Tone up or pig out
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