We are counting on you to help keep our community safe and to keep the Outdoor Downtown Program alive and well in Martinez!

MARTINEZ, CA (MPG) - Launched on June 12, 2020, the City of Martinez Outdoor program gives merchants the opportunity to provide outdoor dining and shopping experiences for their customers, while facilitating the physical distancing of patrons to comply with the current County Health Order. 

By allowing businesses to use portions of City sidewalks, streets, and/or public and private parking lots during specified days and times to spread out their dining and retail services, the Program aims to give a boost to Martinez business owners.

The City is pleased to announce the following details for the ninth month of this economic recovery initiative. Beginning on Thursday, February 4th:

Outdoor Dining/Retail Display Active Permit Holders Include: 

Bar Cava, Barrelista, Cue and Brew, Del Cielo, Five Suns, Lemongrass, Mighty Market, Nu Rays, Papi’s, Roxx on Main, Taco Daddy, and Whiskey Lane 

Businesses can submit an Outdoor Dining/Retail Program No-Fee Application to request participation in the Program. For Application questions, please contact [email protected].

For this week’s Downtown Program Schedule and Street Closures, please refer to the attached map. 

In addition to outdoor seating and retail, the City of Martinez has created 26 downtown curbside pickup spaces in 16 locations. These 20-minute pickup spaces make it easy and convenient for residents and visitors to pick up to-go food and retail goods from our downtown businesses. Visit the Temporary Downtown Curbside Pickup Zones Map.

Important Outdoor Downtown Program Reminders:

• By order of the Martinez Police Department:
  • Do not park or drive your car in any areas or parking spaces that are blocked off with a barricade(s) or marked with “No Parking” sign(s).
  • Do not move City barricades or fences in the public right-of-way 
• Keep 6-feet distance from others not in your household
• Wear a mask except when eating or drinking
• Stay home if you (any anyone in your household) is feeling sick
• Adhere at all times to Federal, State, County and City regulations
• Do not move the chairs and tables or other items provided by the participating businesses.  ï,· Do not bring your own chairs or other furniture for use on the sidewalk or in the street.

We are counting on you to help keep our community safe and to keep the Outdoor Downtown Program alive and well in Martinez!  Please also remember to visit the following resources encompassing all of the Martinez business community:

City of Martinez COVID-19 Small Business Resource Center

City of Martinez Open for Business Resource List