District Blog

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.

Summer Specials

3-Month Gym Membership - $150

5-Pack, 30-Minute Sessions - $250

5-Pack, 50-Minute Sessions - $350

5-Pack, Group Training Sessions - $100

Register

Learn more and register here.

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.

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 and Ride

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

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) - the same staff that assists the Lighthouse District's business association (NMBA). But we can't do this event 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? Please visit this page and become a sponsor of the parade at any level.

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.

To view a list of other ballot drop box locations in Monterey County, please click here. To check your voter registration status, please click here.

Play Full Ground is excited to announce that our Afterschool Co-Creation Studio for middle and high school students has begun at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey. Registration is ongoing, and students can start at any time. Learn more here.

Free Trial Session for New Students

We're now offering free trial sessions for potential new students, giving you a chance to explore the environment, learn about the studio, and discover the creative possibilities! Email Mai Ryuno for details.

About the Afterschool Program

Led by artist and educator Mai Ryuno, the Afterschool Co-Creation Studio is a space for students to come together, share ideas, and develop community-focused projects with their peers. Weekly meetings provide structure and guidance, while students are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their ideas, and shape the direction of projects.

In this program, Mai facilitates the meetings and mentors students through the process of collaborative project development, helping them plan, experiment, and reflect. Students have access to the studio outside of meetings to continue work, research, and explore creative solutions. The program aims to foster teamwork, leadership, and the development of young voices in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Monterey Core Fitness women's gym is excited to welcome our new 6am coach and personal trainer, Zehunna (Zay-Anna)...but you can call her "Z".

Z has been part of the Core Fit family for 2 years, putting in the work, hitting her goals, and constantly leveling up her strength and skills. She is an absolute powerhouse, and if you’ve ever caught one of her workouts, you already know.

But what makes her truly special? Her heart. Z genuinely cares, shows up for others, and is fully invested in helping you become your best self - and that’s exactly the kind of energy we’re building here at Monterey Core Fitness for the long run.

To sign up for a group class or make an appointment with Z for personal training, please visit the Monterey Core Fitness website. Our gym is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.