Usually, when one goes to a winery for wine tasting, they sit in a beautiful tasting room overlooking the vineyards. While that is certainly the case at Presqu’ile winery in Santa Marina, CA, there is much more than wine tastings there, too. In fact, there are five enhanced experiences, as described below. Located less than two miles from Highway 101 in Northern Santa … [Read more...]
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Registration For 2023 Smackfest Hermosa Beach Volleyball Tournament Is Open
One of the best events of the year in Southern California is taking place July 29 at the Hermosa Beach Pier and for there is important news for those wanting to play in this unique beach volleyball tournament. Registration for Smackfest 2023 is now open. The first 50 teams to sign up get the following: • Smackfest Hat AND Tee (everyone else gets just a tee) • Free Mich … [Read more...]
Walk On, Walk Off Boat Rentals From Orlando Family Boating On Central Florida Lakes
A lot of boat skippers like to joke that it's better to know someone who owns a boat than to own one yourself. Even renting a boat can sometimes be a hassle with loading and unloading, returning it and dealing with the rental company, etc. Well, one Florida boat rental company makes it a breeze to get out on the lake for a day with a walk on-walk off system that provides … [Read more...]
MARIACHI USA Is Back At The Hollywood Bowl On Saturday, June 3
MARIACHI USA is back at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 3. Here are the times, the bands and information on the traditional fireworks for this mariachi bands extravaganza. This event has been at the Hollywood Bowl since its inception 34 years ago, making it the longest-running paid Latino event in the U.S., and the longest running annual show in Hollywood Bowl … [Read more...]
These New New Restaurants Are At Collage at South Coast Plaza In Costa Mesa, CA
Foodies have even more places to eat at Collage at South Coast Plaza In Costa Mesa, CA. The elevated food court next to Bloomingdale's has added Blossoms & Brass, K Soul Food, and Phoholic and Cha Redefine. "We are thrilled to introduce Blossoms & Brass, Cha Redefine, K Soul Food and PhoHolic as the latest additions to our diverse culinary offerings at Collage," … [Read more...]
Union Street Festival 2023 San Francisco Dates & Everything You Need To Know
One of San Francisco's longest-running street festivals is back for 2023, the Union Street Festival. It's free and here are the dates, details, bands, food, beer, drinks and everything you need to know about it. Dates: June 3-4 Location: Union Street from Fillmore to Octavia streets Admission: Free Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars Father’s Day Food & Drink Specials
Father's Day is June 18 and in recognition, several San Diego restaurants and bars throughout the city are having food and drink specials. Here's a rundown of San Diego bars and restaurants having Father's Day specials in the Gaslamp, Little Italy, Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, Lemon Grove and Claremont. Coco Maya, Little Italy’s Caribbean-inspired … [Read more...]
Glassbox Elevated Sushi Restaurant In Del Mar Hosting Sake Dinner This June
Glassbox, the elevated sushi restaurant in Del Mar, CA, is hosting a sake dinner on June 5. It is a 5-course pairing featuring premium selections of sake hosted by Mio Okura alongside special creations from San Diego’s award-winning chef Ethan Yang. The cost is $75 per person. Okura is a Sake Specialist/Certified Sake Sommelier for Republic National Distributing Company. … [Read more...]
Maverick’s Owners Taking Over Bub’s At The Beach With Bar Ella In Pacific Beach
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger Bub's at the Beach, the long-running Pacific Beach bar that is now closed, will become Bar Ella. Backed by The Verant Group, which owns Mavericks and Sandbar in PB, as well as the well-run and popular barleymash in San Diego's Gaslamp, it will be owned by former Bub's patron Krista Barrella, who previously has been General … [Read more...]
University of Tennessee May Develop Knoxville Waterfront By Neyland Stadium
The underdeveloped waterfront by Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN, may soon be getting a big boost. The University of Tennessee announced plans for a potential entertainment district along the Tennessee River, adjacent to the football stadium and basketball's Thompson-Boling Arena. The initial proposal calls for a hotel and a a “tabletop” above the G10 garage for tailgating, … [Read more...]
Knoxville’s Popular Bike Boat Brew & Bark 2023 Event Date & Activities
Exercise and socialize is the mantra of PubClub.com, and Knoxville, TN, has an event that includes both while adding in an extra element: dogs. Bike Boat Brew & Bark, set for Saturday, June 3 in 2023, combines outdoor adventures, craft beer and dog lovers in Knoxville’s urban wilderness. This annual event has become popular with visitors and locals alike; after all, … [Read more...]
Five & Dime Cocktail Bar In New York City Adds A Food Menu
Five & Dime Wine & Cocktail Bar in New York City is now offering pizza, hot sandwiches and other appetizer-portion foods to compliment its menu of drinks. Located in the iconic Woolworth Building lobby, Five & Dime has a high-end whiskey program, they are also offering six-tap rotating craft beers and ciders, nitro coffees, espresso, and seasonally-inspired … [Read more...]
