The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for April 2025.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit organization which promotes our county's locations, crew and businesses to the film industry. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The City of Campbell is developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to reduce emissions in Campbell and build resiliency against the impacts of climate change (like hotter temperatures, longer droughts, and more severe storms). Please take our survey to provide input on how we should prioritize our efforts. This survey is for anyone who visits Campbell.

The community has identified some preliminary priorities, and the planning team has developed a list of actions to help the City achieve its climate goals. The next step in the planning process is to decide which actions the City should take, and how ambitious we should be with those actions. Without ambitious, high impact actions, we will not be able to meet the state’s climate goals.

Take the Survey

Freedom Bakery is offering Easter Cookie Gift Boxes! Delight your friends and family with delicious Easter cookies, including a wide selection of our shortbread photo cookies, for $24 a box.

Purchase Directly

Easter Cookie Gift boxes are available for purchase at Freedom Bakery's booth at the Old Monterey Farmers Market on Tuesdays, April 8 & 15, 4pm-7pm, on Alvarado Street.

Place an Order

Not available on Tuesday? Want specific designs printed on your shortbread cookies? Call the bakery at 831-722-5223 to place an order for pick up at our Monterey Boutique, open Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street.

(Please note, unlike our many other baked goods, Easter Cookie Gift Boxes can only be ordered over the phone, not through our website.)

Customize Your Order

When you pre-order your Easter Cookie Gift Box (or boxes!), you can choose from over 20 designs including: Bluey, Super Mario Bros, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Lilo & Stitch , Pokemon, Minions, Disney Princesses, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spiderman, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, My Little Pony, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Cocomelon, Fortnite, Minecraft, Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story.

The City of Campbell Youth Commission is a diverse group of youth who serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that impact teens and young adults. Commissioners help organize and host events that focus on community support, mental health awareness, political involvement, social justice, and more.

Application Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Campbell

• Enrolled in grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year

• Submit an application + 1 Letter of Recommendation

Youth Commission Term Requirements:

• Strong interest in leadership & local government practices

• Attend the Orientation Meeting on Saturday, August 16th

• Attend bi-monthly meetings on Monday evenings, September 2025 through May 2026

• Plan & facilitate Youth Commission events and activities

Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd

For more info, visit www.campbellca.gov/youthcommission

Teen Classes, Camps and Leadership Opportunities

For information on spring and summer teen classes, camps and leadership opportunities, visit www.campbellca.gov/teens

Stokes Adobe introduces our newest menu item: Mediterranean-inspired seared octopus served with olive tapenade, nduja aioli, Marcona almonds, fresh oregano, and a burst of Meyer lemon. It's gluten free.

Stokes Adobe restaurant and bar, located at 500 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open daily for dinner and happy hour. Indoor and outdoor patio dining are available. Visit our website to see our dinner and drink menus and make a reservation.

Just in time for Easter, soft pretzel bunnies have hopped into Paris Bakery! Come and get yours at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey. They're fun for all ages and delicious, too.

The logo for the 2025 Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show has just been released! As our tradition goes, the winner of Best in Show for the previous year gets to be featured on our t-shirt and logo the following year. That's the 2024 winner right there!

We'll have an announcement on when we'll be opening registrations for this year's show before the end of this weekend. It'll be real soon. We'll also have sponsorship packages ready to announce later in the week.

Esteban Restaurant offers dining specials every Sunday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-8:30pm. On Wednesday, order a Signature Esteban Burger, fries, and an adult libation for only $18. Every Sunday, enjoy $1 West Coast oysters and half-priced bottled wines.

Esteban Restaurant is located at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Indoor and patio seating is available. Reservations are recommended, phone 831-375-0176.

Wednesday Burger Special

Join Esteban for a relaxing Wednesday evening as we celebrate with our Burger Night. Enjoy a Signature Estéban Burger, fries, and adult libation (a draft beer or Spanish house wine)for $18.

Our handcrafted burger features a delicious blend of Wagyu, chuck, and short rib beef, topped with lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, house-made dill pickles, pickled red onions, fire-roasted jalapenos, and arugula aioli, all nestled in a brioche bun.

Shucking Social Sundays

Toast to the sea! Every Sunday, come enjoy Esteban's Shucking Social Sundays Special featuring $1 West Coast oysters and half priced bottled wines - choose from a variety of Spanish and Monterey County wines.
Our skilled team will be shucking fresh oysters right at the bar. Try them with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of Chef Steven's spiced house-made hot sauce.

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, La Bahia Restaurant has redecorated! Come check out the four amazing new murals on the walls by San Francisco artist Franklin Guardado. They're fresh, fun, and we are really proud of them.

La Bahia is a family-owned business - a team of first generation business owners making our father's American dream into reality with our vision. We look forward to continuing to satisfy our customers one meal at a time. Visit us at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Women's spring styles are here at Cypress Boutique! We have fresh floral dresses in a variety of lengths, vintage gems, and handmade jewelry. Come shop, explore, and find your next favorite piece.

Cypress Boutique is your stop for women's and men's clothing and accessories located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. We're locally owned and operated.

Slowfiber is hosting Closet Camp, a creative sewing camp for grown-ups, at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista from Friday, June 13 through Monday, June 16, 2025. Enjoy three full days of working with textiles and fellow sewing enthusiasts in the woods. Learn more here.

About Closet Camp

Slowfiber Closet Camp is 3 days of luxuriating in working on what we wear, gaining agency over our closets, and goofing off with the clothes that aren't working for us. Bring your sewing box, your sewing machine, or some needles and thread for hand-sewing along with the clothing you want to modify.

You'll work on your own projects with the benefit of demo-masters Nancy, Jaki, Becky. This time, Patti is offering her apron class (you asked for it!) and we'll have each other as inspiration.

Self-starters who already know how to sew and aren't afraid to take risks as well as those you can be supportive of colleagues are going to have a great time this weekend. Registration is capped at 30 people - register here. Slowfiber is located at 517A Hartnell St in Downtown Old Monterey.

Esteban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven Patlan as Executive Chef. A passionate supporter of local sourcing, Chef Patlan is dedicated to collaborating with local artisans, farmers, ranchers, and fishers.

Chef Patlan’s most passionate change to Esteban's menu is inspired by his love of the sea. The new Esteban Raw Bar features Marin Miyagi and Kumamoto Oysters on the half shell and Monterey Bay Rockfish Ceviche with mango, cucumber, pickled red onion, Fresno chili agave, yuzu, and crispy plantains.

Chef Patlan's remarkable career includes notable positions at prestigious establishments such as The Inn at Spanish Bay, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Sardine Factory, Ventana Big Sur, Wild Fish, and most recently, he served as Executive Chef at Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen in Aptos. A third generation California native, Patlan currently resides in Marina.

We invite you to dine at Esteban Restaurant and try Chef Patlan's vibrant, aromatic, and deeply satisfying cuisine. We're located at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.