Cars and Tacos Car Show | 2026 | Santa Monica, CA
Cars and Tacos Car Show is rolling back into Santa Monica with a morning setup that mixes beachside car culture, coffee, and a Cinco de Mayo feel.
This one looks like it should have a fun, easy rhythm from the start. It leans into that cars and coffee mood, but with tacos and an oceanfront backdrop giving it a little more flavor than the usual morning meet. With room for more than 200 cars, the lineup should stay busy and varied, with imports, supercars, and other standout builds filling in the rows while people grab food, sip coffee, and walk the show at their own pace.
Hosted by Westside Car Meets, with Zuma Cars & Coffee tied into the day, the event feels built for a crowd that likes good cars without the stiff feel of a formal judged show. The Cinco de Mayo theme gives it a little extra personality, and the whole setup sounds more like a social morning hang than a quick in-and-out meet. For car enthusiasts who enjoy clean builds, photo-worthy backdrops, and a laid-back crowd, this one has a pretty natural pull.
Happening at Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles County, the location does a lot of the work here. The oceanfront setting gives the whole event a lighter, more scenic feel, and that matters when you are walking rows of cars in the morning sun. Expect a mix of imports, supercars, customs, and other clean builds, with the beach setting adding just enough Southern California character to make the whole thing feel a little more memorable than a regular lot meet.
Bring your crew, come hungry, and plan to stay longer than you meant to. Between the tacos, the coffee, the cars, and the pier setting, this feels like the kind of morning meet that is easy to slide into and hard to leave early.
Cars and Tacos Car Show - Los Angeles County, California
Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Location: Santa Monica Pier, 2400 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
Starts: 9:00 AM
Ends: 1:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Cars and Tacos Car Show organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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