INVITATION TO THE HOLIDAYS

The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concept Carmel readers save up to 20% off Le Petit Pali at 8^th Ave & Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave’s best available rates for stays between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025.* Use code CONCEPTCARMEL25 when booking. 

*Offer subject to availability. Black-out dates and additional terms & conditions may apply.

Book your holiday bash at Pelio’s stunning Carmel Valley tasting room with 10% off private parties up to 40 guests when you mention Concept Carmel. (Available Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, excluding Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. Contact morgan@pelioestatewines.com to reserve.) Plus, receive 20% off bottle purchases when you mention Concept Carmel in person, or use code ConceptCarmel20 online (offer valid Nov. 1 to Dec. 31).

Score one-of-a-kind treasures, archival designs, and the perfect presents for even your most hard-to-shop-for friends at Owl & Kittycat in downtown Carmel. Concept Carmel readers receive 20% off in-store purchases when mentioning Concept Carmel at checkout. Offer valid once per customer from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.

Give the gift of good scents. Concept Carmel readers enjoy 20% off Soleia Lane’s gorgeous candles, home fragrances, hand creams and hand washes. Consciously crafted in Monterey, scents like By the Sea, In the Valley, and Pebble will lend a taste of home to your gift list. Use code CC20 at checkout at soleialane.com. Offer valid until Dec. 31.

What if a cookie could change someone’s life? Inspired by the chocolate chip cookie offered daily at Ami Carmel, founder Annee Martin’s goal is simple: to remind us all that kindness can be as small as a cookie, but can leave a lasting impact. She’s inviting the community to be a part of her forthcoming cookie cookbook by submitting a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe along with the story behind it—a moment of kindness, a meaningful memory, or a tribute to someone who left a lasting impact. Email your story and recipe to: kindnesscookieproject@gmail.com by Dec. 31 for consideration.

Throughout November and December, Maligne will offer Sunday "Industry Nights" with festive food and drink specials open to all! Including $3 oysters, $15 martinis, and featured a la carte dining. Visit restaurantmaligne.com for reservations.

Receive 20% off site-wide at SaltedStones.com for the fine jewelry and everyday essentials your gift list is dreaming of. Use code HAPPYHOLIDAYS20 at checkout. Offer valid through Jan. 1, 2026.

Win big while giving back. Carmel’s newest vintage shop Modfruit is raffling a “Fireside Picnic”-themed basket featuring cozy must-haves like a vintage throw blanket, loose leaf tea from its Barnyard neighbor Gold Leaf Spice & Teas, vinyl record, vintage puzzle, hand-poured candle, and more. $5 per entry or $20 for five entries with all proceeds benefiting the Food Bank for Monterey County.

Two things can be true: the holidays can be a time of love, joy, and connection—and also stress, loneliness, and burnout. Give the gift of self-care with personalized sessions designed to restore balance this holiday season. Book an on-demand private session for yourself or your group and feel held and grounded with gentle somatic practices and nervous system support.

Join Oystertown and The Yolk Marketplace on Nov. 12 for “How to Host A Holiday House Party,” where you’ll master the art of effortless entertaining just in time for the holidays ($125 per person). Can’t make it? Host your own holiday gathering at Oystertown and let them take care of the oysters, wine, and vibes, or order Oyster stuffing to take home for Thanksgiving. Also look for their festive Feast of the Fishes on Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve bash on Dec. 31. Because what better way to start the new year than with oysters, bubbles, and caviar? Call 831-312-8150 for all reservations.

From Nov. 14-16 Lenox Hill will join with neighboring Angelina boutique for a holiday-ready sale. Perfect for people wanting to add a few home decor pieces before family visits. Find deals up to 50%. AND, bring your receipt from Angelina to receive an extra 10% off at Lenox Hill or vice versa. (T&E apply.)

MARCHÉ is more than just a marketplace; it’s an immersive celebration of creativity, collaboration, and connection with a vibrant community. Join MARCHÉ at The Bridge Yard, a stunning, historic space on the San Francisco Bay, for an elevated holiday shopping event that brings together 70+ women-owned and women-led brands.

Carmel Valley's beloved home decor store debuts its holiday collection at this annual party—and it's not to be missed. With gift-worthy goods to please every person on your list, from French vintage finds to pantry provisions to original paintings by Gwynneth Alldis.

Enjoy an elegant, thoughtfully crafted three-course meal highlighting the best of MEarth's garden. Two stellar local chefs lead the menu: Ben Spungin of Alta Bakery and Cella Restaurant, and Ron Mendoza of Ad Astra Bread Co., with signature drinks by Analuisa Bejar of Sunny Bakery Cafe. All proceeds directly support MEarth’s outdoor education, food donation, and community programming.

Join Tejido Collective for its inaugural vintage and small-batch holiday market. Discover pieces with a past, chosen with care. Including vintage watches and tees from Wally’s, jewelry from Strike the Set, womenswear from Velveteen Tangerine, home goods from Cass Clutch, and cowboy boots, barn coats, and vintage Levi’s from Tejido Collective. Sip cold beer from Other Brother while you shop and receive one-on-one styling and fit help. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mission Street, between 5th & 6th.

