Covid-19

Mai Ryuno's Work Featured in Local Fashion Show

Monterey, CA

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground , was recently featured along with local artist Linda Lay in a virtual fashion show, now available for viewing on YouTube !

This fun, 27 minute show , organized by Monterey retail shop Slowfiber, features the creativity and skill of Monterey County residents who sewed, knitted, upcycled, and mended their own clothing and accessories to create some wonderfully artistic pieces in the past year. You can view more of Mai's recent work on Play Full Ground's YouTube Channel .

Come and Work at Hula's

Monterey, CA

Hula's Island Grill is now hiring servers, bartenders, bussers, and dishwashers. Come be part of our crew! Please apply in person at 622 Lighthouse Avenue. We're open seven days a week.

Fresh Sourdough Bread at The Perfect Crumb

Monterey, CA

The Perfect Crumb Bakery is now offering fresh sourdough bread made in-house! We have a variety of flavors available including mocha, jalapeƱo cheddar, garlic rosemary, and plain.

Stop by the shop, try our new sourdoughs, and enjoy our usual sweet treats. We're located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue and open Thu-Sun, 8am-2pm.

NAUI Safe Buddy Course at Bamboo Reef

Monterey, CA

Heading out to freedive but not yet certified? Join Bamboo Reef on June 2 or 16, 6pm-7:30pm, for our NAUI Safe Buddy Course, where we'll increase your freediver safety awareness by learning things like safety and problem management, recovery breathing, LMC and surface blackout, and much more. Course fee is $150. Please register online.

Square Silk Scarves at Lilify

Monterey, CA

There is nothing more iconic than a beautiful silk scarf on a breezy, balmy day. Lilify's silk square scarves, designed in California by Manner Market, are a fresh take on a classic accessory. They're available in store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue and online .

New Lemon Drop Cocktail at Pearl Hour

Monterey, CA

Pearl Hour introduces our new Lemon Drop Cocktail! It all begins with California Citrus Vodka by St. George (made from California Bergamot, Valencia, and Seville oranges), shaken with Manadrincello, California Amaro Angeleno, and lemon juice. Visit us at 214 Lighthouse Avenue.

Old Monterey Farmer's Market Is Back!

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmer's Market is back! The market is returning to Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm. We're beginning with a limited farmer's market, featuring local produce and some crafts, as we work our way towards a full reopening on June 15.

The market will take place rain or shine. For the safety of vendors and at-risk individuals, all shoppers must continue to wear a mask over their nose and mouth and maintain social distance. At this time, no sales are allowed to individuals not wearing a face covering. Hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the market.

Lemon Bichon at Parker-Lusseau Pastries

Monterey, CA

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe invites you to try our lemon bichon - it's gonna blow your mind. It's layers of flaky puff pastry (feuilletage) rolled in sugar for a crisp caramelization and filled with a small amount of vanilla bean pastry cream and lemon zest. It proves that the simple things in life can be real treasures. Try it here at 539 Hartnell Street.

Goodr Sunglasses Now at Fleet Feet Monterey

Monterey, CA

Sunny days are on the way, and Fleet Feet Monterey has goodr sunglasses in the shop. The new Cosmic Crystal line from goodr is perfect for manifesting good times and blocking the sun. They are no-slip, no-bounce, and polarized - perfect for running. Find them at 472 Alvarado Street.

Luxurious Soap at Haute Beauty Guide

Monterey, CA

Haute Beauty Guide boutique, located at 71 Pearl Street, is proud to carry Savon de Carmel's 150G French Utility Soap. It's a 72% plant-based bar soap, infused with lavender and inspired by the traditional Savon de Marseille soaps of France, but made nearby in Carmel Valley! Available in bars (small) or cubes (large) both in the store and online for curbside pickup or shipping.

Youth Arts Collective Reopens Its Studios on June 7

Monterey, CA

YAC is coming back! Youth Arts Collective, located at 472 Calle Principal, will resume in-person mentoring and art making on June 7. During this transition period we will need to limit the number of students attending at any one time until we return to more open studios at some later date.

For those young artists who want to apply to YAC, please email Marcia Perry to begin the process. And remember: Do art. Be kind.

Meet Peter B's New Head Brewer, Natalie Mika

Monterey, CA

Peter B's Brewpub, located at 2 Portola Plaza behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, is thrilled to announce Natalie Mika as the new Head Brewer. Mika has been brewing beer at Peter B's since 2019.

