
Alpine Zoo Wild Lights Brings Nearly 2 Million Twinkling Lights to Big Bear
Alpine Zoo Wild Lights returns to Big Bear with nearly 2 million lights, s’mores, a new winter market and nocturnal wildlife through Jan. 3, 2027.

Alpine Zoo Wild Lights returns to Big Bear with nearly 2 million lights, s’mores, a new winter market and nocturnal wildlife through Jan. 3, 2027.

From tree lightings to a holiday speakeasy, Carlsbad Christmas events hit differently at Park Hyatt Aviara. Here’s why you should book now.

Balboa Bay Resort unveils redesigned rooms, a new lobby and Bar nineteen48, a midcentury-inspired lounge with cocktails, caviar and live music in Newport Beach.

Discover the best rooftop bars San Diego has to offer: 29 spots from La Jolla to Gaslamp with ocean views, craft cocktails and skyline sips worth the climb.

Enter the PGA WEST sweepstakes to win two days of golf for two on five resort courses in La Quinta, home to The American Express PGA Tour event.

Pacific Beach sports bar PB AleHouse airs every Broncos Sunday and Hawkeyes Saturday on 30-plus screens, with beer buckets and Bison Burritos on deck.

Skating by the Sea returns to Hotel del Coronado Nov. 20–Jan. 3 with beachside igloos, nightly lightshows and 138 years of holiday magic by the Pacific.

From Mexican to rooftop cocktails, these Orange County date ideas turn any weeknight into a reason to get out of the house.

The San Diego Made Holiday Market returns to Liberty Station’s NTC Park Nov. 28-29 with more than 150 local makers, live music, food trucks and workshops.

The second annual LQ Fall Fest returns to La Quinta Park on Friday, Oct. 16, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. with free family fun, live music and local food trucks.

The California Wine Festival returns to Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach Oct. 16-17, 2026, with hundreds of wines, gourmet bites and live music.

Sixteen LA museums worth the drive, from the new Lucas Museum to hidden gems in Culver City and LACMA’s Geffen Galleries. Hours, addresses and tips inside.