Tuesday Night Cruise-In car show events are hosted by a cool Southern California car club. Hot Rods Unlimited is a group of car-loving guys and gals that welcomes all enthusiasts. While the group is active with lots of events. This one takes place at one of SoCal's own In-N-Out Burger locations. So, needless to say, come […]
The Temecula Rod Run basically takes over all of Old Town Temecula each year. And only a partial event took place in 2020. But organizers are planning for a return in 2022! Because it starts Friday night and runs through Saturday late afternoon. So, Friday kicks things off with a cruise that starts at 5 […]
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County, California. Classics are on display for sure. But you're likely to find all types of vehicles on the show-strip any given Friday. Because there are roughly 50 parking spaces. And with the show running every Friday you're bound to catch a […]
Bob's Big Boy Classic Car Show is cool. Like, Hollywood cool. Because you never know if Jay Leno, Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) or the like might be stopping by. But it's also cool because it's been happening for a long time. And as such it's taken on a personality of its own. Regulars show up […]
Donut Derelicts Cars And Coffee is the real deal. Because my first time attending I arrived at 5:25 AM, thinking I'd be among the first to arrive. No way. By the time I got there, it was 100% happening. There was a line for donuts. Nearly all the prime parking spots were taken. And it […]
Caffeine Cruisers is an authentic Cars and Coffee event. It's super-casual. And it offers an eclectic mix of hot rods and customs. But also I've seen Audi R8 Spiders and a Cobra replica. Plus a couple of custom VW Beetles. One with a Hemi stuffed inside and another with nitrous-oxide! All car guys, gals, and rides […]
The Seal Beach Classic Car Show is rounding the corner on the 2022 version of its annual car show! And the show is 30-something years old... Why the uncertainty? Well, COVID restrictions canceled the show in 2020. But it's back and SoCal is happy to have it return! Because thousands of Southern California car lovers, […]
A Brunch of Cars is a weekly cars and coffee event that takes place in Valencia. In fact, it's every Saturday. And it starts just as another nearby weekly event, Valencia Cars And Coffee, is ending. This one is newer as of my first visit on April 24th. There was a good turnout, with loads […]
South OC Cars And Coffee events were started sometime after the legendary Irvine events were shut down. And this one definitely filled an unmet need. Because it quickly out-grew the original location and now hosts between 500 and 600 cars weekly. And if your vehicle has wheels and a motor, it sounds like it's welcome […]
Cars, Coffee And Culture is a weekly event that takes place in Anaheim, California. So, it's a cool option if perhaps, you're heading to Disney with the family on a Saturday. Because it takes place literally on Disney Way. Well, to be clear, in a parking lot garage on Disney Way. So, the lighting isn't […]
Point Loma Cars And Coffee is a weekly event in San Diego, California. And the SoCal location is clearly indicated by the presence of United States Naval Sailors - pictured above. (Thank you for your service gentlemen!) And it takes place at Liberty Sation so there's plenty to do while you're there. As well as […]
Cars And Coffee At Harvest is hosted by the Rickshaws of Riverside Car Club. The event takes place Saturday morning at Harvest Christian Fellowship. And there are a few things that are super-cool about this event. First, they have tons of space! So you can move around, take pictures and not feel the least bit […]
Manhattan Beach Cars And Coffee events are lightly organized. And, like the city, they're named for they're quite laid back. They are the last Saturday's of each month. And, they take place on the fringe of Manhattan Beach in El Segundo. Specifically in the parking lot of The Point shopping destination. So, it's a handy […]
Tustin's Enderle Cars And Coffee events take place in a perfect location. Because the Enderle Center happens to house a great coffee shop, the Coffee Grinder. So it's only a small coincidence that this C&C takes place every Saturday morning between 7 AM and 9 AM. And there's a wide range of cars on display. […]
Gas & Glaze Cars And Coffee is a new Saturday morning car meet in La Puente at Fresh Donuts. And that's located south of West Covina and north of Hacienda Heights. The event started in March of 2021. All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and creations are welcome. And I highlight 'creations' because when I went […]
