California Beaches Blog

BEVERLY HILLS - The Manor: Murder and Mystery at Greystone. The City of Beverly Hills and Theater 40 present The Manor: Murder and Mystery at Greystone. The drama has been created especially for Greystone Mansion and chronicles the tragic lives of certain members of the Doheny family, original owners of the mansion. Audience members will [...]

Napa Valley Mustard Festival, a huge celebration of the region’s love of mustard, runs in 2010 from Jan. 30-Mar.27. While many events are yet to be announced, and some may not be set in stone (as in stone mustard,) a few worth note include The Marketplace ~ A Signature Event for Connoisseurs, on Mar. 13 [...]

News updates and events, your weekly report from Chris MacDonald

Hello Friends,
Here’s what’s happening in Huntington Beach and surrounding areas.
For your information, did you know that you can purchase the ebb and flow books and dvd’s to honor The City Of Huntington Beach centennial year. They are now available at The Huntington Beach City Clerk’s Office [...]

Fullerton’s annual Rag Time Festival is a lively event that brings back the dress, the dance and music of the Rag Time era. Held each year for 10 years in Fullerton, usually on a weekend in October, the joints are rocking with some jazzy sounds and high stepping. This year’s event held Oct. 17 & [...]

PASO ROBLES - Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend Gastronomic Winemaker Dinner.  Enjoy a wine dinner at Café Roma, a fabulous  5 Course Meal,  which celebrates the Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend.  Course 1 includes Smoked Salmon Canapés with Dill Crème Fraiche; Grissini with Truffle Butter and Italian Prosciutto; Paired with 10knots [...]

Redondo Beach, Calif. –You don’t have to love lobster to sink your teeth into a weekend of rocking fun.  The Rock N’  Lobster Festival in Redondo Beach will feature dining on some of the tastiest, fresh lobster to be had, shows such as fire dancing, the Body Glove Wake Show, great bands, dancing, and the [...]

If you happen to be out and about this weekend, there are some great events to sip, taste, and participate in. Among the more unique events are a Diaper Derby at the Oakley Almond Festival, the stunning Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, Kendall Jackson (winery) Tomato Festival, Lower Lake’s Old Time Bluegrass Festival (one [...]

Submitted by Chris MacDonald:
Here Are Some Events Happening:
Saturday:
Senior Saturday Community Festival From 9AM To 2PM At Pier Plaza In Front Of The Huntington Beach Pier. They’ll Be 75 Vendors Offering Information, Products And Services. They’ll Also Be Live Entertainment, Food And Prizes. Many Thank You’s To The Huntington Beach Council On Aging Group For Putting [...]

If you haven’t made your plans just yet, there’s still time to look, book and hit the road or hop on a flight. California has a lot going on. A few items that caught our eye include these listings you might enjoy.  Don’t forget about the Los Angeles County Fair, which is the grandaddy of [...]

If you like arts and crafts, this Labor Day holiday weekend offers a perfect opportunity to acquire something new and interesting, or a chance to start your holiday shopping.  With many fairs and crafts shows to enjoy throughout California, the locations range from beautiful mountains to fabulous beaches for your weekend getaway. If you haven’t [...]