Congratulations to the 16 Downtown Monterey businesses and organizations voted as winners and finalists in Monterey Bay Parent Family Favorites 2026, celebrating local residents' top picks for family life across Monterey County.

Ad Astra Bread Co.
Bakery / Desserts Finalist

Alvarado Street Brewery
Burger Finalist

Cella Restaurant
Date Night Finalist

Chase Bank
Bank / Credit Union Finalist

Dennis Murphy School of Music
Music Studio / Lessons Finalist

The Hot Spot
Art Classes Finalist

Monterey Credit Union
Bank / Credit Union Winner

Monterey Museum of Art
Museum Finalist

Monterey Public Library
Library Finalist

MY Museum
Indoor Activity Winner
Museum Winner
Toddler Activity Winner
Must-Have Family Membership Finalist
Party Venue: Indoors Finalist

Revival Ice Cream
Ice Cream / Yogurt Winner

Rosine's Restaurant
Family-Friendly Dining Winner

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
Ice Cream / Yogurt Finalist

Spa on the Plaza
Massage Therapist / Spa Finalist

Sur Burger
Burger Finalist

Wells Fargo Bank
Bank / Credit Union Finalist