Events & Community
The drive is only part of the experience.
The automotive gatherings, drives and community events worth knowing across La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, San Clemente and greater San Diego.
Come By and See Ovation
Come and see the cars, meet the team and ask about ICON Rocklear in person.
At select events Ovation is on site with protected vehicles you can look at up close.
Ovation curated
Not every event needs to make the list. Ovation highlights the gatherings, drives and experiences we believe are genuinely worth attending.
Sat
19
Sep
Ovation Pick
Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Coffee
Sat
19
Sep
Ovation Pick
The Secret Car Club
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Goli Pizza Restaurant · Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Community
A Saturday morning gathering for automotive enthusiasts in Rancho Santa Fe. Come out, see the cars, meet the community, and enjoy one of Ovation’s local picks.
Sun
11
Oct
Ovation Pick
La Jolla Cars & Coffee
La Jolla / Prospect Street · La Jolla, California
Second Sunday of each month
Cars & Coffee
September 2026
This month
Fri
18
Sep
San Diego Padres home game
6:40 PM
Petco Park · San Diego, California
Shows & Concours · Sports
A midweek evening at Petco Park, ten minutes from the bay.
Sat
19
Sep
Ovation Pick
Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Coffee
Sat
19
Sep
Ovation Pick
The Secret Car Club
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Goli Pizza Restaurant · Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Community
A Saturday morning gathering for automotive enthusiasts in Rancho Santa Fe. Come out, see the cars, meet the community, and enjoy one of Ovation’s local picks.
Sat
19
Sep
South OC Cars & Coffee
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Outlets at San Clemente · San Clemente, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Coffee
One of Southern California’s largest weekly automotive gatherings, bringing together everything from classics and sports cars to exotics, trucks, and specialty vehicles.
Sun
20
Sep
Escondido Cars & Coffee
Kit Carson Park · Escondido, California
Every Sunday
Cars & Coffee
Sun
20
Sep
San Diego Automotive Museum Cars & Coffee
Balboa Park · San Diego, California
Third Sunday of each month
Cars & Coffee
Thu
24
Sep
San Diego International Boat Show
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Safe Harbor Sunroad Resort Marina · San Diego, California
Through Sep 27
Shows & Concours · Yachting
The region flagship on-water show, with sail and power on display alongside the marine trade.
Sat
26
Sep
Ovation Pick
Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Coffee
Sat
26
Sep
Ovation Pick
The Secret Car Club
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Goli Pizza Restaurant · Rancho Santa Fe, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Community
A Saturday morning gathering for automotive enthusiasts in Rancho Santa Fe. Come out, see the cars, meet the community, and enjoy one of Ovation’s local picks.
Sat
26
Sep
South OC Cars & Coffee
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Outlets at San Clemente · San Clemente, California
Every Saturday
Cars & Coffee
One of Southern California’s largest weekly automotive gatherings, bringing together everything from classics and sports cars to exotics, trucks, and specialty vehicles.
Sat
26
Sep
Evening concert at The Rady Shell
7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, California
Shows & Concours · Music
Open-air on Jacobs Park, with the bay behind the stage.
Sat
26
Sep
Santee Cars & Coffee
Santee, California
Fourth Saturday of each month
Cars & Coffee
Sun
27
Sep
Escondido Cars & Coffee
Kit Carson Park · Escondido, California
Every Sunday
Cars & Coffee
More around the region
South OC Cars & Coffee
Outlets at San Clemente · 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa · San Clemente, California
Every Saturday
Escondido Cars & Coffee
Kit Carson Park · 3333 Bear Valley Parkway · Escondido, California
Every Sunday
San Diego Automotive Museum Cars & Coffee
Balboa Park · San Diego, California
Third Sunday of each month
Santee Cars & Coffee
Santee, California
Fourth Saturday of each month
Founder and executive mixer
Del Mar, California
Third Thursday of each month
Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Night
South Coast Highway 101 · Encinitas, California
Seasonal, dates announced