The Family Classic Car Show is happening on the first Friday of every month. And organizers of this show install its focus into the name. Because they make it inviting for the whole family to come out and enjoy. Plus this Southern California car show spotlights pre-1980s vehicles. So classic cars and trucks, antiques, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Quinta Cars And Coffee is a weekly car meet in Southern California's Riverside County. And iDriveSoCal reader Bob H. tipped us off to the event. He says it's put on by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association. In fact, 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 of 2021. All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and creations are welcome. And I highlight 'creations' because when I went […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skydive Perris Car Cruise-In Show is happening monthly in Riverside County! It's the first Sunday of each month. Taking place at the Bomb Shelter Restaurant and Bar at the Perris Valley Airport. Skydiving is taking place during the car show, so times change throughout the year. But the venue couldn't be a cooler spot to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Laguna Hills Chamber Car Show is happening in 2022! This Southern California car show is being run by the same organization bearing its name. And the group is welcoming all cars to display. But all types of motorcycles too. As well as all car guys and gals to come to enjoy the day of […]
Cruise For The Cause Car Show is happening in 2022. And this show helps support a great cause. Plus it's put on a local San Diego radio personality, helping it gets a lot of attention. Hosting the annual car show is Xavier The X-Man. And the show is benefitting the Emilio Nares Foundation. And that […]
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 being put on 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 […]
Chariots SoCal Car Meets are put on by the car club bearing the same name. And these guys (and gals) have been around for a minute. Because they started the club in the 1960s! Then slowing down for a while, the club re-established itself in 1998. And since then they've been running a weekly meet-up. […]
Inland Empire Classic Cruise is another cool event hosted by the IE Classic Mustang Club. And while you're likely to see sweet Mustangs there, all types of cars are welcome. So the event takes place on the second Wednesday of each month. And being squarely placed at dinnertime, the Farmer Boys location is perfect. This […]
The El Cajon Classic Cruise is a weekly car meet to hit in Southern California's San Diego County. So it's every Wednesday night. But it's only through October. However, the city is totally behind it and it's a great big good time. And what better way to get over Hump Day than with a cool […]
La Mesa Classic Car Show And Music Nights are a summertime treat in San Diego County. Because the weekly events only run through August 25th. So make a plan and get there on a Thursday night - at least once, if not weekly! The vehicles on display focus on pre-1974 cars, trucks, and vans. And […]
The Big Bear Fun Run Car Show is happening in 2022! And this one brings out lots of the coolest Southern California cars and enthusiasts. Because it's a full weekend of car guy and gal camaraderie and good times. Plus it's the 31sts annual show. Big Bear Antique Car Club is putting on this weekend […]
Cruise At The Beach Car Show takes place at the Redondo Beach Marina. And the location is perfect because you have great scenery. Plus awesome cars. Along with the ability to grab some killer grub! So the event only takes place during the summer months. And for 2022 it ends in September. But it's every […]
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 […]
Cruisin' Grand Car Meet is a weekly show-and-shine shindig in San Diego County. Moreover, it's been going on for so long that Hot Wheels collaborated on a commemorative toy car. And that was back in 2019! (Too cool!) So this event gets the full support of the City of Escondido. In fact, it's put on […]
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 […]
High Desert Cruise Nights are held twice monthly Spring through Fall. It's an all-inclusive group of car lovers that gather at Tom's #16. But be sure to go to the right location, because there are lots of Tom's. And this car cruise is held at the Bear Valley Road location in Hesperia. With their everyone […]
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 […]
County Line Cars And Coffee events take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month. And they're held at The Shoppes At Westlake Village. The events are a combination of two events that took place nearby one another but on different days of the month. So, The Ranch Car Club remains involved in this event […]
Net Cruze Cars And Coffee events have been going for decades. And that was news to me upon my first stop in mid-August. But they're in a new location. And it's kind of tricky in that it's a huge parking lot behind the 99-cents store in Westchester. Further, this is a cool event worth checking […]
Redlands Cars and Coffee events are for all cars and car lovers. Plus kids, families, and pets are encouraged to come out and enjoy! So, the events take place every Second Saturday Monthly. And you'll find them in the parking lot of the Escape Downtown Oasis Craft Brewery and the J. Riley Distillery parking lot. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canyon Car Show At The Chevy is cool once you arrive. But perhaps it's cooler just getting there. Because the off-the-beaten-path route is a lovely drive on a Saturday morning. So the last time I visited there was a Porsche Club representing in force. Although I spotted a few non-Porsches as well. Including a newer […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Quinta Cars And Coffee is a weekly car meet in Southern California's Riverside County. And iDriveSoCal reader Bob H. tipped us off to the event. He says it's put on by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association. In fact, that's Bob's white Porsche coupe pictured above. So, be sure to say hi when you see […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Route 66 Classic Grill Car Show. It's a Southern California car meet that focuses on classics! But it only rolls once monthly through part of the year. And that's May through October to be exact. Also, pre-1980 vintage is the only requirement to display your wheels. A live band provides music. And trophies are […]
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, […]
Malibu Cars And Coffee events are at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road sits Malibu Bluffs Park. And twice a month one of the coolest cars and coffee events in Southern California takes place. Because the setting alone is breathtaking. So, amazing cars showing up is nearly secondary to the venue […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legacy Cars And Coffee in Tustin is a cool monthly event. Because each month they have a different theme. Although, we're pretty sure nobody gets turned away - should you want to bring whatever car you're driving. And the second Sunday monthly event takes place in a parking lot that's a bit tricky. And that's […]
Ojai Cars And Coffee events take place in a gorgeous setting in the parking lot of the Westridge Midtown Market. So, they happen every second Sunday of the month. And when I swung by close to the 10 AM shutdown time they were going strong. A cool mix of vehicles was there. Classics, old muscle, […]