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.
Kids age 6-13, join Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey's Bullyproof Summer Camp, July 13-17, 9am-12pm. $400 per child. Register today. All skill levels are welcome.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
This summer camp is perfect for kids ages 6-13 who are new to martial arts. It’s a great way to learn essential self defense and life skills.
The camp provides a safe, supportive community and offers an atmosphere to try new things and foster friendships, teaching self-defense, building confidence and resilience, and having fun. Learn more here.
Play Full Ground's Co-Creation Studio is open through August for students ages 13-19. Facilitated by artist and educator Mai Ryuno, this is a collaborative space for teens who want to make things with other curious, creative people.
There are no predetermined outcomes, no following instructions, and no experience is needed. All we require is curiosity and collaboration to make ideas real.
Whether you're into drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, or something we haven't tried yet, there's space for your ideas here.
We meet every Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm-5pm, through August 2026 at Play Full Ground, 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey. Fee is $100 per month.
Try a free session before you commit! Contact Mai to claim your free trial or schedule an appointment to learn more.
The newest cohort of the City of Monterey's First City Academy ended their 9 week program on May 20, 2026, and the New Monterey Business Associaton's Administrator, Sabrina Hiltunen, was one of the 42 graduates!
Sabrina writes. "In addition to the extensive training and information I learned about the City of Monterey and the individual departments, First City Academy allowed me to build rapport and strengthen working relationships with City leaders. This included our new City Manager, Dante Hall, who participated in First City Academy sessions upon his arrival to Monterey."
In her role with the NMBA, Sabrina works daily with the City of Monterey across multiple departments - everything from the Streets and Utilities Maintenance Division to the City Manager’s Office - to serve and represent small businesses in the Lighthouse District. We thank Sabrina for devoting her Thursday evenings to the program this spring. We know the knowledge she gained will benefit NMBA members in the long run.
First City Academy, a community program presented by the City of Monterey, teaches participants about topics such as city management, community engagement, community services, public works, police, community development, fire and emergency management, economic development, budgeting, technology, and human resources. In short, it covers how the City is funded, how services are delivered, and how decisions are made.
We salute everyone who participated in the Spring 2026 program. In the words of City Manager Dante Hall, "Citizen academies strengthen transparency, build trust, and empower residents to play an active role in shaping their community."
If you're interested in joining First City Academy in one of the upcoming sessions, please keep an eye on this webpage for details.
The newest cohort of the City of Monterey's First City Academy ended their 9 week program on May 20, 2026, and the Old Monterey Business Association's Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen, was one of the 42 graduates!
Sabrina writes. "In addition to the extensive training and information I learned about the City of Monterey and the individual departments, First City Academy allowed me to build rapport and strengthen working relationships with City leaders. This included our new City Manager, Dante Hall, who participated in First City Academy sessions upon his arrival to Monterey."
In her role at the OMBA, Sabrina works daily with the City of Monterey across multiple departments - everything from the Streets and Utilities Maintenance Division to the City Manager’s Office - to serve and represent small businesses in Downtown Monterey. We thank Sabrina for devoting her Thursday evenings to the program this spring. We know the knowledge she gained will benefit OMBA members in the long run.
First City Academy, a community program presented by the City of Monterey, teaches participants about topics such as city management, community engagement, community services, public works, police, community development, fire and emergency management, economic development, budgeting, technology, and human resources. In short, it covers how the City is funded, how services are delivered, and how decisions are made.
We salute everyone who participated in the Spring 2026 program. In the words of City Manager Dante Hall, "Citizen academies strengthen transparency, build trust, and empower residents to play an active role in shaping their community."
If you're interested in joining First City Academy in one of the upcoming sessions, please keep an eye on this webpage for details.
This summer, Bobalicious and Bites wants to thank our local community! Every Monday through August 3, local residents enjoy 15% off your order when you show your ID.
Our family-run business is proud to serve boba, tea, ice cream, slushies, and ice cream floats and shakes right here in Monterey. With a busy summer tourist season ahead, we're taking Mondays to show appreciation to the people who support us year-round - our locals.
Open 12pm-8pm on Mondays, Bobalicious and Bites is located at 474 Tyler Street in Downtown Monterey.
At Scoops Ice Cream Parlor, we make our own cotton candy fresh to order... and we've turned it into an experience!
Sweet, fluffy, colorful, and Instagram-worthy, cotton candy is a choose-your-own-adventure for all ages at Scoops - we offer several delicious combinations of ice cream, milk shake, and cotton candy treats. Visit us at 595 Munras Avenue, Suite 103 in Downtown Monterey (across from Trader Joe's).
Try the Cotton Candy Cloud, a fluffy cotton candy cloud wrapped around a scoop of your favorite Marianne's ice cream in a cone.
The Cotton Candy Galaxy takes the Cloud up a notch: it's two fluffy cotton candy cloud flavors wrapped around two scoops of Marianne's ice cream in a waffle cone.
We also offer Cotton Candy Puffs on our over-the-top shakes.
And don't forget our one-of-a-kind Cotton Candy Burrito, cotton candy wrapped around Marianne's ice cream and loaded with crunchy, colorful toppings.
Is there more? Come and find out! We're always experimenting with new ideas here.
