TO READ THE 2025-26 ISSUE OF MONTEREY BAY MILITARY PARENT
The 2025-26 issue of Monterey Bay Military Parent is now available. In this issue we explore the history of the military in our community. Plus, we offer lots of fun activities for those new to our community.
TO READ INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES:
- Serving Those Who Serve. A roundup of local businesses offering military discounts. by Andrea Forester
- Writers by the Bay. Discover books and authors with ties to Monterey County. by Andrea Breznay
- Marine Magic The best places to watch sea otters, harbor seals, and whales with your family. by Emily Alonso
- Kid-Friendly Fun: Easy afternoon outings for families—no long road trip needed. by Emily Alonso
- The Ultimate Outdoor Bucket List. 32 must-do activities for exploring the Central Coast. by Dawn Alva
- WALKING MONTEREY’S MILITARY HISTORY. Explore the sites where California’s military legacy began.
- THE LEGACY OF FT. ORD. Ft. Ord’s transformation from an active military community to a university and national monument. by Andrea Forester
- SHE SERVES. Stories of military women in Monterey. by Jessica Thibault
THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS
- Animal Friends Rescue Project
- Center for Reading Diagnosis and Instruction
- Central Coast Pediatric Dental Group
- City of Pacific Grove Recreation
- Chartwell School
- Gilroy Gardens
- Marlena Marika Photography
- Matt Velasquez, Realtor
- Matthew G. Miller DDS/Monterey Pediatric Dentistry
- Monterey Chiropractic Group
- Monterey County Free Library
- Monterey Recreation
- Monterey Zoo
- Moonflower Dentistry
- Palma School
- Poptopia Balloons
- Rising Star Gymnastics
- Salinas School of Dance
- Salinas Valley Health
- Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School
- Santa Catalina School
- Serendipity Preschool
- Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
- Stevenson School
- The Dance Center