California Annual Events

Several vintage race cars, including a red BHR Porsche with the number 42, a white car numbered 58, and a yellow car numbered 77, are parked on a street lined with trees and shops. People are gathered around observing the cars at one of the best annual events on the Monterey Peninsula.

Best Annual Events on the Monterey Peninsula

Monterey Peninsula comprises the stretch of seaside communities from Monterey south to Big Sur, which means unforgettable viewpoints, cliff-lined coastlines, incredible seafood (clam chowder, anyone?)—and lots […]

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A group of people dressed in elaborate, white and silver costumes walk through a snowy landscape. They carry umbrellas adorned with reflective silver material. Pine trees and parked cars are visible in the background, creating a festive wintry scene at one of Tahoe's best annual events.

Best Annual Events in Tahoe

Just 200 miles northeast of San Francisco lies a year-round playground called Lake Tahoe. So whether it’s views of snow-capped mountains or deep blue alpine

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A long, elegant outdoor dining table is lavishly decorated with greenery and flowers. Guests in formal attire sit on either side, conversing and enjoying drinks. Bathed in warm sunlight, this cozy and festive scene is one of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley This October.

Best Annual Events in Napa Valley

Looking for something to do in Wine Country? With so many offerings in Napa Valley, we’ve curated some of the annual events you can’t miss.

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A large crowd of people, including many children, run and play on a grassy field. High above them, colorful kites in various shapes and sizes are flying against a partly cloudy sky. The scene is lively and joyous, capturing one of the Best Annual Events in the East Bay with many participants engaged in the festivities.

Best Annual Events in the East Bay

Across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge lies the East Bay, home to popular towns Oakland, Berkeley and Livermore. With stunning views of the whole Bay

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A lively crowd of people dances energetically in front of a stage at an outdoor summer festival. The stage banner reads "Salsa Stage" at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, one of the Best Annual Events in the South Bay. Trees and modern buildings can be seen in the background under a clear, sunny sky.

Best Annual Events in the South Bay

You know it best for its shiny nickname “Silicon Valley.” But this part of the bay, about 50 miles south of San Francisco, is not

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A colorful parade scene with people cheering and blowing bubbles. A float designed as a house from the animated movie "Up" is attached to a bunch of multicolored balloons, floating above the crowd. Victorian-style houses and trees are visible in the background, making it one of the Best Annual Events in San Francisco.

Best Annual Events in San Francisco

No city in the world is quite like San Francisco. It rose from the ashes of the devastating 1906 Earthquake and Fire to host the

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A vibrant nighttime scene with a crowd gathered by a lake, watching colorful fireworks burst in the sky at one of the Best Annual Events in the North Bay. The water reflects the fireworks and lights from nearby buildings, creating a festive atmosphere. Trees and tents line the banks of the lake.

Best Annual Events in the North Bay

Home to about 250,000 folks, diverse landscapes, and activities galore, the North Bay stretches from the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge all the way

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