This holiday season, the Monterey County Fairgrounds will transform into a dazzling Winter Faire & Light Experience filled with twinkling tunnels, festive food, holiday shopping, hot cocoa, and family fun (including visits from Santa every Saturday). Book your tickets now.

Solstice at The Village Big Sur warmly invites you for a special Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a delicious three-course spread with all the time-honored traditions, served family style. $120 for adults, $60 for children ages 3-12, children 3 and under are free. Reservations required. Find the full menu and more info at the booking link.

Celebrate the holidays with joy and ease. First, join the Portola Hotel & Spa for a gourmet Thanksgiving celebration at their Annual Thanksgiving Buffet, then grab the kids for Breakfast with Santa, complete with carolers and cookie decorating on Nov. 30. And Rock the Yacht at the hotel’s nautical New Year’s Eve party, where live music from The Money Band and laid-back luxury will carry you into 2026. Enjoy a decadent buffet, open bar, and photo booth by The Vintage PhotoBox™ to capture your best themed looks.

Stokes Adobe's beloved Holiday Market returns Nov. 29 from 12 - 5 p.m., featuring local brands like Alissa Bell, Maria Schoettler, Valley Botanicals, and many more. Complimentary small bites. For more info follow @stokesadobe on Instagram.

This season, the spirit of the holidays comes alive at Asilomar with a full month of festive celebrations—from twinkling lights and cozy fireside gatherings, to music, laughter, and coastal cheer. Starting with the tree lighting on Nov. 29 and ending with Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 21. View the full calendar.

This holiday season, I Cantori di Carmel performs some of the most iconic

works in the choral repertoire. Handel’s Messiah comes to Carmel, Salinas, and Santa Cruz with special performances Dec. 13 and 14 at Carmel Mission Basilica. And, after nearly a decade away, the popular Messiah Sing-Along returns to the Peninsula on Nov. 30 at Asilomar Conference Grounds. Visit I Cantori di Carmel for tickets.

This holiday season, Field + Form offers a seasonal art series specifically focused on gathering inner light as we head into the darker months of winter. Sign up for a lantern-making workshop on Nov. 30, textile workshop using embroidery and collage on Dec. 7, or beeswax luminary workshop on Dec. 14. $95 per person with materials included. All workshops hosted at Henry Miller Library in Big Sur with a percentage of sales donated to Housing for School Kids.

Concept Carmel readers receive 25% off of all Sugarfina & Sea Coast Sweets for the month of December at Sea Shack Candy Co. Mention Concept of Carmel at checkout.

Help Olivia & Daisy Books support CASA Monterey this holiday season. Select an anonymized “reader tag” with a local child’s age and interests from the shop’s Giving Tree, then purchase a book chosen specially for that child. (Bonus: You can even include a handwritten note or bookplate.) All books will be wrapped by Olivia &Daisy and delivered to CASA for distribution by Dec. 23.

The holidays will be as colorful as your kiddos when you shop the Little Holiday Children’s Gift Pop-Up at House of Cardoon. Score all the special stocking stuffers, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds from brands like Meri Meri, Ooly, and House of Cardoon’s own curated collection, all in one magical place. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Carlos Street, between 5th & 6th.

Experience the collaboration of Foray and Billecart-Salmon Champagne through a curated four-course tasting menu paired with wines from Checkerboard Vineyards ($300).

Concept Carmel readers receive 10% off in-store purchases at the Carmel Plaza location on Dec. 5 (in honor of the Tree and Menorah Lighting). Mention "Concept Carmel" at checkout.

After the annual City Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration at Devendorf Park, head over to Carmel Plaza for its Holiday Open House. Shop, mingle, and enjoy festive small bites, warm drinks, face painting, kids activities, and visits with Santa and Martin the Magical Elf.

Shop fine jewelry and everyday essentials from Salted Stones, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Somewhere's Ocean Ave shop. Plus, pick up the most gorgeously giftable sweaters, tees, and accessories designed by Somewhere's arsenal of artists. Ocean Ave between Lincoln and Monte Verde.

Join designer Natalie Borton and vintage expert Karla Reed for a holiday pop-up at Tejido. Enjoy small bites and festive drinks while shopping Reed's vintage collection and the latest from NBD—you're sure to find the perfect pieces for everyone on your gift list.

Join The Vague Collection to celebrate shopping small this holiday season with two exclusive pop-up events—Dec. 11 and 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.—featuring locally owned small businesses, artisans, wine, and more. Sip and shop with additional holiday surprises.

Join Holman Ranch for its fifth annual Holiday Party. Enjoy small bites from Chef Hollie Jackson paired with estate-grown wines—and learn the inspiration and techniques behind each bite. Guests leave with recipe cards to recreate the festive delights at their own holiday tables.

This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes—all adorned in holiday décor—surprises and delights, with candle-lit luminarias leading the way. Enjoy festive music and entertainment, hear the stories of Monterey’s earliest buildings and savor the warm spirit of community at this family-favorite event benefitting the Monterey State Historic Park’s educational programs for elementary students.

Last minute shopper? We won’t tell (and neither will they). Visit Olivia & Daisy Books for a Secret Night Shop on Dec. 22 from 7-9 p.m. Grab a cocktail and snack on seasonal bites from Mirth Kitchen while checking off your last-minute list with gorgeous complimentary gift wrap and other fun surprises.