The Hot Spot Monterey

Such a chill, welcoming environment to just relax and be creative. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel right at home, everyone is so friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited about what they do. The owner really goes above and beyond to make it a fun, comfortable space where you can unwind and create at your own pace. I love that it’s BYOB, it makes it perfect to get cozy, sip your favorite drink, and get crafty. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a girls’ night, or a cute date night, it’s the perfect atmosphere. Creative, laid-back, and just an all-around great vibe. Highly recommend!

We came to the hot spot to celebrate our friends birthday yesterday and everything was awesome! The staff is super friendly and there’s a ton of pottery to choose from. We grabbed some beers at Alvarado beforehand and enjoyed them while we painted. 10/10 would recommend

Loveeee this place!! So cute such a vibe for date nights, or a date with the girls, you can bring your own bottle of wine or beer from Alvarado street brewery for % off! Definitely worth every penny. There’s so many options for you to choose from if you don’t want to do pottery you can paint a canvas or make a little fairy garden. Can’t recommend this place enough!!

My daughter and I visited this shop on a Saturday around 12:30 or so. It was very busy. The reason I gave it 4/5 stars was because of these reasons: No one approached us to explain anything, but I think that was probably because there were so many people waiting in line to pay for their ceramic item, and later when there was no one waiting to pay, I heard one of the workers showing around and explaining everything to a patron who had just come into the store, but they need to have a better system. The art place I went to where I used to live had an employee(s) dedicated to helping those who visit for the first time and who greets you right when you walk into the studio, and payment was at the entrance/exit, so out of the way of where patrons on working on their art. It was hard to det

Great time with friends. Had so much fun. You can paint whatever you want and there’s a lot of options. BYOB or can purchase drinks at Alvarado St Brewery and bring in :), even better! Great date night or girls night activity