The Old Monterey Business Association is excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen! Sabrina has now settled into the OMBA's office at 98 Del Monte Avenue.

Sabrina brings to this position substantial skills in marketing and small business management and a passion for her hometown, Monterey. We warmly welcome her leadership, and look forward to all the possibilities of the new year. Learn more about Sabrina.

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...

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition is now on display at historic Casa Gutierrez at 590 Calle Principal. The exhibition is free and open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

The exhibition features 12 paintings of adobes houses and gardens in Monterey State Historic Park by members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association.

Let's commit to creating less waste this year! Fleet Feet invites you to drop off your old running shoes, used running bras, or used nutrition wrappers during our hours of operation at 472 Alvarado Street so they can be recycled. More details here.

Photos from the 2026 4th of July festivities in Downtown Old Monterey are now online! View moments captured at the parade , the Colton Hall lawn party , the pancake breakfast , Cooper-Molera Adobe , and Monterey State Historic Park .

The Old Monterey Business Association, which produces the 4th of July Parade, thanks everyone who marched, sponsored, volunteered, and attended! It was a beautiful celebration of our community on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Fire season is here! The City of Monterey asks that you reduce the risk of wildfire by NOT using fireworks when celebrating the 4th of July.

In Monterey, you may be subject to a $1000 fine if you are caught using any type of fireworks (including those marked as "safe and sane"). Thank you for enjoying the holiday safely and responsibly.

Colton Hall Museum presents Old Flags of Monterey, an exhibit featuring a variety of historic and replica flags July 1-31 in celebration of America 250. The Museum, located at 570 Pacific Street, is open daily 10am-4pm, and will be open on July 4.

Included in the exhibit are several original flags, dating from the 19th century, that are seldom on public display, plus the watercolor painting of a bear by Charles Nahl, which is the basis for the current California Republic flag.