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

Foolish Times
Integrated Physician Services
InterContinental The Clement Monterey
League of Women Voters of Monterey County
Merritt House Hotel
Monique Kaldy Properties
Monterey Bay Parent Magazine

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We're not only putting on a car show that car enthusiasts are calling a show you must not miss, but we've booked all of our favorite bands to provide live entertainment throughout all of Downtown Campbell. Music will begin around...

In addition to featuring over 300 stunning cars for you to enjoy, the 4th Annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show will also have beer and wine to go plus live entertainment.

The biggest soccer celebration is about to begin! Enjoy every match at Mission 19 Taqueria, located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue. All ages welcome!

Treat yourself to our delicious tacos, burritos, and favorite Mexican dishes while cheering on your team. We'll have great specials during every game, a wide selection of ice-cold beers, and the perfect atmosphere to enjoy every moment of the action.

Summer specials are here at Monterey Core Fitness. We're offering great deals on 3-month gym memberships, 5-pack passes to women's strength training classes, and 5-pack passes to personal training sessions. Learn more.

Ages 14+ are welcome with parental supervision. The gym is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue.

Monterey Hostel loves hosting groups and retreats. Located at 778 Hawthorne Street, we offer flexible room layouts for up to 50 guests, plenty of bathrooms and showers, a large prep kitchen, a central location, and easy group check-in.

Each stay is different, and we keep things simple and adaptable for organizers. Planning a group visit or retreat? Reach out , and we'll help you put it together. Learn more here.

The Bulldog Sports Pub abruptly closes, leaving many wondering what happened.
by Sloan Campi
Monterey County NOW, 05/21/26

See the NMBA staff's photo tribute to The Bulldog on Facebook and Instagram .

Monterey Peninsula Pride is getting ready for the annual Pride Parade and Celebration in Downtown Monterey on Saturday, June 27. The organization relies heavily on community volunteers to pull off this joyful, family-friendly celebration.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to give back to the community and get to know local LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and allies.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering summer specials in June and July, including a Coastal Glow Massage (50 min.), a Manuka Drench Facial (50 min.) and a Sunset Glow Package (110 min.).

To learn more and make an appointment, phone 831-647-9000.

Freedom Bakery introduces our new Tuxedo Cake ! It’s a sharp-looking, delicious combination of classic chocolate cake filled with layers of decadent Belgian chocolate ganache and dreamy white chocolate mousse, iced with whipped cream.

Taste free samples at Freedom Bakery's Monterey Boutique at 305 Webster Street. Open Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm.

The California primary election is June 2, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 2.

The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Cheryl Kampe , our featured local artist for June. Her exhibit of paintings, entitled Water Lilies and Paris Lights , was inspired by a trip to Paris and Giverny, France last fall.

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

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service operates May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

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

Adventures by the Sea
Alvarado Street Brewery
C3 Engineering, Inc.
Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific
T.A.S.K. 4 U + Me Foundation Inc.
The Paul Mortuary
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46

Learn how your business can become a sponsor.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is getting ready for the annual Pride Parade and Celebration in Monterey on Saturday, June 27. They rely heavily on community volunteers to pull off this joyful, family-friendly celebration.

Interested in volunteering on June 27? Sign up here. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to give back to the community and get to know local LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and allies.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is presented by the small but mighty staff of the nonprofit Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA). But we can't do it alone! Did you know it costs us $40,000 to put on the parade? And when it comes to paying the bills for this event, we can use all the help we can get.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to keep this beloved event going strong, please visit this page to learn more.

The California primary election is June 2, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 2. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Off The Charts Monterey now offers free, local delivery straight to your door! Our initial delivery hours are 10am-6pm. Place your order online or on the OTC app. (Only available for ages 21+ or for ages 18+ with valid medical recommendation.)

Off The Charts is located at 734 Lighthouse Avenue. License #C10-0001536-LIC

Plato's Closet Monterey is celebrating the Class of 2026! Class of 2026 grads, come shop with us now through May 31 and save 26% off your entire purchase at our store at 402 Lighthouse Avenue. Bring your student ID and let's celebrate together.

Please note: this offer excludes all Coach brand items.

If you can give 3-4 hours of time on June 6 and want to help represent this downtown, we still have needs at all positions, but especially at popcorn booth and street safety attendant positions.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is presented by the small but mighty staff of the nonprofit Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA). But we can't do it alone! Did you know it costs us $40,000 to put on the parade? And when it comes to paying the bills for this event, we can use all the help we can get.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to keep this beloved event going strong, please visit this page to learn more.

Does your pre-teen love art? Youth Arts Collective is bringing back our Teaching Across Generations program (TAG), with summer workshops open to artists ages 11-13.

Explore collage, painting, science illustration, and ceramics with us two Saturdays a month, 10am-12pm. Learn more here.

Good news for library fans! Monterey Public Library , Carmel Public Library , and Pacific Grove Library are now sharing physical books, audio, and videos to patrons of all three libraries. This will allow community members to use their preferred library to access an expanded catalog of content. Learn more.

More good news? Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Monterey continue to allow all California residents to get a library card for free.

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

Arts4MC, Arts Council for Monterey County
Carolyn B. Harris, Attorney at Law
Del Rey Car Wash
Monterey County Bank
Monterey Credit Union
Monterey Marriott
Peter Boggs, Realtor
Rosine’s Restaurant & Caffe by Rosine's
Team Beesley - KW Coastal Estates
U.S. Bank

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