The 2026 California Wine Festival in huntington beach

The community is invited to attend the 2026 California Wine Festival in Huntington Beach on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the luxurious Paséa Hotel & Spa—an oceanfront weekend of exceptional California wine, food, and live music.

Festival Schedule

Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
Friday, October 16 | 6:30–9 p.m.
Paséa Hotel & Spa – Sapphire Ballroom
Kick off the weekend with an intimate tasting of rare, reserve and limited-production wines. Enjoy a sparkling wine reception, appetizers and live music in an elegant oceanfront setting.
Limited-production pours and reserve selections are featured throughout the evening.

Beachside Wine Festival
Saturday, October 17 | 1–4 p.m. (VIP Entry at 12:00 p.m.)
Paséa Hotel & Spa – Indoor and Outdoor Oceanfront Spaces
Taste hundreds of wines, regional craft brews and culinary samples, plus live music. VIP guests receive early entry and access to a dedicated pavilion with reserve wines, gourmet bites and oceanfront seating.

Sip, Swirl & Stay
Festival Weekend Hotel Package
Make a weekend of it with 20% savings on a two-night luxury stay, two two-day VIP festival passes, front-of-line access and a welcome gift bag valued at $100.

California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, the nationally recognized event series is one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. Committed to greener event production, the festival diverted 90% of festival waste from landfills in 2025. California Wine Festival also raises awareness and funds for local charities, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Surfrider Foundation, and Golden Rule. CaliforniaWineFestival.com