Temecula Wine & Balloon Festival 2023 Tickets, Concerts & Wineries Complete Guide
Here are the dates, ticket prices, balloon rides, bands, beers & wines and the complete scene of this annual pairing of wines and balloons in Temecula, CA. This is the event's 40th anniversary. Dates: May 19-21. The event opens at 8 a.m., on Saturday and Sunday and closes at about 11:30 p.m. Tickets: Friday – $70 Saturday – $90 Sunday, $90. Saturday & Sunday … [Read more...]
Beeside Balcony La Jolla Restaurant Review: Creating A Buzz Of Excitement
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Beeside Balcony in La Jolla is buzzing. The Del Mar restaurant has expanded to the Jewel of San Diego, located on the upper level above The Spot on Prospect between Girard and Herschel streets, right in the heart of La Jolla Village. And it did not take long for locals to make a beeline to it. PubClub.com was there on a … [Read more...]
Bencotto Italian Kitchen In San Diego’s Little Italy Happy Hour Menu & Specials
Bencotto Italian Kitchen In San Diego's Little Italy has a new Happy Hour menu. Here are the food and drink choices along with the menu. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. The selection of appetizers includes parmigiano Reggiano, aged for 24 and 40 months and served with balsamic glaze and caramelized figs; calamari fritti, lightly fried calamari rings and … [Read more...]
San Diego Craft Breweries Win 3 Gold Medals And 12 Total At 2023 World Beer Cup
The Capital of Craft, San Diego, took home three Gold Medals – and 12 overall – in the 2023 World Beer Cup. Winning Gold Medals were AleSmith Brewing of Miramar, BattleMage Brewing of Vista, and North Park Beer Co. Local breweries also won two Silver Medals and seven Bronze Medals. Pizza Port and Eppig Brewing were the only San Diego County breweries to win multiple medals … [Read more...]
The Federal North Hollywood Presents Mother’s Day 2023 May 14th with Discounts for Striking Writers
Special Menu Debuts Under New Head Chef Chris Olsefsky It’s coming: Mother’s Day, and you’d better be ready. Research from The National Restaurant Association consistently ranks Mother’s day as the most popular holiday of the year to dine out, followed by Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, New Year’s Eve, and Easter. So, if you’re going to push the boat out, why not make it … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium Fails First Concert Test, Jimmy Buffett
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Apparently, more people go to a Jimmy Buffett concert than San Diego State football games. This was obvious to anyone who went to the inaugural concert at San Diego's new Snapdragon Stadium, Jimmy Buffett. Put quite simply, the crowd overwhelmed the facility. There was a near-capacity crowd of 35,000 and the stadium simply … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Celebrates Record-Breaking Year For National Travel And Tourism Week
Paso Robles, the largest wine country in California's central coast, has rebounded from the pandemic to post record-breaking numbers for tourism. Especially with its premier annual event, the annual Paso Wine Fest, which is each May. Travel Paso, the nonprofit marketing organization whose mission is to promote tourism, made the announcement for tourist-generated lodging … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Restaurant Grand Central Turns 5 Years Old
Dining in Palm Springs presents many choices for locals and visitors and one, Grand Central Palm Springs, is proud to have reached its fifth-year anniversary. One of California's Top 100 brunch spots (according to Yelp!) and “Best of the Valley” 2020 by the Desert Sun, it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its menu includes everything from Huevos Rancheros to a Pesto … [Read more...]
San Pedro Fish Market Finds A New Landing Spot Near Its Original Location
For more than 50 years, San Pedro Fish Market was a landmark in Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro, CA. And now, it's back home again. Or close enough. Just two months after having closed to make way for the West Harbor development project, San Pedro Fish Market has a new landing spot. It's called the “Landing,” just a few hundred yards north of the original … [Read more...]
The USGA Is Having A Fan Fest During The U.S. Open In Los Angeles
The USGA is hosting an NFL Experience-type of Fan Fest event during the week of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Los Angeles, June 15-18 Called the U.S. Open Showcase, it will take place at Westfield Century City shopping mall. The tournament is just a few miles away at the Los Angeles Country Club. The U.S. Open Showcase will feature live watch parties of … [Read more...]
How To Fly Directly Into The Santa Ynez Valley And Solvang
There is a misconception about the the convenience of getting to California's wine countries. On a map they seem some distance from major cities and require a lot of driving, not exactly something one wants to be doing when they are visiting wineries and also, lately, craft breweries and distilleries. However, that's not really the case, and a case in point is the Santa … [Read more...]
Paso Wine Fest, Paso Robles’ Biggest Wine Tasting Event, 2023 Date & Tickets
The biggest wine event in one of California's biggest wine countries takes place each May. It is the Paso Wine Fest in Paso Robles, and here are event details with everything you need to know from the dates, ticket information, the wineries, entertainment and a list of the closest hotels. Paso Wine Fest features more than 150 wineries with craft spirits and live … [Read more...]
This May Be The Best Entertainment Deal In The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Not everything is expensive these days. Here is something that might just be the best entertainment and nightlife deal in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. It's the all-year ticket from Mad House Comedy Club. The cost of a single show is $15 and $30 and for that same $30 you can go for free the rest of the year. It's called … [Read more...]
