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Luminata Books and Gifts, located at 631 Cass Street in Downtown Old Monterey, welcomes our newest reader, Ursula. She's available Sundays, 12pm-5pm, by appointment only - please call us at 831-333-1110.

Ursula harnesses the wisdom of astrology with an intuitive gift for deciphering symbols and synchronicities as a tarot reader to illuminate the paths of her clients with transformative predictive readings. Ursula's profound insights delve deep into the core complexities of love, life, and financial abundance to arrive at self-empowering solutions.

Luminata Books and Gifts is open Tuesday - Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm; Saturday, 11am-6:30pm; and Sunday, 12pm-5pm.

The very talented tattoo artist Krystal Kaia of Seattle, WA will be at Wholehearted Tattoo March 14-23. Please DM Krystal to ask for a booking. Availability is limited.

About Wholehearted Tattoo

Wholehearted Tattoo started with the idea that tattooers should put their whole hearts into what they do. From the first interaction, we strive to create a positive experience where our clients can feel safe and relaxed. Here at Wholehearted we embrace each client's idea and are driven to do the best work possible every time we pick up our machines.

Wholehearted Tattoo is located at 140 W Franklin St, Ste 205 in Downtown Old Monterey

Dates are now in stock at International Market and Deli! We have a wide variety of dates in the store, including medjool, deglet noor, sukkary, and khudri. Not sure which kind you like best? We have some available for sampling - just ask at the counter. Visit us at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Not only are dates a delicious and healthy sweet snack, they're important during Ramadan, when Muslims around the world traditionally break our fast at sunset by eating dates before beginning the evening meal of iftar.

Can’t Sleep? Add These CBN Sleep Gummies To Your P.M. Routine

Posted on February 25th, 2025 by cloudcity

Cloud City Supply prides itself on finding the best natural solutions to support your well-being. We’re versed in the esoteric world of cannabis extracts and trained to steward your experience in the ways that serve you best when it comes to CBD, CBG, CBN, and THC products. Consider our in-store staff your personal guides on the road to discover the wonders of cannabis. We pledge that these earth-derived compounds will change your life in all the best ways. Each one has distinct yet complementary benefits. Hence, when combined, they give off the synergistic ‘entourage effect,’ which simultaneously relaxes you, facilitates a productive and balanced flow, alleviates pain, and uplifts your mood. Cloud City encourages you to experiment safely and intentionally with the help of our budtender’s expert advice.

Cannabis derivatives, by superpower:

While cannabigerol (CBG) is typically used during the day when you need to laser in and focus, CBN gives off the opposite effect. In contrast, CBN facilitates the ultimate relaxation, easing you into the best sleep possible.

Here’s a quick overview of each extract’s specialty.

  • CBD (Cannabidiol): Restores balance by reducing stress, regulating mood and circadian rhythms, and managing pain sensations.
  • CBG (Cannabigerol): Known as the mother of all cannabinoids for its rare ability to reproduce other cannabis extracts, decrease inflammation, promote gut health, and sharpen focus.
  • CBN (Cannabinol): Soothes anxiety and improves sleep patterns and qualities.
  • THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The psychoactive element of the cannabis plant, which also aids in pain relief, influences appetite and positively impacts mood management.

Cannabis products for sleep

People who suffer from sleep disturbances are more likely to experience a host of interconnected health issues and an increased likelihood of compromised long-term health. With that said, we should all store sleep at the top of our priority list. As crucial as this bodily function is, unfortunately, it’s one of the first things to get sacrificed when calendars get crowded. Thus, some of us need more help than others getting to and/or staying asleep. Enter: CBN.

Unlike THC, CBN doesn’t have psychoactive properties. It’s best known for improving sleep patterns and quality, making it an essential supplement for syncing your body’s internal clock with its surrounding environment. The physiological functions your body performs during sleep are necessary for recovering and repairing damaged tissue and reconciling your intake of stress, toxins, and other unavoidable free radicals you interact with throughout the day. When your circadian rhythm is disrupted, it impairs your body’s ability to heal.

CBN sleep gummies are the perfect way to prompt your body into that...Read More

All this week, Cypress Boutique is dropping fresh arrivals! The Carhartt pictured here is just the beginning - we’ve got other amazing styles from top brands you won’t want to miss and some fantastic vintage and gently used trucker caps.

