CAPITOLA - 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 […]
MAY 28 - OCT 1 SANTA CRUZ - Sailboat races to watch & admire from the beach or harbor.
LOMPOC: Lompoc’s home-town tradition its annual Flower Festival June 26-29, 2005, from 11 AM to dusk, celebrates the valley’s agricultural heritage with floats, marching bands, equestrian units, drill teams, and more! All floats are designed and constructed by local organizations and feature flowers and/or natural materials. This year’s theme is “Candy Land.” Join thousands of […]
SANTA CRUZ - Chardonnay Sailing Charters features a different local winery every Thursday evening from May through October. Enjoy the fabulous wines provided and entice your palate with complimentary hours-d’oeuvres while taking in the stunning views of the California coastline. Learn about the local wineries and the art of winemaking. Watch the sunset, raise your […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
MAY 29 - AUG 28 SANTA CRUZ - Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase at reasonable prices all in a beachside setting providing stunning views […]
JUN 27-29 SAN BENITO: The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo displays our county’s early Spanish heritage along with activities and skills from present-day ranch life. This old-time competition will bring you back to the early days of San Benito, a county still considered vaquero country to Western aficionados. Home of the famous […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
MAY 30 - AUG 29 SANTA CRUZ - Go Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at the Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors
SANTA BARBARA - Come celebrate the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival! The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is an arts and crafts festival that focuses and celebrates creativity through the artistic expression of lavender and/or lavender themes, by artisans, local lavender farms, and small business owners. This event will be featuring over 75 artisans and small businesses […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
CAPITOLA - 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 […]
MAY 28 - OCT 1 SANTA CRUZ - Sailboat races to watch & admire from the beach or harbor.
SANTA CRUZ - Chardonnay Sailing Charters features a different local winery every Thursday evening from May through October. Enjoy the fabulous wines provided and entice your palate with complimentary hours-d’oeuvres while taking in the stunning views of the California coastline. Learn about the local wineries and the art of winemaking. Watch the sunset, raise your […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
MAY 29 - AUG 28 SANTA CRUZ - Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase at reasonable prices all in a beachside setting providing stunning views […]
FELTON - This 4th of July, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities and live music.
WATSONVILLE - The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning of the parade date.
SOLVANG - Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM). Dozens upon dozens of parade entrants such as classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections travel along the July 4th Parade route as it winds its way through […]
JUL 4 - SEPT 21 ARROYO GRANDE - Kicking off July 4, followed every Sunday afternoon through September 21 from 1-3 p.m., Arroyo Grande’s Heritage Park will be transformed into a community concert venue. In addition to free family-friendly musical acts, picnickers can enjoy local food, craft beer and wine alongside small town ambience.
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
MAY 30 - AUG 29 SANTA CRUZ - Go Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at the Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors
FELTON - Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.
SANTA CRUZ - First Saturday of the month from June - December. Go on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
JUL 4 - SEPT 21 ARROYO GRANDE - Kicking off July 4, followed every Sunday afternoon through September 21 from 1-3 p.m., Arroyo Grande’s Heritage Park will be transformed into a community concert venue. In addition to free family-friendly musical acts, picnickers can enjoy local food, craft beer and wine alongside small town ambience.
SANTA PAULA - Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fun fact: Santa Paula is home to three museums, all of which offer free admission on the first Sunday of every […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
JUN 10 - SEP 9 SANTA CRUZ Wharf - Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and games from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, game and photo booth by The Booth Biz in the […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
