Holidays

Sale on Sweaters & Jackets for the Holidays at Cypress Boutique

Cypress Boutique has a great selection of sweaters and jackets for women and men at our shop, and they're all 20% off until December 23! Stylish, warm, comfortable...they're everything you could ask for in a holiday gift. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C and let us help you find the right look at a good price.

New Jewelry at Lilify

Lilify's radiant collection of jewelry has evolved and expanded! Made by a talented group of independent jewelry designers, our selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings are editorial yet timeless, primitive yet modern, strong yet elegant. Visit us at 281 Lighthouse Ave.

GoFundMe Campaign for Kim Lawson of Fashion Trade

The Lighthouse District invites the community to come together to support Kim Lawson, the sole owner and operator of Fashion Trade Boutique at 554 Lighthouse Avenue.

Kim recently had open heart surgery after having several heart attacks attributed to a rare heart condition. We encourage you to contribute whatever you can to Kim's GoFundMe campaign . Every donation makes a difference to Kim while she recovers at home under doctor's orders and attempts to keep her little boutique afloat during that time.

Annual Tamales Sale at La Bahia Restaurant 2023

La Bahia Restaurant presents our annual tamales sale through Dec. 31. They're perfect for the holidays! All orders must be placed at least two days in advance - call us at 831-884-5269. We're located at 675 Lighthouse Ave.

Tamales are $30 per dozen, $16 per half-dozen. There are four fillings available: chile verde (chicken), rajas con quest, birria (beef), and veggies. Garnishes included with every order.

Holiday Music and Gifts at Recycled Records

Happy holidays from Recycled Records! We have a great selection of Christmas records, sweet Record Store Day exclusives still in stock, and some fun Recycled Records logo merch for you including tote bags, stickers, long sleeved t-shirts, and license plate frames. Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Ave.

New Monterey Neighborhood Association Holiday Party 2023

 
12/8/23
 
 
Gianni's Pizza

Are you a New Monterey resident? Join the New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) for the Annual Holiday Party at Gianni’s Pizza on Friday, December 8, 5pm-7pm. Pizza and soft drinks provided by NMNA. Dues-paying NMNA members admitted free; $10 for all others.

Poppleton's Kozy Kit Holiday Special

Are you searching for a warm and comforting holiday gift? Poppleton's can help! Through Dec. 24, visit us and buy a throw blanket, a diffuser, and a Poppleton's candle and get 20% off all three. We're located at 299 Lighthouse Ave.

Please Support Fashion Trade & Kim Lawson This Holiday Season

In honor of Small Business Saturday, the Lighthouse District wants to share with you the story of one of our own beloved business owners and community members, Kim Lawson.

Kim has experienced significant health challenges this fall, and we encourage you to stop by her shop, Fashion Trade. on Nov. 25, 11am-5pm, and Nov. 26, 2pm-5pm, to show your support, both personal and financial, at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey during her recovery. (Shop for a good cause!) Read more here.

Small Business Saturday Sale at Recycled Records

 
11/25/23
 
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records is under new management and we'll be celebrating Small Business Saturday with a fully-stocked new arrivals section, new merchandise, a collectibles and poster sale, $2 cassettes, $5 CDs, and half off DVDs and Blu-Ray discs.

Come and meet the new owners! We'll be open 10am-7pm.

Extended Black Friday Sale at Mattress Nation 2023

Come on in to locally-owned Mattress Nation for our extended Black Friday Sale! We've got excellent deals on great brands like Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Sealy Posturepedic, running now through Dec. 6 at our showroom at 296 Lighthouse Avenue. We're open daily, 10am-6pm.

Holiday Special on Hula's Gift Certificates 2023

Hula's Island Grill is now offering a special on our gift certificates - get a $10 gift certificate with every $50 gift certificate purchase! Hula's Island Grill is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue. Offer good through Dec. 24.

