FAQ
DANA POINT
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DANA POINT
DATES + LOCATIONS
The CA Wine Festival Orange County takes place April 25-26, 2025 in Dana Point.
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Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6:30 - 9pm
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Hotel & Spa - VUE LAWN - OUTDOOR VENUE
25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Beachside Wine Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 1-4pm (12pm for VIP and Early Entrance)
Sea Terrace Park - OUTDOOR VENUE
Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629
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CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Sell out expected and we will likely NOT have any tickets at the gate. We recommend you buy them in advance online (print-at-home). A sell out is expected. (Save $10-$20 per ticket on advance purchases). Email for group rates info@californiawinefestival.com (20 or more).
WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET, OR CAN’T COME?
Our ticketing company allows you to reprint your tickets on their website or we can look you up by name with valid ID at the event. If you need assistance with your tickets, please contact our ticketing company. Refunds are not offered, but tickets are transferable to another person.
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/support/contact-us
HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you unlimited wine tasting privileges. You will also be given a long stem wine glass and program. There will be hundreds of wines to sample. Pace yourself and don’t overindulge! Spit buckets are provided along with lots of water to drink.
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IS THERE ANY FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Yes, there are complimentary appetizers, artisan cheeses, fresh cut fruits, breads, and more.
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ADA
Please contact California Wine Festival at info@californiawinefestival.com to request special ADA accommodations at least 3 days in advance of event date.
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LIMITED SEATING
Please note there is seating in the VIP Pavilion only. The festival is a walkabout festival where patrons visit wineries and food purveyors throughout the event. Please do not bring beach chairs or blankets. The venue does not have space to accommodate these items.
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LOST + FOUND
After the Festival, please email info@californiawinefestival.com to file a claim for lost item(s) and we will do our best to match lost items back to their owner. Valuables will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. California Wine Festival will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The California Wine Festival is committed to the safety and security of all patrons in the park. ALL bags will be searched before entry. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Backpacks are prohibited. Attendees should be prepared to have their bags searched each time they enter the festival and should plan for extra time to get through security. Please do not bring beach chairs or blankets.
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
All festival events are 21 and older enforced by Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). No children or infants are allowed to attend any festival event for the safety of all parties.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
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PARKING & DIRECTIONS
We highly recommend taking public transportation or having a designated driver. The law is very strict on drinking and driving.
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Friday Parking Options
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Hotel & Spa- Valet parking is available for Friday, April 25, 2025 - Day Valet Parking - $20
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Saturday Parking Options
City of Dana Point is offering parking on Stonehill and Niguel Road on Saturday, April 26, 2025
Salt Creek Beach Parking lot at 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 is available for $1.00 per hour.
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CHARITY
Proceeds from auction at the California Wine Festival Dana Point benefit Sandy Feet Initiative.
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Crowd Release Notice: Please be aware, by entering the events, you voluntarily agree to your image and likeness being used and published, without compensation, for California Wine Festival advertisements and promotional materials, and you release California Wine Festival LLC from any liability regarding any such publication or use of your image and likeness. Please alert an event representative if you do not wish to be photographed.
CARLSBAD
DATES + LOCATIONS
The CA Wine Festival Carlsbad takes place on June 20 - 21, 2025. The Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting and Beachside Wine Festival take place at the Park Hyatt Aviara at 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011.
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Friday's Sunset Rare & Reserve is in the beautiful The Gardens venue - OUTDOOR VENUE
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Saturday's Beachside Wine Festival is at the Heron Lawn - OUTDOOR VENUE
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CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets are available at the gate at higher prices. We recommend you buy them in advance online (print-at-home). A sell out is expected. (Save $10-$20 per ticket on advance purchases). Email for group rates info@californiawinefestival.com (20 or more).
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WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET, OR CAN’T COME?
Our ticketing company allows you to reprint your tickets on their website. If you need assistance with your tickets, please contact our ticketing company.
Refunds are not offered, but tickets are transferable to another person.
Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/support/contact-us
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HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you unlimited wine tasting privileges. You will also be given a long stem wine glass and program. There will be hundreds of wines to sample. Pace yourself and don’t overindulge! Spit buckets are provided along with lots of water to drink.
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IS THERE ANY FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Yes, there are complimentary small bite appetizers, artisan cheeses, fresh cut fruits, breads, and more.
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ADA
Please contact California Wine Festival at info@californiawinefestival.com to request special ADA accommodations at least 3 days in advance of event date.
LOST + FOUND
After the Festival, please email info@californiawinefestival.com to file a claim for lost item(s) and we will do our best to match lost items back to their owner. Valuables will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. California Wine Festival will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The California Wine Festival is committed to the safety and security of all patrons in the park. ALL bags will be searched before entry. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Backpacks are prohibited. Attendees should be prepared to have their bags searched each time they enter the festival and should plan for extra time to get through security.
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ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
All festival events are 21 and older enforced by Alcohol Beverage Control. No children or infants are allowed to attend any festival event for the safety of all parties.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
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PARKING & DIRECTIONS
We highly recommend taking public transportation or having a
designated driver. The law is very strict on drinking and driving.
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Friday Parking: Valet parking is available at the entrance to the
Park Hyatt Aviara for a $25 fee. They will also allow self parking
for $15.
Saturday Parking Options:
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Aviara Tennis Parking Lot @ 7210 Blue Heron Pl, Carlsbad, CA
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Event parking lot a short walk from venue.
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SATURDAY DIRECTIONS:
Directions coming from Poinsettia Lane Exit
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From Poinsettia Lane turn right onto Batiquitos Drive
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Drive 2.7 miles and turn left onto Kingfisher Lane
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Following sign and parking attendants.
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Take the first left into the parking lot entry
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Proceeds from auctions at the California Wine Festival Carlsbad benefit Sandy Feet Initiative.