CBad Cars And Coffee totally lived up to its name when I attended 6/19/21. Because there was a cool mix of cars. Hot rods, old muscle, new sports sedans, antiques, and much more. But the show-stopper pulled in while I was snapping pictures of the cool Mini below. And yes, you guessed it. The show […]
Monarch Bay Cars And Coffee events are referred to by organizers as car shows. Because it's a weekly event I'd definitely call it more of a car meet. And since it happens weekly on Saturday mornings... well that leaves only one category. Cars and Coffee! :0) Regardless of what you call it the event is […]
Crystal Cove Cars And Coffee events were back - until 3/6/21. That's when attendees saw sandwich boards like the one pictured above everywhere. And it's a real shame too because the picture below shows tons of people enjoying the event. But keep reading! Because you have lots of Cars And Coffee options! Crystal Cove canceled effective […]
Cars and Coffee Corona is right off the 91. And the IHOP that shares the parking lot provides hot coffee. Plus full sit-down breakfast if you like. The show is easy to get to and just a couple miles from where the 91 and I-15 intersect. So, with all the nearby shopping, it's an easy […]
Donuts And Dipsticks in Placentia are cars and coffee events. They're intimate and open to everyone and every type of vehicle. When I attended someone even had a 1970's Honda Trail 70. And it was in like-new condition. All C&C events are family-friendly and this one is for sure too. In fact, I think most of […]
Cars And Coffee Valencia draws a mixed bag of cars and genres. Having been there a couple of times now there are always classics, muscle, customs, and hot rods. But I've also spotted old fire trucks and military vehicles like Jeeps. Upon one visit the Santa Clarita Corvette Club was there in force. So when […]
The Early Rodders Car Meet is a type of cars and coffee event. And a good one too. When I stopped around 8 AM it was in full swing. And when I left close to 9 AM it showed little signs of easy up. It offers a mix of all types of cars. Lots of […]
The First Annual McBride High School Car Show is on for 2022! And the event is being put on for a great cause - the betterment of the students who attend. Specifically, it's sponsored by the Pathway Boosters. Moreover, it seems like they know what they're doing with this inaugural event. Because they have lots […]
Classic Cars And Coffee in Northridge is a solid purists event. Specifically, I'm referencing two things; unlimited coffee refills courtesy of Western Bagel and, no daily drivers. At least none that I spoked in the official line-up. In fact, the group prefers pre-1980 classic cars. So all the cars there were project cars. As expected, […]
The Sunday Steel Car Show is a cool monthly cars and coffee event that feels familiar. Maybe that's because it's in Southern California's Orange County. Similar to another event that has been shut down. When I stopped by in April the place was packed, but I was able to park without trouble. And there were […]
The Saint Bonaventure HS Car Show benefits a truly great cause - its namesake! So the Southern California car meet takes place in conjunction with the school's fiesta and includes great food, games, and live music. Organizers are planning raffles and prize drawings for car show entries. Plus winning wheels will take home hardware! So […]
All types of cars are welcome at the Danish Lutheran Church Car Show. But there's an accent on vintage rides. And, of course, you don't have to bring a car to show in order to enjoy the festivities. In fact, the event is free to spectators. Organizers have music and fun activities planned for the […]
Motorcars On Main Street returns for 2022! And this show is special because the backdrop is none-other than Coronado, California. Of course, that includes the historic Hotel del Coronado! So at the show, there are specific criteria for vehicles to de displayed. That includes pre-1973 hot rods, custom cars, classic cars, and trucks. Furthermore, there's […]
Warner Center Park Mustang And Ford Car Show event has been around for a minute. Being put on by the Mustang Owners Club of California, it offers the largest number of car classes in SoCal. But of course, that's Mustang and Ford specific. And organizers say it's the group's 101st event. But what about those […]
The Citrus Fair Classic Car show is part of the multi-day annual La Habra Festival. So for certain, this is a family-friendly event with all sorts of festivities going on. And that includes carnival rides and amusements, games, food vendors, the works! Plus all the typical car show fun. Including music, raffle prizes, food trucks, […]