Second Chance Beer Company Hosting 3rd Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival In San Diego
Dog owners and beer lovers, two things that often go together as naturally as grain and hops, have a combined event in San Diego this May. The third annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival is taking place Saturday May 20 from 2-6 p.m. Hosted by Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, it takes place at the brewery's dog-friendly Carmel … [Read more...]
Russia-Ukraine War Forces San Diego’s Pushkin Restaurant To Change To A Hookah Lounge
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Russia's war in Ukraine has caused one San Diego restaurant to change its concept. Pushkin Russian Restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter is changing to Pushkin Lounge & Bar effective in May. This is due to backlash, threats and "don't go there" social media posts that has caused business to lose 65% of its business. … [Read more...]
Las Vegas, The Wedding Capital Of The World, To Hold 70th Anniversary Matrimony Event
Wedding bells have been ringing in Las Vegas for decades and 70 years ago it was dubbed "The Wedding Capital of the World" by the London Daily Herald. And to celebrate that title, Las Vegas is holding a 70th anniversary event in 2023. It is Sunday, Sept. 3, at Caesars Palace. Think of it as the ultimate wedding party. Organizers expect hundreds of couples to gather for a … [Read more...]
Why An LA-to-Vegas High Speed Train Will Take More Than Two Hours
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Los Angeles Blogger With all due respects to Brightline West and its plan to build a high-speed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, it will take a heck of a lot longer to travel between the two cities than the two hours that is being reported by the media. Five is more like it. Why? That is easy to explain. The train will not … [Read more...]
Punk Rock Museum Opens In Las Vegas Complete With The Triple Down Bar
The punk subculture has a place in Las Vegas at the Punk Rock Museum. Dedicated to " the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild" according to organizers, it has 2,000 square feet of exhibits encompassing five decades of punk history. But that's not all, it also has a bar, The Triple Down, the name coming from two legendary punk bars, The … [Read more...]
VAI Resort, Arizona’s Largest Hotel, Coming To Phoenix In 2024
A $1 billion, 60-acre resort offering more than 1,100 luxury rooms, suites, and villas with multi-level, multi-functional live music and concert venue and even – get this – a tethered hot air balloon, is coming to Phoenix. VAI Resort is scheduled to open in Glendale, AZ, in 2024. And this over-the-top property is something that one might expect to find in Las Vegas. Or Monte … [Read more...]
San Francisco & Bay Area Top Summertime Events 2023 Dates & Information Guide
Contrary to popular legend, San Francisco is not as cold in the summertime as some places are in the winter. Oh sure, stand at Fisherman's Wharf a late afternoon when the fog rolls in over the bay and a sunny day suddenly turns chilly. Thus all the souvenir stores selling San Fransisco sweatshirts to unsuspecting tourists. San Francisco in the summertime is a fun place to … [Read more...]
Boonville Beer Festival CA 2023 Event Date, Ticket Information & Tips
With a name like Boonville – and not Boomville – you know you are not in the middle of a thriving metropolis. A small town a couple hours of San Francisco is more like it, along a two-lane highway. And each spring, this little dot on the Northern California map in Mendocino County comes to life because of the Boonville Beer Festival. Put on by the fun folks of Anderson … [Read more...]
North Park Music Fest 2023 Set For Memorial Day Weekend In San Diego
The second North Park Music Fest in San Diego's North Park neighborhood takes place on two days during Memorial Day Weekend 2023. The dates are May 27th and 28th from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., on Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Sunday. The location is the North Park Mini Park and surrounding streets. Put on by North Park Main Street (NPMS), it features music on three stages, craft … [Read more...]
A Brewfest, Concerts & Pop-Up Food Highlights Presidio of San Francisco Summertime Events
The Presidio of San Francisco is a giant park with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge that locals know as a great outdoor hangout spot. And in the summer of 2023, it has several events and happenings that add even more to its natural allure. Free Community Events Including Live Music & The First-Ever Brewfest All summer, there are community and cultural events … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest Going Cashless In 2023
Joining other music festivals and events, New Orleans Jazz Fest will be cashless in 2023. As a result, ticket, food, beverage, craft, and merchandise booths will no longer accept cash payments. The two-weekend music festival which has not just been around since 1970 but is a celebration of everything that is New Orleans – live bands, Louisiana food and beer drinking – is … [Read more...]
U.S. Virgin Islands May, June & Summer Travel Hotel Deals
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a scenic, tropical travel destination and there are some travel deals to be found right now. Here are hotel package savings for May, June and thru the summer at select properties. Magens Hideaway – St. Thomas Deal: Land and Sea Package Redemption Dates: 5/1-7/31, 2023 Magen’s Hideaway offers three luxury villas on the Peterborg … [Read more...]
