The Long Beach Lobster Festival is held at the Rainbow Lagoon in downtown Long Beach. The Original Lobster Festival has become a tradition for the thousands of festival goers annually. Along with tons of lobsters, the festivals feature popular local artists, Salsa, R&B/Motown, 70s/80s Dance … [Read more...]

Spice things up this weekend and visit the Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. One of Oxnard’s signature events, the Oxnard Salsa Festival celebrates salsa food, music, and dance in historic downtown Oxnard. Presented by the Oxnard Downtown, the annual event features spicy food and top-notch music and … [Read more...]

Founded in 1998, Wilson Creek Winery is one of the most popular wineries in the Temecula region, with its award-winning wines having reached international fame with their "Almond Champagne. The Winery is also known as the "unofficial official winery" of many U.S. Navy ships, including eight … [Read more...]

Situated among 350 acres of Temecula Valley vineyards, the Ponte Family Estate Winery offers guests a charming and comfortably sophisticated atmosphere to relax in and enjoy the wine country. There is a large beamed barn tasting room, an award-winning restaurant, ample parking, and other … [Read more...]

Condor Express offers whale watching trips out of the Santa Barbara Harbor. It takes almost an hour for the boat to get up to the whale watch area but it's usually worth the wait. Condor has the biggest boat in the area with a spacious interior cabin where you can sit and relax on the trip out and … [Read more...]

The Crawfish Festival Long Beach features Cajun food, Friendly People, lots of dancing. July 27 -29, 2018. Children 12 and under are FREE Festival visitors enjoy tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style and served by authentic Cajun chefs. The Long Beach Crawfish Festivals is the nation’s … [Read more...]

The 52nd annual Sawdust Art Festival runs Friday, June 29 through September 2, 2018. Nestled closely against the cliffs of Laguna Canyon, the Sawdust Art Festival is part of the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts. Visitors enjoy a colorful overview of the Laguna art world with an intimate setting for … [Read more...]

Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall has the best location of any outlet in Southern California. Minutes to the beach, minutes to Legoland and next to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Outlet mall has an impressive line-up of factory discount stores including Guess Factory Store, Godiva, Coach, … [Read more...]

A seaside neighborhood in the affluent city of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar is located at the foot of the San Joaquin Hills and fronting the Pacific Ocean. Spanish for "Crown of the Sea", Corona del Mar was once a tiny village reached from the peninsula by small boat or by a dirt road that … [Read more...]

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family-run grower of fruits and vegetables. Now in its third generation, they have been farming in this area since 1948. The strawberry field has been part of the Carlsbad landscape long before Interstate 5 was built. The strawberry field is located at the … [Read more...]

San Diego Mission Basilica De Alcalá holds the proud title of being the first California Mission built along the West Coast. But beyond its incredible historical significance, the mission boasts a vibrant and active role in San Diego’s community to this day. Founded in 1769 by Father Junípero … [Read more...]

If you're planning a San Diego day trip, we have some great spots for you to visit. All of these destinations are within 100 miles of San Diego some of them are only minutes from downtown. Family Day Trips - Explore Nature - Historic Landmarks - Beach Trips - San Diego Road Trips - … [Read more...]

Helgren's Sports Fishing operates out of Oceanside Harbor. Whale watching cruises operate from December through April. Whale watching tours last about two hours and each trip is fully narrated by the captain. Whale Watching and Sea Life Adventures are offered seasonally out of Oceanside Harbor. … [Read more...]

San Onofre State Beach consists of 3,000 acres of Southern California coastline between San Clemente and Camp Pendleton. San Onofre offers beachgoers a chance to experience what Southern California's coast may have looked like a hundred years ago. With its natural beauty and pristine waters, it's … [Read more...]