HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

One of Santa Barbara’s most beloved seaside events, the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival, returns for another year of fresh catches and live entertainment on Oct. 15, 2022. Satisfy that seafood craving with dishes like mussel and shrimp paella, fish tacos, uni (sea urchin) straight out of the shell and more. Take home your […]

Annual Vine to Wine Event

Celebrate harvest at the Annual Vine to Wine Event on 10/23 and discover one of California’s first premium wine producing regions. Santa Clara Valley is a hidden gem wine region nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Diablo Range offering a range of micro climates suited to dozens of wine varietals. Sample artfully crafted, […]

HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2022 at Ventura Harbor Village

Do you have a cute costume lined up for your pup? Take them seaside to Ventura Harbor Village on October 29th 2022 to show off and win prizes! A wonderful display of dogs (and owners) in creative and thematic costumes are invited to join the fun! Enter your pup in the fun and parade your […]

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2022

Remember to check back often for updates! Dress up the kids and navigate through the waterfront village with treat stops at participating Harbor boutiques and restaurants on Sunday, October 30 at Ventura Harbor Village!  It will be an afternoon full of Halloween sweets, face painting, fortune telling, and family fun! Please bring your own bag […]

Trick or Treat Downtown

Join in on the Halloween fun at this safe, family-friendly event! People and pets of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy family, children, and pet costume contests, hay maze, and of course, Trick or Treating! This event is free to attend and brought to you by the Downtown Business Improvement District.

Carmel’s Halloween Birthday Parade

Halloween is a special time of year in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. On October 31, 1916, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was founded, and the day has been celebrated annually since. This year, the village welcomes city dignitaries, costumed kids and beloved pets, residents and visitors alike to enjoy a City Birthday and Halloween Parade through […]

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley

The four-day, six town celebration of food, wine, and more takes place across the unique towns of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Ballard, and Buellton. Among the many highlights of this popular annual event include curated wine tastings, chef-driven long table dinners, lunches and activities, and special events hosted by Sunset editors, all […]

Big Sur Food & Wine Festival

Indulge in fantastic food, great wines and exquisite scenery at the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. Local and visiting restaurateurs, resorts and wineries from all over will team up for dinners and tastings at unique Big Sur locations. 

Central Coast Entertainment Expo

Surrounded by some of the greatest vineyards, beaches and cities in the world, the village of Arroyo Grande makes this an ideal location on the Central Coast to gather and share the love of entertainment creation. The CCEE will screen classic crowd favorites, feature local films, while also providing attendees with an insight into the […]

Morgan Hill Open Studios

A free public event where Morgan Hill-based artists open up their studios to visitors, who are able to view their artwork and see a bit of the artistic process.

World Waveski Surfing Titles 2022

Event organizers expect at least 100 competitors from all over the United States, as well as from the waveski hotbeds of Australia, South Africa, France, Spain, Portugal and Peru to descend on Ventura Point. Never seen a world class waveskier work their wave riding magic? Prepare to have your mind blown. The last time the […]

Buellton Fall Fest

The Buellton Fall Fest takes place on November 11-13 in downtown Buellton.  Three days of fun with live music performances, carnival rides, vendors, food trucks, beer/wine and much more!  Check out https://www.buelltonfallfest.com/  for more information.