End of Year Sale at Pamir Rugs

 
11/25/23
 
 
Pamir Rugs & Kilims

Pamir Rugs and Kilims is holding an End of Year Sale featuring up to 60% of beautiful, high-quality rugs. Visit our showroom to view our wide selection of antique and handmade rugs in a variety of sizes and colors....

End of Year Sale at Pamir Rugs 2023

Pamir Rugs and Kilims is holding an End of Year Sale featuring up to 60% off beautiful antique and handmade rugs in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Visit us at 237 Lighthouse Avenue.

American Burger Hats and Shirts for the Holidays

American Burger has logo merch for the holidays! Share a smile with the gift of our t-shirts, hats, and more. Stop by the restaurant at 738 Lighthouse Avenue to select your favorite style and color.

Slay Belles Holiday Brunch at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
12/9/23
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Join Flex Party on Saturday, December 9 on the back patio of Bulldog Sports Pub for a dragtastic holiday brunch in support of Monterey Peninsula Pride hosted by Rogue Roulette! Tickets are $15 each. We'll have two seatings: 11am and 1pm.

Venmo @flexpartypride with your name and party size to reserve your spot. Tickets will also be sold at the door, first-come, first-served.

Storewide Sale at Cypress Boutique

 
11/25/23
 
 
Cypress Boutique Monterey

Cypress Boutique is offering 20%-60% off storewide on November 25. Stop by and check out our clothing and accessories for women and men and let us help you with your holiday shopping!

Youth Day at International Market and Deli

 
11/25/23
 
free
 
International Market & Deli

On Saturday, November 25, International Market and Deli will host children's art activities and snack-making, offer food samples for all ages, and hold a cooking demonstration for adults at 2pm. We'll also serve complimentary tea to all our guests. More details here.

In celebrating the arrival of the holiday season, we're focusing on activities for all ages encouraging peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding for a better future.

Food Drive at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Nov. 6-20.

Every 5 items donated will give you one entry into our raffle. At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.

Record Store Day at Recycled Records

 
11/24/23
 
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records will celebrate Record Store Day on Black Friday, with exclusive album releases plus freshly restocked new arrivals and recent releases. It will be a great day to pick up an album or two, and maybe do some holiday shopping!

Paint Ceramic Ornaments at Casey Starks Studio

 
12/3/23
 
$50
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Painting Night where we'll paint ornaments on Sunday, December 3, 5pm-6:30pm. Fee is $50. Please register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do in an evening with your pals? Come paint three ceramic ornaments! No experience required. Ages 12 and up.

Holiday Sale at Lighthouse Books 2023

 
11/24/23
 
 
Lighthouse Books

Lighthouse Books is holding our annual holiday sale over Thanksgiving weekend! Buy 2 books, get 1 book free. Buy 1 movie/TV series (DVD or Blu-Ray), get 1 free.

Join us on Black Friday (11/24), Small Business Saturday (11/25), or Some Other Excuse Sunday (11/26). We're open 11am-6pm daily.

Holiday Sale at Current Comics 2023

 
11/24/23
 
 
Current Comics

On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, November 24 & 25, Current Comics is offering all Boxed Back Issues for just $2 (except for the ones labeled "Priced as Marked").

Holiday Party Packages from La Bahia

Family-owned La Bahia Restaurant, home of the best miches in town, now has party packages for the holiday season! We're offering our very own michelada mix, chamoy drip, and drippy cups. But you have to pre-order 24 hours in advance - give us a call at 831-884-5269.

La Bahia is open Tue-Sun at 675 Lighthouse Avenue.

Order Holiday Pies, Cakes & Dinner Rolls from The Perfect Crumb

Want to make your 2023 holiday meals even more special? Order pies, cakes, and dinner rolls from The Perfect Crumb. We are a locally owned boutique bakery at 301B Lighthouse Avenue, creating every item from scratch on a daily basis.

The deadline for ordering baked goods for Thanksgiving is November 20. The deadline for Christmas orders is December 22. Please phone us at 831-241-6269. View our price sheet .