California Wine Festival returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17th-18th, 2025- Preview, Tickets

California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach, October 17–18, 2025

Oceanfront weekend of premium California wines, gourmet bites, live music, and coastal views at Paséa Hotel & Spa

Beachside Wine Festival at Paséa Hotel & Spa. Courtesy of California Wine Festival.

Huntington Beach, CA (August 25, 2025) — California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, returns to Huntington Beach for two days of oceanfront tastings on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2025. Guests will sip and savor wines from premier winemaking regions across California, paired with gourmet bites from many of Orange County’s top restaurants, while enjoying lifestyle exhibitors, live entertainment and palm tree-lined coastal views amid Surf City USA’s world-famous beaches. Set against the luxurious backdrop of Paséa Hotel & Spa, this signature fall experience invites wine lovers and foodies alike to indulge in the ultimate seaside celebration.

 

“We’re excited to return to Huntington Beach, where the coastal setting and warm community make this festival truly special,” said Emily Kaufmann, Executive Director of California Wine Festival. “Paséa Hotel & Spa provides the perfect backdrop to showcase exceptional wines from renowned regions across the state. We can’t wait to welcome guests for a weekend of oceanfront indulgence complete with gourmet bites, live music and, of course, unforgettable wines.”

 

Festival Events

Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting

Friday, October 17 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Paséa Hotel & Spa – Sapphire Ballroom & Ocean Lawn

21080 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA

The weekend kicks off with the exclusive Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, where guests will enjoy rare and reserve-level wines from California’s most celebrated regions including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County. Top chefs from Huntington Beach and beyond will serve delicious appetizers to pair with the world-class wines, with offerings from local favorites Shorebird, Cucina Alessa, Duke’s Huntington Beach, Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse, Aquamar and Paséa Hotel & Spa, along with gourmet specialties from Goufrais, Icelandic Glacial, Imuraya and Kerrygold. Guests will be welcomed with a sparkling wine reception before exploring an elegant evening of fine wine, artisanal food and live music with panoramic Pacific views.

Throughout the evening, guests can also bid in a lively silent auction featuring coveted items such as rare wines, tasting tours and dining experiences. Proceeds will benefit Sandy Feet Initiative, a non-profit organization that recognizes, supports and creates community for the siblings of kids with special needs, disabilities & chronic illness through beach-based programs and events.

Beachside Wine Festival

Saturday, October 18 | 1 – 4 p.m. (VIP Entry at 12 p.m.)

Paséa Hotel & Spa – Oceanfront Lawn & Terrace

 

The signature Beachside Wine Festival transforms the hotel’s oceanfront event lawn into a bustling tasting experience, featuring hundreds of premium California wines, regional craft brews and an array of gourmet food—from artisan cheeses and chocolates to fresh seafood and olive oils. Guests can sample offerings from a diverse lineup of culinary partners, including afcio22, Aquamar, Butterfly Brittle, Cookie Shop, Cucina Alessa, Farm Fresh Home Foods, Gino Angelini Sauces, Goufrais, Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse, Icelandic Glacial, Kerrygold, Paséa Hotel & Spa, Savory Bites, SiSi Cakes, Traeger and Waterloo Sparkling Water.

Paséa Hotel & Spa and Sommsation are powering the VIP Pavilion and providing wines from the world’s best independent wineries and gourmet bites from top chefs. VIP ticket holders can enjoy curated food and wine pairings, blind tastings and unique giveaways and special seating in the Pavilion tent.

Official After Party at Pacific City

Saturday, October 18 | 4 – 7 p.m.

Old Crow Smokehouse – Pacific City

The celebration continues just steps away from the festival grounds. Pacific City will host the official California Wine Festival After Party on Saturday, October 18 from 4–7 p.m. at Old Crow Smokehouse. Festival guests are invited to enjoy live music and drink specials with ocean views at one of Huntington Beach’s favorite spots for BBQ and bourbon. Located right next door to Paséa Hotel & Spa.

Festival Highlights & Sponsors

• Food & Beverage Partners Include:

  • aficio22, Aquamar, Butterfly Brittles, Cookie Stop, Cucina Alessa Restaurants, Duke’s Huntington Beach, Farm Fresh Home Foods, Gino Angelini Authentic Italian Sauces, Goufrais Cocoa Confection, Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse, Icelandic Glacial, IMURAYA USA, INC., Kerrygold, p.o.p. candy co., Paséa Hotel & Spa, Savory Bites, Shorebird, SiSi Cakes, Traeger, WATERLOO Sparkling Water, and more.

• Participating Wineries Include:

  • Ackerman Family Vineyards, Adobe Road Winery, Archer Roose Wines, Bellante Family Winery, Beri, Cuvaison, Darcie Kent Estate Winery, Double Bond Wine, Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Goldschmidt Vineyards, Harvey and Harriet, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, High Flyer Wines, Kubani Wines, Michael Mondavi Family Wines, Mizel Estate Wines, Navarro Vineyards, New Zealand Wine Navigator, Norso, Perchance Estates, Pere Ventura, Priest Ranch, PRP Wine International, Quench + Temper, Ricci Vineyards, Trefethen Family Vineyards, The Vinho, Wine Guy & Wine Gal, Ysidro, and dozens more from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Temecula, and Santa Barbara wine country.

• Special Features:

  • Live Music – Friday’s tasting features soulful acoustic sets by Chris Copeland, while Saturday’s beachside event features Adam Lasher (former American Idol finalist) on the main stage and John Dean in the VIP Pavilion.

• Festival Sponsors Include:

  • Diamond Sponsor: Almond Board of California

    • California Almonds is serving up the best of the Golden State! Savor delicious almond bites perfectly paired with local wines available onsite, all in a vibrant, interactive setting. Don’t miss out on the tasty, nutritious creations and an unforgettable experience.

  • VIP Pavilion: Paséa Hotel & Spa and Sommsation

    • Sommsation is powering the VIP Pavilion and providing wines from the world’s best independent wineries and gourmet bites. VIP ticket holders can enjoy curated food and wine pairings, blind tastings and unique giveaways, and special seating in the VIP area

  • Gold Sponsor: Traeger

  • Silver Sponsor: Icelandic Glacial, Pacific City

  • Bronze Sponsors: Priest Ranch, Highflyer, Leaf Filter, Renewal by Andersen, System Pavers

California Wine Festival is a 21+ event. Tickets for California Wine Festival Huntington Beach are available for pre-sale here and include all wine and food samples, plus an 18-oz keepsake wine glass. For more information, please visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com.

 

About California Wine Festival

California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. A nationally recognized event series, it aims to showcase the beautiful wines, foods and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has grown to become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. Committed to sustainability, 90% of the waste from the festivals was diverted from the landfill in 2024. The festival has also raised funds for local charities across California, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Surfrider Foundation and more. Join upcoming festivals in Carlsbad, Santa Barbara and Dana Point.

 

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