The countdown is on! Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 19th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run!

Lace up your running shoes (lederhosen optional!) and bring the whole family for a festive morning featuring a 10K, 5K, and 250-yard Kids’ Dash along the scenic Los Gatos Creek Trail.

Don’t miss the shirt and medal deadline! Register by October 10, 2026 to receive your commemorative 10K/5K Oktoberfest race shirt and finisher medal.

After crossing the finish line, keep the celebration going at the 31st Annual Campbell Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell! Enjoy live entertainment, 100+ arts & crafts vendors, German food and beverages, family activities, and all the festive fun that makes Oktoberfest one of Campbell’s favorite annual traditions.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
10K | 5K | Kids’ Dash
Campbell Park & Los Gatos Creek Trail

Register today: www.campbellca.gov/oktoberfest

What do you think about the retro style of this Downtown Campbell website? Well, it wouldn't be accurate to call it retro styled. It's actually the real thing. What you see right now has been more or less the look of the site for close to 20 years! This redesign has been a long time coming and probably will be at least another year before it reaches its fully intended form.

We're going to miss this version of the site. It has served us well, but it's time for a change. Enjoy it for a little while longer and sometime in the coming weeks, you'll see something new. Here's a screenshot of the new look homepage so that when you see something completely different, you don't think someone hijacked our website.

We'll have more to say about this later. For now, it's a lot of work getting the final touches in place on a project this large.

Four-legged friends are always welcome at Comanche Cellars Wine Room! Here, we feel they only add to the tasting room energy.

Whether you’re coming in with your pup or catching up with your two-legged friends, Comanche Cellars is ready with great wine, small bites, and treats for whoever walks through the door at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey.

Photo rating: 10/10 good boy, 10/10 wine recommendation

On Friday, September 11, 2026, the City Manager Dante Hall and City of Monterey Councilmember Dr. Kim Barber led the Lighthouse District Business Walk. The walk was an opportunity to discuss community initiatives, infrastructure projects and repairs, and connect with residents and business owners.

Along the walk, the group met with Oystertown's owners, received a tour of the restaurant (open Mon-Sat, 4:30pm-9pm), and discussed the new O-Town Espresso Bar (open Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm).

Visit Oystertown restaurant and O-Town Espresso Bar at 281 Lighthouse Avenue for a cup of coffee or some great eats and stroll down Lighthouse Avenue to visit our amazing shops and services.

In celebration of what would have been the 150th birthday of illustrator Jo Mora, the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center will host an exhibition of photographs of Jo Mora and his family taken 1920-1947 by noted local photographer Lewis Josselyn. The exhibit will run October through December, 2026.

About the Photos

As neighbors and friends, the Josselyn and Mora families rarely missed an opportunity to spend time together. It would not be inaccurate to describe Josselyn as Mora’s personal photographer from the time the artist moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1920.

About the Exhibit

The exhibit, entitled Jo Mora & Family Through the Lens of Lewis Josselyn, will be on display from September 26 through the end of 2026 at the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center, located at 5 Custom House Plaza in Downtown Monterey.

Curated by Peter Hiller, the exhibit will feature photos by Lewis Josselyn selected from the Pat Hathaway Collection at the Monterey County Historical Society and the Jo Mora Collection of the Monterey History and Art Association.

About Jo Mora

Jo Mora was born in Uruguay in 1876, moved to the eastern United States when he was a young child. After attending art school and working as an illustrator and cartoonist in the Boston area, he spent the rest of his adult life living and working in the western United States, the last 27 years of which were spent in Carmel and Pebble Beach, California.

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! Economic Development is a top City Council priority, with a draft Economic Development Strategy presented in March 2025. The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of the strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

Take the Survey

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your feedback. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31, 2026.

Learn More

To learn more about the City's proposed economic development goals, please visit the City of Monterey's Economic Development webpage, and read the 2025 Draft Economic Development Strategy.

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! Economic Development is a top City Council priority, with a draft Economic Development Strategy presented in March 2025. The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of the strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

Take the Survey

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your feedback. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31, 2026.