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 Penisula so it's busy but beachy fun too. The display lineup is intimate. Perhaps there's room for up to 40-cars. But the […]
Hot Cakes And Hot Rods Cars And Coffee takes place at the Glory Days Sports Grill. And to be clear, this particular Glory Days Sports Grill is in Lakewood, California. So be careful not to confuse it with the other Glory Days that's in Seal Beach which also has a weekly C&C event. (Also, a […]
Cars and Coffee Chino Hills is a super-casual and relaxed event. Taking place every Sunday it features a mix of muscle, hot rods, customs, antiques, and, newer vehicles. Anything and everything is welcome and on display. And it doesn't matter if the car is finished and perfect or a project-in-the-works. Because I noticed a few […]
Antique Adventures Classic Car Cruise is a cars and coffee event that takes place every Sunday morning. And it's a smaller, more intimate gathering. But it's conveniently just off CA-101 highway in Ventura. So if you're coming from the Los Angeles area it's a great opportunity for a scenic drive up Pacific Coast Highway. Plus […]
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 […]
Escondido Cars and Coffee events offer something I haven't seen at any other C&C. Shade! Yes, if you get there early enough. Displaying your vehicle under a canopy of shade is possible. And that's pretty sweet - for Southern California. It's a newer and more intimate C&C. But Kile Broadway and his band of organizers […]
Pistons And Pin-Ups Cars And Coffee Events take place once monthly. And as of April 2022, it has a new location! First Sundays are the dedicated event dates. And starting at 8 AM, running until 11 AM is the timing. So, the event founder, Stephen VamVaketis's vision is to combine the beautiful pin-up model fascination […]
Crazy Fish Cars And Coffee brings out a mix of vehicles and automotive enthusiasts. Hot rods, classics, and antiques are mixed in with newer sports cars. I spotted a gorgeous and immaculate Desoto when I last stopped by. Crazy Fish serves breakfast burritos. And its in a strip mall with a grocery store and Starbucks. […]
The Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise was a monthly gathering of car-lovers. *It came to an end in January 0f 2022.* Twice monthly to be exact. It happens on the first and last Sundays of each month. And during my recent visit, I arrived shortly after the 7 AM start time and it was well underway. […]
You'll see a lot more than Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and McLarens when you hit the Supercar Sunday Car Show. Because surprisingly, when I stopped by in late March, I spotted only one of those exotic cars. In fact, I saw far more muscle cars, antiques, hot rods, lowriders, and 'other' vehicles at this weekly cars and […]
Guess when and how often the Every Sunday Car Show takes place? :0) And his one is open to anyone wanting to show off their wheels. That is anyone who's up for the $3.00 fee to cover the costs. But everyone is welcome and it's free so swing by and enjoy the cars and camaraderie. […]
Tuesday Night Cruise-In car show events are hosted by a cool Southern California car club. Hot Rods Unlimited is a group of car-loving guys and gals that welcomes all enthusiasts. While the group is active with lots of events. This one takes place at one of SoCal's own In-N-Out Burger locations. So, needless to say, come […]
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County, California. Classics are on display for sure. But you're likely to find all types of vehicles on the show-strip any given Friday. Because there are roughly 50 parking spaces. And with the show running every Friday you're bound to catch a […]
Classics Under the Antlers is a monthly car show in Southern California. So, it's hosted by the Buena Park Elks Lodge, thus the 'antlers'. :0) And it's on the first Friday of the month. Specifically, the car meet starts in the late afternoon, at 4 PM. Then it runs until 8 PM. All types of […]
Bob's Big Boy Classic Car Show is cool. Like, Hollywood cool. Because you never know if Jay Leno, Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) or the like might be stopping by. But it's also cool because it's been happening for a long time. And as such it's taken on a personality of its own. Regulars show up […]
The Fontana Car Show is a family-friendly event that focuses on a variety of types of cars. Included at these shows are pre-1979 classics, hot rods, and muscle cars, imports and customs, low riders, exotics motorcycles. But the city government is running this event so rules are expected to be followed for sure. For instance, […]
