New Monterey's Lighthouse District is happy to announce that Monterey County moved from the most restrictive Purple Tier into the Red Tier on Tuesday, March 16.

What this means for businesses in Monterey is:

Restaurants are allowed 25% indoor dining in addition to current outdoor dining, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery (please view our Dining Guide to see what's available - it's updated frequently)

Retail shops can increase in-store shopping from 20% to 50% capacity

Entertainment venues (such as movie theaters, the Aquarium, etc.) can open at 25% capacity

Fitness studios and gyms can open indoors at 10% capacity

It is extremely important that we all continue to follow health requirements such as wearing masks and social distancing so that Monterey County stays in the Red Tier and we are able to progress to the Orange and Yellow Tiers, which have even fewer restrictions. Vaccinations are increasing and hospitalizations are decreasing, but the pandemic is not over yet.

This move into the Red Tier reflects all the hard work the business community and our residents have done so far! Congratulations on a job well done. Keep it up, everyone!

Savor the bounty of spring this Easter at Esteban Restaurant, located at 700 Munras Ave. Choose from either a delectable Brunch Menu , 11am-4pm, or our Tapas & Dinner Menu , 4pm-8pm. We're now offering outdoor and limited indoor seating. Reservations are highly recommended, call 831-375-0176.

Vuori's new spring apparel is now at Fleet Feet Monterey! This is the clothing you’ll never want to take off. We have everything from the Women’s Energy top to the Men’s Strato Tech Tee and we're stocked up on Vuori's Sunday Performance Joggers for women and men (our top seller).

Stop by Fleet Feet at 472 Alvarado Street. Prefer to shop online and have your order shipped? Visit our website.

The Feral Market has new candles and soaps in stock from Whiskey River Soap Co. These are U.S. made, hand-poured 100% soy wax candles and handmade vegan soaps with great fragrances that have very funny labels. They make great gifts! Stop by the store at 261 Alvarado Street.

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground, participated in an initiative by the Arts Council for Monterey County by designing a poster that encourages people to wear face masks and protect our community.

You can now download her free poster design online along with those by three other local artists and place them at your business and/or home.

Mai is still making beautiful and fun items that are great for gifting. Find them here on the Play Full Ground website and support a local artist.

Cypress Boutique has new spring arrivals and more great clothing for women and men arriving every day! We have a lovely selection of new tops, both short sleeve and long sleeve, including the stylish and comfortable rib knit crop top featured here.

Pieces are available online and in our store at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Did you know that Fashion Trade Boutique carries a beautiful selection of vintage clothing? Stop by the store at 554 Lighthouse Avenue and check out our newest finds! We're always bringing in new looks for women and men.

The staff of Comache Cellars love unique varietals, so they've created a new wine tasting menu to highlight some of their best! Stop by and try the Carignane, Trousseau, Negrette, & Il Rinnegato in their latest Adventurous Flight. (Don't worry, traditionalists, they continue to offer their original tasting menu, too!) Tasting fee for 4 wines is $15, but fee is waived with purchase of two bottles.

All Monterey County residents are invited to participate in Slowfiber's 2021 Fashion Revolution Week Virtual Fashion Show, launching online on April 19. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

If you're a from-scratch garment maker (using yarn or cloth), upcycling garment maker, or visible garment mender, please submit a photo or video of your proudest accomplishment from 2020-21 for the show. Application deadline is April 1. View details here.

In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, Paris Bakery's do-it-yourself cookie decorating kits are back! Each kit comes with 6 shamrock cookies, 2 bags of frosting, and 2 containers of sprinkles. It's so much fun! $18.50

Paris Bakery is now offering a number of delicious Saint Patrick's Day specials, including pre-frosted shamrock cookies, green princess cakes, and Irish chocolate cakes. Call the bakery at 271 Bonifacio Place to place your order in advance, 831-646-1620, or stop by.

The Lighthouse District welcomes Pro Computer Repair, which has just opened at 730 Lighthouse Avenue. Locally owned by Kevin Smith of Pixels Graphic Design, it offers reasonable pricing and excellent service - the staff has over 20 years of experience troubleshooting computers and mobile devices.

Open Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm, Pro Computer Repair offers repair, setup, and troubleshooting of Windows and Mac computers, mobile devices, software, and peripherals (i.e., printers, cameras, and microphones). The shop can also help you with virus and malware removal, data transfers and backups, and more. Please call 831-296-0518 for information or visit for a free evaluation.

Hats off to Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's selection of caps! Now is a great time to prepare for a sunny spring with our locally designed hats. Swing by the shop to check out all the new styles, 614 Lighthouse Ave.

In our own garden, and throughout the peninsula, it's thrilling to observe the transitioning of the seasons. As spring arrives, and blooms are abundant, we at Lilify love to use our ceramic vases. They come in varying sizes, colors, and pattern.

Handmade in California by Alex Marshall, these are an absolutely chic way to display your favorite flowers. Our cylindrical vases, sold individually and pictured here, are available online and in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Ave.