The Orange County Auto Show is back for 2022! And along with hundreds of cool new cars. This year's special focus is on what else... EVs! In fact, there's an electric vehicle performance track inside the show. So you hop in with a professional driver. And experience the EV difference. Additionally, you get to feel […]
SoCal Nationals Car Show Weekend is revving up for 2022! And this is a 1st Annual Show. But the Good Guys are hosting the event. That's the same team behind the legendary Del Mar Nationals. In fact, Del Mar Fairgrounds is the location for the SoCal Nationals too! So they've got the entire weekend ready. […]
The Rendezvous Back To Route 66 Car Show is on for 2022! And it's cruising into its 9th annual cool car show and event. Delivering all the good stuff. Streets shutting down for cruising. Live entertainment keeps the vibe moving. And all sorts of sweet rides. Plus local shops are open. Vendors are vending. And […]
The Laguna Beach Classic Car Show returns for 2022! Antique cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and more will all be on display. Hosting the vent is the city's Rotary Club. And it makes use of the Festival of Arts parking lot. There are cool cars, entertainment, and food. Family fun for all in Orange County! […]
Cars In The Canyon Car Show is flying high in 2022! Well, it's taking place on the ground. But at a cool air museum. The Yanks Air Museum is hosting the show. And organizers place the coolest cars near equally cool airplanes. Making for some super-cool photo opportunities! And these aren't just any airplanes. Because […]
The All-American Car And Truck Show is motoring for 2022. Where at, you ask? The Midway City American Legion, where else! As the name suggests this one focuses on vehicles made in the USA. And it's the 4th annual event. Hosting this cool car show is the Corvettes of Southern California Club. That group is […]
The Placentia Heritage Car Show celebrates its 35th year in 2022. And the event takes place as part of the city's Hertigate Festival. So there will be plenty of family-friendly fun to be had all day long. So that includes a pancake breakfast, parade, live entertainment, and lots of vendors offering food, arts and crafts, […]
The Main Street USA Festival and car show are happening in 2022! And 2022 marks the 23rd Annual event in San Bernardino County. So the car show is part of the festival. And it's a big party the whole community enjoys. Awesome cars are one of the attractions. Lots of food and refreshments. But also […]
The Apple Valley Show & Shine Car Show is flying into 2022! Because it takes place as part of the Air Show bearing the same name. And at the airport sharing the same name too. It's the 19th Annual event and organizers do it right. There are lots of attractions all packed into one event. […]
AutoFest Car Show is happening in 2022! It's Saturday, October 8th. In Ramona, California. And this San Diego County car meet is benefiting a good cause. Because it helps support the Ramona Parks And Recreation Association. All the cool car show stuff we love is on hand. Plus this annual car meet is open to […]
The Montecito Motor Classic is a special Southern California car show. PLEASE NOTE: The 2022 Montecito Motor Classic has been postponed. Our apologies to our newsletter subscribers! We had the wrong info in the newsletter sent on 10/5/22. First, it benefits area police organizations. And it's more important than ever to Back The Blue! Moreover, […]
Ponies By The Sea Car Show is galloping into 2022. Or you could say barking into 2022. :0) Either way, you look at it. This show is cool! Because the Tri-County Mustang Club is hosting the annual car meet. Meanwhile, the car show is benefiting the Guide Dogs Of America. But wait, there's more! We […]
Cars N' Copters On The Coast! So, what's in a name? In this case everything. And if your inner child isn't tickled when you hear the name of this event. Then, you should make sure you have a pulse. :0) Because, as if hypercars, supercars, exotics and the like aren't enough to heighten your senses... […]
Ted's Place Cars And Coffee events are rolling weekly. And Southern California's Orange County is the place. The exact spot is the Laguna Niguel restaurant bearing the same name. If the hot rods and customs in these pictures look familiar. That's because the same group once met at a different locale. The South Orange County […]
The Newport Beach Oktoberfest Car And Truck Show is on for 2022! And this annual car meet brings together some cool elements. Of course, there are cars and trucks! Plus live entertainment and trophies. All the fun stuff we love about Southern California car shows. But there's also the whole October Festival element. And that […]
The Boudreau Car And Bike Show is rumbling into 2022. And this annual Riverside County car meet benefits a couple of good causes. Both of them are non-profits. First, Leaps & Bounds. It serves people with disabilities in a unique way. Through working with horses! Also, Autism Society Inland Empire. And it connects those affected […]
The La Verne Pumpkin Patch Car Show is carving out another year of Halloween fun! And the annual autumn car meet is running for its 19th year. This Los Angeles County car show is free to the public. And all the fun Southern California car show stuff is on the agenda. Plus more! So there […]
Bonita Cars And Coffee events are happening in San Diego County! Every Saturday morning cool cars and their owners gather. The spot? Bonita Donut Shop. Of course! And that's to iDriveSoCal readers John S. and Alan M. for the heads up on this one. They're regulars. The guys say it's the gathering has a good […]
The San Bernardino Stars & Stripes Car Show is rolling in 2022! And this cool Southern California car meet combines a couple of things. Cars, of course. But it takes place on Halloween weekend. So there's a trunk or treat happening for the kids too! Plus the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals is hosting. […]
The Sun City Cruizers Car Show is keeping motors running in 2022! And we love the cause this show is benefitting. Warfighter Made is a non-profit supporting our Veterans. It helps veterans and service members with recreational therapy in soul-fulfilling ways. So, the car club that bears the same name is welcoming all types of […]
Norco Rotary Classics Car Show In The Park is happening in 2022! And hosting this cool community event and car meet is its namesake organization. Taking place on Halloween weekend means trunk or treat is part of the fun! But sweet rides and treats are only part of the car show. Because there's also an […]