A Monterey County native, Mika is a self-proclaimed lab nerd and has worked with fermentation science since 2013. She's now back in the brewery, working to have your favorite Peter B's beer ready for a planned reopening in the summer of 2021.

Supercuts Gift Card Special in June

Monterey, CA

Supercuts Monterey, located at 488 Alvarado Street, is offering 20% off all gift card purchases in the month of June. Gift cards make great gifts, never expire, and are good at most Supercuts locations (including Supercuts Monterey). You can even stock up on gift cards for yourself and save!

Old Monterey Farmer's Market Returns May 25

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmer's Market is returning to Alvarado Street on Tuesday, May 25 at 4pm! We're beginning with a limited farmer's market for the first couple of weeks, featuring local produce and some crafts, as we work our way towards a full reopening on June 15.

The market will take place rain or shine every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm. For the safety of vendors and at-risk individuals, all shoppers must continue to wear a mask over their nose and mouth and maintain social distance. At this time, no sales are allowed to individuals not wearing a face covering. There will be hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the market.

On May 25, 4pm-6pm, Monterey Fire Department will offer the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine at the market. No appointment necessary - just show up.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams Still Running

Monterey, CA

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has reopened for in-person visits, but their Live Cams are still available for viewing on their website. Be delighted by the antics of the sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of the jellies, they're a great stress reliever you can experience no matter where you are.

You can make a donation today to help them pay for the ongoing care of their animals and support their nonprofit mission to inspire conservation of the ocean.

Trek's Verve+ 3 Lowstep at Epicenter Cycling

Monterey, CA

Wherever you're headed, the Verve+ 3 Lowstep, now at Epicenter Cycling, is the best way to get there. This electric hybrid bike from Trek is ultra-comfortable, super intuitive to use, and a ton of fun to ride. Visit Epicenter at 230 Lighthouse Avenue to give it a test ride!

Men's Lightweight Jackets at Cypress Boutique

Monterey, CA

Cypress Boutique Monterey carries men's lightweight jackets perfect for this unpredictable spring weather in addition to a variety of seasonal men's clothing and accessories in a range of sizes. Come and check out the shop at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Surf Rentals at On The Beach

Monterey, CA

Surf rentals have returned to On The Beach Surf Shop! We rent surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards, and car racks for a full day (24 hours) or half day (4 hours). Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Freediving Line Sessions from Bamboo Reef

Monterey, CA

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's Freediving Line Sessions are the perfect place to practice your breath-hold and diving skills under the direct supervision of a freedive professional.

If you're a certified freediver or have taken our Safe Buddy Course, join us - we offer sessions several times a month on Thursdays and Sundays at 10am. Fee is $25. Register on our website.

Jacks Monterey Restaurant Reopens May 19

Monterey, CA

Portola Hotel & Spa is excited to share that Jacks Monterey is reopening on May 19. Jacks will be open Wed-Sun for breakfast , 6:30am-10:30am, and dinner , 4pm-10pm. In addition to indoor dining, enjoy outdoor dining on Jacks Terrace, featuring pet-friendly seating, fire pits, and bistro lighting. Reservations are available through OpenTable or by phoning 831-649-7830.

MHAA: Salvador Dali Exhibition Reopens May 28

Monterey, CA

The Monterey History and Art Association Salvador Dali Exhibition is happy to reopen our doors to the public on Friday, May 28 in the Stanton Center at 5 Custom Plaza. This exhibition includes Dali's original lithographs, etchings, mixed media, rare sculptures, and tapestries. Contactless tickets for the Dali Exhibition will be available on our website .

Nightly "Magic Fusion" Show Opens May 28

Monterey, CA

In association with MHAA, the Monterey Magic & Comedy Club is proud to announce Magic Fusion , a new nightly magic show opening Friday, May 28 in the theatre inside the Stanton Center at 5 Custom House Plaza.

Magic Fusion is a fast-paced, high-energy, 75-85 minute show featuring jaw-dropping feats of mind-bending magic and comedy suitable for all ages. Each featured magician will perform a two-week run at the Club. Purchase your tickets online.

Vaccinated? Don't drop your mask yet.

Monterey, CA

An important reminder from the Monterey County Health Department: Monterey County is still under California State masking guidelines. At this time, people fully vaccinated for Covid still need to wear a mask indoors when they are out in the community.

On May 17, the State of California's Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced that California will keep the current mask mandate in place until June 15. Read Dr. Ghaly's full statement here.