Thank you to Monterey's newest 4th of July Parade sponsors!

Copy King
the Marrotta Family
MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza
Monterey Hotel Apartments / Silverie Properties
Monterey Museum of Art
The Paul Davis Partnership
Shelley Bennett Skincare
Walker & Reed Attorneys at Law

Interested in becoming a parade sponsor? Learn more here.

Grit + Tonic Pilates is now offering a special for new clients to the studio located at 476 Tyler Street in Downtown Monterey.

Purchase a 3-class pack, and pay only $99 for a private session with one of our...

We're keeping this simple. It's just one rate. $375 gets you on the back of this year's t-shirt plus you get on our sponsor grid on the official event page.

Curry Journey ventures to the Thai staple, but keeps its menu manageable
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 04/02/26

Project to stabilize a hillside of the Presidio overlooking Lighthouse Avenue moves forward
by Aric Sleeper
Monterey County NOW, 03/12/26

Hula's speakeasy features a line of cocktails from both green and yellow chartreuse [Hula's - Next Door]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 02/26/26

Beach Rooster sunscreen is now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. A mineral, reef-friendly sunscreen and moisturizer, it doesn’t leave a white cast on your skin.

We carry tubes of SPF 50+ tinted sunscreen, and an SPF 30 body spray in an aerosol-free pump bottle. Check them out at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Mission 19 Taqueria invites you to try the newest addition to our menu: flautas. Crispy, golden, packed with flavor, and topped with fresh lettuce, pico, sour cream, cheese and our homemade sauce, it's crave-worthy.

Available a la carte or served with rice and beans at 598 Lighthouse Avenue.

Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine is proud to have participated in The Great Taste of PG on April 4, a fundraiser for Pacific Grove P.R.I.D.E., funding educational enrichment in the PG Unified School District since 1982.

Did you miss the event and our delicious baklava? We serve our homemade baklava every day at the Bistro. Stop by and try it at 570 Lighthouse Avenue.

Namaste India Bistro offers more than just indoor dining and takeout, we also offer catering for events, from small gatherings to larger celebrations. We love being part of birthdays, office lunches, and special occasions.

Namaste offers a wide variety of dishes, mild to spicy, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. View our menu and request a quote on our website .

Venture Gallery presents Spring Into Beauty , our featured show for April. Enjoy Spring-themed art by local artists in a riot of colors with bursts of blooms and the promise of new growth.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Hi everyone, we're pleased to announce that we will begin taking entries for the 2026 Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show starting at 4pm on Friday, April 10th.

To enter our 2026 Car Show, please go to our Car Show Registration Site at carshow.downtowncampbell.com .

Spring break is just around the corner, and we’re excited to offer a variety of fun and engaging Spring Break Camps for kids of all ages! From creative building to sports, coding, STEM, and more, there’s something for everyone.

The annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade is this coming Saturday, April 4th and we still need a few more volunteers to help with parade safety positions. If you're available from 10:30am to 1:30pm this Saturday we could use a hand....

Looking for a fun Easter gift? I Heart You Candles and Gifts has cheerful Bunny Bags! Each small tote contains a colorful plush bunny, a toy carrot, a plastic egg, a Ring Pop, candy Fun Dip, and a Bunny Hug - a tiny bunny in a box to comfort anxious hearts.

I Heart You, located at 482 Alvarado Street, Suite A, is open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm.

After 30 years of serving our community, Yann Lusseau and Anne Parker Johnson, the owners of Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe , have retired. We want to thank them for their many years of kindness, community spirit, and delicious food.

The good news is that Yann and Anne are "passing the rolling pin" to Jeanne Brooks of Bees Knees Bakery , A baker for more than 20 years with a strong background in French baking, Jeanne has worked at Parker-Lusseau since mid-February, familiarizing herself with its staff and recipes.

We want to wish Yann and Anne a wonderful retirement and congratulate Jeanne on this new journey. We encourage you to stop by the cafe at 539 Hartnell and enjoy all your favorite sweet treats...plus the new ones to come.

Every Friday, Sarah of Wild Branch Baking Co. restocks her shelf at East Village Cafe with her mini sourdough loaves: Jalapeño Cheddar, Artisan, and Cinnamon Swirl. You can also buy her amazing Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Sourdough Cookies at the counter.

East Village Cafe is located at 498 Washington Street. Want to try a sample of the loaves first? Ask at the counter for a taste.

The Hot Spot, Downtown Monterey's community art space, offers 6 different arts and crafts to enjoy with friends and family at 458 Alvarado Street.

Each person in your group can choose to paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix slime (perfect for small children).

Walk-ins and reservations are welcome. Open Sun-Tue & Thu, 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-8pm.

On The Beach Surf Shop is about to celebrate our 40th anniversary and we've just introduced our new commemorative t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, and men's tanks to the store. It's a Good Vibes logo celebrating 40 years of On The Beach! Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue to pick up yours.

Monterey Hostel, located at 778 Hawthorne Avenue, is now a Certified California Green Business. This certification recognizes businesses that excel in sustainable practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

Want to experience Monterey Hostel for yourself? Visit our website and book an overnight stay. Or, if you live in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello.

Rosebuds Kids Co. has expanded! The space next door became available and we've extended our footprint to bring you even more resale clothing, books, and toys, plus a new baby and maternity section.

Now there's more floor space and we've got lots of fresh finds at 535 Foam Street. Open: Tue-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; and Sun, 11am-2pm.

Attention, lobster lovers! Every Monday, Oystertown serves Lobster Rolls, 4:30pm-9pm. These are hot, buttery, and lick yer lips good. Visit us and try one at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

Curry Journey, the Lighthouse District's new Thai curry house, now offers online ordering for pickup and delivery. View the menu and place your order on our website .

We're open Tue- Fri, 11am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-8:30pm, and Sat-Sun, 12pm-8:30pm at 794 Lighthouse Ave.

Monterey is proudly celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States with our annual 4th of July Parade, and your business can become a sponsor with a 2026 tax-exempt donation .

Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $20,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and engage with the 20,000 people who are anticipated to attend the parade this year. Download the Parade Sponsorship Form to learn more.

Please note: Checks must be received before May 31 to guarantee the organization will be named in print and advertising materials.

Update 4/6/26: The application period for the position has now closed. Thank you to all who have applied.

The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) is seeking an Administrative Assistant , 18-20 hours per week. Essential responsibilities include event organization, data entry and reporting, community engagement, board meeting agendas and minutes, media affairs (press releases and outreach), basic office maintenance and organization, and Farmers Market support.

Interested? Read the job description to learn more about the position and how to apply.

Monterey is proudly celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States with our annual 4th of July Parade, and your business can sponsor it with a tax-exempt donation .

Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $20,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and engage with the 20,000 people who are anticipated to attend the parade this year. Download the Parade Sponsorship Form to learn more. Checks must be received before May 31 to guarantee the organization will be named in print and advertising materials.

UPDATE: The survey has closed.

The Campbell Heritage Theatre has prepared an extensive list of acts that they're considering to host for a night of their 2026-27 concert season. There's everything from Keb Mo' to K-pop and Menopause the Musical being considered! Go vote!