Take a Look: Who’s Participating in HER Helmet Thursdays

Linda and Matt Greenlaw checking out one of the

HER Helmet Thursdays spots in Salinas, the Monterey County seat.

Essential:

• The brief listings below give you a quick peek. Before going to claim your discount, check the participant’s detailed listing.
  
• Date restrictions (federal holidays and some Monterey County special event weeks) may apply.
• For “H”/Hotels/lodging discounts, click here.
  

Optional links:

• General info on stamina and schedules, estimating arrival time, and more (“Partner Up”).
• FAQs, including what to do with a helmet in a format setting (“Part II”).
• Goals and Overview of this project.

With only one individual inviting businesses and organizations to join this project, there are already over 135 charter participants!   If your favorite H-E-R spot isn’t yet on this list, please invite them.

Below are the brief listings for charter participants in all three H-E-R categories:

“H” = Hotels/other lodging

The emerging “H” category ranges from our local hostel to historic inns to large beachfront hotels.

Mention HER Helmet Thursdays —and show your bike, or your Monterey County bike rental receipt/agreement—for a discount on your Thursday night stay

(For the lodging category only, no need to bike there, nor to walk in with your helmet.  See “How to Get a Lodging Discount.”)

1. Carmel Mission Inn, Carmel – 10% off.
2. Carmel River Inn, Carmel -50% off or best available rate.
3. Courtyard by Marriott, Salinas. 15% off.
4. Cypress Inn, Carmel – 30% off.
5. InterContinental The Clement Monterey – 20% off.
6. Jabberwock Inn, Monterey – 20% off.
7. Los Laureles Lodge, Carmel Valley – 20% off.
8. Monterey Fireside Lounge, Monterey – 10% off.
9. Monterey Hostel, Monterey - 50% off.
10. Monterey Hotel, Monterey - 30% off or best available rate.
11. Residence Inn by Marriott, Salinas. 15% off.
12. Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina – 20% off the rack rate.

“E” = Educational attractions and entertainment venues

The emerging “E” category is flexibly defined and reflects the diversity of Monterey County!

Mention HER Helmet Thursdays—and show your helmet —for a discount when you bicycle on Thursdays to these “E” places!

(Note: A few individual venues allow a cyclist to carry in either their bicycle pump or helmet as evidence they are cycling.  That option will be noted in their detailed listing.)

1. Aquablue Skin & Body Spa, Salinas – 10% off spa services and treatments.
2. Cannery Row IMAX, Monterey – 20% off admission; benefit showings excluded.
3. Fox CaliforniaTheater, Salinas – 10% off admission for shows produced by the Fox.
4. Jose’s Lounge Underground, Monterey - 20% off admission for live entertainment.
5. MY Museum, Monterey County Youth Museum, Monterey – 20% off admission.
6. National Steinbeck Center, Salinas – 10% off admission.
7. The Spa at Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley – 15% off spa services and treatments.
8. Vista Blue Spa at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey – 20% off  spa services and treatments.

“R” = Restaurants/other dining and beverages

The “R” category includes formal and casual restaurants, wineries, coffee houses, sit-down delis, and more.

Mention HER Helmet Thursdays —and show your helmet—when you bicycle on Thursdays to these “R” places!

(Note: A few individual venues allow a cyclist to carry in either their bicycle pump or helmet as evidence they are cycling.  That option will be noted in their detailed listing.)

1. Allegro, Carmel – 20%
2. The Alternative Cafe, Seaside – 15%
3. Amir’s Kabob House, Monterey – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
4. Austino’s Patisserie, Monterey – 25%
5. Bahama Billy’s, Carmel – 15%
6. Bahama Grille, Salinas – 25%
7. Baywood Cellars Tasting Room, Monterey – 20% (discount applies to all wine sales)
8. Big Sur River Inn Restaurant, Big Sur – 10% – (Alcohol excluded)
9. The Breakfast Club, Seaside, – 10%
10. Britannia Arms, Monterey – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
11. Bullwacker’s, Monterey – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
12. Cabo Hermosa Restaurante Salvadoreno, Seaside – 10% (Alcohol excluded) – 1620 Fremont Blvd; (831) 394-5826
13. Cafe Fina, Monterey – 10%
14. Cafe La Strada, Monterey - 20%
15. Cafe Rustica, Carmel Valley Village – 15 %
16. Cannery Row Pizzeria, Monterey – 15%
17. Cantinetta Luca, Carmel – 15%
    
18. Carmel Belle, Carmel – 10%
19. Carmel Tagine Moroccan Cuisine – 10%
    
20. Central Texan BBQ, Castroville – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
    
21. China Garden, Pacific Grove – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
22. Cozumel, Salinas – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
23. Curly’s Barbecue, Seaside - 10%
24. Domenico’s On the Wharf, Monterey – 10%
25. The Duck Club Grill, Monterey – 20%
26. East Village Coffee Lounge, Monterey – 20%
27. El Mariachi Restaurante, Monterey - 20% (Alcohol excluded)
28. El Palomar, Monterey – 20%
29. El Torito, Monterey – 20% (Alcohol excluded)
30. Elli’s Great American Restaurant, Salinas – 10%
31. Em Le’s, Carmel – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
32. Epsilon – Fine Greek Restaurant, Monterey – 15%
33. Erik’s DeliCafe, Monterey – 10%
34. Erik’s DeliCafe, Seaside- 10%
35. Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro, Pacific Grove – 10%
    
