INVITATION TO THE HOLIDAYS

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to enjoy picturesque Carmel-bythe-Sea. Concept Carmel readers save up to 20% off Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave and Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave’s best available rates for stays between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31. USE CODE CONCEPTCARMEL WHEN BOOKING AT LEPETITPALI.COM. OFFER SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. BLACK-OUT DATES AND ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY.

Celebrate the season with the best of The Village Big Sur. Connect and recharge with its Word of Mouth yoga studio Friendsgiving special — returning yogis can bring a friend to their first class for free, through Dec. 31. Use code FRIEND when reserving at THEVILLAGEBIGSUR.COM.

Throughout the holidays, Concept Carmel readers receive 10% off in-store purchases at Carmel Surf Shop — so you can stock up on grom gear and gifts. Mention “Concept Carmel” at checkout. OFFER VALID NOV. 1- DEC. 31. Carmel-surf-shop.com

From Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, Concept Carmel readers receive a 10% discount on fine art. Mention “Concept Carmel” in-store at checkout. The gallery will also be collecting canned food donations for the Food Bank for Monterey County and invite all to join them in working to end hunger in our community. WESTONGALLERY.COM

Mention “Concept Carmel” for 15% off wine tastings at Pelio’s stunning Carmel Valley tasting room, every Thursday from 12 - 5 p.m. in November and December (excluding Thanksgiving day). PELIOESTATEWINES.COM

Fresh from Portland, visit the new Nico’s Ice Cream in the Monterey Canning Co. building on Cannery Row. Their signature menu features creamy vanilla ice cream blended with real fruit for a New Zealand-style treat. This season, choose from “Thankful Classics Toppings” (crushed pecans, autumn sprinkles, caramel), or “Comfy Christmas Toppings” (candy cane dust, mini marshmallows, chocolate sauce) for extra joy.

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For every gift card purchased this season at Somewhere in Carmel, receive an added 25% in bonus dollars. (That means you’ll get a $125 giftcard for $100, a $500 gift card for $400, etc.) Mention “Concept Carmel” in-store at checkout. GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN ANY AMOUNT; REDEEMABLE AFTER DEC. 25. SOMEWHEREINCARMEL.COM

Concept Carmel readers receive 15% off of By Tide’s luxurious Four Seasons Soap Quartet. Each herbal bar soap is handmade in Carmel and infused with nourishing plant botanicals and rich oils to capture the sensory experience of the season. USE CODE CONCEPTCARMEL15 AT CHECKOUT AT BYTIDE.CO. $80 BEFORE DISCOUNT. OFFER VALID NOV. 1 - DEC. 31. WWW.BYTIDE.COM

Receive 15% off Salted Stones’ signature initial bracelets. Made in 14k solid yellow, white, or rose gold, with an initial of your choice. Perfect for new moms or to honor that someone special in your life. EMAIL HELLO@SALTEDSTONES.COM TO ORDER AND MENTION “CONCEPT CARMEL.” $225 BEFORE DISCOUNT. OFFER VALID NOV. 1 - DEC. 24. SALTEDSTONES.COM

Don’t miss our exclusive bagel bundle! From Nov. 14 - Dec. 22, purchase any six bagels of your choice from Silverstein’s Delicatessen’s bagel cart, and receive their limited-edition tote bag designed by Cole Lodge (with a copy of Concept Carmel inside) for free. The Cole Lodge x Silverstein’s Delicatessen Holiday Bundle ($35), presented by Concept Carmel. For dates and locations, visit @SILVERSTEINS_DELI_DELIGHTS

Order from the Holiday Rotating Tap of seasonal beers at Brophy’s Tavern between Nov. 28 and Jan. 1 and a portion of the profits from your order will be donated to the Carmel Foundation, supporting the needs of area seniors. THEHOTELCARMEL.COM

Spend $250 or more at Shoshin’s stunning home shop and receive a complementary Ortigia Sicilia diffuser or liquid hand soap with your purchase. MENTION “CONCEPT CARMEL” IN-STORE AT CHECKOUT. OFFER VALID NOV. 29 - DEC. 24, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. STUDIOSHOSHIN.COM

Join Carmel’s NOCEAN neighborhood for a Black Friday Night block party, Nov. 29 from 6-8pm in San Carlos Square. Bites from Stationaery, tunes by DJ Luck Star. Pick up your NOCEAN Bingo card to explore, shop, and win. Between Nov. 29 and Dec 23, visit each of the nine participating shops and ask for their unique stamp on your Bingo card. Turn your completed card in at Stationæry’s Take-Away shop to be entered to win fabulous prizes. Participating shops: Host House, Wally's, Carmel Surf Shop, Bee Bark & Moss, Stationaery, Foxy Couture, House of Cardoon, Malbon, Tejido.

Shop 16 small businesses for a chance to win a Carmel-by-The-Sea shopping spree. From Nov. 29th through Dec. 24, stop by any of the participating shops, pick up a bingo card and receive a stamp with a purchase of $50 or more. Find the full list of participating businesses and all raffle entry details on your bingo card and at @ambermoon.carmel on Instagram.

Order the holiday special at Bud’s bar — a festive Peppermint Espresso Martini ($19) — during the month of December and a portion of the profits from the drink will be donated to the Carmel Foundation, supporting the needs of area seniors. LAPLAYAHOTEL.COM

It’s time for Stationaery’s most festive event of the year: Feast of the Fishes. Join them in celebrating this Italian Christmas tradition with three nights featuring a special à la carte seafood menu, Dec. 19 - 21. Dressing to the nines encouraged! Dinner reservations required. THESTATIONAERY.COM

Head into the holidays with calm. At Ouchie’s Winter Solstice gathering, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dr. Stephanie Faddis offers self-care rituals including ear seed treatments and flower essences customized to your health needs, plus warming saffron lattes, healing cacao elixirs, light provisions, and a copy of her e-book YOUR GUIDE TO THE SEASONS | WINTER. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ($75) AT OUCHIE.US/WINTER-SOLSTICE.

Celebrate the holiday with an exquisite Christmas dinner experience with optional wine or cocktail pairings on Dec. 25. USE CODE CONCEPTCARMEL FOR 10% DISCOUNT ON TICKETS AT THEVILLAGEBIGSUR.COM.

Indulge in a decadent multi-course meal, complete with Champagne toast to ring in 2025. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THEVILLAGEBIGSUR.COM (FOLLOW US @CONCEPTCARMEL ON INSTAGRAM FOR EXCLUSIVE TICKET GIVEAWAYS!)