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Last Chance for the Encinitas Classic Car Nights 2023

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Encinitas Cruise Nights 2023

~ Final Night ~

 

Classic car buffs and non-aficionados all love the Encinitas Cruise Nights that take place the 3rd Thursday each month from May through September.

 

And that means the FINAL CRUISE NIGHT is tomorrow, the 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

 

Tomorrow night is also the kick-off for the annual Wavecrest Woodie Meet in Encinitas. So you can expect lots of classic woodies.

 

Local car clubs park their vehicles along Main Street and some side streets for all to admire! And there will be dozens.

 

I’ve attended several times and it was great fun, but it’s been a number of years now. Here's a slide show from a past visit.

 

 

You can’t help but be impressed by the Woodies, Hot Rods and other classic, vintage, and foreign cars parked along the Coast Highway 101! They’re all beautiful and so well maintained by their owners.

 

The Encinitas Cruise Nights are sponsored by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association and take place on Main Street/Route 101 in downtown, between D and K Streets.

 

Encinitas Cruie Nights car

 

Beautiful cars, several live rock and roll bands, and plentiful places to eat, drink and shop make for a terrific summer evening. What better way to celebrate the Southern California beach town life at the end of the summer!

 

Vintage Cadillac at the Encinitas Cruise Nights 2009

 

You should plan to arrive early to grab the best parking. It gets pretty crowded and parking nearby is limited, especially with the changes in all the curb-side dining that’s been added!! Plus some areas of side streets are permit parking only for the classic cars – steer clear or you will get towed.

 

Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Nights
Downtown Encinitas along the Coast Road Highway 101
September 21, 2023 ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, definitely cool cars here at the class car night, and hope you can go before it ends.

Sep 20, 2023 10:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Joan Cox 

It's quite an impressive sight to see - I've been several times. Unfortunately, I have plans for tomorrow so will miss the final cruise night this year.

Jeff 

Sep 20, 2023 10:54 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Jeff, 

It has been decades since I attended a Classic Car Show.  In fact it was held at Del Mar Race Track.  Rick and I had a lot of fun.  They actually "cruised" the parking lot where the event was held.  

Sep 20, 2023 11:27 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff these cars are from an era when cars use to have their own individual look and style.  These days they all tend to look basically the same.

Sep 20, 2023 01:03 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Jeff,

These cars are so awesome! What individuality this one has..it speaks to me!

Sep 20, 2023 04:40 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 

That would have been lots of fun to see.

The Wavecrest Woodie Meet (9/21 - 9/24) has a big cruise down the Coast Road on Sunday the 24th.

Jeff

Sep 20, 2023 04:50 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi George Souto 

I so agree. It may be a bit of a cliche but "they don't make them like they used to."

Jeff

Sep 20, 2023 04:51 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

They definitely are impressive to see, especially in person. I spent a few minutes today looking through all the photos I have from attending this event several times.

Jeff

Sep 20, 2023 04:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jeff- Larry and I love these kinds of events. I'm not sure I could choose a favorite but I loved the Woodie, the dark blue truck at the end and the cute clue convertible before the truck. 

Sep 20, 2023 05:44 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy Streib 

I'm not sure I have a favorite, they are all amazing. It's been a few years since we attended and it's time to go again. Won't be this one, however.

I have a repeat client who has a truck similar to the one you like, but bright yellow. It's gorgeous!

Jeff

Sep 20, 2023 05:48 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am not much of a car guy but I sure do like seeing vintage cars like these that have either been well-kept or restored.

Sep 21, 2023 04:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Brian England 

I think it's hard to NOT be impressed with these cars, even if you aren't big into cars.

Jeff

Sep 21, 2023 08:51 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Jeff Dowler, CRS - I never get tired of old cars. Classics are a treasure!

You took some nice photographs! The yellow car is something I could see in The Great Gatsby movie!

Sep 21, 2023 12:26 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP 

There are always amazing cars at this event - I've now been 3 or 4 times. That yellow car was a real beauty.

Jeff

Sep 21, 2023 05:02 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Jeff Dowler, CRS - Going to new car shows and antique car shows was a tradition when I was married. What I liked a lot back then, was owners or car show people allowed me to sit behind the wheel while my spouse took photos of me. I always felt like a celebrity! But then when I stepped outside the car, it was back to realty.

Sep 22, 2023 07:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Now sitting in one of these cars would be great fun, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP . Do you still have any of the photos? What a neat memory!

Jeff

Sep 22, 2023 09:39 AM
Patricia Feager

Jeff Dowler, CRS - yes. Somewhere in my many trunks of photos in containers are a few. Right now, I don't have the time or energy to go looking. 

Sep 22, 2023 09:42 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I like that yellow car with the black hood.  It reminds me of a Honeybee.

Oct 02, 2023 02:21 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat 

It's a great color combination, isn't it? Honeybee is a good way to describe it!

Jeff

Oct 02, 2023 05:19 PM