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California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17 - 18

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2025

Sip, savor, and take in the ocean views as California Wine Festival comes to Huntington Beach on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at Paséa Hotel & Spa. The two-day celebration blends exceptional wine, fresh coastal cuisine, and live music at one of Orange County’s most scenic destinations.Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. The nationally recognized series highlights the wines, foods, and landscapes of California while giving back to local charities, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara and Surfrider Foundation. In 2023, the event…

Fashion Meets Film: StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island October 15–19

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2025

StyleWeekOC returns for its 14th annual celebration of fashion, beauty, and culture, October 15–19, 2025, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The highly anticipated event once again partners with the Newport Beach Film Festival for its second year, blending the worlds of style and cinema across five immersive days. Guests can look forward to fashion shows, beauty experiences, celebrity conversations, red carpet moments, and panels set against the backdrop of Southern California’s premier open-air destination.Following a successful debut partnership in 2024, the collaboration between the Newport Beach Film Festival and Fashion Island continues to highlight the intersection of fashion, film,…

Newport Beach Becomes Global Beach Volleyball Capital Oct. 7–12

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2025

Beach volleyball’s global homecoming arrives in Newport Beach from Oct. 7 to 12, featuring international and American superstars, Olympians, and legends competing for the world’s largest single-week prize purse of $550,000. VIP and “Sand Suite” tickets are available now at nbvolleyball.com.The program includes Sunday’s $250,000 Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational, where U.S. Olympians Phil Dalhausser, Taylor Crabb, Kelly Cheng, and Kristen Nuss will lead four-man teams in one of the sport’s most grueling single-day brackets. That event follows the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16, a five-day competition taking place Oct. 7 to 11, with a $300,000 payout divided equally…

Laguna Cliffs Hosts Harvest Moon Sound Bath

By Greer Wylder

October 01, 2025

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point will host a floating sound bath experience on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. The event is aligned with the Harvest Moon and offers guests and locals a chance for reflection, intention-setting and emotional balance.The experience takes place at the Laguna Pool, where participants can float in the water or relax in poolside cabanas while immersed in therapeutic sounds and expansive ocean views under the year’s final Harvest Moon. The guided session blends sound healing, musical vibrations and sensory immersion for a transformative evening.Tickets are available in advance. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort…

Ilissa Michele Jewelry: Purpose-Driven, Handmade, and One-of-a-Kind

By Greer Wylder

September 24, 2025

Looking for a unique gift? Ilissa Michele Jewelry creates handmade chains with matching clasps using one-of-a-kind gemstone beads. Each piece is designed to layer, mix, and personalize. The collection includes necklaces with pendants, layering necklaces, chokers, bracelets, and pendants. Mom-owned and purpose-driven, Ilissa Michele Jewelry makes every gift both beautiful and meaningful.For 18 years, founder Ilissa Michele dedicated herself to raising her children, calling it the most important job in the world. As her children grew, she began to explore self-care and a new chapter of creativity. Drawn to working with her hands, she experimented with pottery, knitting, and painting…