The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated MY Museum as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for September and October 2026.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit children's museum in Downtown Monterey. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

We still have spaces available for our fall Spanish courses!

First Night Monterey presents a Fall Art Camp for grades 2-8. Real studio, real materials, zero pressure. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Dates are October 5-8 for MPUSD students, and October 12-15 for PGUSD and...

First Night Monterey presents a Fall Art Camp for grades 2-8. Real studio, real materials, zero pressure. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Dates are Oct 5-8 for MPUSD students, and Oct 12-15 for PGUSD and CUSD students. All classes held at Archer Park Community Center, Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3pm. 2-day and 4-day sessions available. See details.

Tired? Let Curry Journey take care of Wednesday family dinner! We know how chaotic mid-week can be.

On Wednesdays, order any adult entree and get one Kids Combo completely free (a $12-$13 value). Dine-in only. For children age 10 and under. Curry Journey is located at 794 Lighthouse Ave. Learn more .

The countdown is on! Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 19th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run !

Lace up your running shoes (lederhosen optional!) and bring the whole family for a festive morning featuring a 10K,...

After almost 20 years, the Downtown Campbell website is going to get an entirely new look. We're gonna miss the old classic, but it was getting difficult to do what we wanted to do on it. The only reason it stayed around as it was for so long was because it's such a large and complicated website. A new DowntownCampbell.com is coming soon.

Did you know that Spa on the Plaza offers spa and gym memberships to local residents as well as visitors?

Located at 201 Alvarado Street, Spa on the Plaza has a variety of membership packages, ranging $225-$425 per month. Choose the level of wellness, relaxation, and access that fits your lifestyle. Learn more.

Four-legged friends are always welcome at Comanche Cellars Wine Room! Here, we feel they only add to the tasting room energy.

Whether you're coming in with your pup or catching up with your two-legged friends, Comanche Cellars is ready with great wine, small bites, and treats for whoever walks through the door at 412 Alvarado Street.

The New Monterey Business Association wishes to thank the Lighthouse District businesses and organizations that sponsored Movie in the Park: School of Rock !

From venue rental and movie licensing to posters and audiovisual equipment - these folks helped fund it all.

456 Lighthouse
Carpets & Floors
Current Comics
DNA Golf Monterey
Escape Room 831
Headdress Salon
International Cafe
International Market & Deli
Lighthouse Bistro
Lighthouse Family Dentistry
Monterey Hostel
Namaste India Bistro
Off The Charts Monterey
Paprika Cafe
Rosebuds Kids Co.
Sunrise Cafe
Vida Dance Co.

On Fri, Sept 11, City Manager Dante Hall and City of Monterey Councilmember Dr. Kim Barber led the Lighthouse District Business Walk. This was an opportunity to discuss community initiatives, infrastructure projects and repairs, and connect with residents and business owners.

In celebration of what would have been the 150th birthday of illustrator Jo Mora, the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center will host an exhibit of photographs of Jo Mora and his family taken 1920-1947 by noted local photographer and Mora's friend, Lewis Josselyn. The exhibit will run October through December, 2026.

At Namaste, our hearts are with the families and communities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Through September, $5 from every buffet lunch purchased at Namaste India Bistro will be donated to Nepal flood relief.

Namaste India Bistro is located at 538 Lighthouse Avenue. Our buffet lunch is served daily, 11am-3pm.

Carmel Valley Guitar, located at 623B Lighthouse Avenue, is offering professional guitar setups for just $85 through September. (Regular price: $110)

Give your guitar the care it deserves and enjoy improved playability, tuning, and tone! Learn more.

Ready for your next ride? Epicenter Cycling is excited to introduce the latest Trek bike lineup, built for speed, comfort, and adventure. See the list of featured bikes here and stop by the shop at 230 Lighthouse Avenue to see them in person.

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of its Economic Development Strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your feedback. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31 .

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of its Economic Development Strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your opinions. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31 .

Monterey Core Fitness women's gym is excited to welcome new Certified Personal Trainer and class coach, Yazmine Munoz! Yazmine is now accepting new personal training clients Monday - Saturday, and she'll coach our Full Body Strength Class on Saturday at 9:30am.

To sign up for a group class or make an appointment with Yazmine, please visit the Monterey Core Fitness website . Our gym is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor now offers catering! Are you looking for a fun, unforgettable way to make your next event stand out? Let us turn your celebration into the sweetest event of the year.

From weddings and birthdays to corporate events, school functions, grand openings, festivals, and private parties, family-owned Scoops brings the smiles with award winning, premium Marianne's ice cream made into our wild and wonderful ice cream desserts. Learn more.

Have you stopped playing piano because of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or performance anxiety? Or maybe you've never had the chance to create your own music?

Wendi Kirby, a pianist and educator, teaches Piano Freeology, an online program designed to help pianists reconnect with your love for the piano. Learn more.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Susann E. Cate Lynn , our featured local artist for September. Her new exhibit of paintings, entitled Hometown and Around... , seeks to convey the essence of the Monterey Peninsula and her appreciation of nature.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

New Monterey Gets a Gloriously Old-School Produce Market [Farm Fresh Produce Since 1964]
by Mark C. Anderson
Editble Monterey Bay, 08/25/26

While many prefer the fried version, there is no standing on tradition when it comes to fish tacos. [Taqueria del Mar / Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 08/20/26

Now that we've met the owner of Cypress Boutique Monterey , it's time to meet the staff . Holly and LaMont are known for their kindness, hard work, and caring for the little shop as if it were their own. They also have a great eye for helping customers find the right clothing and accessories.

Find out more about Holly and LaMont and stop by Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C. It's filled with unique, handpicked thrifted and vintage clothing and accessories for women and men.

CSUMB students: need to do a little back-to-school shopping? Plato's Closet Monterey welcomes you! Show your CSUMB student ID now through May 31, and get 10% off everything in the store, located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue.

Slowfiber has recently gotten three new Merchant & Mills paper sewing patterns into the shop: a summer dress, a weekend bag, and pair of trousers. The designs are simple and beautiful and the patterns are well-written. Learn more.

Slowfiber is a little shop with a wealth of patterns, fabrics, sewing notions, and more - come visit us! We're located at 517A Hartnell Street.