10 Events in California That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
Restaurants in California

1. BottleRock Napa Valley

575 3rd St,Napa Napa Valley Expo, Napa, CA 94559 http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

BottleRock Napa Valley

Music, food, and booze are all given equal representation at this five-day festival in the heart of Napa Valley. Music fans can enjoy acts ranging from Robert Plant to Snoop Dogg, while foodies and winos can indulge their palates on some of the finest food and beverages that Napa Valley has to offer. In addition to concerts, the festival features a lineup of celebrity chef and sommelier demos and competitions, making it a feast for all of the senses. California sunshine and consistently high temperatures don’t hurt either.

2. Rose Parade

Begins at Green Street, Pasadena, CA +1 626-449-4100 http://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-parade
Excellent
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5.0 based on 198 reviews

Rose Parade

Reviewed By Jenlynnjack - Euless, United States

I have just returned from an amazing trip to LA with Al Brooks Rose Parade Tours. The tour company, tour guide, and bus driver were all exceptional. Our tour was called the Pacific Rose and included a 4 night stay at the Hyatt Long Beach. Each day we were treated to wonderful sights and tours including Warner Brother’s Studio, the Queen Mary, Huntington Library, and a Long Beach Harbor cruise. The cherry on top was a visit to a float construction barn and the excellent grandstand seats at the Rose Bowl Parade. Our tour also included transportation to these fabulous places, breakfast and lunch each day. I would recommend Al Brooks Rose Parade tour company to anyone looking to sit back, relax, and enjoy the historical parade and beautiful Southern California.

3. US Open of Surfing

Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, CA http://www.surfcityusa.com/events/annual-events-festivals/us-open-of-surfing/
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

US Open of Surfing

4. Monterey Jazz Festival

2000 Fairground Rd Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA 93940-7105 http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Monterey Jazz Festival

Sustaining a resonate note since its inception in 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest running jazz festival on earth, bringing hundreds of top rated jazz, blues and rock musicians – not to mention tens of thousands of their fans – to the California coast for a weekend featuring dozens of concerts at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

5. SBD Fest

190 Victoria Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408 http://www.sbdfest.com/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

SBD Fest

6. Coachella

81800 Avenue 51 Empire Polo Club, Indio, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92201-9702 https://www.coachella.com/
Excellent
73%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Coachella

The most well-known and heavily attended music festival in the US, the Coachella Music and Arts festival has been luring music lovers to Indio, CA since 1999. Celebrity sightings, non-stop sunshine, and bohemian chic summer fashions are as much a signifier of the festival as the eclectic lineup of music itself, making it the perfect homage to the golden state. Coachella has become so popular with fans that it has extended from one two-day weekend to two successive three-day weekends. Throw camping, dancing, and lots of eating and drinking into the mix, and you've got the ultimate taste of California summer.

Reviewed By rainbow2012 - Bicester, United Kingdom

What an absolutely amazing experience Coachella was. We stayed in Lake Eldorado which was only a short walk from the festival. I think I underestimated the jet lag and if we were to return (which we couldn't do this year due to covid) I would definitely get to the US a few days before and sleep the jet lag off. The music was amazing - I loved wandering and discovering new artists - there was so much choice. I would recommend getting the buses to the supermarkets to get out for breakfast and definitely wearing trainers as there is a lot of walking. It was a bucket list festival!

7. Doo Dah Parade

2622 E Colorado Blvd # 2634, Pasadena, CA 91107-3746 http://doodahparade.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Doo Dah Parade

8. San Diego Comic-Con International

111 W Harbor Dr San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA 92101-7822 +1 619-414-1020 http://www.comic-con.org/
Excellent
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Poor
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

San Diego Comic-Con International

Everyone is a super geek at this mother-of-all Comic Con festivals at the San Diego Convention Center. Launched in 1970 as a straightforward comic book convention, today over 100,000 enthusiastic fans (many in elaborate outfits) come to mingle with their favorite graphic novelist or get an autograph from a TV or movie star. Other events include panel discussions, exclusive film previews and interactive workshops. Bringing together such an eclectic fan base is a mighty entertaining sight to behold with gurus of fantasy, comics, movies, animation, science fiction and more convening under one roof. Squeezing into your favorite superhero costume is highly encouraged!

9. San Francisco Pride

Market Street, San Francisco, CA http://www.sfpride.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

San Francisco Pride

The annual San Francisco Pride event is a celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies. The crowned jewel of the weekend, which has been held annually since 1970, is a festive parade running through Downtown San Francisco. Vibrant rainbow clothing, beaded necklaces, homemade signs, and fetishized outfits are commonplace among attendees and add to the celebratory feel. When your feet need a rest, there are plenty of music, dining, and shopping options to be enjoyed. Be sure to stay hydrated and wear comfy shoes because dancing and cheering are part of the deal here!

Reviewed By TV2451

This is the annual event at the end of June. Lots of things going on in the City, a film festival, the Dyke March, private parties, special concerts, plus the huge parade on Market Street on the last Sunday. And then the party in Civic Center after the parade. The outdoor events are free and attract youth, which is terrific. An institution, attracting a lot of tourists.

10. Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

3000 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-1356 http://www.gplb.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

This series of championship street races is the biggest annual event in Long Beach, seeing more than 200,000 IndyCar fans come to town for a spring weekend brimming with fast paced action. The Grand Prix’s original start of its engines took place back in 1975, making it the longest running street race in North America. Alongside the competition zipping through a downtown circuit are multiple concerts, a Family Fun Zone, and all sorts of racecar-related happenings throughout the weekend.

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