NEWS

~ April 2026 ~

It’s another lovely spring at

Ocean Forest Condominiums. 

~ June 2026 ~

Welcome to Summer at Ocean Forest Condominiums. 

POOL

Hope you are enjoying our warm, sparkling swimming pool. 

Below is a reminder of the Pool RULES:

 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 Children under 14 must be supervised at all times.

 A maximum of four guests per unit are welcome if accompanied by the resident.

  Keep voices and music at low levels so others at the pool and residents in the surrounding units are not disturbed.

No glassware in the gated pool area.

 As a courtesy, please return patio furniture to its original location for others to enjoy later.

 

A BIG thank you to Francisco, our Maintenance Supervisor,

 and Antonio, for keeping our Ocean Forest property so beautifully maintained.  We are fortunate to have them.

 

DUMPSTER AND RECYCLING RULES

Please note a new waste disposal requirement: all trash containing liquids or moisture must be double-bagged as needed to prevent leaks or drips while being transported to the dumpster. 

If any liquid leaks onto the walkways, stairwells, or driveway—from your front door to the dumpster—it will require pressure washing by the staff.

We appreciate your cooperation. 

Thank you!

MISCELLANEOUS MENTIONS

· Unless there is an emergency, no water or electrical shutoffs without prior authorization from Property Management.

 

· To help preserve the peace and quiet of Ocean Forest, construction activities that generates noise are prohibited on weekends and holidays, as well as before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

·  Reminder: Dogs should be taken to the forest area to relieve themselves.  Please do not allow dogs to use the rose gardens, grass or gravel sections. Thank you for cleaning up after your pet.

PROPERTY MANAGER

• Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Office (831) 373-2408

• Email  [email protected]

• After Hours Emergency Line (831) 646-4639

• Website: www.OceanForestCondos.com

ARE YOU AN OCEAN FOREST RESIDENT

IN NEED OF TRANSPORTATION?

 

CATCHING THE MST DAILY BUS

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) provides reliable, high-quality transit service directly in front of building one.   

If you have any questions or would like help planning your route, please call MST at 1-888-MST-BUS1. They’ll be glad to assist you!

Download the MST Rider’s Guide.

 

MST RIDES

What it is: The ADA-compliant paratransit program by Monterey-Salinas Transit.

Best for: Individuals with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses. It also includes a Taxi Voucher Program for qualified users to access local destinations.

How to book: Requires an application and certification. Call (831) 899-2000.

 

ITN Monterey County

What it is: A local nonprofit operating under the Alliance on Aging that provides dignified, door-through-door rides for older adults and those with visual impairments.

Best for: Medical appointments, grocery runs, and social outings.

How to book: Membership is required. Call (831) 233-3447.

 

LIFT LINE

What it is: A low-cost, fully accessible transportation provider offering door-to-door assistance for people with disabilities and seniors.

Best for: Affordable trips across the Monterey Bay region, with a flat fare usually around $5.

How to book: Call (831) 688-9663 or learn more at the Lift Line Monterey site.

 

NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NEMT)

What it is: For wheelchair, gurney, or bariatric transport, specific medical transit companies operate in the tri-county area.

Best for: Scheduled medical and hospital trips.

How to book: For Medi-Cal accepted transport, you can contact providers like Freedom Medical Transportation at (831) 920-0687.

 Parking Update from the HOA Board

The HOA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the updated parking policies, rules, and agreement for Ocean Forest. These revisions are a result of resident feedback, thoughtful discussion, and careful consideration by the Board.

We understand how challenging it can be to find available uncovered parking for both residents and guests. Our goal with these updates is to help alleviate some of these difficulties, improve parking availability, and better serve the community as a whole.

We kindly ask that all residents review the new policies and make any necessary adjustments promptly if they are currently in violation.

The updated parking policies will go into effect on May 1. Until the new policies take effect, please continue to follow the existing rules.

In addition, we are pleased to announce that four new uncovered parking spaces are being added to help reduce overcrowding.

The project is expected to be completed in April.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and flexibility as we implement these improvements.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Property Manager’s office.

Thank you!

[email protected]

831-373-2408

HOA Parking Policy and Agreement

 

1.    Every resident must register their vehicle(s) with the Property Manager.

 

2.    Each unit is assigned one covered parking space (carport) and will be issued an Ocean Forest Parking Permit number. 