San Diego Raman Restaurant RakiRaki Expands To Rancho Penasquitos
San Diego’s award-winning ramen restaurant RakiRaki Ramen has opened a new location in Rancho Penasquitos. Located in the lively Plaza Rancho Penasquitos shopping plaza, the new RakiRaki Ramen restaurant has a range of authentic Japanese ramen dishes, appetizers and drinks. From the Tonkotsu Ramen to the Vegan Ramen, to the Ramen Burgers and specialty sushi rolls, RakiRaki … [Read more...]
Marquee Skydeck Back For EDC Week Las Vegas 2023
The Electric Daisy Carnival is the marquee event part of week-long experience into the electronic music world called EDC Week Vegas. Las Vegas is jamming all week with a series of events at 17 nightclubs and bars throughout the city. The 2023 dates for EDC Week are Wednesday, May 17-Tuesday, May 23 with the highlight event being the Electric Daisy Carnival – or EDC – at Las … [Read more...]
TAO Beach Dayclub’s Evening Tide Returns In May & Marquee Nightclub’s LowKey Afters Bar
Las Vegas nightlife heats up this summer with the return of TAO Beach's Evening Tide and a low-key bar at Marquee Nightclub. Starting April 29th, Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan will host LowKey Afters. Kicking off at 2 am in the club’s intimate Library, guests can immerse themselves in deep house sounds from local talent until after the sun rises. Inspired by the … [Read more...]
San Diego Gaslamp Getting Smokin’ J’s BBQ Restaurant
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger "Where's There's Smoke, There's Flavor." That is the slogan on the Smokin' J's BBQ website. And soon, those of us in San Diego's Gaslamp will know whether that is true or they are just blowing smoke up our, well, neighborhood. Founded in Poway with a second location in Miramar, Smokin' J's BBQ is opening a location in … [Read more...]
A San Diego-Ensenada Ferry Could Be Coming This Summer
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Is this for real? A ferry between San Diego and Ensenada? Apparently and, unlike an expanded trolley line or a train to run through Baja that has been rumored for decades and may never actually materialize, this one may be happening soon. As in this summer. "We hope that by June we would be starting the Ensenada to San … [Read more...]
Interstate Mullett Toss Is The Flora-Bama’s End Of April Fun Beach Party
A beach party like none other takes place the end of each April at the Flora-Bama bar, a legendary watering hole on the Florida-Alabama border. It is the Interstate Mullet Toss and it's a three-day event that is unique, wild and crazy as the Over-The-Line in San Diego and they heyday of the Manhattan Beach 6-man. The "excuse" for this party is to toss a mullet – a fish … [Read more...]
Nōema Is A New Mykonos Bar & Restaurant In The Greek Islands
Mykonos is known throughout the world as being a top place for nightlife, but not all it involves partying at Paradise Beach and wild places like the Skandinavian Bar. There is a more reserved side to this popular Greek Islands destination and Nōema is a restaurant with a bar that is more lounge than nightclub, open just in time for the 2023 summer season. Located in … [Read more...]
Hong Kong to Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023
The region’s best bar talent will land in Hong Kong on 18 July, as the city reinforces its position as the leading hub for world-class cocktail experiences in Asia HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE) – Asia’s very best bartenders and drinks industry talent will gather in Hong Kong this July as the city hosts Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, one of the region’s most authoritative … [Read more...]
A Pub Crawl Through Port Louis: Discovering Mauritius’ Vibrant Nightlife Scene
By Jarno Special to PubClub.com After sunbathing by the beach and exploring Mauritius’ crystalline waters, there is no better way to cap the day than enjoying a few drinks with friends while jamming to the island vibe. Trust me, your vacation package to Mauritius will not be complete without experiencing its buzzing nightlife scene. One of the best places for bar hopping … [Read more...]
Golden Monkey Tiki Lounge Is A New Tiki Bar On The Las Vegas Strip
There is a new tiki bar in town and this one is the only tiki bar on the Las Vegas Strip. The Golden Tiki Lounge is one of 15 bars and lounges at Resorts World Las Vegas on the north end of the Strip. Replacing the Genting Palace Lounge, the Golden Tiki Lounge has tiki decor and, of course, the wild and exotic drinks that are a major attraction of all tiki bars – the Mai … [Read more...]
Long Beach Nightlife Centers Around The Annual Grand Prix April 16-19
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The nightlife scene in Long Beach, CA, shifts in mid-April every year because a 200-mph beach party rolls into town. It's the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, which in 2023 is celebrating its 48th annual event the weekend of April 14-16. And it all begins on Thursday, April 13 with a block party called "Thursday Thunder." … [Read more...]
Second Annual SD Beer Weekend Sets 2023 Dates
San Diego and craft beer go together like Pacific Beach and bars, and fortunately there are ways to try a lot of those beers with special events. One of those is the second annual SD Beer Weekend presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild. It takes place Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 in 2023. “With National Beer Day on Friday, April 7, we figured this was an opportune … [Read more...]
