Easy-to-pilot 16-foot boat transports up to four adults across Newport Bay, whose calm waters are studded with islands and celebrity homes

Instructor with more than 25 years slicing waves teaches students to master the same

Historic track's annual autumn meet entertains horseracing fans with more than 20 event days and prize purses totaling upward of $4 million

Soul sounds, mariachi rhythms, and competitive eating fuel fun while olive lovers sample dishes and glean recipes

10- to 12-minute races in gas-powered Sodi go-karts that heat up an IKF-designed track

Food & spirits vendors, such as Chez Prunette & Bendistillerie, dole out unlimited samples at festival with mixology demonstrations & music

Laser mazes and rope-climbing courses help expend excess energy as amusement-park-goers feed tokens into a variety of arcade games

New models from Fiat, Toyota, Subaru, and Dodge are on display; food events, a kid zone, and test drives round out the show

2-mile trail ride takes riders to Inspiration Point, showcasing panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin, Pacific Ocean, and Catalina Island

311 and Slightly Stoopid join forces for Unity Tour 2012's cavalcade of rap-laced lyrics, thick guitars, and reggae grooves