The annual Halloween Chili Cook-Off And Car Show is flying into 2022! So you have to assume there are some pretty great chili recipes on display... as well as tasty cars. :0) The event takes place at the Palm Spring Air Museum. And the chili recipes are those of the museum's volunteers. Sponsoring the show […]
Cars And Coffee Yucaipa is a monthly car show where everyone is welcome. Plus all vehicles are welcome. Including classics to exotics. Rods, both rat and hot. Muscle cars, tuners, and antiques. Trucks and off-roaders. Motorcycles and everything in between! This informal Inland Empire car meet takes place at Wax Werks California. And that's a […]
North County Cars And Coffee car shows take place every three months in San Diego County. They're hosted by and held at a detail shop in Escondido, California called Visual Detailing. So it's the last Sunday of each third month. And the timing is 9 AM to 11 AM. Donuts and coffee are included. And […]
Vista Muscles On Main Street is happening for 2022! And this car show is a trunk or treat event too. So it's fun for car guys and gals. Plus the youngsters! Even better, the Pride Of Vista Lions Club is hosting the vent. And it's taking place at the Vista Village shopping center. This way […]
The Brews Hall Halloween Classic Car Show is rumbling in 2022. So the event is being put on by GasRatz. And the location offers tasty grub and lots of flavors of fermented hops and barley. Classic's in the name but we're pretty sure no one is getting turned away. For example, if you bring a […]
Via Verde Classic Car Cruise Night events are happening monthly. And San Dimas is the Southern California Friday night location. To be exact, it's the plaza bearing the same name as the event. Cal-Rods Car Club is behind the events so they're smooth running. Like the cool rides on display at these monthly car meets. […]
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 is 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cypress Cars And Coffee events take place at Kimmie's Coffee Cup on the first Saturday 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 lawn chair-lounging and clearly hanging out for the duration. And […]
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 […]
Hot Rods Charity Garage Sale is rolling in 2022. And 100% of purchases are donations to the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. All sorts of treasures are available. Of course tons of car stuff too. Automobilia, accessories, and tools. Plus car parts, testing equipment, and cleaning gear. It's not only car stuff either. Designer clothes. Exercise […]
Rancho Santa Fe Cars And Coffee shows are happening weekly in San Diego County. These regular car meets are cool because they attract exceptional automobiles. For example, the awesome lineup below from one of the shows. The line-up of Aston Martins appears like a James Bond convention! But, it's yet another casual Southern California car […]
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 […]
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee takes place on the first and third Saturdays of each month. And it's founder, Craig Casey, created the event for "the car guy/gal in all of us." This informal get-together is where you can talk cars, drink coffee, and show off your ride every first and third Saturday of the […]
La Quinta Cars And Coffee is a weekly car meet in Southern California's Riverside County. And thanks to iDriveSoCal reader Bob H! Because he tipped us off to the event. It's put on by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association. That's Bob's white Porsche coupe pictured above. So, be sure to say hi when you see […]
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 2021. All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and creations are welcome. And I highlight 'creations' because when I went I […]
Bonita Cars And Coffee events are happening in San Diego County! Every Saturday morning cool cars and their owners gather. The spot? Bonita Donut Shop. Of course! And that's to iDriveSoCal readers John S. and Alan M. for the heads up on this one. They're regulars. The guys say it's the gathering has a good […]
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. […]
Ted's Place Cars And Coffee events are rolling weekly. And Southern California's Orange County is the place. The exact spot is the Laguna Niguel restaurant bearing the same name. If the hot rods and customs in these pictures look familiar. That's because the same group once met at a different locale. The South Orange County […]
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 […]
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 […]
CBad Cars And Coffee totally lived up to its name when I attended on 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 […]
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 regular 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 customs […]
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 […]
Buena Park, California's Pickin' Under the Antlers is a great SoCal automotive swap meet. Because you're likely to find all sorts of motoring memorabilia, parts, accessories, and even partial, and complete, cars! Not to mention the contraption you see pictured above! Yes, that's a Radio Flyer red wagon on a custom frame with a 50cc […]
Classic Cars And Coffee in Northridge is a solid purist event. Specifically, I'm referencing two things; unlimited coffee refills courtesy of Western Bagel and, no daily drivers. At least none that I noticed in the official line-up. In fact, the group prefers pre-1980 classic cars. So all the cars there were project cars. As expected, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 the 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rock The Ride Car Show is jamming for 2022! And this one is for a great cause. Because it benefits the Desert Cancer Foundation. And they help cancer patients in need of assistance. In fact, the organization's mission is awesome. It helps pay for local cancer patients' care through financial assistance. Plus this Southern California […]
The Best of France and Italy Car Show is a phenomenal gathering for those in the 'know'. Because while it is well attended I'm certain many more enthusiasts would go if they knew about it. Plus, taking place in Hollywood means celebrity sightings are quite common. For instance, Jay Leno is often attending this show. […]
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. […]
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