Downtown Old Monterey

Downtown Old Monterey A must visit for the whole family!

Old Monterey is the heart of Historic Downtown and a mecca of cultural and historical diversity which features a variety of dining options, retail stores, and entertainment.

The Monterey trolley has returned for the summer! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. T...
06/05/2026

The Monterey trolley has returned for the summer! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Jut look for the green MST Trolley signs around Downtown Monterey to catch a ride along the trolley's route as it loops back and forth between Downtown and Cannery Row.

More: https://www.oldmonterey.org/news/2026/05/monterey-trolley-returns-may-23-2026-0

The 4th of July Parade is an important annual event in Downtown Monterey. It's consistently the most fun, family-friendl...
06/04/2026

The 4th of July Parade is an important annual event in Downtown Monterey. It's consistently the most fun, family-friendly way to celebrate our love for our community, our country, and the many joys of summer.

This event is presented by the small but mighty staff of the nonprofit Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA). But we can't do it alone! Did you know it costs us $40,000 to put on the parade every year? (Yes, it blows our minds, too.) And when it comes to paying the bills for the parade, we can use all the help we can get.

Individual Donations
Would you like to make a tax-deductible donation to keep this beloved event going strong? The OMBA and our parade partner, the Old Monterey Foundation, now welcome donations by members of the community up to $249.

Simply make your check out to “Old Monterey Foundation” and mail it to:

Old Monterey Foundation
98 Del Monte Ave., Ste 201
Monterey, CA 93940

All Community Contributors will be recognized on the Old Monterey website in July. Let us know if you wish to remain anonymous.

Family Foundation Donations
Do you have a family foundation and want to make a tax-deductible contribution of $250 or more? Then please fill out our 4th of July Sponsorship form to get started.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL1LIzg6kI6iD8O4Mn8VR7hOLyDaO_xYpbuv5OQ08ZnqQ3xA/viewform

Thank you to Monterey's newest 4th of July Parade sponsors!Adventures by the SeaAlvarado Street BreweryC3 Engineering, I...
06/03/2026

Thank you to Monterey's newest 4th of July Parade sponsors!

Adventures by the Sea
Alvarado Street Brewery
C3 Engineering, Inc.
Monterey Pacific Rotary
T.A.S.K. 4 U + Me Foundation Inc.
The Paul Mortuary
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey, CA

Interested in becoming a parade sponsor? Learn more here:
https://www.oldmonterey.org/news/2026/03/sponsor-2026-4th-july-parade-monterey

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Monterey - has des...
06/02/2026

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Monterey - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for May and June 2026.

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.)

More: https://www.oldmonterey.org/news/2026/05/order-takeout-montrio-support-monterey-county-film-commission-may-june-2026

Tuxedo Cake! It’s a sharp-looking, delicious combination of classic chocolate cake filled with layers of decadent Belgia...
06/01/2026

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 and you can order it in advance to pick-up from Freedom Bakery's cake boutique at 305 Webster St. in Downtown Old Monterey!

More: https://www.oldmonterey.org/news/2026/05/new-tuxedo-cake-freedom-bakery

The California primary election is June 2, 2026, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot dro...
05/30/2026

The California primary election is June 2, 2026, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 2. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

More: https://www.oldmonterey.org/news/2026/05/ballot-drop-box-monterey-public-library-2026

Join the Museum for a weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! There'll be free admission all week...
05/30/2026

Join the Museum for a weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! There'll be free admission all weekend, beginning on Friday at 5pm.

Free Family Fun Day highlights the weekend from 11am-3pm on Saturday, June 6th.
Free Family Fun Day is an afternoon of art and creativity for the whole family.

Info: https://www.montereyart.org/event/the-big-weekend-free-family-fun-day/

05/29/2026

Celebrate the 4th of July Parade in our cool, coastal California town of Monterey. This year’s parade will feature a 130 member drum and bugle corps, marching units and color guards, bands, floats, dance teams, roller skates, fast and classic cars including the beloved Old Grey Mare police car and the fire department’s New Tiller Truck!

A beloved community tradition, welcome to residents and visitors alike. For more information about event details, volunteer and sponsorship information, visit oldmonterey.org.

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98 Del Monte Avenue, Ste 201
Monterey, CA
93940

Telephone

+18316558070

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