Travel calendar for July and August

COSTA MESA

OC Fair

When, where: July 16-Aug. 15, OC Fair & Event Center

Highlights: Orange County’s fair features classic carnival rides, a demolition derby, culinary contests and concerts headlined by the likes of ZZ Top, Train, Martina McBride and Joan Jett. The fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, free for active military with ID. Parking $7.

Info: (714) 708-1500, https://www.ocfair.com

HALF MOON BAY, CALIF.

Tour des Fleurs

When, where: July 17, various locations in Half Moon Bay

Highlights: For the 19th year, the growers of Half Moon Bay invite the public to tour their nurseries, gardens, greenhouses, wineries, fields and farms.

Cost: Tour packages are $20

Info: (650) 726-8380, https://www.halfmoonbaychamber.org

HEALDSBURG, CALIF.

Harvest Century Bicycle Tour

When, where: July 17, throughout Sonoma County

Highlights: Take a 23-, 37- or 60-mile bike tour during this annual event for experienced and amateur riders. Along the way, you’ll see Sonoma’s vineyards, redwoods and the Russian River.

Cost: $85 a rider; free for spectators

Info: (707) 433-6935, https://www.healdsburg.com

DEL MAR

Del Mar Scene

When, where: July 21-Sept. 8, Del Mar Racetrack

Highlights: Catch some of Del Mar Racetrack’s seven-week season, including the July 21 opening-day celebration. Throughout the summer, horse racing combines with free rock concerts, including performers Weezer, Ozomatli and ZZ Top. Racing takes place Wednesdays through Sundays.

Cost: Tickets start at $5

Info: (858) 755-1141, https://www.delmarscene.com

OXNARD

Oxnard Salsa Festival

When, where: July 24-25, Plaza Park

Highlights: The 17th annual celebration of all things salsa — the condiment, the music, the dance — draws about 45,000 people each year for Latin music, food tastings, a vendor marketplace, children’s activities and huge dance floor.

Cost: Free

Info: (805) 247-0197, https://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com

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