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Plan a trip to hear music, sample unique cuisine, or watch dogs surf
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Enjoy the American Riviera just like one of the many A-Listers who call this lovely destination home
- California Neighborhood Guide: Sacramento’s Midtown
California Neighborhood Guide: Sacramento’s Midtown
The tree-lined, historic neighborhood about a mile from the State Capitol is also a hot artisanal and culinary destination
- Road Trip: Undiscovered Wine Regions
Road Trip: Undiscovered Wine Regions
Get off the beaten path and sample superior wine in some surprising locations
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14 Surprising Ways to Tour Wine Country
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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
Honor America’s birthday in 2026 with fireworks, fairs, and epic scenery
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- Pebble Beach Food & Wine
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
April 1–4, 2027 Savor rare pours and chef-driven feasts on a legendary stretch of coast
- Academy Awards
Academy Awards
March 14, 2027 Feel the Oscars buzz in Hollywood on film’s biggest night
- Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 17–18, 2026 A free, fall festival celebrating giant gourds
- Hoes Down Festival
Hoes Down Festival
October 3, 2026 The harvest festival celebrates the agricultural arts and sustainable, rural living
- San Diego Food + Wine Festival
San Diego Food + Wine Festival
November 6–8, 2026 Sample standout pours and chef creations beside San Diego Bay
- AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 13, 2027 This charity golf tournament draws top pros to the California’s Central Coast
- Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico
Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico
July 25–August 2, 2026 Catch elite surf, skate, and beach culture at this SoCal classic
- Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup
October 30–31, 2026 How to attend the season-ending, international horse racing championship
- Palm Springs Modernism Week
Palm Springs Modernism Week
October 15–18, 2026 Marvel at mid-century modern architecture, furniture, art, and more
- Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley Music Festival
July 17–August 2, 2026 Hear symphonies soar in an alpine village under Sierra skies
- Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 16–20, 2026 California's biggest and longest-running holiday boat parade
- Bracebridge Dinners
Bracebridge Dinners
December 8–18, 2026 Dine amid candlelit pageantry in a beloved Yosemite holiday tradition
- Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
February 7, 2027 The music industry's biggest night
- Emmy Awards
Emmy Awards
September 14, 2026 See television’s brightest stars gather for a night of Emmy glory
- Golden Globes
Golden Globes
January 10, 2027 January 10, 2027
- Actor Awards
Actor Awards
February 28, 2027 See film and TV stars gather for one of Hollywood’s biggest nights
- Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
January 7–18, 2027 Get an Oscar-night preview in Palm Springs
- Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 3–13, 2027 Catch rising talent and Oscar buzz at this acclaimed coastal festival
- Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
October 1–11, 2026 This film festival brings Hollywood to Mill Valley
- Outside Lands
Outside Lands
August 7–9, 2026 Catch big-name acts, Bay bites, and art in Golden Gate Park
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- 6 Reasons Why In-N-Out Burger Should Be on Your California Hit List
6 Reasons Why In-N-Out Burger Should Be on Your California Hit List
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Where to See Desert Wildflowers Right Now
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Where to See California Wildflowers in Spring 2026
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