Santa Paula Cruise Night events are monthly car meets held from April through October. And the Southern California car shows take place in Ventura County. Specifically, downtown Santa Paula, California. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles (RVs, etc) manufactured before 1981 are encouraged. So you'll be able to check out a wide range of vehicles. […]
Mopar 360 First Fridays is a monthly car meet in Southern California's city of Placenta. Specifically, the informal car show takes place at Duke's Cafe on Orangethorpe Avenue. And don't let the name fool you. Because while organizers are obviously big Mopar guys, all makes of vehicles are welcome. So you could also call this […]
Valley Cruise Night looks like a cool Southern California weekly car meet. Because event pictures show some truly beautiful classic car creations. And perhaps that's due to the association between the weekly car cruise and a local SoCal car Club. The Odd Squad Car Club's social media displays numerous exquisite classics. Plus that's customized cars, […]
Donut Derelicts Cars And Coffee is the real deal. Because my first time attending I arrived at 5:25 AM, thinking I'd be among the first to arrive. No way. By the time I got there, it was 100% happening. There was a line for donuts. Nearly all the prime parking spots were taken. And it […]
Point Loma Cars And Coffee is a weekly event in San Diego, California. And the SoCal location is clearly indicated by the presence of United States Naval Sailors - pictured above. (Thank you for your service gentlemen!) And it takes place at Liberty Sation so there's plenty to do while you're there. As well as […]
The Classic Car Meet happens in Diamond Bar once monthly. And it's held at Weinerschnitzel on the first Saturday of each month. So, when I attended in May there were hot rods and customs. But also a lot of American muscle. And that muscle didn't seem to have a lot of custom aftermarket work done […]
The All-Pontiac Car Show is on for 2022! And the show will feature Pontiacs as well as Oakland vehicles and GMC trucks. The show is hosted by the Southern California Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International. And organizers are planning for a great turnout. But you should be able to register on-site the day of […]
At the Antique Truck Show And Swap Meet you take a step back in time. But depending on what vehicles show up, you can also get a glimpse of what the future was predicted to deliver. Because you never know what you'll get to see at the annual show held at Southern California's Railway Museum […]
Culver City Car Show: Back for 2022 in full form for 2022! The Annual Culver City Car Show will highlight some of the coolest cars Southern California has to offer! And the location of the wide variety of sweet rides on display takes place at Culver City's West Los Angeles College. As always, there will be […]
The Longe Beach K-9 Officers Association Car Show is a benefit for the dogs - literally! Because 100% of all proceeds go to support police dogs. Since we're dog lovers ourselves. And we have the utmost respect for our men (and women) in blue. We think this is one of the best car show benefits […]
The Good Times Block Party takes place monthly at the Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, California. It's held on the first Saturdays of each month in association with Blacktop Magazine. Fast, custom hot rods are everywhere. When I was there in May there were also a couple of dragsters. And, the shop clearly had much […]
A Brunch of Cars is a weekly cars and coffee event that takes place in Valencia. In fact, it's every Saturday. And it starts just as another nearby weekly event, Valencia Cars And Coffee, is ending. This one is newer as of my first visit on April 24th. There was a good turnout, with loads […]
South OC Cars And Coffee events were started sometime after the legendary Irvine events were shut down. And this one definitely filled an unmet need. Because it quickly out-grew the original location and now hosts between 500 and 600 cars weekly. And if your vehicle has wheels and a motor, it sounds like it's welcome […]
Cypress Cars And Coffee events take place at Kimmie's Coffee Cup on the first Saturdays of each month. When I swung by in May there were a bunch of hot rods, muscle cars, and customs including a cool Hudson lowrider. Some of the attendees were lawnchair-lounging and clearly hanging out for the duration. And some […]
Yorba Days Car Show is part of the community's annual festival. And it's a free event in Orange County that's designed to Celebrate the Community. Plus there are plenty of happenings surrounding the auto show. Specifically, if you're feeling energetic, you can kick off the day with a 5K Run. Also, there will be lots […]
