Venture Gallery presents the work of Barbara Lee Furbush , our featured artist for June. Her exhibit, entitled Ephemeral Evolutions , invites engagement with the protean dance between sky and water.

Venture Gallery is now open 10am-6pm six days a week and 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays at 260 Alvarado Street.

Design Time Creations now has new t-shirt designs for all ages and genders available in our store at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B, including some fun new shirts for 2023 graduates. Come and check them out!

Looking for a decadent sweet treat? Lilify carries a new, sublime line of small batch, artisanal chocolate bars by Valerie Confections handmade in Los Angeles.

The Blushing Berry Bar, pictured here, is velvety white chocolate studded with raspberry, pistachio, and rose petals. This and more is available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

On The Beach Surf Shop is happy to have this season's Bromelia swimwear in new spring colors at our shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

A woman-owned business, Bromelia swimwear embraces sustainable practices, is made in Los Angeles, and celebrates all different body types.

Looking for storage solutions for your home? Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things has a couple of new tansu in the shop, traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinets.

We have a tall tansu for the kitchen and a shorter tansu for clothing. We also have a beautifully decorated four panel screen which would enhance any room. Visit us at 118 Webster Street to see them in person.

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 27 - September 4, 10am-6pm daily.

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler), Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam), or the Waterfront Lot (245 Washington) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Only a few more days left to place your bids in MY Museum's online auction , which ends Saturday at 7pm. You'll find trips, spa services, gift cards to local restaurants, wine, new experiences, and fun family adventures.

The best part? Every penny goes directly to making this non-profit children's museum a better, safer place for the kids of Monterey County.

Local bookstores hope for a bright future with a new generation of brave, first-time owners [Lighthouse Books]
by Agata Popeda
Monterey County Weekly, 05/04/23

After opening two escape room locations and an arcade, fun is Christina Riddoch's domain [Escape Room 831]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 05/04/23

Cypress Boutique now carries SunPaxx in our shop located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C. These fanny packs are big enough to carry all your daily essentials. Plus, they have a smaller outer pocket for easy access to your phone, keys, glasses, or pepper spray.

Locally designed and available in three color schemes, they're built with durable, water repellant recycled nylon. The quality is amazing!

Poppleton's introduces Oculum, a collection of geometric weaves from American designer Kelly Wearstler. These are performance textiles created for indoor-outdoor lifestyles in five texturally rich designs. They're dimensional, durable, and dynamic. Visit Poppleton's at 299 Lighthouse Avenue for more information.

Webster Street Art Gallery presents a show by Monterey artist Peter F. Collins entitled Recollections , representing four decades of his creative work, both representational and abstract.

Peter F. Collins's artwork will be on exhibit at Webster Street Art Gallery through June at 188 Webster Street. Call for hours, 831-210-1908.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Maria Poroy , our featured artist for May. Her exhibit, entitled Art Squared , includes dramatic abstract paintings on 12x12 wood panels that include mixed media and extreme texture. Venture Gallery is now open 10am-6pm six days a week and 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays at 260 Alvarado Street.