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Open In La Jolla With The Hive Speakeasy Coming Soon
The Beeside Balcony of Del Mar, CA, has expanded with a location in La Jolla. And soon, a speakeasy called The Hive will really have the place buzzing with excitement. Located on Prospect Street between Girad and Herschel – right above La Jolla Cove – Beeside Balcony serves Mediterranean dishes, among them Fjord Salmon, Spanish Grilled Octopus, Seafood Risotto, Escargots De … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo And Monaco Bars, Nightlife And Top Events Guide
High-end days and elegant nightlife. Monaco and in particular Monte Carlo is the pinnacle of the wealthy with luxury cars, luxury yachts, luxury restaurants and high-end nightclubs. It is the champagne lifestyle. You won't find many dive bars here. It's such a revered place it spawned a classic cocktail, the Monte Carlo, much like the Manhattan (2 ounces rye whiskey, … [Read more...]
Eleven San Diego Craft Breweries Win 13 Gold Medals At The 2023 Brewers Cup of California
Eleven San Diego County craft breweries won 13 Gold Medals at the 2023 Brewers Cup of California, a statewide brewing competition in Sacramento that has been held every other year since 2019. Sorrento Valley’s Gravity Heights and Kearny Mesa’s Kilowatt Brewing both won a San Diego-best two Gold Medals. Kilowatt Brewing and Societe Brewing Company, also from Kearny Mesa, won … [Read more...]
These San Diego Bars Offering Padres Opening Day, Season Drink & Food Specials
What's the hottest thing in San Diego right now? The San Diego Padres. After beating the hated rival Dodgers in the playoffs last year, an event that set off a celebration rarely seen in this city – anticipation is at an all-time high for the 2023 season. And the bars are smart enough to take advantage of this enthusiasm. Here's a rundown of San Diego Bars having opening day … [Read more...]
Saxon Wine Route Trail Proves There’s More To Drink In Germany Than Beer
The visions of a trip to Germany drinking beer out of huge steins in which natives consume brews for lunch in biergartens are are accurate. But there's more than beer in Germany. There are wines and wineries and the Saxon Wine Route is proof of it. Located outside of Dresden, the Saxon Wine Route is a 56-mile (90-kilometer) wine trail along the Elbe river. Along it are … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Latest Restaurant News For March 2023
Food and Las Vegas go together like residences and pool parties. The restaurant scene is constantly evolving and here's the latest restaurant news in Las Vegas for March 2023. Proper Eats Food Hall Now Open at ARIA Resort & Casino Industry trendsetter Clique Hospitality brings together a collection of highly sought-after imports and only-in-Las Vegas destinations with … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Latest Entertainment News 2023 Shows, Concerts & Residences
The entertainment capitol of the USA is full of fun and it keeps getting more and more entertaining. And they say New York never sleeps. Here is a rundown of the latest Las Vegas entertainment news, shows, concerts and residences. It involves U2 Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, Usher and, well, read on for more. U2 Announces Project to Open The MSG Sphere at The Venetian Resort … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Events At Backyard Kitchen & Tap In Pacific Beach CA
Backyard Kitchen & Tap in San Diego's Pacific Beach has several events before and on St Patrick's Day for 2023. Here is its St. Paddy's Day events calendar. Saturday, March 11 Pet Me, I’m Irish dog adoption event with The Animal Pad rescue from 2 – 5 p.m. Bring a new/unused dog toy or supplies for Toys 4 Pups and receive a free drink. 20% of event proceeds will be … [Read more...]
Big Bear CA Introduces The Mineshaft Coaster, A Roller Coaster In The Snow
All the record snow falling on Big Bear Mountain has been somewhat of a cruel tease for Southern Californians. The snowboards and skis are out of the closet ready to be loaded into the car, yet there has actually been too much snow for the mountain to operate. But as people do return and "head to the slopes" they will be greeted by a new attraction, a roller coaster in the … [Read more...]
New Craft Beers Pay Homage To San Diego’s North Park Neighborhood
San Diego's Original 40 Brewing Company has created two new craft beers that are a cheers to the city's North Park community. Six-time Great American Beer Festival medal winner Head Brewer Zack Kaplan has crafted University Ave Kölsch and University Ave Raspberry Kölsch for the brewery, which is located at 3117 University Avenue in North Park. “These Kölsch beers were fun … [Read more...]
Six Additional Restaurants Make 2023 MICHELIN Guide California
Six more restaurants have been added to the 2023 MICHELIN Guide California with a wide range of cultural tastes. They include Korean, sushi, seafood and steak. Below are the restaurants along with the MICHELIN Guide California's reviews including their location and link to a detailed review. Bansang Cuisine: Korean Location: 1560 Fillmore St., San Francisco, The … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival Dana Point 2023 Date & Wineries At The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
The 2023 California Wine Festival Dana Point is back with a new location, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Here is all you need to know: the date, the wineries, food, entertainment and ticket information. The dates are Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15. Friday is the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting and Saturday is the main event, the Beachside Wine … [Read more...]
