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

Curry Journey introduces our newest dessert: Pandan Garden Brulee. In this Thai-inspired take on traditional Creme Brulee, smooth custard is infused with the essence of fresh pandan leaves and topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust. $8

Come try it at Curry Journey, a family-run Thai curry house at 794 Lighthouse Ave.

With a busy summer tourist season ahead, Bobalicious and Bites is showing appreciation to the people who support us year-round - our locals. Every Monday through August 3, 12pm-8pm, local residents can enjoy 15% off your order when you show your ID.

We're proud to serve custom made boba, tea, ice cream, slushies, and ice cream floats and shakes every day at 474 Tyler Street.

At Scoops Ice Cream Parlor, we make our own cotton candy fresh to order. Sweet, fluffy, colorful, and Instagram-worthy, we offer several cotton candy / ice cream combinations to tempt your taste buds. It's a choose-your-own-adventure for all ages!

Visit Scoops at 595 Munras Avenue (across from Trader Joe's) to start your experience.

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.

Food is available for everyone to order through the outdoor EAT window at 420 Tyler Street until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.

The biggest soccer celebration is about to begin! Enjoy every match at Mission 19 Taqueria, located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue. All ages welcome!

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.

The Bulldog Sports Pub abruptly closes, leaving many wondering what happened.
by Sloan Campi
Monterey County NOW, 05/21/26

See the NMBA staff's photo tribute to The Bulldog on Facebook and Instagram .

Freedom Bakery introduces our new Tuxedo Cake ! It’s a sharp-looking, delicious combination of classic chocolate cake filled with layers of decadent Belgian chocolate ganache and dreamy white chocolate mousse, iced with whipped cream.

Taste free samples at Freedom Bakery's Monterey Boutique at 305 Webster Street. Open Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm.

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service operates May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.