
Otto’s LA & SoCal Auto Events Calendar
Chrome, coffee, lowriders, track days, moto nights, and the occasional flying bacon cloud. We round up the best car culture every week—then tell you where to park, what to check, and how not to overheat (you or the car)!

Good Vibes Breakfast Club (Angeles National Forest)
Beat the weekend crowds—Friday morning drive up Angeles Crest Highway to bond over breakfast and horsepower.

Main Street Classic Car Show – Garden Grove
OC’s longest‑running cruise—50 spaces fill fast, so bring your best classic and enjoy the local vibe.

Bob’s Big Boy Classic Car Show (Burbank)
Fridays glow under neon — Burbank’s timeless chrome congregation rolls again.

Donut Derelicts (Huntington Beach)
You know it’s real when donuts and burnout fumes share the morning air.

Cars & Coffee Corona (Corona)
Where a Ford GT and a custom Cobra share donuts—Corona’s eclectic Saturday hangout.

Porsche Cars & Coffee (Carson)
Sunrise Porsche curation: a quiet mouthful of design and torque.

Belmont Shore Car Show (Long Beach)
14 blocks. 1,000-ish beauties. Zero excuses. Belmont Shore turns Second Street into a rolling catwalk—hot rods, classics, and exotics soaking up that Long Beach sun. Grab an iced coffee, let the kids count tailfins, and practice your best “I had one just like it” story. If you love chrome, crowds, and the occasional corgi in goggles, this is your Sunday sermon.

All American Brew Works Car Meet (Anaheim)
Beer, brats and burnout talk—support a veteran‑owned brewery while admiring hot rods.

Happy Trails Car Show (Apple Valley)
Old‑West nostalgia meets chrome—parade your classic through Apple Valley’s end-of-summer fair.

Tony Sousa Memorial Car Show (Rancho Dominguez)
Shelbys roar in tribute—celebrate 60 years of the GT350 where vintage racing meets modern track thrills.

Corvettes & Coffee (San Diego)
Brewed awakening with America’s sports car—Corvette owners caffeinate and congregate.

Southeast Classics Car Show (Pico Rivera)
Hot rods meet heart—support the Pico Boys Little League while gawking at polished chrome.

Solida Car Show – Crown Point (San Diego)
Lowriders and custom builds take over the bay—San Diego style with sunshine and sound systems.

Santa Monica Classic Car Show (Santa Monica)
Cruise the pier with sun‑kissed chrome and Pacific breezes—classic cruisers meet SoCal’s most iconic beach.

Montebello Classic Car Show (Montebello)
Golf greens give way to gleaming machines—an eclectic mix of classics overlooks the fairway.

Pints & Pistons Classic Car Meet – San Clemente
Where craft beer meets craft automobiles—sip a brew while admiring finely tuned classics.

Saturday Night Git‑Down Car Meet (Winchester)
Cars, cornhole and country vibes—kick back at this high‑desert hangout.

People’s Choice vs Judges Car Show (Santa Clarita)
Your vote counts—pick your favorites while expert judges weigh in.

Cruising Downtown Santa Ana (Santa Ana)
Lowriders prowl historic downtown—chrome bounces to mariachi beats in the heart of OC.

Whiskey & Wheels Car Meet (Burbank)
Pour a dram and talk horsepower—an evening where gearheads and whiskey lovers convene.

Hynes Hot Rod & Bike Show – Paramount
Memory Lane meets metal and chrome—support Alzheimer’s research while admiring classics.

Granada Hills Tuesday Cruz-In (Granada Hills)
Weeknight chrome therapy: Granada Hills, where cruisers unwind their week under streetlights.

Killer Rides Car Show (Marina del Rey)
Waterfront chrome, brunchy vibes, and trophies—you, a mimosa, and 300 feet of “I should’ve detailed my car more.” It’s the final summer show at Killer Shrimp.

Cars & Coffee LA - Griffith Park (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles’ chillest cars & coffee returns to Griffith Park’s Merry-Go-Round Lot on Aug 31 and Sept 28 (7 AM–10 AM). Bring your ride, grab a brew and enjoy the eclectic mix.

Back to School Car Show (Victorville)
Victorville Cadillac hosts a family‑friendly Back to School Car Show on Aug 30, 4 PM–9 PM, featuring classic cars and free admission. Donate school supplies and enjoy the evening.

Cool Run in the Mountains Car Show (Big Bear Lake)
Escape the heat! Cool Run in the Mountains Car & Motorcycle Show in Big Bear Lake runs 9 AM–3 PM on Aug 30, with scenic views and charity benefits.

Laurel Canyon Car Show (San Fernando)
Friday night at Carl’s Jr. on Laurel Canyon Blvd means lowriders, music and a friendly crowd. The Laurel Canyon Car Show runs 5 PM–11 PM and is free for spectators.

LA Rally Expo Car Show Weekend (Downtown Los Angeles)
Get ready for a three‑day rally extravaganza! The LA Rally Expo transforms the Alameda Night Market into a lowrider, trike and rally playground from Aug 29 through Aug 31. Food, music and community vibes raise funds for LA fire victims—don’t miss it.
Directions: Alameda Night Market, Los Angeles

Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show (Pomona)
Part marketplace, part museum — Pomona is where car culture barters, bargains, and breathes.

Bob’s Big Boy Classic Car Show (Burbank)
Chrome, neon, and milkshakes the size of carburetors — Burbank’s time capsule is still running strong.

Donut Derelicts (Huntington Beach)
Coffee, chrome, and a giant donut presiding like a deity — Huntington Beach’s longest-running morning ritual.