San Diego Shell 2023 Top Concerts, Bands & Key Dates – Beach Boys, Village People, Ziggy Marley, Gipsy Kings
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego is being treated to another spectacular season – spectacular not just for the performances but the venue, as well – at the Shell at Randy Jacobs amphitheater at the edge of San Diego Bay. Here is the 2023 schedule of the top bands and shows, which includes the Beach Boys for the second year i a row, Earth Wind … [Read more...]
Oscars Host Jimmy Kimmel Building Mansion In LA’s Hermosa Beach
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Hermosa Beach Blogger Jimmy Kimmel is building a house in the Los Angeles beach city of Hermosa Beach that he purchased in 2018 for $8 million. And it's not on The Strand. Instead, it appears to be – gasp! – east of Pacific Coast Highway at about 4th or 5th Street and is at least three bedrooms with pool. Kimmell, popular talk show … [Read more...]
Margaritaville Resort Opening In San Diego Gaslamp’s Hotel Solamar
Just a few months after Jimmy Buffett performs at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium on May 6, the King of Somewhere Hot will have a presence in the Gaslamp Quarter. Scheduled to open this summer is Margaritaville Resort in current location of Hotel Solamar. Currently that hotel is undergoing a $31 million renovation. The Landshark Bar & Grill is taking over the former … [Read more...]
All-Star Rock Band Kings of Chaos To Headline Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach 2023 Concerts
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach rocks into Southern California the weekend of April 14-16. In more ways than one. Not only does it involve race cars going 200 mph on city streets, but it also rocks with live music. On Saturday night, April 15, all-star rock band Kings of Chaos – with special guests– will be playing in the annual concert presented by Acura. The show … [Read more...]
Smackfest 2023 & Hermosa Beach Volleyball Classes Dates
Smackfest, the wild and crazy costume event and part-time beach volleyball tournament, has its date set for 2023. Put on by Smackfest Events, the organization also has beach volleyball classes, leagues and another tournament, as well as a kickball class on its 2023 schedule. Here is a breakdown of each event with dates and signup information. • Smackfest 2023 The date … [Read more...]
Is San Diego A Party City?
Yes, San Diego is very much a party city. It is in Southern California, has beaches, tourists and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. There are beach bars, clubs, sports bars, craft beer bars, live music bars, restaurant-bars karaoke bars, pickup bars and hang-out bars. There are three main party districts, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach and the Gaslamp Quarter. Other … [Read more...]
California’s ‘HIPstoric’ Past Comes To Life These Yosemite-Adjacent Towns
By Molly Blaisdell, Special to PubClub.com It has recently been claimed that what was once historic is now surfacing for many travelers of a certain age as "HIPstoric." And as enthusiastic travelers search for more colorful journeys, they need to look no further than the Golden State, where they can strike gold in the three historically-rich and Yosemite-adjacent towns of … [Read more...]
A Complete Recreation Guide To California’s Mono County Lakes
By Molly Blaisdell, Special to PubClub.com Picture gliding in a kayak across the glassy, cool waters of a high alpine lake, absorbing the impossibly vertical mountain scenery and having your cell phone off and thoughts of work a million miles away from you. Now picture yourself slashing through the wake of a fast boat on skis or a wakeboard with spray splashing on your … [Read more...]
Six ‘Wild’ Things To Do In Carson City, Nevada
Carson Valley, situated in the foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, is a place with a lot of wild life. Not wild as in whoop it up wild, but nature's wild side. As in wildlife. Here are six 'wild" things to do in Carson City, Nevada. A wildlife oasis As one of the driest climates in America, nearly all of Nevada’s seven National Wildlife Refuges involve … [Read more...]
Traverse City Restaurant Week Features More Than 35 Northwest Michigan Restaurants
Vietnamese shaking beef, coconut cod tacos and smoked shrimp and grits – would you believe you can find this variety of food in Michigan? You can and they are all special items that are part of the 2023 Traverse City Restaurant Week, which starts Sunday, Feb. 26, at three dozen northwest Michigan restaurants. Restaurant Week puts the spotlight on a variety of eateries … [Read more...]
Boots on the Beach Party Coming To San Diego’s Imperial Beach
For those who survive St. Patrick's Day and are looking for more fun, there's a "Boots On The Beach" party taking place the next day in Imperial Beach. It's on March 18 at SEA180° Coastal Tavern and it will have cocktails, appetizers, country music and line dancing, starting at 6 p.m. It is important to note that the 18th is on a Saturday in 2023. country hits played by … [Read more...]
Breeder’s Cup Returning To San Diego’s Del Mar For 2024
The hoofs meet the dirt again in November where the "turf meets the surf" as the Breeder's Cup returns to San Diego's famous horse racing track for 2024. The event is scheduled for Nov. 1-2. It will be the third time Del Mar, founded by singer Bing Crosby in 1937, will have hosted the event, which is a series of 14 races to determine the world champion horses, jockeys and … [Read more...]
