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Get up close and personal with classic cars, the radical rat rods, vintage beauties and so much more…

California and Car Culture are One. And luckily so ~ with an estimated 13 million automobiles roaming the streets of the Greater Los Angeles Area, you can bet you’ll find knowledgeable automobile experts at some of the best car shows in the country.



While SoCal is home to some of the most well-known car shows in California, we pay attention to several regions around the Golden State to bring you a sampling of the most popular car shows, cruises, cruise-ins and automotive events throughout the state of California.

Jul
22
Sun
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Jul 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Jul
27
Fri
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Jul 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music

Jul
29
Sun
Cars & Coffee Ventura
Jul 29 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Cars & Coffee Ventura @ Ventura | California | United States

Cars & Coffee Ventura is held on the last Sunday of the month in the parking lot of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4360 E. Main Street, Ventura, California. Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Imports, Exotics, you name it, all cars are welcomed.

Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Jul 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Aug
3
Fri
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Aug 3 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music

Aug
5
Sun
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Aug 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Aug
10
Fri
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Aug 10 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music

Aug
11
Sat
Second Saturday Cruise Night
Aug 11 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Second Saturday Cruise Night

Second Saturday Cruise Night starts April 14th and runs every Second Saturday through December 2018 from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm. Plenty of Parking, Pizza, Bowling, Live Entertainment, and Full Bar. Show & Shine, Rust & Prime, Muscle, Low, Rod, Kustom, Tuner, Truck, Foreign, Modern Special Interest, 2 wheels or 4, All are welcome. No entry Fees…Just Major Car Fun! Mark it on your Calendars.

Please drink responsibly. As this is a family oriented event we ask that you make good choices.

Watch your speed in the parking lot and no burnouts please.

Sponsored by harley’s Bowl Camarillo and Rock & Roll Pizza.
Offering family fun, good food and live entertainment.

Organized by The Ventura Classics Car Club.
A non-discriminatory club respecting all aspects, budgets and skill levels. Simply sharing the love we feel rolling in a classic. We offer a friendly/family drama free atmosphere.

Aug
12
Sun
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Aug 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Aug
15
Wed
7th Annual Summer Cruise Night @ California Car Cover
Aug 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7th Annual Summer Cruise Night @ California Car Cover | Chatsworth | CA | United States

7th Annual summertime parking lot party at California Car Cover. This free event is open to all makes and models of custom cars, new or old. It is a great event for the entire family. Cruise over to CCC for cool cars, live music and good times once the sun goes down.

Aug
17
Fri
48th annual North South run @ Santa Maria, CA
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – Aug 19 @ 9:00 am
48th annual North South run @ Santa Maria, CA | Santa Maria | CA | United States

more information to follow latter my email is ctrstubbs2@aol.com is a 3 day run with a sit down dinner sat night

Barris Kustom Garage Sale @ Barris Kustom
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – Aug 19 @ 4:00 pm
Barris Kustom Garage Sale @ Barris Kustom | Los Angeles | California | United States

Barris Kustom Garage Sale
August 17th, 18th & 19th from 10am-4pm 

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Our Barris Kustom Family and Crew is excited to announce that we’re officially partnering with Again LA Estate Sales who has over 20 years of experience in hosting some of the best vintage sales in Los Angeles/Hollywood. Again LA crew will be curating and creating one heck of Barris Garage Sale this coming August (yes, NEXT MONTH) at our historic location in North Hollywood, where the regulars that stopped by consisted of Elvis, Clint Eastwood, Adam West, The Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher. For the FIRST time, we’ve dug through over 60 years worth of our George Barris’ archives, attics, onto every nook and cranny of the Barris Shop. We’ll be releasing unique collectible items, scripts, posters, books/mags, memorabilia, and MORE from our collection to share with Fans and Collectors from around the world, just like yourself. 

Stay tuned and see you all there.

Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Aug 17 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music

Aug
19
Sun
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Aug
24
Fri
Goodguys 32nd West Coast Nationals @ Alameda County Fairgrounds
Aug 24 – Aug 26 all-day

Good Guys Road and Custom AssociationAugust 24 – 26, 2018

 

Official Event Hours: Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-3pm

Show Car Registration Hours: Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 6am-3pm

Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Enter Rose Ave – Sunday 7am-Noon

For more information about our Weekend Happenings, Preferred Hotels, local attractions, directions to the Event and more, check out the website, good-guys.com

Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Aug 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music

Aug
25
Sat
Gassers 5: RevFest! @ Automobile Driving Museum
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gassers 5: RevFest! @ Automobile Driving Museum | El Segundo | CA | United States

Saturday, August 25th! Join us for our 5th annual Gassers event, which is bigger and better than ever! A “Speed Fest” for all gassers, gas class cars, altereds, FX cars, and drag cars…..
Raffles, food trucks, and a live DJ!

Special Guest Speakers for our Panel Discussion:
Bob Muravez (alias – Floyd Lippencotte, Jr.)
Don Long
Robert “Bones” Balogh
Ed “Isky” Iskenderian
and more TBD!

Registration:
Early bird registration (November 29, 2017 – August 24, 2018): $15
Day of registration: $25

Purchase tickets early and SAVE!

Gassers were built for drag racing and typically had a larger, more powerful, modified engine. Superchargers and mechanical fuel injection were typical modifications which have become commonplace in modern automobiles Gassers often appear to be top heavy and ungainly due to raised front ends which assist in the rearward weight transfer during drag racing. Exhaust pipes (no mufflers) often exit through the front fender well and sometimes straight up through the hood area. Bodies were often painted in flamboyant metalflakes, pearls, and candy finishes complemented ADM is proud to present this important and sometimes overlooked segment of automotive history to our visitors. Many innovations in automotive racing design and technologies were pioneered by the Gassers some of which have become commonplace in modern automobiles. Come see these fabulous vehicles and hear from the “real gasser” people in a forum setting.

Aug
26
Sun
Cars & Coffee Ventura
Aug 26 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Cars & Coffee Ventura @ Ventura | California | United States

Cars & Coffee Ventura is held on the last Sunday of the month in the parking lot of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4360 E. Main Street, Ventura, California. Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Imports, Exotics, you name it, all cars are welcomed.

Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Aug 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza

Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking lot area between Vons and Sears. There are no fees, registrations or obligations. It’s just a bunch of car enthusiasts that like to get their cars out and enjoy them.

Aug
31
Fri
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy
Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States

At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down.
Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in and eat. Kick back and relax. Enjoy a mass gathering of awesome rides all round you!
An area of the parking lot gets sectioned off specifically for classics and muscle cars, it is well-lit and attended-to throughout the evening by a volunteer group.
We only ask that you patronize Bob’s or one of the other nearby eateries during your visit as a means to encourage them to keep supporting this cruise night. We also hope that you remember to be respectful of others’ safety and adhere to traffic laws.
And please, for the sake of the residents living across the street: No burnouts or loud/obnoxious music