Stop by and check out all the latest fashion for men and women before it's gone. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery is open until 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights! Stop by after dinner and pick up dessert, or have a seat and enjoy a treat and a hot drink.

We always have a regular selection of delicious, fresh-baked goodies in addition to a nightly special like these luscious cinnamon rolls...or brownies....or whatever else inspires us.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery is located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We're open Wed & Thu, 7:30am-5:30pm, and Fri & Sat, 7:30am-8pm.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey presents our Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 9am-12pm. Price is $395 per child. Space is limited - register today. All skill levels are welcome.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

About the Camp

This summer camp is perfect for kids ages 6-12 who are new to martial arts. It’s a great way to learn essential self defense and life skills.

The camp provides a safe, supportive community and offers an atmosphere to try new things and foster friendships, teaching self-defense, building life skills, and having fun. Learn more here.

Venture Gallery presents Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant, our featured local artist for March. Her exhibit, From the Kitchen to the Printmaker, features her charming monotype prints of dogs and cats.

About Noriko Constant

Noriko is a Japanese-born artist whose journey has been shaped by many roles - wife, mother, gardener, and animal lover - all influencing her artistic approach. She first studied oil painting in Japan, then stepped away from art for nearly twenty years, returning with an urgent passion for printmaking.

Specializing in monotype prints, Noriko exquisitely conveys her energy, vibrancy, and humor through depictions of dogs and cats, showing that art is a universal language beyond words. Working on plexiglas and copper plates with oil-based etching ink, she captures spontaneity and emotion. Her expressive images show her joyful spirit.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant's artwork will be featured through March 2025. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Our Featured Events for 2025 Are Now Online!

Posted on February 22nd, 2025 by DCBA

It took a bit longer than usual this year, but we've updated our events calendar with all of the key events for 2025 for those of you who like to plan ahead. Of course, those are just the major events. Every week there's something on our Events Calendar that you'll probably be interested in knowing about.

There are a few key things we'd like to point out about the schedule this year. Our Spring Wine Walk will be happening on Thursday, April 10th, which is one week earlier than usual. The Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. Finally, the City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series makes a return with a full 8 week schedule after taking a hiatus last year due to construction of the new Campbell Library.

We're looking forward to seeing you in Downtown Campbell in 2025!

Calling all local DJs!

Boogie Music Festival is set to electrify Downtown Campbell on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025. This award-winning festival features three stages of live music focusing on a variety of genres, ensuring a diverse and energetic atmosphere.

This year, we're excited to introduce a dedicated DJ stage, offering local talent the opportunity to showcase their skills to the 30,000 to 40,000 festival attendees. As a DJ, this is your chance to be part of an event that attracts music lovers from across the Bay Area. Join us on the DJ Central Stage and be a part in creating unforgettable moments and keeping the crowd dancing all weekend long.

To apply please complete the festival's DJ application form here:
https://tinyurl.com/BoogieDJ

Campbell Recreation Events - Join us for a fun filled day at the CCC on March 1st!

Saturday, March 1 at the Campbell Community Center

Open House | 10 AM - 1 PM

  • Meet instructors and camp leaders
  • Learn about summer classes, camps, and swim lessons
  • Kids’ Zone with art and STEM activities
  • Swim Lesson Assessments available at the CCC Pool from 11 AM - 1 PM

Pre-School Open House | 10 AM - 12 PM

  • Meet instructors, see classrooms, and learn more about the pre-school program

Skate Park Event | 12 PM - 2 PM

  • Skate professionals will engage with park users
  • Provide input on future skate park improvements

Teen Wellness & Opportunities Fair | 12 PM - 3 PM

  • Open to teens in grades 7-12
  • Activities include martial arts, pet therapy, free food, bracelet making, and open gym
  • Resource fair featuring job, volunteer, and teen program opportunities
  • Teen RSVP: bit.ly/TeenFair2025RSVP
  • Business/Organization Participation RSVP: bit.ly/CampbellTeenFair2025

Compact Disco now offers the ultimate late brunch every Sunday starting at 3pm - two glasses of champagne and charcuterie for $40 per person. Relax with great music, delicious food, and happy hour pricing all day. Don't miss out - seating is first come, first served at 420 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Fleet Feet Monterey Wins 2025 Award

Posted on February 17th, 2025 by Fleet Feet Monterey

Congratulations to Fleet Feet Monterey, which was recognized by its parent company as one of the top 25 Fleet Feet stores in the nation! There are more than 280 Fleet Feet locations across the country, so that's quite an honor.

