Dining

New Esteban Restaurant Happy Hour Menu & Drinks

Monterey, CA

Esteban Restaurant invites you to try our new Tapas Happy Hour menu and drinks al fresco on our beautiful outdoor patio or inside our casual Mediterranean dining room nightly, 4:30pm-6pm. We're known for our delicious Spanish-inspired California cuisine and cozy,...

Back to School Special at Bobalicious and Bites

8/19/25

Bobalicious and Bites

Every Tuesday in August, 3pm-8pm, Bobalicious and Bites is offering all students boba drinks for only $5. Come and enjoy!

We think studying definitely tastes better with boba. But don't trust our word - stop by and try it. The owner of the shop makes every cup to order at our counter.

Lighthouse District in the News, 08/11/25

Monterey, CA

A new spot in Monterey travels the culinary world, offering something for everyone – with a surprise or two [Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 07/31/25

Testing the Waters: Oystertown latches onto its new home, joining a rising tide of of pop-ups going permanent
by Becky Duffett
Concept Carmel, 06/24/25

Monterey Car Week celebrates community and passion for cars [Mattress Nation]
by Michael Rosales
KSBW, 08/11/25

Vote Lighthouse District Businesses for "Best of 2025"

Monterey, CA

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 .

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 . Go ahead, make our day !

Club Sandwich at American Burger Restaurant

Monterey, CA

You'll find more than burgers at American Burger Restaurant! Come try our Club Sandwich featuring bacon, turkey, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce on toasted sourdough bread with a side of fries. We're located at 738 Lighthouse Avenue.

Watch UFC 319 at Bulldog Sports Pub

8/16/25

Bulldog Sports Pub

Come down to Bulldog Sports Pub and watch UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16. The fights start at 7pm - come early for good seats and enjoy some food and drink.

Tonight's match features the World Middleweight Championship bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room 7th Anniversary Celebration

8/11/25

$25/$15

Comanche Cellars Wine Room

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is celebrating our 7th Anniversary! Taste older vintages and newer barrel samples, enjoy casual food pairings, and trade stories of fun nights at the wine room. Owner Michael Simons will be on hand. Buy tickets ($25/$15) at the wine room or online .