Covid-19

Monterey State Historic Park is proud to announce the reopening of the historic Custom House after over a year of being closed!

The Custom House Museum is open Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. As always, admission is free. Masks must be worn inside the museum at all times.

Business is picking up at Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe! As a result, we are now hiring counter help, a barista, and a baker. Applications are available at 539 Hartnell Street. Once you fill out the application, please return it in person so you can meet us, Tues-Sat, 9am-3pm.

The coronavirus pandemic's impact on tourism and the local economy drastically reduced the City Monterey's revenue and, as a result, the City found it necessary to make severe cuts to the Library's budget.

In response, the Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation publicly launched the year-long Monterey Learns! fundraising campaign in February 2021. Please consider making a donation and help the library buy more books, make sure kids and teens have the tools they need to become strong readers, present meaningful programs for all ages, and ensure that the library's historical archive is accessible.

Doran, a licensed esthetician and owner of the Haute Beauty Guide retail store, is really excited about the new signature soaps she's designed and created for the shop. Each of the scented soaps, inspired by her favorite spots on the Monterey Peninsula, are now available online and at Haute Beauty Guide at 71 Pearl Street.

We all know that Crepes of Brittany serves crepes, but have you tried their breakfast sandwich? With bacon or ham, eggs, and cheese on a lightly toasted bun, this sandwich will have you and your taste buds ready to enjoy the day. Located at 211 Alvarado Street.

On April 10, 10am-4pm, Monterey Public Library will host the 2nd Annual Local History Slam online. This free program features 10-15 minute talks on many difference aspects of Monterey Peninsula history.

A schedule of the day's presentations will be posted on the library's website . Please register in advance online at least one hour prior to the event.

It's spring! Why not order an ice cream cake from Revival to celebrate the season? You can have a custom cake made with your favorite Revival flavors and your choice of gluten free chocolate or yellow sponge cake. ⁠
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Order your cake on Revival's website and either pick it up at 463 Alvarado Street or have it shipped anywhere in the US. (Please note: custom cake orders must be placed at least 72 hours in advance.)

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce our new tasting menu ! Our five-flight tasting is $20 per person - if you make a two bottle purchase, we'll waive one tasting fee. Located at 412 Alvarado Street, we're open for outdoor wine tasting and retail wine sales. Curbside pick-up is available.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to leave the cooking to Chef Josh Silva-Arias on Easter Sunday, April 4, 11am-5pm, and enjoy our special menu for limited dine-in service or take-out. Price is $42 per plate plus 9.25% tax. No pre-orders or reservations - just stop by. View the menu here.

Join Monterey Museum of Art online for a live conversation with artists Amy Díaz-Infante and Angelica Muro on April 8 at 4pm.

In our dialogue with Amy and Angelica we will explore their experiences teaching, leading, and creating, and discuss how to advance equity in the art world and in museums. Fee is $15. Register online in advance.

It's almost Easter, and now you can pre-order fresh hot cross buns from Alta Bakery for pick-up on April 3. A box of 4 hot cross buns, the quintessential Easter treat, is $18. Please visit Alta's online ordering page to reserve your box. Alta Bakery is located at 502 Munras Avenue.

Pilates Monterey is re-opening on Monday, April 5 for 1-person (private) and 2-person (duet) sessions in our studio at 533 Hartnell Street. Please e-mail us to book a session.

If you're new to the studio, please contact us to make an appointment for a free 30-minute assessment in which we will: address your individual needs, prior injuries, and long-term goals and introduce you to the Pilates method.

Haute Beauty Guide has a delightful selection of Easter-themed gifts for children in the shop as well as greeting cards for all ages! Gifts include Easter baskets, children's purses, bunny-shaped hair clips, and kids' books, plus spa baskets for the grown-ups.

Haute Beauty Guide offers in-store shopping at 71 Pearl Street as well as online shopping for curbside pick-up or shipping.

The Old Monterey Business Association is happy to announce that Monterey County moved from the most restrictive Purple Tier into the Red Tier on Tuesday, March 16.

What this means for businesses in Monterey is:

Restaurants are allowed 25% indoor dining in addition to current outdoor dining, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery (please view our Dining Guide to see what's available - it's updated daily)

Retail shops can increase in-store shopping to 50% capacity

Entertainment venues (such as movie theaters, the Aquarium, etc.) can open at 25% capacity

Fitness studios and gyms can open indoors at 10% capacity

It is extremely important that we all continue to follow health requirements such as wearing masks and social distancing so that Monterey County stays in the Red Tier and we're able to progress to the Orange and Yellow Tiers, which have even fewer restrictions. Vaccinations are increasing and hospitalizations are decreasing, but the pandemic is not over yet.

This move into the Red Tier reflects all the hard work the business community and our residents have done so far. Congratulations on a job well done and keep it up, Monterey!