The free La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns Oct. 10-11, 2026, with 170+ artists, a Wine & Beer Garden and family fun benefiting La Jolla public schools.
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest returns Oct. 9-10 with a Y2K theme, two stages of live music and DJs, stein-holding contests and two-for-one beers by the pier.
Desert Hot Springs spas tap natural mineral waters for next-level relaxation. Soak at 10 top resorts, from a nine-room boutique hideaway to 24-hour pools.
Big Bear fall foliage peaks in October, just two hours from L.A. Golden aspens, red maples, hiking, Oktoberfest and mountain air, one tank away.
From a 1931 Laguna Beach icon and Costa Mesa’s newest cult favorite to classic Mexican restaurants, here’s where OC gets its best breakfast burritos.
Howl-O-Scream San Diego debuts six haunted houses and 11 themed bars, plus daytime Baby Shark Halloween Show. SeaWorld’s dual events run Sept. 11–Nov. 1.
Board & Brew downtown San Diego just opened with waterfront views, Secret Sauce sandos, 12 craft beers, daily happy hour and free validated parking.
Spend 48 hours at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort, the brand’s only property. Citrus groves, Spa Rosa and Grapefruit Basil await in Indian Wells.
Telefèric Barcelona is now open at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, serving Spanish tapas, paellas cooked to order, housemade sangrías and more than 100 Spanish wines.
Kids Free San Diego runs Oct. 1–31, 2026. Our top picks from 100-plus deals at the Zoo, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND and Balboa Park museums, with age limits and tips.
A Carlsbad fall vacation means empty beaches, short LEGOLAND lines, roomy suites at The Cassara and pumpkin patches ten minutes from the shore.
The best 26 restaurants in Long Beach including Michelin-starred tasting menus, new 2026 openings, oceanfront seafood, Spanish tapas and neighborhood favorites.