Crowd Release Notice: Please be aware, by entering the events, you voluntarily agree to your image and likeness being used and published, without compensation, for California Wine Festival advertisements and promotional materials, and you release California Wine Festival LLC from any liability regarding any such publication or use of your image and likeness. Please alert an event representative if you do not wish to be photographed.
SANTA BARBARA
DATES + LOCATIONS
The CA Wine Festival Santa Barbara takes place on July 18-19, 2025
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EVENT LOCATIONS & TIMES
Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
Friday, July 18, 2025 from 6:30 - 9pm
NEW VENUE - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Plaza Del Sol - OUTDOOR VENUE
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Beachside Wine Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1-4pm (12pm for VIP and Early Entrance)
Chase Palm Park Oceanside - OUTDOOR VENUE
236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA
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CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets are available at the gate at higher prices. We recommend you buy them in advance online (print-at-home). A sell out is expected. (Save $10-$20 per ticket on advance purchases). Email for group rates info@californiawinefestival.com (20 or more).
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WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET, OR CAN’T COME?
Our ticketing company allows you to reprint your tickets on their website. If you need assistance with your tickets, please contact our ticketing company.
Refunds are not offered, but tickets are transferable to another person.
Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/support/contact-us
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HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you unlimited wine tasting privileges. You will also be given a long stem wine glass and program. There will be hundreds of wines to sample. Pace yourself and don’t overindulge! Spit buckets are provided along with lots of water to drink.
​
IS THERE ANY FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Yes, there are complimentary appetizers, artisan cheeses, fresh cut fruits, breads, and more!
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ADA
Please contact California Wine Festival at info@californiawinefestival.com to request special ADA accommodations at least 3 days in advance of event date.
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LOST + FOUND
After the Festival, please email info@californiawinefestival.com to file a claim for lost item(s) and we will do our best to match lost items back to their owner. Valuables will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. California Wine Festival will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The California Wine Festival is committed to the safety and security of all patrons in the park. ALL bags will be searched before entry. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Backpacks are prohibited. Attendees should be prepared to have their bags searched each time they enter the festival and should plan for extra time to get through security.
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ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
All festival events are 21 and older enforced by Alcohol Beverage Control. No children or infants are allowed to attend any festival event for the safety of all parties.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
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PARKING & DIRECTIONS
We highly recommend taking public transportation or having a designated driver. The law is very strict on drinking and driving.
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There are public parking lots within ¼ mile to each side of the venues (Friday/Saturday).
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CHARITY
Proceeds from auction at the California Wine Festival Santa Barbara benefit Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
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Crowd Release Notice: Please be aware, by entering the events, you voluntarily agree to your image and likeness being used and published, without compensation, for California Wine Festival advertisements and promotional materials, and you release California Wine Festival LLC from any liability regarding any such publication or use of your image and likeness. Please alert an event representative if you do not wish to be photographed.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
DATES + LOCATIONS
The CA Wine Festival Huntington Beach takes place on October 17-18, 2025. The Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting and Beachside Wine Festival take place at the Paséa Hotel & Spa, 21080 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
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CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets are available at the gate at higher prices. We recommend you buy them in advance online (print-at-home). A sell out is expected. (Save $10-$20 per ticket on advance purchases). Email for group rates info@californiawinefestival.com (20 or more).
WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET, OR CAN’T COME?
Our ticketing company allows you to reprint your tickets on their website. If you need assistance with your tickets, please contact our ticketing company.
Refunds are not offered, but tickets are transferable to another person.
Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/support/contact-us
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HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you unlimited wine tasting privileges. You will also be given a long stem wine glass and program. There will be hundreds of wines to sample. Pace yourself and don’t overindulge! Spit buckets are provided along with lots of water to drink.
​
IS THERE ANY FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Yes, there are complimentary appetizers, artisan cheeses, fresh cut fruits, breads, and more.
​
ADA
Please contact California Wine Festival at info@californiawinefestival.com to request special ADA accommodations at least 3 days in advance of event date.
​
LOST + FOUND
After the Festival, please email info@californiawinefestival.com to file a claim for lost item(s) and we will do our best to match lost items back to their owner. Valuables will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. California Wine Festival will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The California Wine Festival is committed to the safety and security of all patrons in the park. ALL bags will be searched before entry. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Backpacks are prohibited. Attendees should be prepared to have their bags searched each time they enter the festival and should plan for extra time to get through security.
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ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
All festival events are 21 and older enforced by Alcohol Beverage Control. No children or infants are allowed to attend any festival event for the safety of all parties.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
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PARKING & DIRECTIONS
We highly recommend taking public transportation or having a designated driver. The law is very strict on drinking and driving.
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Pasea Hotel & Spa: Valet parking is available at the Paséa Hotel & Spa - Day Valet Parking - $25 and Overnight Valet Parking $40
Pacific City: Self-Parking Rates - $2.00 for every 20 minutes, $35.00 max at 6th hour. Friday- Sunday the first two (2) hours are complimentary (with a validation from participating merchants). Complimentary self-parking is yours when you spend $250 or more in one day – just show your receipts at valet and parking is free!
Huntington Beach Parking - Park across the street at from Pasea Hotel & Spa at Pier Plaza for $1.50 per hour or $15/day.
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CHARITY
Proceeds from auction at the California Wine Festival Huntington Beach benefit Sandy Feet Initiative.
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FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT
California Wine Festival LLC
1114 State Street, Ste. 295
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Crowd Release Notice: Please be aware, by entering the events, you voluntarily agree to your image and likeness being used and published, without compensation, for California Wine Festival advertisements and promotional materials, and you release California Wine Festival LLC from any liability regarding any such publication or use of your image and likeness. Please alert an event representative if you do not wish to be photographed.