Update: Thank you to all of our wonderful 2024 4th of July volunteers!

The Old Monterey Business Association and Old Monterey Foundation are seeking volunteers for our 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Monterey!

Parade Details

This old fashioned community parade, with marching bands, dancers, giant balloons, and community groups is a wonderful Monterey tradition that draws thousands of locals and visitors of all ages for a morning of family-friendly fun.

Volunteer Details

Volunteers will serve 8am-12pm on Thursday, July 4. As a volunteer, you may end up marching in the parade or placed along the route for crowd and parade control. Because of this, it is very important that you be able to walk a mile and stand for a few hours.

Interested? Fill out this short form and you'll be contacted by the Parade Volunteer Coordinator. If you have questions, please phone the OMBA office at 831-655-8070.

Next Door, the small, speakeasy-style bar next door to Hula's Island Grill, has new hours! We open at 5:30pm Thursday - Saturday (and occasionally Sunday) all summer long.

Thursday is industry night. Bring in proof of local industry service and you get Happy Hour tiki drinks all night.

Just follow the red light above our door for specialty cocktails and cozy corners to tuck away in. It's a little dark in here, but we're friendly. Find us next to Hula's at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. For ages 21 and over only.

Montery Core Fitness is excited to announce our summer training sessions for female athletes ages 14-18 led by trainer Sahana Slack. We have several options available.

Space is limited - contact us to reserve your kids' sessions. Monterey Core Fitness is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Youth Training Session Options

Buddy Sessions
Two kids, one mission: to crush it together! With personalized attention and sport-specific training, they'll push boundaries and achieve results they never thought possible.

Sibling Sessions
Let's turn sibling rivalry into sibling revelry as we work together to achieve their fitness goals and create a family full of athletes.

Personal Training
In our one-on-one sessions, it's all about each kid and their path to strength and success. With personalized guidance and undivided attention, we'll push boundaries, overcome obstacles, and unleash their full potential.

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu during the month of June, mothers and daughters (ages 13+) can train together for the price of one person. That's right: we're offering two one-month memberships for the price of one!

We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Learn more and register on our website. Please note: offer must be redeemed by June 30, 2024.

About the Women Empowered Program

Gracie Jiu Jitsu's beginner program, Women Empowered, promotes physical fitness, builds confidence, and develops self-defense skills as it strengthens the emotional connection among family members as they learn and progress together.

In this class, women create a strong network of encouragement and camaraderie, celebrating each other's achievements and overcoming challenges as a united group.

About Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey, we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. We are proud to say we are continuing the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie who believed jiu-jitsu should empower the weak to be able to defend against the strong.

We take pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members. We're passionate about what we do because, simply put, we believe confident humans make kinder humans.

High Scores just moved a bunch of fresh games into our arcade at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey! Come and check them out.

On the arcade floor we now have Joust, Punch-Out!!, Missile Command, and Rampage, joining our other classic games such as The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Frogger, Tetris, Tron, Mortal Combat II, and much more.

Hours & Pricing

Price is $10 for 1 hour of unlimited gaming, or $22 for a full day of unlimited gaming with in-and-out privileges. Our summer hours, which begin May 31, are Sun-Thu, 12:30pm-10pm. and Fri-Sat, 12:30pm-11pm.

About High Scores Arcade

We're a family-owned business focused primarily on the golden age of arcade gaming, mostly featuring games from the early to mid 1980s. Our collection of classic arcade games is much bigger than our physical arcade; of 170+ games, we feature apx. 40 on the floor at any one time. If you're itching to play one particular title, give us a call to see if it's currently being showcased, 609-468-3083.

There's going to be a new hangout in Downtown Campbell soon! Later this year, 7 Stars Bar and Grill, previously located on Bascom Ave. in San Jose is moving in to the space that used to be Lvl Up. 7 Stars closed in 2021 and they're bringing it back in Downtown Campbell.

Meet the owners, Paul and Mayra! Apparently they're huge Star Wars and sci-fi nerds so you know this is going to be interesting!

The expected opening of 7 Stars is sometime in the summer in the July-August time frame.

Unfortunately, they won't be able to carry forward the barcade part of Lvl Up. It's going to be a fun and offbeat bar and grill. They said in a video they would have loved to keep the old concept going, but they're working with what they know and do best.

You can always head upstairs to the Retro Fix if you want to nerd out over some retrogaming.

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 25 - September 2, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route.

Park and Ride

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

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 25 - September 2, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route.

Park and Ride

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

UPDATE: Entries for the 2024 Car Show have been closed.

The Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show is coming on June 29th! Many of our favorites from last year are returning along with a whole fleet of stunning newcomers of all kinds and vintages that we can't wait to show you.

If you want to enter the show, we're still taking entries, but don't wait too long. We're going to run low on space soon.

We also have a few sponsorship slots left for local businesses and organizations.

See our official car show event page for more information.

The Pearl Works is partnering with the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to offer new small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Monterey area subsidized access to The Pearl Works community co-working space for people who wouldn't otherwise be able to be here.

Together, MCBC and The Pearl Works will subsidize up to 50% off: access to The Pearl Works conference rooms on an hourly or daily basis; memberships to The Pearl Works (for people who need a consistent workspace); a virtual mail mailbox (for people who need a stable business address); or a mix of all three, up to a total of $500 in discounts per applicant.

Read here to learn everything you’ll need to know about eligibility and application, as well as the link to the application form. The Pearl Works is located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Stoke Adobe Restaurant and Bar is now open seven days a week for happy hour (4pm-5:30pm) and dinner (5pm-9pm). Plus, we're serving lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-4pm.

See our daily dinner menu, our weekend lunch menu, and our happy hour menu on our website. We're located at 500 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey in a beautiful, historic adobe building with cozy indoor and outdoor seating.

You can always build your own tasting tour at The Whisky Club at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey!

While The Whisky Club is known for our menu of 80 tasting tours based on region, distillery, or type of whiskies or other spirits, you can always select your own 1 ounce pours to sample and compare whatever unique expressions you wish.

The tour pictured here is Jack Daniel’s Frank Sinatra, Maker’s Mark BRT1, and Garrison Brothers' Lady Bird.