If you haven't visited High Scores Arcade recently, they now have a giant Tomb Raider game available to play. It's an intense shooting game for up to 4 players where you can test your skills in 3 chapters.

In other arcades, this beauty usually costs $1-$2 per play. At High Scores Arcade, you pay a flat fee ($10/hour or $22/day) and you can play all the games in the arcade (including this one) as many times as you want.

Visit High Scores at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Beer and seltzer is available for purchase onsite. Space is limited, so every guest on the game floor must have a paid wristband. Open Mon-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri, 3pm-12am; Sat, 12:30pm-12am; Sun, 12:30pm-11pm.

Did you know that Freedom Bakery offers a gluten free version of their classic Dream Cake? This delicious chocolate chiffon cake is filled with a generous portion of whipped cream and iced in whipped cream covered in Belgian chocolate shavings. It's light, delectably moist, and melts in your mouth!

Order Your Cake Online

Order through our website and pick it up at our Monterey Boutique Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Our main Watsonville bakery is open seven days a week.

Cake Samplings

Want to try it before you order? We offer free cake samplings at our Monterey Boutique, Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm, 305 Webster Street. Please call us in advance to make sure we'll have a sample of the gluten-free version of our Dream Cake available, 831-722-5223. Our samples change from week to week.

Note: Tessora's is not going away. The owner, Carol Pouya, sold the business and will enjoy a well deserved retirement. There will be a new version of the much beloved wine bistro returning under new ownership.

The final cheers

You came out, we danced on bars, we sung our hearts out, shared tears, and cherished every moment with you!

The last 16 years has been a ride of a lifetime, with a community that is unmatched. Thank you Downtown Campbell for being our home for almost two decades. Thank you to every musician we have worked with that brought nothing but excellence to our customers.

Thank you to our wine reps who customized our wine offerings to be a taste of heaven in a bottle.

Thank you to the TEAM, over the years we have worked with so many wonderful people, with many of you that have reached out or showed up this past two weeks. Team Tessora’s was and will forever be truly magical. A labor of love of special and unique people doing this because they love it. We are honored to have had you be part of our journey.

~Cheers from our hearts to yours!

⭐Keep your kids active, creative, and having fun this February Break! 🎨⚽🎮

✨ Explore our awesome camp options:
⭐ Skyhawks Winter Break Multi-Sport Camp (7-12 yrs)
⭐ Cardboard Engineering (6-8 yrs)
⭐ Coding in Minecraft (10-12 yrs)
⭐ Day Camp at the CCC (4-12 yrs)
⭐ Joyful Melodies Music Camp (5-10 yrs)
⭐ Pokémon Engineering Using LEGO Materials (6-8 yrs)
⭐ Seasonal Breaks Art Camp (6-12 yrs)

Register today and give your kids a February Break they’ll love! 🏃‍♀️🎸🖌️

📅 Learn more & sign up now at the link to register! 💻

Gold Coast Tattoo is now offering piercings by Jake Collins and Stacia Broadhurst here at 639 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Walk-ins welcome Friday-Sunday, 12pm-7pm, or make your appointment through the link in Gold Coast's Instagram bio.

Gold Coast Tattoo has two newly-built private piercing rooms that meet the standards of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) plus a separate jewelry room.

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the articles.

As Dry January begins for some, bars emphasize non-alcoholic creativity. [Pearl Hour]
by Katie Rodriguez
Monterey County Now, 01/02/25

New Restaurants and Good Hangs for 2025 [Oystertown]
by Mark C. Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 01/14/25

831 INK welcomes Emily, our newest tattoo artist at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Emily's most interested in neo-traditional, animation, water color, and fine line designs, but she's open to trying other styles.

You can see samples of Emily's work and view her available flash designs on her Instagram page, @easydoesink. Please DM her to book an appointment.

Congratulations to Monterey Hostel, which has been named a “Best of USA” hostel for 2025 by Hosteling.us!

About Monterey Hostel

Monterey Hostel is a nonprofit hostel that provides greater access to the California coast for backpackers, families, and school groups. It's located at 778 Hawthorne Street in Monterey, just one block away from Lighthouse Avenue. Learn more and book your stay here.

Teens looking for interesting job opportunities and businesses looking to hire, the Campbell Youth Commission invites you to this special Teen Wellness and Opportunities Fair held at the Campbell Community Center on March 1st.

We are looking for businesses and organizations to:

💼 Hire for jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities (Summer 2025 and beyond).
📣 Promote programs and brands for youth/teens.
🤝 Offer resources for mental health and wellness.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Campbell Community Center

Why Participate?

Join us in creating a supportive and engaging environment for teens! This event aims to:
✨ Connect teens with local businesses and organizations.
✨ Provide free resources for mental health and wellness.
✨ Share volunteer, internship, and job opportunities.
✨ Host activities that promote personal growth and well-being.

How You Can Participate

💡 Host a Resource Table
Share information about:

• Volunteer, job, or internship opportunities.
• Programs and activities designed for teens.

💝 Enhance the Event with Donations
Make a lasting impact by donating:

• Gift cards, branded merchandise, or giveaways.
• Refreshments or engaging activities for attendees.

Your Support Matters!
Donors and participants will be recognized with event acknowledgment and YOUR LOGO featured on promotional materials, showcasing your commitment to our community’s youth.

Ready to Get Involved?

Fill out our Interest Form: bit.ly/CampbellTeenFair2025

For questions, contact us at campbellyouthcommission@gmail.com or call 408-866-2740.

Mythic Monterey is holding a sale through the month of January...or as long as the sale items last...at 561 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey. There's a table full of items marked at 20% off here at 561 Tyler Street.

Mythic Games Monterey is open Wed (1pm-6pm), Thu-Fri (1pm-9:30pm), Sat (12pm-9:30pm), and Sun (12pm-6pm).

Looking for a non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy in January? Alvarado Street Brewery now offers two hop-infused sparkling waters! Their classic Froth Water, featuring Citra and Mosaic hops, is now joined on the menu by the newest variant, Southern Hemisphere Froth Water, featuring fresh Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron hops from New Zealand.

Both varieties of Froth Water have zero alcohol, zero calories, and give you zero hangovers. Come and get hoppy at Alvarado Street Brewery, located at 426 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

A new Winter 2025 session of classes is starting the week of January 5th! From sports and fitness to art and enrichment, there's something for everyone at the Campbell Recreation Center!

Visit the links below to secure your spot!

Youth Sports, Fitness, and Dance Classes...Read More

Attention Parents! Start 2025 with exciting opportunities for your little ones! Whether you're looking for fun toddler activities or preschool options to kick off the school year, we’ve got the perfect programs for your family.

2024-2025 Pre-School Programs

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Every year, the Campbell Chamber of Commerce invites the Campbell area community to nominate a person and a business that they would like to see honored as the citizen of the year for Campbell and the business of the year in Campbell.

The citizen of the year nominee doesn't have to be a Campbell resident. They just have to be someone who's been a prominent contributor to the Campbell community. The winners of the awards will be honored at the Chamber's annual Celebrate Campbell awards dinner held in April.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 17, 2025.

Venture Gallery presents a group exhibit of local jewelry artists Liliy Campos, Vanessa Martin, and Sandra Saldivar in January. Each fashions beautiful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Lilly Campos creates mesmerizing fused glass with the colors of the sea. Vanessa Martin creates stunning modern and classic designs with pearls, gems, gold, and silver. Sandra Saldivar creates dramatic yet classic designs with Austrian crystals, abalone, and gems.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm daily. We are located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.