2026 California Wine Festival - Huntington Beach

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL - HUNTINGTON BEACH - October 16-17, 2026

Voted Top Ten Best Wine Festivals in the USA by Americas Best & Top Ten

EVENT SCHEDULE:

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING

Paséa Hotel & Spa Sapphire Ballroom

Friday, October 16, 20256- 6:30-9pm

This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines, some already out of circulation and impossible to find are poured, to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear. Top regional chefs will serve hot and cold appetizers while live music keeps things super cool. Paséa Hotel & Spa provides the perfect oceanfront destination for this night of fantastic wine and food.

BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL

Paséa Hotel & Spa Indoor and Outdoor

Saturday, October 17, 2026- 1-4pm (VIPs 12pm)

The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music all come together at this sun-splashed wine festival overlooking the award-winning beaches of Huntington Beach. This event gets under way at noon for VIP holders and 1:00pm for regular ticket holders. Thousands of wine lovers will hit the sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, wine, food and music. Hundreds of premium California wines are served up along with the dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads, chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen.

Voted Top Ten Best Wine Festivals in the USA by Americas Best & Top Ten

California Wine Festival events include sample-sized food and drink. Full-sized portions are not provided. Ticket fees grant access to the venue and the entertainment value therein, including, but not limited to, music, chef demos, and provide a comfortable and safe environment (security, advanced first aid services, additional bathrooms, hydration stations, shade, seating, etc.). Food and beverage tastings are taxable at a value of $25. The tax is included in the ticket fee.

The 2026 California Wine Festival - Huntington Beach will benefit Sandy Feet Initiative.

More about the Festival

California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. A nationally recognized event series, California Wine Festival aims to bring attention to the beautiful wines, foods, and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival is proud to be one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state and strives to be a green event producer. In 2025, 90% of the waste from the festivals was diverted from the landfill. A for-profit organization whose mission includes giving back, California Wine Festival has helped raise awareness and funds for local California charities including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, The Surfrider Foundation, Sandy Feet Initiative, Golden Rule Charity and more.

Info: This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines, some already out of circulation and impossible to find are poured, to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear. Top regional chefs will serve hot and cold appetizers while live music keeps things super cool. Paséa Hotel & Spa provides the perfect oceanfront destination for this night of fantastic wine and food.

Info: General Admission - 1pm (VIPs 12pm)
The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music all come together at this sun-splashed wine festival overlooking the award-winning beaches of Huntington Beach. This event gets under way at noon for VIP holders and 1:00pm for regular ticket holders.

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