
Sip by the Sea at the 2026 California Wine Festival in Huntington Beach
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.

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.

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s 34th annual Festival of Lights runs Nov. 21, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, with a free switch-on ceremony, fireworks and Santa.

The District at Tustin Legacy brings fall to life with family-friendly events including the Bump to Baby Expo on Oct. 18 and the Halloween Boo Bash on Oct. 24. Free admission for most events.

Skip the LA gridlock. These 25 Orange County hotspots, from coastal hideaways and secret bars to farm-to-table finds, will convert your LA friend for good.

From coastal bluffs to rooftop bars, these are the most scenic places in Orange County. 23 breathtaking spots that prove the OC is California gold.

Discover Orange County’s best sports bars and patios for watching NFL football, from Newport Beach patios to Anaheim brewhouses with game-day specials.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is hosting a free Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Temecula, featuring a grape stomp, live music, line dancing, tractor rides, and a local makers market in honor of its 25th anniversary.

The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard headline the inaugural Lido Legacy Live benefit concerts at Newport Beach’s historic Lido Theater on Sept. 10 and 11, 2026. Tickets range from $150 to $300, with proceeds benefiting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center.

The world’s largest surf competition hits Huntington Beach July 25 to Aug 2. Here’s where to eat, stay and play at the 2026 US Open of Surfing, from a local.

Vanity Compound Medical Aesthetics brings a full-scale medical spa to Huntington Beach: eCO2 lasers, IV therapy, peptides and harbor views at Peter’s Landing.

Skip the Disney parks and uncover speakeasies, local dining, craft brews, live music and outdoor adventures.

Discover 23 incredible things to do in San Juan Capistrano, from historic missions to rooftop dining, boutique hotels and the best BBQ in Orange County.