Mic brings an inspired variety of artistic expression from cast-off materials as well as lovely…read morepaintings. Oh, and then she also paints the items she's constructed. The range of her work is quite amazing. This studio is fun and so is its proprietor/artist "Mic." You will be delighted to have stopped by. More than likely there will be something you'll want to take home.

my girlfriends and i were in monterey for a bachelorette party and came upon this lovely gallery…read more we were greeted by a very friendly shop keeper, sandy. she introduced us around and told us how all the designs are all made from recycled materials. the necklace my friend and i purchased were made from all sorts of recycled metals and gears. my necklace even has hearing aid batteries incorporated into the design if you can believe that! this is definitely the place to go to make a purchase for the person who has everything. such unique designs and concepts! very fortunate to have come upon this quaint gallery/shop! sandy, i also really appreciate you telling me to check out the mirror next door at la boutique. a magic mirror indeedy!

I strolled through the Castroville Cemetery and found a gate at the back - there were stray…read morekitties, a skunk and some gorgeous paintings on the gate and garage doors. I kept walking up Pieri St and met more kitties and artwork, finally arriving at Nancy Russell's house which is just amazing. I love the messages, the colors and the vibrant/primitive style. Definitely worth a walking tour.

EYECANDY YARD ART HOUSE If you are close to Castroville…read more(artichoke capital of the world) or Monterrey and you want to see some "eye candy" and be uplifted and smile a lot. Nancy's 1925 Sears kit house on Pieri CT is worth the stop. It is practically on the shores of this small town (dot on the map). There is so much to look at I didn't know where to start. It is whimsical, colorful and and creativity is abound here and is an ever changing piece of art..yes, the whole house and garden is whimsy art! . She also holds a yearly art and crafts show, should you want local art from artisans from Monterey to Santa Cruz counties, you'll be glad you sought out this event-(mlartscrafts.weekly.com) Moss Landing Arts and Crafts SHOW. Special handmade ceramics, metal art, driftwood creations, unusual succulent garden designs, baskets, yard art and "fun art" etc. is waiting for you. Not sure if it will happen during Covid though. This will be a memorable and "non touristy" worthwhile excursion to a small idyllic beach community.

Wow what a beautiful gallery, the founder built this place 30yrs ago, he was way ahead of his time…read more The architecture is amazing & the pieces inside are equally as impressive. It's a great place to stop by, there's 2 floors & more art outside. If you want to purchase art, there's prices on each piece. You can easily spend about 30min here.

Hawthorne Gallery is a Big Sur iconic institution that shouldn't be missed…read more Being a native San Franciscan, I feel lucky to be surrounded by beautiful costal cities that we can visit for a day, a weekend, or even a week to get away! Each year, we trek to our TRIO favs-- Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel -- at least twice. We have our "must go to" spots and This gallery is one. It was started by a wonderful couple whose been married for 50 years! Their children and spouses all have a hand in the gallery from being an artist to administering and operations. It's a family affair. The love for each other spills into the love for their gallery and guests who visits. It's a magical place that touches all senses. The Hawthorne family is gifted with creative talent and visitors delight in their glorious art. Each work is a unique masterpiece. We love their paintings, sculptures and everything in between. The building is as "California " as you can get. Love the wood and floor to ceiling glass combination which lets the outdoors in. SERVICE 5 stars AMBIANCE 5 stars PROFESSIONALISM 5 stars ART 5 STARS LOVE 5 STARS

The Pajaro Valley Arts Council and Gallery opened for the first time in six months since the…read morepandemic arrived on US shores. They promoted safe and socially distant viewing by encouraging visitors to wear masks and making appointments so visitors do not overlap. I went to see the exhibition on Campesinos and it was amazing! I highly recommend this little arts gem!

Such a lovely space. Always a diversity of mediums and styles! And if you want something beautiful,…read morelocal, and original to hang on your walks, you can find affordable pieces, framed and unframed. Smiling, friendly staff. Even the bathroom has great art...

