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Let's go cruising!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty West CalBRE #01458572

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Remember your high school days when it was okay to jump in the car with a bunch of friends and go cruising? Gas was cheap. Burgers, fries, and a milkshake at the local Sonic were cheap. Mom and dad thought you were at a friend's house studying for tomorrow's math test.

In most cities here in California, cruising is now against the law for various reasons. You decide whether or not they are valid:

  • It wastes gas.
  • It creates sound pollution with the head-banging stereo systems.
  • It's a public nuisance.
  • It creates traffic concerns.

Chevy tail finI'm here to tell you, though, that you can still go cruising, right here in
San Diego County! Here's where to go and when to go:

  1. El Cajon - East County Cruisers. Tuesdays, 6:30 pm. Tyler's Taste of Texas Barbecue, 576 N Second St, El Cajon. Information:
    619-312-0192 or eastcountycruisers.com
  2. Fallbrook - Fallbrook Rods & Relics. Saturdays, 7 am to 9 am. Sunrize Cafe in River Village, State Route 76 and Mission Road in Bonsall. Information: 760-723-4020
  3. Lakeside - Monday Night Car Club. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, VFW Hall, 12650 Lindo Lane (next to Lindo Lake Park). Information:
    619-440-6168
  4. Ramona - Ramona Cruise. Sundays, 4 pm to 8 pm, 1459 Main St, Albertson's parking lot next to Washington Mutual Bank. Open to any older or special interest vehicles.
  5. Rancho Bernardo - Cruisin' Coco's. 11 am to 2 pm every third Sunday of the month. Coco's Restaurant, Rancho Bernardo Plaza, 16759 Bernardo Center Dr. Information: Coco's, 858-485-9419, or Ken Owen, 858-774-3898
  6. San Diego - Classic Malt Shop. Fridays, 6 pm to 9 pm. 3615 Midway Dr, Loma Portal. Cars from the 1950s and older. Information: 619-226-1600
  7. San Diego - Great Autos of Yesteryear. Gay-friendly club for owners and those who appreciate vintage autos. Cruise nights and times vary. Check web site for details: greatautos.org
  8. San Marcos - Dalton's Roadhouse. First Sunday of the month, noon to 4 pm. 775 Center Dr,
    San Marcos. Information: 760-746-8340

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Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

I think this law is stupid, but then again, I think about gangs....so who knows.  I like your other ideas though....those places sound like fun.....REAL FUN!

Feb 15, 2009 02:08 AM
Brenda Archambault
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Sounds like fun and brings back very good memories. It is a shame so many things we were able to enjoy as teens are no longer "good for you" or as you noted against the law, what kind of memories will the kids of today have?  What an apt graphic for your post "sourberry" what the goverment is doing all today.

Brenda Archambault

Billswife

 

Feb 15, 2009 02:19 AM
Lori Mode
The Mode Real Estate Group - Elk Grove, CA
Real Estate Made Simple

I was just talking to my husband about this the other night...we were in downtown Sacramento and remembering when cruising was the big thing.  It has been outlawed here also and probably for good reason.  We have several car clubs here also and have attended on a couple of evenings with my inlaws.  We had a great time!

Feb 15, 2009 02:21 AM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Cruising, I think I am too young to remember but I remember it on Happy Days....BTW, I tagged you this time.    http://activerain.com/blogsview/935164/That-Randy-Hooker-Tagged-me

Feb 15, 2009 08:47 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

If I had the gas that I used in a 57 Bel Aire (283 4 barrel w/glass packs) cruising the Frisch's I could make a couple of trips to see you and you marketing guru.

Oh yeah, playing the Beatles, Beach Boys, etc. - not quite the same as the present icons.

Feb 15, 2009 02:34 PM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Jim - We used to call it "tooling" and we would tool through the Bob's Big Boy parking lot so slowly that it took about an hour to get from one end to the other, with people climbing in and out of cars and visiting.  It was our favorite hangout.  Of course, it extended up and down Van Nuys Blvd. too.  The "grownups" got mad at our holding up traffic.

Feb 15, 2009 02:58 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Jim,

There's something about those old cars and chrome!

Mike in Tucson

Feb 15, 2009 03:08 PM
Leander McClain
North East, MD
Cecil & Harford County Realtor

Jim,

Car lovers need places to gather and cruise.  A few people have made it bad for those who just want to go out and have a good time.  We have a few "unoficial cruise sites here in NJ". 

Have a great day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander

Feb 16, 2009 11:48 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Are you kidding?  How can they legislate something like that?  Are there cruising police?  If you get pulled over do you have to show them your shopping list or to-do list?  lol

Feb 21, 2009 08:24 AM
Michelle Viggiano
Four Winds Healthy Home Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning - Scottsdale, AZ
healthyhomeaz

Hi Jim, fun, fun post.  I grew up in Southern California and cruising was the thing. I went with my older brother, I'm sure, rather, I know he hated it but I don't ever remember having to walk home.  I have an older El Camino I use for my faux finishing studio and she is always the belle of the ball at the construction sites. Happy and surprising to know it is still alive and well for those who are so inclined!

Mar 28, 2009 07:42 AM
Liz Flint
Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX
Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hey Jim, cleaver topic for a blog.  We used to have a place in Tomball that would do antique car get togethers but I think they stopped.

Mar 25, 2010 03:54 PM
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