Los Angeles Times

Tone up or pig out

- By Sara Cagle

Huntington Beach

Learn how to eat, train and recover like a profession­al athlete with p1440, a health-focused event series co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. Sweat during beachfront yoga, boot camp or volleyball, or take it easy with healthful cooking demos and guided meditation classes. Profession­al beach volleyball players will play in two tournament­s, and a kids’ zone will be open all weekend. When: 9 a.m. Nov. 30Dec. 2 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. No dogs. (833) 444-1440, lat.ms/p1440 huntington­beach

Pomona

The Pomona Harvest Festival is a one-stop shop for holiday gifts and activities, with crafts demonstrat­ions, food vendors and more than 300 artists. One ticket, which includes unlimited shopping is good all weekend. Proceeds benefit Foothill Family Shelter and Priceless Pet Rescue. When: 10 a.m. Nov. 30Dec. 2 Cost, info: $4 to $9. Family friendly. No dogs. (925) 392-7300, harvest festival.com/pomona .html

South Bay

Need holiday-decorating inspiratio­n? Head to the Sandpipers 26th Holiday Homes Tour to walk through four festive South Bay homes decked out in decor from local designers, vendors and florists. Take the shuttle, included with your ticket, to each home and to the Sandpipers holiday market. Proceeds benefit the Sandpipers’ philanthro­pic programs. When: 10 a.m. Nov. 30Dec. 2 Cost, info: $33 to $38. Family friendly. No dogs. (310) 374-1748, lat.ms/ sandpipers­hometour

Los Olivos

Santa Barbara wine country and the North Pole join forces at Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas. Listen to carolers and snack on kettle corn between stops at the outdoor holiday market and the town’s bars, tasting rooms and boutiques, many of which will offer special promotions and extended hours. End the day at St. Mark’s-in-theValley Episcopal Church for photos with Santa and a roomful of gingerbrea­d houses, plus a Christmas tree lighting in the town center. When: Noon, Dec. 1 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Dogs OK. (877) 327-2656, lat.ms/losolivos christmas

Indio

Wear your stretchy pants to the Indio Internatio­nal Tamale Festival, where more than 75 vendors will serve tamales filled with chicken, pork, chocolate and guava, among other delights. When you’re not eating, there’s a beer garden, music and dancing on six stages, a carnival with rides and games and a kids’ area with free crafts and activities. When: 10 a.m. Dec. 1 and 2 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. No dogs. (760) 262-4633, tamalefest­ival .net

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