The Snapdragon Stadium Experience For A San Diego Legions Rugby Match
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger I saw a scrum the other day. No, it was not a bar fight or one of our urban campers pushing a shopping cart through downtown. It was at a rugby match, the San Diego Legions, at the spectacular new Snapdragon Stadium. Now I know about as much about rugby as congress knows about college football, which is to say not much. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Songs To Be Featured At Whisky A Go Go’s Ultimate Jam Night
Sammy Hagar has left more than empty tequila bottles in his wake. The Red Rocker, who is still rocking, has also left a rock music legacy that will be celebrated during Ultimate Jam Night at the legendary Sunset Strip musical club the Whisky A Go Go on Tuesday, Feb. 28 Hagar's songs will be performed by Orianthi, Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Mijenko Matjevic (Steelheart), Dave … [Read more...]
International Ocean Film Festival 2023 San Francisco Dates & Details
The 20th annual International Ocean Film Festival is set to again take place in San Francisco. Here are the 2023 dates, details and films. The 2023 dates are April 13 – 16 and it takes place the Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason. It features 33 films representing 11 countries. Especially anticipated is the Festival’s opening night offering Deep Rising,a Sundance Film Festival … [Read more...]
BattleBots ‘DESTRUCT-A-THON’ Open At BattleBots Arena In Las Vegas
The entertainment in Las Vegas keeps getting more entertaining. BattleBots “DESTRUCT-A-THON”, the world’s premier robot combat competition is open at the BattleBots Arena in Las Vegas. This is a new, daily theater show that features live robot-on-robot carnage, never-before-seen combat robots and celebrity hosts Bil Dwyer and Steve Judkins. Containing all the drama, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Beach Club Coming To Huntington Beach, CA
Surf City, USA has more than wave rippers, curlers, kooks and cutbackers. It has great nightlife and it's getting even better with the addition of the Cabo Wabo Beach Club & Bar. With a scheduled opening sometime this spring, the Red Rocker's no-doubt-to-be-rocking bar will be at The Waterfront Beach Resort on PCH a few blocks south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Cabo … [Read more...]
Mexico Building A Train From Tijuana To Cabo San Lucas Thru Baja
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Mexico is moving forward with it's ambitious plans to build a train from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas through Baja California. All legislative approvals have been made and they will be breaking ground on a train that officials hope to serve at least 25,000 passengers per day with trains running every 30 minutes from 6 a.m.-11 … [Read more...]
Boomtown Celebrates 8th Anniversary With All-Day Beer, Music And Food Festival February 18th
Eight years ago, Boomtown Brewery planted a flag in the northernmost reaches of the DTLA Arts District community with a neighborhood taproom and event space featuring handcrafted local beer. Eight years of rotating taps, perennial favorites and more than a dozen of their Artist Series hazy DIPA can releases later—and surviving the pandemic years with loading dock sales of … [Read more...]
What Part Of San Diego Has The Best Nightlife? A Day To Night Guide
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego has the nickname of "America's Finest City" but it is also one of American's most fun cities when it comes to bars and nightlife. There are several areas of the city which has nightlife but three stand out more than the others. They are Pacific Beach/Mission Beach, … [Read more...]
Why San Diego Needs To Move Forward With Midway District Redevelopment & Other Projects
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego, it seems to me, is a city less of “can dos” and more one of “what can go wrongs.” Right now, as I type, there’s a redevelopment project in the Midway District that is stuck in neutral like a car with a bad clutch. There have been at least three plans submitted to the … [Read more...]
What’s Missing In San Diego Gaslamp’s Nightlife? A Rocking Happy Hour Bar!
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Of all the great bars and the incredible weekend nightlife scene where every Friday and Saturday night is like New Year's Eve, there is something missing in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter when it comes to all-out fun. It's not as missing as, say, a Comic Con without Super Heroes in costumes or OB without hippies. But it's … [Read more...]
Virginia City Nevada Wild, Whacky & Bizarre 2023 Events Dates & Information
This article is not AI-generated content Some of this stuff you can't make up – they are that crazy. Here is a rundown of the whacky, bizarre and off-the-wall events for 2023 in Virginia City, Nevada. They include – are you ready for this – the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, the International Camel & Ostrich Races and the World Championship Outhouse Races. Keep reading … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2023 Ticket Prices & Daily Lineup
The party that is New Orleans Jazz Fest is April 28-May 7 in 2023. Here are the ticket prices, as well as the daily lineup of music and bands. Tickets: • Advance Single-Day: $85 • At The Gate: $95 • First Weekend 3 days: $240 • Second Weekend 4 days: $275 Purchase Tickets Link: Tickets - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival There are no two-day packages for … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival 2023 Dates & Information Santa Barbara, Dana Point, Carlsbad, Huntington Beach
The four events that make up the California Wine Festival are back in 2023 and one has a new location. The wine festivals are in Carlsbad, Dana Point, Huntington Beach and the biggest and original in Santa Barbara. All of the events have several things in common: they highlight winemaking regions from across the Golden State, have food from local restaurants and live … [Read more...]
San Diego Wave Signs NOVA As Official Hard Kombucha For The Team
The San Diego Wave, the city's very popular women's soccer team, has signed not a new player but a new sponsor. NOVA has been added to the roster as the Official Hard Kombucha for the team. As part of the deal, a special Wave FC Kombucha will be sold in Snapdragon Stadium for the games. The Wave's National Women’s Soccer League season begins March 25. NOVA also serves as the … [Read more...]
