Capitola: Summer Twilight Concerts

Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper, and the family to enjoy free live music and the sunset! Concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and take place at the Esplanade bandstand. Visit local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic […]

THURSDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTIES AT THE CROW’S NEST

Each Summer on Thursday evenings, the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage and Crow’s Nest’s famous BBQ and outdoor bar, beach parties are […]

The Female Maker Market at Ventura Harbor Village

Shop the Curated Marketplace by the Female Maker Market on the Ventura Harbor Village Lawn on Saturday, June 15th from 10am to 4pm! We welcome the Female Maker Market and their variety of woman-owned small business shops including curated clothing, local jewelry, children’s wear, home decor, hand poured candles, permanent jewelry and so much more! […]

Castro Adobe: Open House

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho […]

Roaring Camp Railroads: Father’s Day Steam Train & BBQ

Salute Dad on Father’s Day by treating him to a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train and lunch. In addition, enjoy live music at the Chuckwagon BBQ where Humble Sea will be pouring the best local brew for sale. Dad will receive a complimentary engineer’s cap with the purchase of a train ticket and […]

Father’s Day Drive & Pizza Party!

Let’s kick off Summer by taking a drive in a Classic Car with dad! Let’s cruise the coast, stop for a couple photo ops, then head back to Monterey Touring Vehicles for a pizza party with live music a delicious pizza lunch from L’Appetito Wood Fired Pizza & Catering and a cold one from Tap […]

Father’s Day on the Wharf

Families are invited to celebrate the 2024 Father’s Day at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The Wharf will be adorned with festive decorations, creating the perfect backdrop for family photos and selfies. Let’s honor our fathers by sharing stories about them! New this year is the "Old Fisherman’s Wharf Ultimate Dad […]

Father’s Day Tasting at TenFiveOne Cider Co

Stop by for great musicians, trivia and more. Morgan Hill’s only family-run cidery and tasting room location is where dads will enjoy tasting a variety of local hard cider flavors right on site. Fill a growler or enjoy ciders onsite, like Pineapple Shubbie, Choir Practice and other specialty flavors. Some flavors are even made with […]

Music in the Plaza

The Watsonville summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back! Enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at the downtown restaurants […]

SYV Pride Parade and Festival

Produced by local nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2024 edition of SYV Pride month begins Saturday, June 1, with an event line-up to include multiple happenings throughout the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 22, SYV Pride Parade and Festival. The third annual SYV Pride Parade starts at 11:00 […]

Woodies on the Wharf

Celebrate the Santa Cruz surf lifestyle and classic surf wagons at Woodies on the Wharf. Come see the more than 200 “Woodies”, gorgeous, pre-1950s cars that feature wood bodies, line the Santa Cruz Wharf. Stroll the Wharf and enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants and stellar coastal views while you soak up the sun and […]

Pleasure Point Street Fair

Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. This event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues. There will be bike parking available, and admission is free.