There are few places in Monterey that can be defined by just one word. However, if anyone has lived on the Peninsula for any length of time and hear the name “Red’s", you know that means only one thing...THE BEST DONUTS! Since 1950 Men, Women, and children of all ages have been flocking to a small store on Alvarado Street for a Red’s donut. ​ In March of 1950, Herman “Red" O’Donnell wanted nothing but to escape the blazing heat of Arizona with his family, so they came to Monterey, California. Red brought his wife Helen and their two small children, Terry and Kathy. They came here “just to check the weather" with no idea of what the future could possibly bring. ​ Red’s brother, Martin, owned Martin’s Shoe Store on Alvarado street. As care would have it, across the street at 433 Alvarado Street was a small donut shop with a “For Sale” sign in the window. Red, with intents of starting a new life, walked across the street and went right in. He talked to the m