36. First Awakenings, Pacific Grove – 10%
37. First Awakenings, Salinas – 10%
    
38. Fishwife at Asilomar, Pacific Grove – 15% (Alcohol excluded) 
39. Fishwife, Seaside -  15% (Alcohol excluded)
40. Forge in the Forest, Carmel – 10%
41. Gilbert’s Seafood Grill, Monterey – 10%
42. Gino’s, Salinas – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
43. Golden Fish, Salinas – 15%
44. Great Wall Chinese, Monterey – 10%
45. Grill at Ryan Ranch, Monterey – 10%
46. Happy Dragon, Monterey – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
47. Haute Enchilada Café & Gallery, Moss Landing – 10%
48. Henry’s BBQ, Monterey – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
49. Hola by the Sea, Carmel – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
50. Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room, Monterey - 15% (Alcohol excluded)
51. International Market & Deli, Monterey – 10%
    
52. Jose’s Mexican Bar & Grill, Monterey - 10% (Alcohol excluded) – 638 Wave Street; 831/655-4419
53. Jose’s Mexican Food, Seaside - 10% (Alcohol excluded) - 1612 Contra Costa; 831/899-0345
54. Koko’s Cafe, Monterey – 10%
55. Krua Thai, Monterey – 20%
    
56. Kula Ranch, Marina – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
57. La Casa Bodega Gourmet Deli, Monterey - 10% (Alcohol excluded)
58. LALLA Lounge, Salinas - 10%
59. LALLAgrill Contemporary California Cuisine, Monterey – 10%
60. LALLApalooza Big American Dinner House & Martini Bar, Monterey – 10%
61. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-Gonzales – 10%
62. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-Greenfield – 10%
63. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-East Salinas (Bardin Rd) – 10%
64. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-East Salinas (N. Sanborn Rd) – 10%
65. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-Soledad- 10%
66. La Plaza Bakery & Cafe-West Salinas – 10%
67. La Sala’s Bi-Rite Deli, Monterey – 10%
68. Lemon Grass, Moss Landing – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
69. London Bridge Pub, Monterey – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
70. Loose Noodle, Monterey – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
71. Loulou’s Griddle in the Middle, Monterey – 10% (Alcohol excluded) – Wharf #2, 831/372-0568
72. Maha’s Lebanese Cuisine, Monterey -  15% – 470 Alvarado St; 831/372-8999
73. Marisco’s Puerto Nuevo, Seaside – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
74. Marisco’s Puerto Nuevo, Soledad – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
75. Merlot Bistro, Carmel – 15%
76. Michael’s Grill and Taqueria, Salinas – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
77. Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Marina – 20% (Alcohol excluded)
78. Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Salinas (#2 – 931 W. Alisal) – 20% (Alcohol excluded)
79. Papa Chevo’s,  Monterey – 10%
80. Parker-Lusseau Pastries, 731 Munras Ave, Monterey – 10% – In-house/sit-down food and beverage service only (not applicable on cake orders and other take-out).
81. Parker-Lusseau Pastries, 539 Hartnell Street, Monterey – 10% – In-house/sit-down only (not applicable on take-out).
82. Passionfish, Pacific Grove – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
83. Peppers Mexicali Cafe, Pacific Grove – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
84. Persian Grill, Monterey - 10% (Alcohol excluded)
85. Petra, Pacific Grove – 10%
86. Piatti Ristorante & Bar, Carmel – 15%
87. Pico de Gallo, Monterey – 10%
88. Pierce Ranch Vineyards, 499 Wave Street, Monterey – 20% (discount applies to all wine sales)
89. Pino’s Cafe, Monterey - 10% - 211 Alvarado St; 831/649-1930
90. Plaza Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Carmel Valley – 15%
    
91. Plume’s Coffee House, Monterey – 20% - 400 Alvarado; 831/373-4526
92. Point Pinos Grill, Pacific Grove – 15%
    
93. PortaBella, Carmel – 15%
94. Red Brick Pizza, Del Rey Oaks – 10%
95. Rosa’s La Villa Restaurante, Seaside – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
96. Rosie’s Country Store (AKA Rosie’s Cracker Barrel), Carmel Valley – 15%
97. Round Table Pizza, Castroville – 20%
    
98. Salinas Valley Fish House, Salinas – 15%
99. San Ardo Cafe, San Ardo – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
100. Sandbar & Grill, Monterey – 10%
     
101. Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi, Monterey – 15%
102. Scheid Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room, Greenfield – 15% (discount applies to all wine sales)
103. Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge on Cannery Row, Monterey – 15% (discount applies to all wine sales)
     
104. Schooners Bistro on the Bay, Monterey – 20%
105. Seventeenth Street Grille (17th Street Grille), Pacific Grove – 10% – 617 Lighthouse Ave; 831/373-5474.
106. Sweet Elena’s, Sand City – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
107. Taqueria del Mar, Monterey – 10% (Alcohol excluded)
     
108. Terry’s at the Cypress Inn, Carmel – 15% (Alcohol excluded)
109. Toasties Café – 10% (Alcohol excluded) – 702 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove; 831/373-7543
110. Trailside Cafe, Monterey - 10%
111. Turtle Bay Taqueria, Monterey - 15% (Alcohol excluded)
112. Turtle Bay Taqueria, Seaside - 15% (Alcohol excluded)
113. Wickets at Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley – 10% (Alcohol excluded) – Reservations recommended. Occasional property blackout dates may apply.  Evidence option:  bicycle pump or helmet.
     
114. Wild Plum Cafe & Bakery, Monterey - 10%
115. Will’s Fargo Dining House & Saloon, Carmel Valley Village – 10% (Alcohol excluded) – Reservations recommended; phone 831/659-2774.   Occasional property blackout dates may apply.  Evidence option:  bicycle pump or helmet.
116. Yangtse’s Taste of Thai, Salinas – 10% (Alcohol excluded)