Fleet Feet Monterey offers great gear for runners and walkers plus classes and events year-round to strengthen physical fitness as well as friendships and community. We're proud to have the store in Downtown Old Monterey at 472 Alvarado Street, and thank them for contributing to the vibrancy of our district.

Tillmans Tranquils Gummies – Now Sold at Cloud City Supply

Posted on February 14th, 2025 by cloudcity

We’re always on the hunt for the best plant-based wellness products, so we’re thrilled to share that Tillmans Tranquils Gummies are now available at Cloud City Supply!

If you’re not familiar with Tillmans, here’s what makes them stand out:

🌱 Plants before pills – They believe in natural relief over pharmaceuticals.

🍃 All-natural ingredients – No artificial colors, flavors, or fillers.

💨 Fast absorption – Designed for better bioavailability and effectiveness.

😋 Great taste – Because taking CBD shouldn’t feel like a chore.

Tillmans started with their legendary CBD mints, carefully crafting a formula that delivered real results without sacrificing flavor.

Over time, they expanded their lineup to include full-spectrum options, smokable hemp, and now, gummies that set a new standard for taste and quality.

Perfect Dose Every Time
The gummies are designed for easy dosing – simply tear along the perforated line for a half or full gummy, allowing you to control your dosage with ease.

Flavors Available:...Read More

Youth Arts Collective is holding its 2025 Valentine's Pop-Up Show through February 28. View work by young local artists online or at our studio at 472 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey. Open M-F, 3pm-7pm, and Sa, 12pm-4pm. Many of the pieces are available for sale.

About Youth Arts Collective

YAC is a nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists - brilliant and struggling, confident and fringe, multi-ethnic, multi-tempered, and over 30% financially challenged. The mission is to inspire creativity, kindness, and confidence in youth through artistic expression and mutual respect. "Do art. Be kind."

Monterey Marriott Hotel has a great offer for Golden State Theatre customers. On the night of your show, bring your ticket(s) to Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar and get 20% off your dinner.

Fin + Field is located inside the Marriott Hotel on the first floor of 350 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.

The explosion of cannabidiol has completely transformed the wellness industry. CBD offers an unprecedented aid to stress management and pain relief. Most importantly, it’s organic, eradicating the chances of severe health risks and unwanted side effects associated with popular opioids and NSAIDs. Yet, seasoned CBD users know that’s just the start of all CBD offers. Its actual capacity is revealed in many forms, from natural health aids to recreational alcohol alternatives. In this blog, we’re taking CBD 101 to the next level, introducing you to new societal trends that will help you transform unhealthy habits and the best way to elevate your CBD experience: in community.

CBD 101: America’s New Favorite Indulgence

A recent advisory warning issued by America’s top doctor linking alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk has Gen Z and other health-conscious individuals pivoting away from beer, spirits, and wine. Next to tobacco and obesity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists alcohol as the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S. As a result, polls show a staggering 49% of Americans plan to drink less in 2025.

These findings propose promising projections for the blooming cannabis industry, which continues to provide safe and natural alternatives for unproductive habits such as alcohol and prescription medication consumption. If you’re even the least bit sober-curious, now is the time to familiarize yourself with the magical derivatives of the cannabis plant with Cloud City Supply as your trusted advisor.

Not only do alcohol alternatives like cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabinol (CBN) offer guilt-free wellness benefits, but they also add value to social environments and shared experiences in the same way. CBD, CBG, and CBN are non-psychoactive compounds with immeasurable therapeutic effects, allowing you to share your self-care practice in community with others. To add, if you are interested in a little intoxicating fun but want to leave out the liver damage, there’s also the infamous THC, which offers the same medicinal benefits with some very pleasurable mind-altering effects.

CBD for Self-Care

CBD and its sister compounds, CBG and CBN, befriend your body’s endocannabinoid system to deliver targeted...Read More

Casey Starks Studio has new heart-themed ceramics! You'll find Casey's handmade heart earrings, necklaces, cups, trinket dishes, and vases perfect for Valentine's Day (or any day!) in addition to her classic designs featuring California poppies, smiling sun faces, and more.

Visit Casey Starks Studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey, or shop online. The studio is open Thu-Fri, 2pm-6pm, and Sat, 12pm-5pm.

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