Humidor — Local services in Monterey

I went in as somebody without much experience collecting cigars. Explained that I had been using a tupperdor for months and was wanting a nice cigar box. The older guy upsold me on a $125 Cigar box which ended up being Chinese made even though he claimed its from a US Company. The cigar box leaks air and will not hold humidity above 64% regardless of using 2 72% Bovedas. I had to toss both the hygrometer and humidifier that it came with as they were both plastic, produced in China, and did not read correctly. I have since purchased a premium digital hygrometer, which I have calibrated separately on my own to ensure accuracy. And the box cannot get above 64% for more than a full day. (Even after seasoning it drops down in humidity within a few days, so what am I suppose to season the box weekly?) The top lid is a centimeter or two thin, as with the base. Found a very similar box online from a retailer for under $65, with comments saying it was trash. That's what I get for being a gullible beginner I guess. The man was friendly however, and gave me some nice recommendations on a few $20 sticks, only reason I'm giving 2 stars and not one. Maybe this box is just defective, but there's no driving back with my receipt as I was on a vacation and it was suppose to be a...

I love this place. Super relax and chill. Prices are a few bucks higher than other lounges in the area, and membership to the private area is kinda.expensive (I'm not a member but only cause I am not a permanent resident here). But the location when you get there explains a the higher prices (1 block up from cannery row, by Bubba Gumps) not out of this world higher by the way. The public smoking area is very comfortable nice leather chairs, big screen customer controlled TV. There's a nice steakhouse next door too if you get hungry!

One cool secret is the paid parking lot off Foam st. Has free parking. You just tell the attendant you're there for The Humidor.

The humidor inside is well stocked with high end brands like Davidoff, Opus, God Of Fire, and other well known like Tatujaje, Rocky Patel, Gurkha, Oliva.

If you're a cigar lover it's worth a stop. I only give it 4 stars cause I can't speak for the member lounge and I wish I could drink some bourbon, beer...

Had been wanting to check this place out for a while - stopped in on a Wednesday early evening. Met the owner who was very congenial and gave a tour as well as described the benefits of membership. I'm not in Monterey enough to warrant a membership but I did enjoy finding a new place where I could sit in a plush leather chair, watch a big screen TV, and enjoy a fine smoke. Larger humidor with some very nice cigars in stock. Lots of other accessories - lighters, cutters, ashtrays, clothing, etc. Small assortment of pipes and loose...