Sun Soaked is this weekend, and we’ve got you covered with everything you’ll need to know ahead of the show!
With just days to go until Kaskade‘s Sun Soaked event touches down once again in Southern California, anticipation is at an all-time high. Returning after a hiatus, this end-of-summer soirée is set to turn up the heat on September 6 on Huntington State Beach. With fans picturing their toes in the sand listening to some of the scene’s top acts and rising artists, the stage is set for a party you won’t want to miss.
This year’s edition will see heavy hitters like MEDUZA, Malaa, SIDEPIECE, and Walker & Royce dominating the decks, as well as the showrunner himself, Kaskade. Anabel England, MPH, and SKILAH are also set to provide optimal daytime beats under the blazing Orange County sun. Whether you arrive promptly around the festival’s start time of noon or wait out the heat until early evening, you’re sure to catch a variety of house music, techno, big room, and more to fuel your Saturday.
As Sun Soaked draws closer, we’ve compiled our essentials guide with everything you’ll need to know ahead of the show. Whether you’re looking for set times, what you can bring into the event, or something else, keep reading below for all the details on Sun Soaked.
Sun Soaked 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 6, 2025
Hours: 12pm – 9pm
Venue Address: Huntington State Beach – 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Tickets: SOLD OUT – Join the waitlist HERE!
Sun Soaked 2025 – Set Times:
Sun Soaked 2025 – Festival Map:
Sun Soaked 2025 – Parking/Shuttle/Rideshare Info:
The rideshare pick-up and drop-off will be at Banning Ave & Magnolia St, located on Magnolia St. in between Pacific Coast Highway and Banning Ave.
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Sun Soaked.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Sun Soaked 2025 – Bag Policy:
Clear bags only, other than hydration packs and small clutch bags.
- CLEAR bags that do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
- NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags that do not exceed 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without handle or carrying straps are permitted
Sun Soaked 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Balls or Frisbees
- NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical)
- NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO Gas masks
- NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Laser pointers and air horns
- NO Markers, pens or spray paint
- NO Massagers
- NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- NO Over-the-counter medication
- NO Pets
- NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- NO Stickers, flyers
- NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- NO Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
Permitted Items
- YES Deodorant
- YES E-cigs/vapes
- YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
- YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
- YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry, LED poi and orbitals, Hula hoops – including LED hoops
- YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
- YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- YES Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
- YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
- YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags not exceeding 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without handle or carrying straps are permitted
Totem Guidelines
- Maximum height is 10 feet.
- Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
- Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
- PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
- Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
- Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
- Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
- Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.
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