Here's your chance to stock up on summer reads! When the owners of Old Capitol Books moved their bookstore a few years ago, it was a BIG downsizing, and they still have 30,000 books in storage.
Now they're having a huge garage sale on Sunday, May 25, 9am-5pm, in the New Monterey neighborhood. All books will be marked at $1 each. Come on down and support bookstore owners Stephanie and Ali.
The Feral Market now has Monterey t-shirts and sweatshirts locally screen printed by Chris Powers . Come check them out at our clothing and gift shop at 261 Alvarado Street.
Are you gearing up for 2025 graduations? Freedom Bakery offers beautifully decorated cakes and cookies perfect for your celebrations.
We make everything in our Watsonville bakery and you can pick up your order at our Monterey Boutique at 305 Webster Street open 6 days a week, Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm. Learn more.
The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 24 - September 1, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .
Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.
The Lighthouse District belatedly welcomes Carmel Valley Guitar ! This gem of a shop, which moved to 623B Lighthouse Ave in February (across the street from Hula's), is owned and operated by master luthier Bernie Hefner.
Carmel Valley Guitar is a complete guitar and amplifier repair shop. You'll also find an array of acoustic and electric guitars for sale on consignment as well as fresh necessities like guitar strings. It's a great place for guitar enthusiasts of all ages.
Mattress Nation is offering the best prices of the season during the Memorial Day Sale, now through June 3. Save up to $800 on select adjustable mattress sets.
Visit Salesperson Laura and her friendly dog, Hannah, at 296 Lighthouse Ave and let them help you. Mattress Nation is locally owned and the service can't be beat.
Every mother is a dash of radiance! Join us at ADOR and enjoy sweets, flowers and photo booth fun from Noon to 3pm on Saturday, May 10th in honor of Mother's Day!
Alma del Mar is having a sale on our all-natural, handmade soaps! We have hundreds of bars marked at $1 each, and soap sides (odd sizes) available for $5 per bag.
There are a wide variety of shapes and scents - all made here at our shop at 269 Bonifacio Place. Proceeds from sales benefit The Wahine Project.
Current Comics is celebrating Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3 - the best day of the year!
Stop by and get some special, select, fantastic FREE comics (while supplies last) and shop some great graphic novels, spectacular stories, and fun back issues in our "Priced as Marked" boxes!
We’ll also have our friends, Monterey Toys & Collectibles back at the shop, selling vintage toys from various franchises.
Shelley Benneett Skincare is celebrating our 10th anniversary with an Open House and Donation Drive for Community Homeless Solutions , 2pm-6pm. We'll offer 15% off all retail plus free consults and treats.
For each grocery bag of donations for CHS (clothing of any size, shoes, small appliances, or toiletries), you'll receive 1 ticket for today's raffle.
Venture Gallery presents Lilly Campos , our featured local artist for May. Her exhibit, A Summer's Day in a California Bay , captures in glass the joy-filled essence of a beautiful, sunny day along California’s coastline.
Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.
MY Museum's 2025 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 April 30 at 9pm.
Meet River, the furry, four-legged design consultant at Carpets and Floors, Inc., who loves our carpet runners at 471 Lighthouse Avenue.
Carpets runners are great for pets: they prevent slipping and sliding, provide a runway for naps and zoomies, catch fur and drool, and look fabulous. (Well, River looks fabulous, don't you agree?)
Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Lilly Campos on Saturday, May 3, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, meet Lilly, and view her exhibit which captures, in glass, the essence of a perfect summer day along California’s coastline. Lilly's art will be featured at the gallery through May.
