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4th Annual Avalon Billfish Challenge

You and your team are invited to fish in Catalina Island’s only Jackpot Billfish Tournament.  This fun and competitive family-run event, which emphasizes tag and release, kicks off with an afternoon captain’s meeting. Two days of fishing are capped off by a delicious dinner banquet back on the final evening where cash and door prizes […]

Pier Under the Stars

Support Ventura’s historic pier by attending the Pier Under the Stars event. This event gives attendees the opportunity to indulge in tasting delicious food and desserts by Ventura’s best restaurants and cafes while sipping on wine. Also featured at this outdoor event is a silent auction, photo booth, dancing and of course gorgeous views. Each […]

Surf City Nights

Huntington Beach’s weekly street fair, Surf City Nights, takes place every Tuesday night unless the weather interferes and let’s be honest — the weather rarely delays this event in beautiful, sunny SoCal. The street fair features a certified farmer’s market, live entertainment, food, children’s activities and more. There is an abundance of street and public […]

LA Harbor Boat Show

Cabrillo Way Marina

Come and join in the fun at the third annual LA Harbor Boat Show at Cabrillo Way Marina. This in-water boat show, located in San Pedro, will host a large selection of new trawlers, cruisers, sportsfishers, sailboats, catamarans, motoryachts — you name it! Yacht brokerages and vendors selling marina accessories and other services will also […]

$15

ABC Boating Course by the San Diego Sail and Power Squadron

Southwestern Yacht Club 2702 Qualtrough Street, San Diego, CA, United States

Learn the basics alongside San Diego Sail and Power Squadron instructor. This course meets California Boater Card requirements. Cost: $55; $65 for two students sharing a book. Time: Fri.,  Sept 21, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 22  9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Southwestern Yacht Club will host this class and is located at 2702 Qualtrough St. San […]

South Bayfront Art Show

Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, CA, United States

The South Bayfront Art Cooperative and Susan and Don Johnson will be presenting a maritime-themed art show at Chula Vista Marina. The general public is invited to visit the Marina Room to view the artwork of local artists, which will be displayed. Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Call 619-691-1860 to learn more about this event or visit […]

SaltDog Classic

A pet-friendly music and art event hosted near the ocean at Seaside State Beach, adults, kids and dogs are in store for some seaside fun. Among a few of the activities are a tiki bar, live music, artist garden, non-profit guest speakers, designated yoga area, children’s game area and a Selfie Station to take a […]

$10

California Yacht Club Presents Allie Blecher

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, United States

Celebrate women in sailing by attending Allie Blecher’s talk at California Yacht Club (CYC). Blecher, who is an acclaimed sailor and who has worked to encourage women to sail through The Magenta Project, will be speaking on her yachting experiences, winning awards and more. As a public service by CYC, this event is free to […]

Free

Baja-Ha-Ha Marine Gear Swap Meet

Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, CA, United States

Looking to ditch some of your junk or to find some nautical treasures? Be sure to attend the Baja-Ha-Ha Marine Gear Swap Meet at Chula Vista Marina. Live music and the “Taco Man” will be on site to celebrate this annual event. To sell new items, reserve a space for $30, while those peddling older […]

San Clemente Seafest

Guests are invited to attend San Clemente’s 31st Annual Seafest for an afternoon of delicious chowder, lobster, arts and crafts, a surf contest and so much more. Boaters will not want to miss the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration that will be taking place. All activities will be at the historic San Clemente […]

Beach Cleanup

Come meet up with like-minded environmentalists for a morning of picking up trash at Dana Point. Wear appropriate clothes including close-toed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat; trash pickers and trash bags are provided. The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Calif. Time: 10 a.m-12 p.m. To find out […]

Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival

Seafood lovers abound for the 17th Annual Seafood Festival at Santa Barbara Harbor. In addition to marking open season for lobster, the festival will celebrate regional seafood options and will have many maritime-centered activities including educational talks, free boat rides and vessel tours. Live music will set the stage to enjoy this fun-filled Saturday. Cost: […]