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is an independent, family-owned dessert spot serving Marianne's Ice Cream, freshly spun cotton candy, hot chocolate, and more. We are proud to have a large and cheerful indoor seating area where you, your friends, and your family can enjoy our treats in any weather, winter or summer.
All vintage books behind the desk at Old Capitol Books are now 50% off through the end of June 2026. Come grab your selection while the it's still here. We're located on the 2nd floor of 482 Alvarado Street (accessible via stairs or elevator).
We've got so many books waiting to come into the shop that they're are starting to tap their little book toes with impatience! Help make some space for them by picking up one - or twenty - of our vintage books at a great price. We're open Tue-Sun, 12pm-6pm.
Compact Disco's late night kitchen is now open for business! Enjoy bacon wrapped dogs, chicken strips, cheese fries, and other late night food to keep you dancing in Downtown Monterey.
Food is available to everyone to order through the outdoor EAT window at 420 Tyler Street until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights. We aim to offer big portions that don't leave your wallet empty.
Extended summer hours have begun at High Scores Arcade! We're now open Mon-Thu, 12:30pm-10pm; Fri & Sat, 12:30pm-12am; and Sun, 12:30pm-11pm. Visit us at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey for the quintessential summer arcade experience.
Pricing is $10 per hour of unlimited gaming, or $22 per day of unlimited gaming with in-and-out privileges. Please note: every guest on the game floor must have a paid wristband.
On June 11, we'll have fresh video games hitting the floor, including Atari’s Crystal Castles (a maze video game released in 1983) and the original Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo released in 1996. Come try them out!
High Scores Arcade is a small, family-owned business dedicated to video game preservation and all-ages fun. We focus primarily on video games from the early to mid 1980s - the golden age of arcade gaming.
Thank you to everyone who came out to Downtown Campbell for the day to enjoy our 4th annual car show yesterday. We will have photos and a wrap-up report with photos of our seven show winners soon. There are thousands of photos to review so it'll take about a week.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help us staff this event. It may surprise some people, but an event like this was organized by volunteers and staffed by volunteers. Some of them did it because they love cars, some did it because they love their community, and some did it because they love Downtown Campbell.
Also thank you to all of the people who entered their cars into our show. This was a labor of love every step along the way and we thank everyone who came to support it.
Thank you to Monterey's newest 4th of July Parade business and organization sponsors!
The Belardo Family
Foolish Times
Integrated Physician Services
InterContinental The Clement Monterey
League of Women Voters of Monterey County
Manasiri's Crepes
Mechanics Bank
Merritt House Hotel
Monique Kaldy Properties
Monterey Bay Parent Magazine
Nacho Bizness
Interested in becoming a parade sponsor? Learn more here.
The Monterey 4th of July Parade is a production of the Old Monterey Business Association.
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 11am and check out these bands we've got for you!
The Sidewinders
at E. Campbell Ave. and 1st St.
The Greasy Razzles
at west end of E. Campbell Ave.
Blue House
at Water Tower Kitchen
The Wanderers
in the Courtyard
Kurt and Johnny
at east end of E. Campbell Ave.
Also be sure to join us for prize drawings at 2pm and the awards ceremony at 2:30pm. The drawing and awarding of the trophies will take place near the Olive Bar at 242 E. Campbell Ave.
The hardware we're handing out to each of the seven show winners are works of art in their own right, custom crafted from scrap auto parts by one of our show judges. These are no ordinary trophies. You have to see them.
As you may know, we're putting on a car show on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and it'll be more than just a car show. Even if you don't care for dazzling cars, it'll be a good time from 9am to 3:30pm.
We will also have...
Be on the lookout for "Filling Station" signs. That's where you can buy beer or wine in to-go cups that you can walk around with.
You can get drinks to go from:
Each location will be serving their own selections of beer and wine in official festival cups and glasses that you can walk around with. Prices will vary from place to place. They're not serving "festival beer" or "festival wine".
You will also be able to buy non-alcoholic drinks anywhere that sells them or bring your own. The participating locations are the only ones who are allowed to sell you alcoholic drinks to go.
Also be on the lookout for specials from our restaurants and shops. Many of them will be running specials on the day of the show.
The biggest soccer celebration is about to begin! Enjoy every match at Mission 19 Taqueria, located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
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.
Gather your family and friends and come celebrate soccer with us. All ages welcome!
Summer specials are here at Monterey Core Fitness! Now is the perfect time to start your fitness journey, stay consistent, and feel your best.
Located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, we offer women's strength training classes, personal training, open gym access, and a supportive community. Ages 14+ are welcome with parental supervision.
3-Month Gym Membership - $150
5-Pack, 30-Minute Sessions - $250
5-Pack, 50-Minute Sessions - $350
5-Pack, Group Training Sessions - $100
Monterey Hostel loves hosting groups and retreats! Located at 778 Hawthorne Street in Monterey, 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.
This past season, we've welcomed a range of groups. Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland stayed with us while doing trail and conservation work in nearby parks. Live Oak Waldorf School in the Sierra foothills visited the aquarium and went whale watching to learn about marine life. We also hosted a partner yoga retreat for Bay Area yogis looking to leave the city and recharge.
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.
