Between 2018 and 2025, these organizations implemented well-being best practices to achieve designation as Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksites, schools, restaurants, and grocery stores, or became Blue Zones Project Participating Organizations.
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RESTAURANT
Cultura Hidalgo y Oaxaca
Salinas, CA, 93905
Chefs Martha Tapia and Roman Monjaraz will welcome you with Norma Ramirez to taste their Tlayuda Vegana, Huarache Tostadita and other culinary delights. Go discover their creative cuisine on their outdoor patio or takeout.
WORKSITE
Cypress Healthcare Partners
Monterey, CA, 93940
Cypress Healthcare Partners, LLC is a “physician practice management” company that provides a variety of administrative support to physicians, medical groups and hospital systems.
WORKSITE
D'Arrigo California
Salinas, CA, 93901
Each and every day, D'Arrigo California celebrates its ability to bring healthful products to families across North America and throughout the world, while maintaining that family-owned, local feel that their consumers and customers have come to embrace and appreciate. Andy Boy broccoli, broccoli rabe, cauliflower, fennel, romaine hearts, developed, grown, packed, and shipped from D'Arrigo California represent just some of their greatest achievements.
WORKSITE
Del Monte Aviation
Monterey, CA, 93940
Del Monte Aviation's FBO has a place in Monterey's history. This FBO has been at the Monterey Peninsula Airport since 1946. Throughout the years Del Monte Aviation has become of the most elegant and trusted FBO's on the Central Coast of California.
RESTAURANT
Del Monte Cafe
Monterey, CA, 93940
Del Monte Café located in Monterey is a family owned and family-run restaurant that offers delicious homemade breakfast and lunch! On their Blue Zones Inspired menu you can find plant-based dishes from their Garden Bowl made with fresh vegetables to options such as the Monkey Toast now available on their kids’ menu.
SCHOOL
Del Rey Elementary School
KING CITY, CA, 93930
Welcome to Del Rey School! We are a TK-5 grade elementary school in the King City Union School District. We have approximately 650 students in attendance. Our fantastic staff are excited to start a new school year. Success for all will take teamwork from parents, students and staff. We all want to work together to do what is best for children as they learn and grow. We have many opportunities for parents to participate and work with us. We welcome parent volunteers in the classrooms and have active parental involvement committees such as our ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee), School Site Council and PTO (Parent, Teacher Organization). Del Rey Dolphins follow three core values: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. These values are reflective in everything we do.
WORKSITE
Doctors on Duty - Marina
Marina, CA, 93933
For superior urgent care, primary care, and occupational health care services in Salinas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Surrounding Communities, patients know they can trust Doctors on Duty. We provide fast and affordable medical services at several locations throughout California, including the Salinas, Monterey, and Santa Cruz areas, where we employ a skilled, bilingual staff of physicians and other experienced health care professionals. Our urgent care clinics offer essential health care services at a lower cost than the emergency room, with shorter wait times and extended evening hours at select locations for added convenience.
WORKSITE
Doctors on Duty - Monterey
Monterey, CA, 93940
For superior urgent care, primary care, and occupational health care services in Salinas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Surrounding Communities, patients know they can trust Doctors on Duty. We provide fast and affordable medical services at several locations throughout California, including the Salinas, Monterey, and Santa Cruz areas, where we employ a skilled, bilingual staff of physicians and other experienced health care professionals. Our urgent care clinics offer essential health care services at a lower cost than the emergency room, with shorter wait times and extended evening hours at select locations for added convenience.
WORKSITE
Doctors on Duty Seaside
Seaside, CA, 93955
For superior urgent care, primary care, and occupational health care services in Salinas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Surrounding Communities, patients know they can trust Doctors on Duty. We provide fast and affordable medical services at several locations throughout California, including the Salinas, Monterey, and Santa Cruz areas, where we employ a skilled, bilingual staff of physicians and other experienced health care professionals. Our urgent care clinics offer essential health care services at a lower cost than the emergency room, with shorter wait times and extended evening hours at select locations for added convenience.
SCHOOL
Dr Oscar F Loya Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
Dr. Oscar Loya Elementary School promotes a positive learning environment and work diligently to prepare their students to become socially responsible, accomplish short and long-term goals, and strive for higher learning.
SCHOOL
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School of the Arts
Seaside, CA, 93955
At MLK SOA, we believe that families and staff partner together to validate and affirm the identities of our students and build a bridge to a rigorous learning environment full of love and supported by the arts. As we work together to empower our students to be independent, creative thinkers, we strive to provide opportunities to grow personally, academically, and socially. Our commitment to our community centers on all of our responsibility to positively engage students locally and globally so that authentic learning sets the foundation for students’ academic and career success. We offer opportunities through our arts partners on campus (Palenke Arts and the Weston Collective), events for the community (e.g., Latin Art Night, concerts, “Love Our Central Coast”), and unique offerings (e.g., electives for 5th and 6th grades students, classes with professional musicians). Like our co-principal model, we strive to build a school in which all individuals are powerful, influential contributors to our familia.
RESTAURANT
Drummond Culinary Academy
Salinas, CA, 93907
Under the direction of Executive Chef, Estevan Jimenez ("EJ") the Drummond Culinary Students prepare and serve the meals every Friday evening. Blue Zones Inspired dishes will change every time the menu is updated!
SCHOOL
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Seaside, CA, 93955
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula went above and beyond to prioritize student wellness. The school bell schedule is strategically designed for students to play before they eat. This gives students the time to finish their food and connect with their peers. They continue to work on beautifying their school garden. Also, they work to provide wellness resources to the students/ families they serve.
RESTAURANT
Eagle Restaurant
Salinas, CA, 93901
Eagle restaurant is a gem in one of the most unlikely of locations. Serving authentic Chinese cuisine, Eagle surpasses your expectations in price, quantity, taste, and service. If you are looking for great food in a clean, relaxed place, look no further.
RESTAURANT
Earthbound Farm Stand
Carmel, CA, 93923
Nestled in California’s Carmel Valley, just down the road from Earthbound Farm’s original 2½-acre farm, is our Farm Stand. A cherished destination for organic food and gardens by locals and out-of-town visitors alike, the Farm Stand is a living celebration of Earthbound Farm’s mission to bring the benefits of organic to as many people as possible, in a most delicious and inspiring way.
RESTAURANT
East Village Cafe
Monterey, CA, 93940
Historic iconic neighborhood spot in Monterey serving authentic chai, locally roasted organic coffee, teas, & Eastern goodies. Vegetarian!
SCHOOL
Echo Valley Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93907
Echo Valley Elementary School will be an exemplary learning community that supports the whole student as they strive toward innovation and continual improvement.
RESTAURANT
El Cantaro Vegan Restaurant
Monterey, CA, 93940
Fresh Mexican Homemade Cooking. Healthy, Flavorful and they'll even please the Meat Eaters.
RESTAURANT
El Colibrí Restaurant & Deli
Salinas, CA, 93901
El Colibrí Restaurant & Deli offers delicious homemade soups & sandwiches, along with our family recipes for Mexican dishes.
GROCERY
El Rancho Market
Marina, CA, 93933
El Rancho Market is a grocery store in Marina, CA that has been family owned and operated since 1987.
