Looking to add a little humor to your day? Franklin Street Collaborative now carries an assortment of funny mugs handprinted in Akron, Ohio. Each 15 oz. mug is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Stop by and check them out, along with a great selection of home decor, at 201 W. Franklin Street.

Work Horse Bicycles has new demo bikes! If you want to try out an e-bike, we have Levo bikes by Specialized now in the shop. It's $150 to try one out for 24 hours; if you like it and want to buy one, we'll take that fee off the purchase price.

Work Horse Bicycles is independently owned and operated at 486 Washington Street.

Old Capitol Books is having a big sale on vintage books throughout March, offering hundreds of cool, funky, beautiful, and rare vintage books for $5 each or 3 for $10.

Located at 482 Alvarado Street, the shop is open Fri-Sun, 12pm-6pm.

For a limited time, Hula's Island Grill is offering a double cocktail with your very own Hula's branded tiki mug for only $45. Come get yours while they're available at 622 Lighthouse Avenue.

Cypress Boutique introduces the Gracy Button Down Blouse. An effortlessly stylish choice for any occasion, its pin tuck detailing at the neck adds a unique flair while its loose fit gives off a chic, relaxed vibe. Made with 100% cotton, this blouse is both comfortable and fashionable. Perfect for spring and summer!

Visit Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

The owners of Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue have announced that their shop will be closing and a talented new team, a local family, will be moving in, reimagining and reopening this beloved retail space.

Before Lilify closes, they're having a big sale! The entire shop is now 25% off both in store and online . All sales are final.

The tables and displays built for the shop are for sale, available only in-store and first come, first serve, with no delivery, for $100 a piece, regardless of size, shape, or condition.

Update, March 18, 2024: Lilify has closed. We'll post updates about the new retail store when it's ready to open!

Easter chocolates are now available at Parker-Lusseau Cafe. We make everything in-house and have a variety of designs including eggs, rabbits, chickens, fish, and ladybugs.

We hope to carry our delicious chocolates right up until Easter (March 31), but we can't make any promises, so don't wait! Stop by the cafe soon at 539 Hartnell Street and pick up yours.

On The Beach Surf Shop now carries Treeswax. This new, petroleum-free surf wax, hand poured by surfers in Santa Cruz, is made from responsibly sourced pine resin, olive oil, cactus wax, and limestone.

Treeswax is guilt-free and appropriately sticky for maximum surf and environmental satisfaction. Visit On The Beach at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Plato's Closet buys fast fashion! Give your clothes a second chance - bring them down to the shop and get paid cash on the spot for the items we select.

We welcome brands such as Shein, Zara, Forever 21, H&M, Wild Fable, and Uniqlo in like-new condition in styles from the last 6-12 months. We're located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue.

On The Beach Surf Shop is having a sale on Channel Island surfboards! All poly Channel Islands surfboards are now $100-$300 off. There are some sweet deals available.

Give the shop a call at 831-646-9283 if you have any...

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Crozier , our featured local artist for March. In her latest exhibit, In a Garden , she focuses on the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, celebrating the changing seasonal patterns of color and light.

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

Come to Old Capitol Books for a massive sale in February! We're offering 25% off new books and 50% off old books. We're open only on weekends - Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-6pm - at 482 Alvarado Street.