Looking for storage solutions for your home? Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things has a couple of new tansu in the shop, traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinets.

We have a tall tansu for the kitchen and a shorter tansu for clothing. We also have a beautifully decorated four panel screen which would enhance any room. Visit us at 118 Webster Street to see them in person.

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 27 - September 4, 10am-6pm daily.

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler), Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam), or the Waterfront Lot (245 Washington) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Only a few more days left to place your bids in MY Museum's online auction , which ends Saturday at 7pm. You'll find trips, spa services, gift cards to local restaurants, wine, new experiences, and fun family adventures.

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.

Local bookstores hope for a bright future with a new generation of brave, first-time owners [Lighthouse Books]
by Agata Popeda
Monterey County Weekly, 05/04/23

After opening two escape room locations and an arcade, fun is Christina Riddoch's domain [Escape Room 831]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 05/04/23

Cypress Boutique now carries SunPaxx in our shop located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C. These fanny packs are big enough to carry all your daily essentials. Plus, they have a smaller outer pocket for easy access to your phone, keys, glasses, or pepper spray.

Locally designed and available in three color schemes, they're built with durable, water repellant recycled nylon. The quality is amazing!

Poppleton's introduces Oculum, a collection of geometric weaves from American designer Kelly Wearstler. These are performance textiles created for indoor-outdoor lifestyles in five texturally rich designs. They're dimensional, durable, and dynamic. Visit Poppleton's at 299 Lighthouse Avenue for more information.

Webster Street Art Gallery presents a show by Monterey artist Peter F. Collins entitled Recollections , representing four decades of his creative work, both representational and abstract.

Peter F. Collins's artwork will be on exhibit at Webster Street Art Gallery through June at 188 Webster Street. Call for hours, 831-210-1908.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Maria Poroy , our featured artist for May. Her exhibit, entitled Art Squared , includes dramatic abstract paintings on 12x12 wood panels that include mixed media and extreme texture. Venture Gallery is now open 10am-6pm six days a week and 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays at 260 Alvarado Street.

The long wait is over! On The Beach Surf Shop has recently restocked all our OTB logo hoodies, shirts, and hats. Come and get 'em at 693 Lighthouse Avenue and support your local surf shop.

Plato's Closet at 402 Lighthouse Avenue is now buying and authenticating designer handbags. This means we're buying a wider selection of designer bags and paying out based on the opinion of our expert authentication service. This also means that you can feel reassured any designer bag you buy here is authentic.

Epicenter Cycling at 230 Lighthouse Avenue carries the Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep, an electric hybrid bike that will help you get out and ride more. The reliable Bosch pedal-assist system sustains speeds of up to 20 mph, and the bike is equipped with features that put your comfort and safety first. Come and try one out at the shop!

American Burger has some very stylish caps in stock sporting their name. What color would you like? Stop by and check them out at 738 Lighthouse Avenue and get a milk shake while you're there.