The Marina Green was the place to be for 3 days of great food, fun, and friendship. Cali Vibes picked up where One Love left off back in 2020, bringing their expertly curated lineup that included reggae, rappers, and rockers alike. The best part? You don’t have just one option when it comes down entertainment or accommodations; there are plenty available like “The VIP Lounge” (for those who want some exclusive access) along with Beach Club, which offers fantastic views while still being close enough so you can enjoy all aspects of the festival without having too far walk from the action.
The festival was a huge hit with fans from all over the world. With more than 75,000 people attending this year’s event and enjoying what turned out to be picture perfect weather here in LBC (Let me show you), it looks like Cali Vibes is on track for becoming the premier Reggae Festival in the US very soon. And based upon how incredibly received its reception has been thus far—especially by those who have traveled long distances, that honor may come sooner than later.
This year, the Cali Vibes Festival relocated to beautiful Marina Green instead of its previous home at Shoreline Aquatic Park (adjacent to the Queen Mary). During One Love’s last event in 2020, I told myself that if this festival was ever to grow, it would have to move to a much larger location. Fast forward 2 years and it did just that. The new space was perfect and allowed for everything today’s festival goer would want (and more).
Most importantly, the three festival stages (Koi Stage, The Greens, and the Boomyard Stage) had tons of room for fans to spread out and groove to the beat of their favorite bands. Rebelution, Iration, and Sean Paul headlined on Friday and didn’t disappoint. However, my favorite performances of the day included Mike Love, Arise Roots, and Bikini Trill. Each delivered in fine form with transcendent sets deserving to be recognized!
Overheard: “Holy cow – this new space at Marina Green is fantastic. So much more room to vibe to my favs!” “Who came up with these lineups? Each day is literally AWESOME!!” “First time I’ve been in years and no rain. It’s a Cali Vibes miracle!”