This gallery is in a gorgeous space with lots of variety in the art displayed. They are very kind…read morein their commissions to artists and have a quite different approach. Right now there is a live competition with artists painting two huge panels. Fun to watch the artists at work.

From the owner: We're the largest art gallery on the Monterey Peninsula. 10,000 square feet of paintings and…read moresculpture.

Great spot for local artists showcasing Monterey County. Amazing art and photography for sale…read more Definitely, a place to peruse something new for living room or outdoor space.

This art gallery is absolutely awesome. There are nearly two dozen local artists represented with…read moreeverything from sculpture and jewelry to paint and pottery. I picked up a half a dozen beautiful hand painted greeting cards. The curator, Sandra, is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It is certainly worth a visit.

Will and Imelda are super nice, friendly, and care about art. Somos frequently hosts art shows and…read moreevents, which always include local artists from Salinas and surrounding cities/counties. I recently went (and participated) in their first ever Cupcake Battle and it was awesome. Fun, sweets, friends, family, coolness. Somos is the place.

I bought a item but send me a wrong Item. I tried contact…read morethem by phone # from their website it doesn't work. it sounds like disconnected the phone line. Emailed a few times didn't hear from them. bad website, I don't recommended this website.

We wanted a photo of the Surfer Statue to brighten up a small space and saw online that Tony has…read moreone that captured a typical Santa Cruz day. While we could have ordered online, we didn't want it shipped to us and that's not an option. We also wondered about custom sizes. So we dropped by the Capitola Village location to chat with Tony himself. Tony was very helpful and the process was simple. We prepaid a reasonable price and he told us we could pick it up in a few weeks. As promised, it was ready 3 weeks later. There's lots of fun and compelling prints in the gallery. We wish he had a few more with otters or sea lions.

From the owner: At Tony Pagliaro Gallery, the goal isn’t just to sell art — it’s to help you feel something every…read moretime you see it. Each photograph is captured with patience and intention, often over multiple visits, waiting for the right light and moment. While much of the work features California’s coastline and landscapes, the collection also includes images from other inspiring locations. I work one-on-one with visitors to help them find the right piece for their space — something that brings a sense of calm, beauty, and connection into their home. Most pieces are presented on museum-quality metal, creating a vibrant, modern look that brings each scene to life.

Before driving 1.5 hours from the Peninsula to San Juan Bautista, I looked up local shops on Yelp,…read moreand found this one. Made sure to bookmark it on my Yelp account. So glad that I did. Her store is quaint and a ton of fun! Being mixed race and part Mexican, a lot of the items I totally understood and enjoyed the humor. Just started following them on Instagram to see what her latest designs will be? The boutique is only open to the public on the weekends. You can still purchase items online and request special orders. To find the shop in town, it's located next to Dona Esther's, walk back and it's across from a local brewery. Great place to buy presents or something for yourself.

This is, just like it says in the name, a boutique created by one artsy woman…read more Parking is street only-which is the norm for this smaller town, and usually ins't too much of problem. Not least because this is a small town, and pretty much everything is within walking distance. Thus even if the spot you find is down a ways, it still won't be an issue to walk here. This is a smaller, intimate gallery. While most of the art is created by the woman running the place, she does have some small collaborative efforts. The brooches, costume jewelry and skater art swag are in collaboration with other artists. All the art is latin styles and there are some simply epic star wars styled works. The Milagros style pieces are unique, and it goes without saying that the Dia de los Muertos is highly creative. There is also some pop art on premises-a handmade snarky chandelier, fantastically worked skateboards, serape flags (no really), a stranger things waffle painting, cactus planters, and well whatever the house artist is inspired to make. Pricing is at the artists discretion and will range all over the place, but significant creative pleasing originals can be had for less then a hundred bucks, and some of the smaller items go below ten, which is a total bargain for work that is both creative, modern and very well done. If you are so inclined, the artist has been known do commissioned pieces(such as a portrait) but that's something you'll have to work out with her. Overall it's a newer, smaller, and the most creative art shop along the main downtown drag.