? Join us from 4-7pm!

Come in and enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio and a very special happy hour menu. We've got some real comfort food and tasty treats waiting to warm your soul....