California Wine Festival Huntington Beach
California Wine Festival Huntington Beach in Huntington Beach, CA — Friday rare-and-reserve tasting, Saturday beachside festival of California wines. Oct 16–17, 2026.
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California Wine Festival Huntington Beach is a two-part oceanfront wine festival at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California, on October 16 and 17, 2026, produced by the California Wine Festival series and voted among the top ten wine festivals in the U.S. by Americas Best & Top Ten. Friday evening's Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, 6:30 to 9 PM in the Sapphire Ballroom, is the limited VIP session: a sparkling wine reception followed by hard-to-find and out-of-circulation California wines, appetizers from regional chefs and live music, in resort-elegant dress.
Saturday's Beachside Wine Festival runs 1 to 4 PM, with VIP entry at noon, indoors and out at the Paséa overlooking the beach: hundreds of premium California wines alongside artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, shellfish, chocolates and more, with music. VIP tickets were listed at $155; general admission pricing is on the festival's site. Paséa sits across Pacific Coast Highway from the Huntington Beach pier.
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What to expect
The experience.
Expect a strong showing of sparkling, red, white — pace yourself and start with the lighter pours.
Held at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach. Check the venue page for layout details.
A mix of regulars and newcomers. Knowledgeable pourers happy to walk you through what you're tasting.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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