For Memorial Day weekend 2026, you can enjoy great BBQ food, cocktails and more from restaurants and resorts throughout the Los Angeles area and beyond.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• Brunch
• Barbecue
• Food
• Drinks
• Activities
BRUNCH
May 25, 2026 | MB Post
Chef David LeFevre and his team are offering a special Memorial Day Brunch with handcrafted coastal dishes and refreshing cocktails.
M.B. Post | Rating: 14/20 Price: $$$$$
1142 Manhattan Ave. (Center Pl.) Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 | 310-545-5405 View Website
May 25, 2026 | Vaca
Head a little more down south to celebrity chef Amar Santana’s South Coast Plaza-adjacent Vaca. The Spanish restaurant is offering friends and family menu items in addition to their full menu. Enjoy special pricing on some menu staples, cocktails, beer and wine.
Vaca | Rating: 14/20 Price: $$$$$
695 Town Center Dr. (Bristol St.), Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-463-6060 View Website
BARBECUE
Maple Block Meat Company | BBQ To-Go Kits
Make your Memorial Day weekend BBQ easy with takeout packages from Maple Block Meat Company in Culver City.
Options include The Maple Block Sampler ($326, serves approximately 10 people):
– 2 lbs. Sliced Brisket
– 1 Full Rack Pork Spare Ribs
– 2 Whole Chickens + White Sauce
– Cole Slaw [Creamy or Vinegar] (Half Pan)
– Ranch Beans (Half Pan)
– House Pickled Cucumbers (1 Pint)
– House Pickled Onions (1 Pint)
– Red Sauce (1/2 Pint Ea)
– Spicy Red Sauce (1/2 Pint Ea)
– MB White Sauce (1/2 Pint Ea).
For more information and to order, visit the official website.
Maple Block Meat Company | Rating: 14/20
3973 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 | 310-313-6328 View Website
FOOD
Indulge in Smoked Salmon
Why not add smoked salmon to your Memorial Day table?
BUY NOW! from Petrossian, one of the best
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• Suggested wine pairing: New Zealand Pinot Gris
Why not pies? | Winston Pies
Winston Pies is here to help you do it deliciously! Bring a pie as a host gift this Memorial Day Weekend or serve it proudly at your own backyard bash.
11678 San Vicente Blvd. (S. Barrington Ave.) Los Angeles, CA 90049 | 310-207-5743 & Other locations
View Website
ACTIVITIES
Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–26, 2026 | Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
For Memorial Day weekend, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort hosts a family-friendly celebration.
Moe B’s Munchies, a walk-up grill, will be serving hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, and signature cocktails. Note: Moe B’s will be closed on Memorial Day (Mon., May 25).
Other activities include:
– the Inflatable Aquatic Park with more than 20 oversized floating inflatables such as slides, bouncers, and monkey bars, as well as rentals of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and more. Open daily for 1-hour time slots from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Movies on the Beach: end your day with a complimentary movie shown right on the sand. Movies begin at dusk every Friday and Saturday through October—just bring blankets, beach chairs, and your favorite snacks.
About Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Luxurious RV, Tent, and Cottage Glamping Retreats
Whether you’re camping under the stars or staying in a cozy beachfront cottage, Newport Dunes offers a range of accommodations. Sites book quickly for holidays, so early reservations are recommended. Don’t have an RV? The resort is happy to recommend local rentals to complete the experience.
> For more information, and to book accommodations, visit the Newport Dunes official website.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | 949-729-3863
May 24, 2026 | MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street
MAINopoly celebrates its 11th anniversary in Santa Monica with board game-inspired fun! Santa Monica Main Street’s eateries and businesses come together to offer tastings and specials in this interactive tasting event. It supports local businesses and raises money for Main Street Business Improvement Association.
WHERE & WHEN:
Main Street (5 blocks between Strand Ave. and Pier Ave.)
1 p.m.- 5 p.m. (VIP check-in starts at Noon)
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
Ashland Hill | 2807 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
COST:
Tickets start at $45 in adv. for GA, $65 in adv. for VIP, and $29 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under 5 are free.
TICKETS:
www.mainopolysm.com
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