We’re excited for another great month of Summer Camps and Free Events in July! To make it easier to explore our camp offerings and free events, we’ve included direct links below!

If your child isn’t already registered or on a waitlist for a camp, we encourage you to check out our other available camp options. Be sure to register early to secure your child’s spot, as many camps fill before their start date.

Camps Starting the Week Of:

July 6^th Camps

July 13^th Camps

July 20^th Camps

July 27^th Camps

August 3rd Camps

August 10th Camps

Free Events – July is Parks and Recreation Month!
Help us celebrate Parks and Recreation Month free community events! Kick off the month at Touch-A-Truck on Wednesday, July 1, and join us for a Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, July 5. To view the full schedule of events and RSVP, visit www.campbellca.gov/july.

For questions, contact us at recinfo@campbellca.gov.

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You asked, and you shall receive! A variety of hacky sacks are now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. Come and get 'em at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Gold Coast Tattoo is excited to announce that Jeremy Lyn Kimzey from Paradise Tattoo in Downtown Santa Cruz is now taking custom bookings at Gold Coast, located at 639 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Whether you’re looking for a custom piece, traditional tattooing, or your next large-scale project, now’s the time to get on Jeremy’s schedule. Please DM Jeremy or text Gold Coast at 831-226-6170 to book an appointment.

About Jeremy

Jeremy specializes in traditional tattooing, with a focus on color work that balances bright and muted tones for strong, lasting contrast. His work draws from a range of eras, from the elegance of early 20th-century Victorian-inspired designs to the bold, illustrative feel of 1960s-70s poster art, and the raw edge of 1980s-90s biker tattooing. These influences often overlap, creating something unique and personal for each piece.

Looking for a really fun place to enjoy some FIFA World Cup games? There are big screens up at most of our restaurants and lots of very fun outdoor patio spaces where you can hang out, cheer, have a beer, and enjoy (in whatever order you prefer).

It's easy to get to Downtown Campbell. Here are some tips for public transit, parking, and driving.

The New Monterey Business Association welcomes The Hideaway on Hoffman, new extended stay suites located at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

About

At The Hideaway on Hoffman, the goal is to provide guests with the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience for longer term stays on the peninsula. It caters to business travelers, relocating professionals, and discerning guests seeking a sophisticated home-away-from-home.

Each extended-stay suite, named in homage to Steinbeck’s greatest novels, includes a gourmet kitchen, in-suite laundry, rooftop access, and is finished with designer furnishings and premium details. Expect attentive service and a seamless experience from start to finish.

Location

The building is a stone’s throw from Monterey Bay’s most popular walking trail, Cannery Row, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and many other attractions, with easy access to Pacific Grove, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Downtown Monterey.

Reservations

Reservations for extended stays are now available. For more information or to book, please visit Hideaway on Hoffman's website.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Sahar Jabr and Evelyn Klein, our featured local artists for July. Come and see how Jabr's three-dimensional felt and embroidery work integrates with Evelyn Klein's two-dimensional cyanotypes, etchings, and prints in their new collaborative exhibit entitled Intertwined.

About the Exhibit

In Intertwined - Jabr and Klein's collaborative exhibit - felt, embroidery, botanical elements, cyanotype, etching, and printmaking come together in a conversation about memory, identity, and human connection. Through the language of fiber arts and images, the two artists explore how beauty and resilience are created through unity.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Sahar Jabr and Evelyn Klein's artwork will be featured through July 2026. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Manasiri's Crepes is hosting World Cup watch parties throughout the summer! Stop by, grab a bite, and watch a game with us at 321 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey. All ages are welcome. We love the Beautiful Game and want to share the fun with you.

Manasiri's Crepes is open Sun-Thu, 8am-8pm, and Fri & Sat 8am-10pm.

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals - along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers - that maintain our country's local, state and community parks and recreation facilities.

Free Touch-A-Truck | July 1 | Wed | 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Families and kids of all ages can climb aboard, honk horns, and learn about a variety of vehicles—from construction trucks to emergency response units. Meet the people who operate them and discover how these vehicles help keep our community running. It’s a hands-on, fun-filled experience you won’t want to miss!

• Location: Campbell Community Center Parking Lot (Campbell Ave Side)
• Sign up for the Touch-A-Truck event at this link

Free Scavenger Hunt | July 5 | Sun | All Day

Search around the City of Campbell in this Scavenger Hunt! Check out our landmarks and hidden treasures on Sunday July 5. Clues will be posted at 9:00am on July 5 here!

• Location: City of Campbell
• Sign up for the Campbell Scavenger Hunt event at this link

Free Kindness Rock Painting | July 7 | Tues | 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Participants of all ages are invited to paint colorful rocks with uplifting messages, inspiring words, and cheerful designs. Finished rocks can be taken home or donated to our Kindness Rock Gardent at Edith Morley Park, where they'll help spread positivity and brighten the day of every visitor. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity and kind spirit!

• Location: Campbell Community Center - Q80 (Roosevelt Redwood Room)
• Sign up for the Kindness Rock Painting event at this link

Free Movie Night - The Incredibles | July 10 | Fri | Starts at Sunset

Join us for a special outdoor screening of The Incredibles, a family-favorite packed with action, humor, and heart. Bring the whole family...Read More

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

Los Angeles alt-pop artists Whitney Tai and Mike Green are on an independent record store tour with a stop in Monterey. [Recycled Records]
by Sloan Campi
Monterey County NOW, 06/09/26

Hula's Island Grill has recently gotten in new merchandise! Come check out our hoodies and hats at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey...and grab something to eat while you're here.

Off The Charts Monterey cannabis dispensary is now hiring delivery drivers. If you’re reliable, friendly, enjoy helping people, are age 21+, and have a valid driver’s license, we’d love to hear from you.

Part-time and full-time morning and evening shifts are available. Please email your resume to Off The Charts Monterey or drop it off in person at the store, located at 734 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Curry Journey introduces our newest dessert: Pandan Garden Brulee. In this Thai-inspired take on the traditional Creme Brulee, silky smooth custard is infused with the fragrant essence of fresh pandan leaves and topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust.

It's the perfect sweet ending to your meal for just $8. Come try it at Curry Journey, a family-run Thai curry house at 794 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.