Jimmy’s Buffet Is A Fun San Diego Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger With beaches, boats and certainly lots of bars, San Diego has a lot of the elements to be a big Jimmy Buffett town. And San Diego has at least one Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Jimmy's Buffet. That's Buffet, not Buffett, as in a Vegas-style buffet. One "t," not two. Still, Jimmy's Buffet does one thing like the … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Sugar Factory, Nick Jonas’ Villa One Tequila & Nick Cannon’s Wild & Out Closed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger After celebrity-filled grand openings, red carpets and a Hollywood type of hype, Nick Jonas' One Tequila Bar and Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out bars have both closed. This is because the building they shared, Sugar Factory at Fifth Ave., and G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, has, closed. So much for LA's Hollywood influence … [Read more...]
Prince Street Pizza Brings New York Style – And New York Crust – To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Ever since I moved to Southern California, I would hear transplanted New Yorkers say – complain, really – that "you can't get good pizza here!" They would talk about the pH level in the water and the dough not being the same and oh, by the way, the bagels aren't the same here as they are in New York, either. Again it's the … [Read more...]
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch 2023 Dates & Tickets
April showers may bring May flowers, but January rains also brings March flowers, as the the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are ready to blossom for 2023. The fields open March 1 with the blooming of 70+ million colorful flowers. For more 60 years, this working farm has welcomed people to experience the beauty and splendor of its fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa FeBREWary & Beer Passport Celebrates Beer In California’s Wine Country
There are statues to Snoopy, Lucy and, of course, Charlie Brown. Santa Rosa, CA is most famous for being the long-time residence of Peanuts creator Charles Shultz, but being in Northern California's wine country of Sonoma County gives it quite a bit of recognition for another reason, too. But there's more to this small town than just meets the famous characters and the … [Read more...]
Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K 2023 Cost $55
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Redondo Beach Blogger My first thought when I saw the price to register for the 2023 Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K was that $55 is a lot to pay for two beers in the beer garden. Would you pay $27.50 for a beer anywhere? Not even Vegas clubs are that expensive. To be fair, there is a lot more to the run than the beer garden, but for South … [Read more...]
Minus5º ICEBAR In Las Vegas Adds Four Frozen Drink Concoctions
To put some chill in your hot Vegas experience, Minus5° ICEBAR’s Super Daiquiris include everything from chocolate chip muffins and chocolate bars to dried chili mangos and rainbow sour candy belts. There are four new frozen concoctions at all three grab-and-go daiquiri bar locations at Mandalay Bay, The Venetian and The LINQ Promenade. These drinks take the best of Las … [Read more...]
Miami & Miami Beach LGBTQ+ Spring Events & Activities Leading Into Pride Month
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is launching a Rainbow Spring program this March to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring. Leading up to Pride Month in June, the first few months of 2023 are packed with LGBTQ+ experiences and events that are as diverse and colorful as the greater … [Read more...]
Cannes Named World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination
Know for its famous international film festival, Cannes, France has quite a bit more going for it, as well. Cannes has been named the “World's Leading Festival and Event Destination.” This honor happened at the World Travel Awards 2022, generally considered to be the Oscars of Tourism. Cannes beat out 12 other international cities: Barcelona, London, Barranquilla, Rio de … [Read more...]
Lithuania Capitol Vilnius Celebrating 700th Anniversary In 2023 With These Events
Vilnius, capitol city of Lithuania, is celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2023. Such milestones do not go quietly and there are a number of events throughout the year, which are described here. This celebration is also one of UNESCO's mentionable anniversary dates, which appropriate for a city that is recognized on the organization's World Heritage List. By the way, for … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Party City For Super Bowl LVII – Events & Complete Guide
The Biggest sporting even in the world goes together with one of its biggest party cities like an extra point after a touchdown. Here's what's happening in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. This is everything to need to know. Kickoff time for the 2023 Super Bowl is 6:30 Eastern time, 3:30 Vegas time. Downtown Las Vegas Biggest Game Bash How does a free block party … [Read more...]
The Barnes Hotel San Francisco Brings A Modern Touch To Villa Florence Historic Location
The historic Villa Florence hotel in San Francisco's Union Square now has a more modern touch, called The Barnes. The Barnes, built inside a classic building at 225 Powell Street, has newly-renovated rooms with a modern look such as colorful artwork, shutters on the windows and cozy beds. Ownership describes it as "a retro chic ambiance with an urban accent." It is a pet … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Wine Tasting Events 2023 Dates & Information
Central California's wine country, centered around Paso Robles, is robust with events in 2023. Here is a rundown of the major wine-tasing events in Paso Robles in 2023, including the annual Paso Wine Fest in May. Also included is a beer fest for craft beer lovers and a music festival • Rhone Rangers Experience, Feb. 19 This is a full day of wine-related activities … [Read more...]