Congratulations to Rosebuds Kids Co., voted Best Resale Shop in Monterey Bay Parent Family Favorites 2026 . Visit the store and see for yourself at 535 Foam Street.

At Rosebuds, you'll find gently loved clothing, shoes, and accessories, from baby basics to big kid favorites (10-12 years).

Lindsey's Crafts and Things features the magical work of local crochet artist Marina Lindsey. Here you'll find her handmade plushies for all ages, women's hats and beanies, and practical dog sweaters in a variety of sizes.

The shop also carries a wide array of men's and women's jewelry plus crystals, geodes, and more. Prepare to be delighted at 482 Alvarado Street, Suite C.

There's a new spot for men's and women's tailoring and alterations in Downtown Monterey: Marries Her Designs ! Pants, skirts, shirts, bridal gowns, engagement dresses, suits, and prom dresses...tailor and fashion designer Mary Almanasir can handle them all.

Most items will be ready for pick-up within a week. Fittings available. Learn more.

Looking for a sweet way to say you care about someone this Valentine's Day? Give them a locally made candle from I Heart You Candles and Gifts at 482 Alvarado Street, Suite A.

Find a gift on our shelves or select a scented soy candle and decorate it with a variety of small metal charms at our Customization Station to create a unique, heartfelt message.

Congratulations to Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery, which has been awarded Second Place in the Best Art Gallery Monterey Peninsula Award by Monterey Herald's Readers' Choice 2025.

Reflections Elegante is located at 271 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey.

On The Beach Surf Shop now has incredibly soft blankets from Local Beach, a San Diego based brand. These make great gifts for Valentine’s Day! Pick one up at 693 Lighthouse Ave.

Rosebuds Kids Co. has a new children's toy area, located in the back of the shop at 535 Foam Street.

We have lots of gently loved toy cars, arts and crafts and educational toys, cute dolls, stuffed animals galore, games, puzzles, and books for all ages. We're open open Tue-Fri, 9am-4pm, and Sat, 10am-4pm.

Good news, book lovers! Old Capitol Books is now open six days a week. Visit us Tuesday - Sunday, 12pm-6pm, on the second floor of 482 Alvarado Street.

Poppleon's Winter Clearance Sale is here! Beginning January 2, every item in the store is reduced and custom orders are 15% off.

Visit our showroom at 299 Lighthouse Avenue. New shipments arriving daily.

Be inspired by poetry as you begin the new year! The Rose Books and Obscurities has a beautifully curated collection of poetry books available at 136 Bonifacio Place and online .

We've assembled a wide-ranging group of poets including Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Tennyson, Philip Levine, Robert Pinsky, Derek Walcott, Pablo Neruda, T. S. Eliot, Thom Gunn, and many more. Come browse the shelves.