Catalina Island Museum will be debuting the exhibition of Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen. Williams, known as “America’s Mermaid,” was an actress whose fame was launched by her swimming career leading to the starring role in many “aqua musicals.” A champion athlete and Hollywood starlet, Williams filmed on Catalina Island. She […]
Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a pirate’s life in Two Harbors Oct. 3-6. The annual Buccaneer Days will return for a 30th year, drawing eye-patch wearing, peg-legged pirates from all over. Grab your mateys and hop aboard the Catalina Express from San Pedro or Cyclone from Avalon and ride into Two Harbors. The four-day event features […]
Take your boat out or find a spot on the sand to watch dozens of aerial performances during the three-day air show. The flying takes place from noon-4 p.m. daily, with a street festival open all day, wrapping up around sundown. This year’s show features the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and […]
Come find anchors, fishing and survivor gear and more at Chula Vista Marina’s Fall Marine Gear Swap Meet. Shoppers will be able to browse hundreds of vendors from 7 am to Noon on Oct. 5th. You can also bring your fire extinguisher and have it re-charged on site. The cost for vendors is $15 for used items and $30 for […]
The annual Harbor and Seafood Festival highlights Santa Barbara’s waterfront and includes more than 40 vendors from food to clothing, jewelry and custom artwork. There will be plenty of delicious seafood dishes to choose from, including barbecued albacore, clam chowder and fish tacos. There will also be dockside boat tours and rides. The event runs […]
Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to the annual Halloween Haunted Tales aboard Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship. The evening will be full of spooky tales told by the museum’s award-winning and theatrical Living History Education staff. Tours start at 6 p.m., with a new group of 25 guests starting […]
Catalina Island Conservancy is hosting its 9th annual Wild Side Art Show and Sale at Newport Beach Yacht Club Oct. 20. More than 90 paintings capturing Catalina Island’s wild interior as well as popular spots in Avalon and Two Harbors will be for sale. The sale runs from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for general admission. Tickets cost […]
The California Yacht Club invites anyone who loves yachting and adventure to join them for a free presentation by OEX Watch Captain Randy Smith. He will provide details about the daring rescue by fellow competitors PYEWACKET, after rudder failure left a gaping hole in the OEX boat during the Transpacific Yacht race. The presentation starts […]
Looking to enjoy Halloween festivities harbor-side? Ventura Harbor Village will be hosting a costume contest for dogs and their owners on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. A maximum of 100 dog entries will be accepted and prizes will be awarded. To pre-register visit venturaharborvillage.com. Festivities will continue from 1-5 p.m. with a kids trick or […]
Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Orange Coast College Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship, 949-645-9412 Students who successfully complete the 16-hour course and written test will receive a US Sailing/US Powerboating Basic Safe Powerboat Handling Certification and be eligible to apply for the California […]
The 50-year time capsule celebration will also serve as the kick-off celebration for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project. A time capsule will be buried and unveiled at a special ceremony in 2069. The occasion is being presented by Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett in partnership with Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC, […]