The Martinez City Council this week approved the creation of a Downtown Entertainment Zone, paving the way for new opportunities to activate downtown streets, support local businesses, and create more vibrant community experiences. The Downtown Entertainment Zone will allow participating businesses to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption by those 21 years or older within designated outdoor areas during approved Entertainment Zone events. The program is designed to complement Martinez’s existing restaurants, bars, shops, events, and pedestrian-friendly downtown environment while bringing additional energy and activity to the heart of the community.
The Downtown Entertainment Zone is part of the City’s broader effort to strengthen downtown Martinez as a destination for residents and visitors while supporting local economic activity. Similar programs in other California cities have been used to create new opportunities for outdoor dining, entertainment, and community events. The City will announce additional information regarding the first Entertainment Zone activations, participating businesses, boundaries, and operating requirements as implementation moves forward.
This was already happening during Covid. Every weekend there would be 3 or 4 bands playing on main street. You could get take out from wherever you wanted and watch whatever band suited your fancy. How is this going to be different?
You think the Martinez City Council can remember that far back? 😎
More expensive
Have heard there’s good place to play Pinball in downtown Martinez.
Yes, next to a good brewery. And, you get the beer in there while playing.