Headed to the woods this summer? Don’t forget to pack the Shelley Bennett Skincare Spot It Drying Lotion. This small but mighty bottle is formulated with soothing calamine lotion to reduce redness and inflammation on those pesky bug bites. It's instant relief!

Shelley Bennett Skincare is a locally owned business at 588 Houston Street. All of Shelley's skincare products (plus more from Caudalie and Image) can be purchased at her online store .

Venture Gallery presents the work of Maria Poroy , our featured artist for August, whose colorful, energetic new work is an expression of joy. Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

The New Monterey Business Association encourages you to vote for Lighthouse District businesses in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2022 Readers Poll .

We're a group of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services. Go ahead, make our day !

It's time for Plato's Closet's Back to School Special, July 16 - August 31. Visit us at 402 Lighthouse Avenue and when you spend $75, you'll get a $20 coupon to spend later. (Each coupon is valid 9/5-10/3 on one transaction of $60 or more.)

Diving Unlimited International (DUI) is running a summer special and Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue, is sweetening the deal through July 31.

Buy DUI's Standard Cortez Drysuit and choose between a free Duotherm II 150 jumpsuit and socks or upgrade to a DuoTherm II 300 jumpsuit and socks for only $130. Plus Bamboo Reef will offer free drysuit course tuition ($275 value). Call the shop for more info, 831-372-1685.

New On The Beach Surf Shop kids' apparel is in stock at 693 Lighthouse Avenue. Come by and check out our latest shorts, t-shirts, and hoodies featuring the classic OTB logo.

Need that perfect summer dress? Cypress Boutique has the cutest dresses, shoes, and accessories...everything you need to look your best. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C. Locally owned, we're focused on great customer service and the latest fashion.

Design Time Creations now carries products by Simply Bare Essentials , all natural beauty products for men and women including deodorant, sugar scrubs, clay masks, and lip balm.

Design Time Creations, your local custom t-shirt and gift shop, is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B.

Catalyst Consignment now carries “University of Diversity” stickers by local artist Jeff Sax ! You never know what else you might find in our shop - visit us at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A.

Current Comics, located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue, now has the Penguin Classics Marvel Collection available in the shop and online . These stunning new anthologies feature origin stories and seminal tales from The Amazing Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Captain America.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Carol Gray , our featured artist for July, whose most recent work includes a beautiful series of sunset paintings as seen from her home in the Carmel Highlands. Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.