April 25-26, 2025March 11, 2025 (Dana Point, CA) — California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, will make its highly anticipated return to Dana Point for a weekend of world-class wines, gourmet bites and live entertainment. The two-day festival will take place on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the Sea Terrace Park, set above the picturesque Dana Point Harbor.“Dana Point is alwa...
April 25-26, 2025
March 11, 2025 (Dana Point, CA) — California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, will make its highly anticipated return to Dana Point for a weekend of world-class wines, gourmet bites and live entertainment. The two-day festival will take place on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the Sea Terrace Park, set above the picturesque Dana Point Harbor.
“Dana Point is always a special location for us, with guests returning year after year,” said Emily Kaufmann, Executive Director of California Wine Festival. “We’re thrilled to partner once again with the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and to return to Sea Terrace Park. It’s the perfect setting for enjoying exceptional wines, delicious food and live music by the coast. We can’t wait to share this incredible weekend with wine lovers.”
Event Details
Sunset Rare & Reserve TastingFriday, April 25 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
The festivities begin with the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, where guests can sample limited-edition wines from renowned wine regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma and Paso Robles. Set against stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, this VIP experience includes a sparkling wine reception and an opportunity to meet winemakers and owners. Guests can participate in a silent auction featuring rare wines and exclusive tasting tours, with proceeds benefiting the Sandy Feet Initiative, a nonprofit supporting siblings of children with special needs through beach activities like yoga and surfing. Live entertainment will be provided by Adam Lasher.
Beachside Wine FestivalSaturday, April 26 | 1 – 4 p.m. Sea Terrace Park
The Beachside Wine Festival will be the main event, inviting guests to taste wines from hundreds of California’s finest wineries paired with gourmet bites from top local eateries. The festival will be complemented by live music from Upstream, a Caribbean steel drum band, bringing a tropical vibe to the coastal event. For a premium experience, VIP guests will have early access to the festival, starting at 12 p.m., with exclusive access to reserve wines and gourmet food vendors.
Festival Sponsors & Highlights
California Wine Festival is a 21+ event. Tickets for California Wine Festival Dana Point are available for pre-sale here. For more information, please visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com.
About California Wine FestivalCalifornia 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 2022. The festival has also raised funds for local charities across California, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Surfrider Foundation and more. Join us at our four coastal festivals in Dana Point, Carlsbad, Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach:
2025 Event Schedule