Old Monterey District Blog

The Golden State Theatre property is located in Old Monterey with 26,000 square feet of mixed used space at the center of downtown with a historic designation. Live performances takes place in the theatre 4-5 nights a month. The rest of the property is fully occupied retail and office. This unique retail space is coming on the market for the first time in close to a decade (used by theatre operators prior). It is a must see opportunity for anyone in need of a large open floor space with some private offices as well. There is nothing like it in the downtown.

Located in the heart of Old Monterey on Alvarado Street. Terrific foot traffic from locals and tourists alike with loads of inexpensive parking garages within two short blocks. Also, free parking for 90 minutes in front of the property, making it ideal for retail shopping and other types of businesses such as dance studios, yoga classes, and more.

4,085 square feet are available; $1.75/SF per month. For details and showings, please e-mail Lori or call 650-339-6676 for details and showings.

If you are a Monterey County Hospitality Association member you will soon be receiving an announcement from the MCHA regarding the establishment and implementation of the Monterey County Hospitality Association Health and Welfare Trust. This Trust was implemented to afford the member companies access to high quality, affordable health insurance plans. The Trust plans are fully insured by United Healthcare. Additionally, the Trust has appointed the Monterey Hospitality Benefits Group, Inc. as the sole sales and service consultant for the health plans.

As a member of MCHA, these discounted rates and high quality plans are available to you. Give us a call to setup an appointment to learn about the plan rates, 831.920.2841.

You may also join Monterey Hospitality Benefits Group at our office at 480 Calle Principal, Suite 1 in Old Monterey to learn about the Health Trust and how you can start the enrollment process. These free information sessions will be held daily, June 26 - July 7, 3:30pm-6:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.

We at Youth Arts Collective (YAC) are so proud of YACster Angela Bomarito, who recently accepted a six month position at the Walt Disney Company as a Digital Media Intern! Angela was always one of our most prolific painters - she started out focused on fine art, learned graphic arts at MPC, and was then accepted at CSUMB in 2016. You can see Angels's fabulous work on her website here. Congratulations, Angela!

YAC is a nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists - brilliant and struggling, confident and fringe, multi-ethnic, multi-tempered, and over 40% financially challenged. They learn art, job, and life skills, and gain a healthy dose of self-esteem and gratitude along the way. YACsters learn to believe in themselves, take creative risk, and give back.

YAC provides supplies, studio space, art training, exhibition and commission opportunities, individual mentoring, and a community unlike any other. We’re open 4 hours a day, 6 days a week, year round.