We call it Hot Rod Heaven!
Cruisin' Grand is honored to be called one of the best cruises in the country. We try to keep it simple, and focus only on what works with our community history, i.e. 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night, hopefully shoulder-to-shoulder with a date!
We invite those same cars to park on Grand Avenue and side streets and enjoy the early 50's setting of downtown Escondido.
Events & Information
- Parking for event-era cars is on Grand Avenue and side streets, from Escondido to Ivy Street.
- "Reserved" parking area for local/regional 73 and earlier American made Car Clubs who pre-reserve a night.
- Awards weekly for five selected cars. No pre-registration. No fees. Just fun!
- Restaurants cafes, pubs, specialty retail stores open late.
- Family-friendly features Hula Hoops, Name That Tune contests, and more.
- Information booth at event at Grand & Broadway
But that’s not you.
You’re the type who’d drive an hour for a parking lot full of stories. Who knows the good stuff doesn’t always show up on Instagram. Who wants to find the hidden ones — the cruise nights, concours events. car shows, day trip rallies, backroad coffee runs, and cars and coffee get-togethers.
That’s what we send you. Twice a week in winter. Four times in summer.
Curated. Local(ish). And always worth the drive.
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Because missing the good ones? That’s not your style.