 

3.    The Ocean Forest Parking Permit must be visibly displayed inside the vehicle at all times.

 

4.    All vehicles must have a current and valid DMV registration, including up-to-date tags that are visibly displayed. 

 

5.    Residents who own a second vehicle may obtain a second parking permit by registering their vehicle with the Property Manager.  A maximum of two permits may be issued per unit.  A second permit will only be granted for a vehicle owned by the resident of that unit and may not be issued for a neighbor’s vehicle within the development.

 

6.    PERMIT TRANSFER: An Ocean Forest parking permit may only be transferred from one resident to another if it is an assigned covered parking space (carport).  The Property Management office must be notified of any such transfer.

 

7.    PERMIT TRANSFER: A second parking permit issued for open parking may not be transferred to another resident. 

 

8.    Residents with more than two vehicles must park additional vehicles off the premises.

 

9.    Open parking is limited and may only be used for a registered second vehicle or temporary guest parking.

 

10. Vehicles must be driven forward into the parking space, up to the cement tire bumper; backing in is not permitted.

 

11. Open, uncovered parking spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis and are not assigned to any specific unit.

 

12. Residents may not use an open parking space if their assigned covered carport space is available.

 

13. CAR COVERS: Residents may place a car cover on a vehicle parked in their assigned space only with prior approval of the Property Manager’s office.  Approval requires proof of an Ocean Forest Parking Permit and current DMV registration.

 

14. CAR COVERS: Residents may not place a car cover over a vehicle parked in an open space.

 

15. Recreational vehicles, including RVs, trailers, campers, and similar vehicles, may not be parked on the premises.  Temporary exceptions may be granted only with prior approval from the Property Manager’s office.

 

16. Residents whose vehicles have not been moved for two weeks or more without prior approval will be notified by Management to relocate the vehicle and are subject to towing.      

 

17. Temporary visitor parking passes are available at the Property Manager’s office.

 

18. All vehicles must be in working order. Vehicle repairs and washing are not permitted on the premises.

 

19. A vehicle may be subject to TOWING if it is:

o   Blocking a fire hydrant or parked in a fire lane.

o   Blocking a driveway or another vehicle.

o   Inoperable.

o   Parked without an Ocean Forest parking permit and/or DMV registration.

o   In violation of any of the HOA Parking Policy rules included in this agreement.

 

As stated in the CC&Rs, the HOA reserves the right to establish or amend Parking Policies at any time.

Property Manager  ·  (831) 373-2408  ·  [email protected]

PLUMBING AND WATER LEAKS

· If you are a homeowner, call Poe’s Plumbing at (831) 710-2204.  Poe’s is responsive and very familiar with our building.

· If you are a tenant, call your rental property management company, for example, Mangold, 36 North, etc. 

· If there is an urgent water issue, immediately call the Property Manager here at Ocean Forest.  See contact information below.

· Special Request: Call the Ocean Forest Property Manager right away if your toilet is running or if your shower, bathtub faucet, kitchen sink or bathroom sink are dripping/leaking.  Thank you!

For all residents

SWIMMING POOL RULES :

• Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Children under 14 must be supervised at all times.•

• A maximum of four guests are welcome if accompanied by a resident.•

• Keep voices and music at low levels so others at the pool and residents in the surrounding units are not disturbed.•

• No glassware in the gated pool area.•

• No lifeguard on duty.
The temperature of our beautiful pool is 80 degrees.
Enjoy!

LAUNDRY ROOM UPDATE
$2.00 Washing one load·
$2.00 Drying one load

We are happy to report that Ocean Forest is still approximately one-half of what all the other local laundromats charge. Our two laundry rooms are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

BABY GRAND PIANO

A beautiful Baby Grand Piano was donated to Ocean Forest and now resides in our Clubhouse for use by all residents.
Enjoy!

PLUMBING

The Property Manager and HOA strongly suggests that all residents use Poe's Plumbing for all your plumbing issues. Poe's has a long history with Ocean Forest and an intimate understanding of the building. Poe's can easily be reached at 831-710-2204.

AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES

Call Jane's Answering Service at 831-585-1717.

They will contact the Property Manager.

PROPERTY MANAGER :

Coleen Gselle

• Monday – Friday · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Office (831) 373-2408

• Email  [email protected]

• After Hours Emergency Line

(831) 646-4639

Ocean Forest Condominiums

Ocean Forest Condominiums

500 Glenwood Circle, Monterey CA 93940

(831) 373-2408

Monday - Friday: 8AM-5PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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