Learn More

To learn more about the City's proposed economic development goals, please visit the City of Monterey's Economic Development webpage, and read the 2025 Draft Economic Development Strategy.

Upcoming Lighthouse District Meeting

New Montereey Business Association members: don't miss the Economic Development Strategy meeting with the City of Monterey on Friday, October 2 at 9am at Scholze Park Community Center. Learn more and register here.

Monterey Core Fitness women's gym is excited to welcome our new personal trainer and class coach, Yazmine Munoz.

Yazmine is a Certified Personal Trainer who was born and raised in Arizona and recently made the move to Monterey. She loves traveling, attending music festivals, and spending quality time with friends and family.

She is now accepting new personal training clients Monday - Saturday, and she'll be coaching Monterey Core Fitness's Full Body Strength Class on Saturday at 9:30am.

To sign up for a group class or make an appointment with Yazmine for personal training, please visit the Monterey Core Fitness website. Our gym is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Limited Time Offer

Monterey Core Fitness is currently offering a complimentary Personal Training Consultation with Yazmine. Whether you’re brand new to strength training, ready to get back into a routine, or looking to take your training to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity to get started.

Spots are limited - reach out today to book your complimentary consultation.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor now offers catering! Are you looking for a fun, unforgettable way to make your next event stand out? Let Scoops turn your celebration into the sweetest event of the year.

From weddings and birthdays to corporate events, school functions, grand openings, festivals, and private parties, Scoops brings the smiles with award winning, premium Marianne's ice cream plus all our wild and wonderful ice cream desserts including Cotton Candy Clouds and Galaxies, Cotton Candy Burritos, Toasted Marshmallow Cones, Warm Concha Ice Cream Sandwiches, and more.

Our small, family-owned business is now booking private events throughout Monterey County and surrounding areas. Please call us at 831-521-1339, or DM us on Instagram.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is located at 595 Munras Ave, Ste 103 in Downtown Monterey across from Trader Joe's. It's fun for the whole family!

Wendi Kirby, a pianist, educator, and founder of Wendi Kirby Music, announces Piano Freeology, an online program that explores what happens when we move beyond simply playing the piano and begin developing a more creative relationship with it.

About Piano Freeology

In this program, which meets twice a month online, reconnect with your love for the piano, overcome limiting beliefs, and rediscover the joy of playing with freedom, creativity, and confidence.

All you need is access to a piano or keyboard to participate, a computer or device that can access Zoom, and curiosity and a willingness to find out what is waiting to come through. Learn more on Wendi Kirby's website.

Tuition & Registration

Fee is $120 per month. Apply here.

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the articles.

New Monterey Gets a Gloriously Old-School Produce Market [Farm Fresh Produce Since 1964]
by Mark C. Anderson
Editble Monterey Bay, 08/25/26

While many prefer the fried version, there is no standing on tradition when it comes to fish tacos. [Taqueria del Mar / Mission 19 Taqueria]
by Dave Faries
Monterey County NOW, 08/20/26

Now that we've met the owner of Cypress Boutique Monterey, it's time to meet the staff. Small, locally owned businesses depend on trusted staff members to help create a welcoming vibe and keep the place running well. It takes a lot of work to keep a small business afloat - it's a team effort.

At Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey, staff members Holly and LaMont are known for their kindness, hard work, and caring for the little shop as if it were their own.

Holly

Holly, who is originally from Maryland, moved to California twelve years ago. Over that time, she's immersed herself in marine science, met her husband, joined an improv comedy troupe, acted in local theater, and enjoyed countless outdoor activities with friends and family.

Holly's family ran a small business for three generations, so supporting small businesses in her community is very meaningful to her.

LaMont

LaMont is a musician who loves all kinds of music, but especially jazz, and he's a nature-lover with a special love for California native plants. We've also noticed LaMont is very stylish, and always happy to answer any questions you might have about the boutique, helping you find the right items in the shop to suit your taste.

About Cypress Boutique

Cypress Boutique Monterey is a small shop filled with handpicked thrifted and vintage clothing and accessories, as well as carefully selected new items. It's a place where people can still discover beautiful, unique pieces at prices that feel attainable.