Just two blocks from campus is vibrant Alvarado Street -- Monterey's historic downtown. Grab a coffee and a pastry, dine at award-winning gastropubs and ethnic restaurants, browse boutique shops and enjoy thriving entertainment venues. The street is closed to cars every Tuesday afternoon for the Old Monterey Farmers Market and, in January, locals fill the street for a huge New Year's Eve celebration.
The fully-equipped Monterey Sports Center with classes, a pool and ping pong tables is just a short walk from campus and offers student discounts along with many other local businesses.