Cars, Coffee And Culture is a weekly event that takes place in Anaheim, California. So, it's a cool option if perhaps, you're heading to Disney with the family on a Saturday. Because it takes place literally on Disney Way. Well, to be clear, in a parking lot garage on Disney Way. So, the lighting isn't […]
Cars And Coffee At Harvest is hosted by the Rickshaws of Riverside Car Club. The event takes place Saturday morning at Harvest Christian Fellowship. And there are a few things that are super-cool about this event. First, they have tons of space! So you can move around, take pictures and not feel the least bit […]
Gas & Glaze Cars And Coffee is a new Saturday morning car meet in La Puente at Fresh Donuts. And that's located south of West Covina and north of Hacienda Heights. The event started in March of 2021. All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and creations are welcome. And I highlight 'creations' because when I went […]
Caffeine Cruisers is an authentic Cars and Coffee event. It's super-casual. And it offers an eclectic mix of hot rods and customs. But also I've seen Audi R8 Spiders and a Cobra replica. Plus a couple of custom VW Beetles. One with a Hemi stuffed inside and another with nitrous-oxide! All car guys, gals, and rides […]
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee takes place on the first and third Saturdays each month. And it's founder, Craig Casey, created the event for "the car guy/gal in all of us." This informal get-together where you can talk cars, drink coffee, and show off your ride every first and third Saturday of the month from […]
Tustin's Enderle Cars And Coffee events take place in a perfect location. Because the Enderle Center happens to house a great coffee shop, the Coffee Grinder. So it's only a small coincidence that this C&C takes place every Saturday morning between 7 AM and 9 AM. And there's a wide range of cars on display. […]
CBad Cars And Coffee totally lived up to its name when I attended 6/19/21. Because there was a cool mix of cars. Hot rods, old muscle, new sports sedans, antiques, and much more. But the show-stopper pulled in while I was snapping pictures of the cool Mini below. And yes, you guessed it. The show […]
Monarch Bay Cars And Coffee events are referred to by organizers as car shows. Because it's a weekly event I'd definitely call it more of a car meet. And since it happens weekly on Saturday mornings... well that leaves only one category. Cars and Coffee! :0) Regardless of what you call it the event is […]
Crystal Cove Cars And Coffee events were back - until 3/6/21. That's when attendees saw sandwich boards like the one pictured above everywhere. And it's a real shame too because the picture below shows tons of people enjoying the event. But keep reading! Because you have lots of Cars And Coffee options! Crystal Cove canceled effective […]
Cars and Coffee Corona is right off the 91. And the IHOP that shares the parking lot provides hot coffee. Plus full sit-down breakfast if you like. The show is easy to get to and just a couple miles from where the 91 and I-15 intersect. So, with all the nearby shopping, it's an easy […]
Cars N Coffee Simi Valley is a relatively new C&C. Brian Kish is the organizer and says they're looking to grow the event. He recently alerted us of the event. Brian says all cars and car lovers are welcome. We haven't personally hit the show yet. But muscle, classics, hot rods, and exotics seem to […]
Donuts And Dipsticks in Placentia are cars and coffee events. They're intimate and open to everyone and every type of vehicle. When I attended someone even had a 1970's Honda Trail 70. And it was in like-new condition. All C&C events are family-friendly and this one is for sure too. In fact, I think most of […]
Cars And Coffee Valencia draws a mixed bag of cars and genres. Having been there a couple of times now there are always classics, muscle, customs, and hot rods. But I've also spotted old fire trucks and military vehicles like Jeeps. Upon one visit the Santa Clarita Corvette Club was there in force. So when […]
The Early Rodders Car Meet is a type of cars and coffee event. And a good one too. When I stopped around 8 AM it was in full swing. And when I left close to 9 AM it showed little signs of easy up. It offers a mix of all types of cars. Lots of […]
Poway Cruisers Saturday Monthly Cruise-In is hosted by its namesake car club. The club started in 2006. But many of the cars owned by the club's members have been around long before. Fred A. alerted us of the club's monthly cruise-in, we haven't made it out just yet. The club itself sounds like a great […]