Holidays in Old Monterey

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 at Cibo

12/31/21

Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Cibo Ristorante Italiano invites you to spend New Year's Eve with us, 9pm-1:30am. No cover charge. For ages 21 and over only.

We'll have DJ Gil spinning tunes, dancing, party favors, a countdown, drink specials, and a regular dinner...

Buche de Noel at Parker-Lusseau Pastries

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe is now offering five flavors of Buche de Noel (Yule Log), including several gluten-free options! Please place your orders for Christmas by Monday, Dec. 20. Visit us at 539 Hartnell Street or phone us at 831-641-9188.

No Farmers Market Today in Old Monterey

12/28/21

free

Old Monterey District

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market will be closed on December 28 and January 4. Please have a happy and safe holiday celebration and join us on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 4pm-7pm, to ring in the first market of the new year!

Food for Fines at Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library is accepting food for fines all month long! December 1-31, bring in any non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank and the library will waive all fines on your library account. (Please note: this offer does not...

Christmas Cookies, Stollen, Pannetone, and Yule Logs at Paris Bakery

Paris Bakery is now offering freshly baked Christmas cookies as well as a full complement of holiday baked goods including stollen, pannetone, candy cane shaped bread, and Buche de Noel in four flavors.

All items are available daily until Christmas Eve at 271 Bonifacio Place, but ordering in advance is recommended - call us at 831-646-1620.

Esteban Restaurant: Christmas Dinner for Dine-in and Take-out

12/25/21

Esteban Restaurant

Esteban Restaurant is offering dine-in and to-go dinners this Christmas! Dine in 4pm-8pm, or pick up our delicious 3-course prime rib meal to go, 3pm-6pm.

To reserve your table at Esteban, call 831-375-0176. To place your to-go order, call 831-324-6773 by Dec. 21.

December Special at Merritt House Hotel

The legendary Merritt House Hotel, located at 386 Pacific Street, is the perfect place to stash the whole family this holiday season!

Throughout December, take advantage of our Holiday Special featuring single rooms, regardless of bed type, for $180 per night plus tax (some black out dates and restrictions apply). Visit our website today to make your reservations.

Block Print Holiday Card Workshop at The Pearl Works

12/11/21

$20-$35

The Pearl Works

The Pearl Works, a community coworking space in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering a workshop on Saturday, December 11, 3pm-6pm, in which you can make your own holiday cards. Fee is on a sliding scale, $20-$35. Please register...

Holiday Sip and Shop at Franklin Street Collaborative

12/3/21

Franklin Street Collaborative

Franklin Street Collaborative invites you to join us for Jingle & Mingle, a holiday sip and shop event on Friday, December 3, 5pm-8pm. Enjoy small bites, drinks, and special discounts on products and services and shop products from Hudson James...

Brighten the Harbor Boat Parade 2021

12/5/21

free

Custom House Plaza

The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor , a lighted boat parade. Watch boats decorated for the holidays cruise along Monterey Bay's coastline.