Hot Rods at the Beach, in SoCal, is in Seal Beach.  So don’t confuse it with the one in Santa Cruz. And as soon as I arrived I loved it.  This cars and coffee event is intimate.  Most attendees bring lawn chairs.  They park, sit, share commentary and, stories. Like Bob pictured below.  He’s a retired fireman.  And he’s a former racer.  Rumor has it he’s in the Guinness Book of World [...]

Lakeside Cars And Coffee events are brewing weekly! Happening in San Diego County, California. Specifically in the event's namesake city. And at the Starbucks parking lot off of Winter Gardens Boulevard. Hosting the weekly morning meet-up is the West Side K5 Blazer Club. And while they're usually well represented at the events. Everyone is welcome to swing by and enjoy the cool car [...]

Rancho Palos Verdes Cars And Coffee events are happening weekly, right off Western Avenue. And this is old-school C&C because there isn’t an organizer or organization running the gatherings.  Just some diehard car guys routinely gathering in a parking lot with coffee in hand every Sunday morning. A few years back this same group was meeting in an adjacent parking lot.  Near the Crazy Fish [...]

Santa Barbara County Cars And Coffee events are brewing weekly. Montecito, California is the spot. Specifically Manning Park - the lower portion. And organizers ask everyone to drive especially considerate throughout the event. So drive in chill and slow. No revving at the event. And drive out chill and slow. Because while the area is beautiful. It's also populated with neighbors who are [...]

The Way Father’s Day Car Show is rolling into San Bernardino with a family-first car show built around rides, good energy, and a holiday crowd. This one sounds wide open in the best way. All cars, trucks, Jeeps, and motorcycles are welcome, which should give the day a fun mix instead of one narrow lane of vehicles. Free entry, awards, prizes, and giveaways help keep the mood light, but the [...]

Escondido Cars and Coffee is rolling into Kit Carson Park every Sunday morning! The vibe here is special, there’s shaded parking if you arrive early enough, which is a rare treat for Southern California mornings. Expect a lively mix of vehicles, from classic American muscle and sleek imports to vintage hot rods, lowriders, modern tuners, and even builds still in progress. Every week is a fresh [...]

The Monterey Park Car Meet rolls monthly in Los Angeles County, California. Hosting the regular car show is the city’s Chamber of Commerce.  The location is the now at the Holiday Inn in Monterey Park. And they’re going by the moniker, “The Gathering.” All types of cars are welcome.  Along with all types of car lovers. Coffee and donuts used to be no charge. Not sure if they’re still running [...]

Riverside Cars And Coffee meet-ups have been rockin’ since 2017.  The same year we started iDriveSoCal! And while COVID canceled the event for quite a while, it’s coming back in full force.  Because the event is hosted by J&M Speed Center some serious rides are on hand.  But everyone is welcome.  So you don’t have to be a lover of just hot rods or off-roaders or muscle or racers or anything in [...]

Simi Valley Cars and Coffee is rolling into Lucky Dog Cafe for 2025! Happening at Lucky Dog Cafe on Tapo Street, right in the heart of Simi Valley, this event brings together a fantastic mix of cars, from classic muscle cars to modern machines. Hosted by Fontana Motorsports, this relaxed meet-up is perfect for car enthusiasts of all kinds to gather, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and check [...]

Rock Hill Church Father's Day Car Show is rolling into Rancho Cucamonga with a Father's Day celebration that brings together cars, family, and community in one place. This one feels geared toward more than just car enthusiasts. While the lineup is expected to feature cars, trucks, and motorcycles from across the Inland Empire, the event also puts a strong emphasis on creating a family-friendly [...]

Chihuahua Car Meet Up is a cars and coffee type event taking place every Sunday.  It takes place right in front of the Chihuahua restaurant in Newport Beach.  And it’s on the Balboa Peninsula so it’s busy but beachy fun too. The display lineup is intimate.  Perhaps there’s room for up to 40 cars.  But the cars that are on display are all sweet.  If you want to display I’d suggest getting there [...]

The Laguna Niguel Cars & Coffee is rolling into South Orange County every Sunday! Happening at the OC Mail Store off Town Center Drive, this weekly meet brings together a wide range of rides in a laid-back weekend setting. Right in the heart of Laguna Niguel, it’s the perfect spot for car enthusiasts to gather, sip coffee, and enjoy the sound of engines echoing through the morning. On any given [...]

Santa Ana Harvest Cars & Coffee is rolling into Santa Ana with a weekly Sunday gathering that blends car culture with a market-style community setting. This one carries a more layered morning experience compared to a typical cars and coffee. Alongside the rotating lineup of classics, exotics, and custom builds, the space also brings in local vendors, fresh food, produce stands, and casual [...]

Corvair Gathering & Cars and Coffee is rolling into Redondo Beach with a Father's Day morning that puts one of Chevrolet's most unique classics front and center. While the event is open to a variety of vehicles, the Corvair is clearly the star of the show here. That gives the gathering a different feel from a typical cars and coffee, where the lineup can be all over the map. Anyone who [...]

Crosspointe Church Father’s Day Car Show is rolling into Anaheim as part of a Father’s Day celebration built around family, community, and a shared appreciation for classic cars. This one looks less like a traditional car show and more like a gathering designed to bring people together for the occasion. The cars help set the stage, but they are only one part of the experience. Alongside the [...]

The Derby Room Father's Day Car Show is rolling into Perris with a mix of classic cars, custom builds, and a Father's Day atmosphere that looks built for spending the day around the local car community. This one carries more of a traditional car-show feel right away. The lineup is expected to feature a variety of classics, customs, lowriders, and other standout builds competing across multiple [...]

The Great Room Father's Day Cars & Coffee is rolling into Redondo Beach with a morning centered around classic cars, coffee, and a relaxed Father's Day atmosphere. There is a simple appeal to this one right away. No big competition, no packed schedule, and no need to overcomplicate things. The idea is straightforward: bring out the classics, grab a coffee, enjoy some food, and spend a few [...]

American Pie Cars and Coffee events are brewing monthly! And these combine all sorts of cool nostalgia. Starting with their location. Because the weekly automotive events are happening at American Pie Records And Coffee House. So combine an old school vinyl shop. With cool cars from the original vinyl era. Plus sweet rides from all other eras. Also a location named after an iconic cruising [...]

The Carbs ‘N Coffee Car Meet is a cool monthly gathering.  It’s a car show that attracts specific cars and enthusiasts. While Air-Cooled Volkswagens are definitely the focus, there are other cars to see as well.  And everyone is welcome to the strip mall parking lot venue. While there were lots of cars packing the parking lot there also seemed to be plenty of space for more.  However, it’s [...]

Garage 79 Cars and Coffee is rolling into Warner Springs for another monthly meet! Happening at Garage 79 on Highway 79, this monthly event is a must-attend for Southern California car enthusiasts. The meet draws a diverse crowd with an exciting mix of classic cars, custom builds, and unique vehicles. This month, there’s a special boogie van theme, but the event remains open to all makes [...]