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Encinitas Cruise Nights 2025

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2025 Encinitas Cruise Nights

 

The popular Encinitas Cruise Nights return for 2025 next Thursday May 15.

 

Classic car buffs and non-aficionados alike enjoy the Encinitas Cruise Nights that take place the 3rd Thursday of each month May through September, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

 

Here’s the schedule for 2025:

May 15, June 19, July 17, August 14 and September 18.

 

Classic Car in Encinitas CA 2009

Local car clubs park their vehicles along Main Street (the Coast Road) in downtown Encinitas where they are easy to admire! You can expect dozens of beautiful cars to ooh and aah over. It’s a giant outdoor showroom of classic cars.

 

We’ve attended several times and it was great fun, but haven’t been for a number of years now. Perhaps we’ll get there in 2025. Here's a video from a prior visit. Make sure your sound is turned down!

 

An Evening of Classic Cars in Encinitas

 

 

I don’t think you can help but be very impressed by the Woodies, Hot Rods and other classic, vintage, and foreign cars, all in beautiful condition! Cars are so well maintained by their owners and are gorgeous examples of many car brands and style. These are works of art!

 

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.

 

Beautiful cars, several live band, and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop make for a terrific spring or summer evening. What a great way to enjoy the Southern California beach town life and community spirit! It is truly a celebration of automotive history and craftsmanship. And there are 5 opportunities to enjoy it!

 

Plan to arrive early to find the best parking. It gets crowded and parking nearby is limited. Plus some areas of side streets (D through K streets) are permit parking only for the classic cars; be sure to steer clear so you don't get towed.

 

Encinitas Cruise Nights 2025

Downtown Encinitas along the Coast Road Highway 101

3rd Thursday of each Month May through September ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Jeff Dowler, CRS the Encinitas Cruise Night 2025 is a great fun event to attend. Enjoy and have fun at the cruise night!

May 08, 2025 08:31 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi John Pusa 

I do hope we can go to one of the 5 events this summer - it's a lot of fun and we enjoy seeing all the beautiful cars!

Jeff

May 08, 2025 09:19 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Wow Jeff, some really FINE looking machines. All the fun appears to be in Encinitas!

May 08, 2025 10:53 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It WAS pretty impressive to see so many beautiful cars in one place Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI 

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:07 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Maybe I should take a similar detour myself one of these days pretty soon! Sounds intriguing!

May 08, 2025 11:56 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Yes, you should, or find something similar in YOUR area Laura Cerrano 

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:05 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - these classic car events can be eye candy.  For enthusiasts or even the casual passerby.  

May 09, 2025 04:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Michael Jacobs 

Eye candy is a good word for it, to be appreciated by all viewers!

Have a good weekend.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff. Whether one is a car aficionado or not, who can not love looking at these classic cars? Hope you get to do a return visit this year.

May 09, 2025 04:18 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Nina Hollander, Broker 

They are certainly very impressive in person whether you are a car buff or not.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:03 AM
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 do enjoy seeing nice cars and the pride that people have in them!

May 09, 2025 04:56 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I would say the same for me Brian England 

Have a great weekend!

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:01 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Hope you get to check it out! Those types of events are always crowded!

May 09, 2025 04:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

We are hoping to go to 1 of the events Kat Palmiotti  As I recall from our visit before it was quite a mob scene.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with area residents and visitors.

Enjoy your local events.

May 09, 2025 05:26 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Roy Kelley  While many people attend, I suspect there are plenty of people who are not aware of this fun event series.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 09:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. Nothing like a Cruise night. Thanks for the video. My neighbor participates in a local one often. Hopefully, soon we can attend. Enjoy your day.

May 09, 2025 06:05 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hope you get to go Wayne Martin  

Enjoy your weekend.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 09:57 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff the older classic cars had a special look and style that is missing in newer cars.

May 09, 2025 08:09 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

That is SOOO true George Souto Thanks for stopping by.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 09:57 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thank you for the great information. Have a fantastic week!

 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor

Arizona Elite Properties

#AZVHV / Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans

May 09, 2025 10:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Glad you enjoyed it GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore 

Have a good weekend.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 10:31 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I love those photos! It has been far too long since I've been to a car show.

May 09, 2025 12:49 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Time for you to find one to attend Sharon Tara!

Jeff

May 09, 2025 07:50 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing this fun update, Jeff Dowler, CRS! It’s always a treat to see these classic cars and soak in that vibrant community vibe—sounds like a perfect way to enjoy Southern California’s charm. 🚗😊

May 09, 2025 12:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks Lew Corcoran  There's a lot to enjoy about this event - location near the beach, beautiful cars, live music, summer weather and more!

Jeff

May 09, 2025 07:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Jeff Dowler, CRS ,

OMG your photos are amazing! Car shows are always so fun and this one has a fun name "cruise night!" 

May 09, 2025 02:45 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It's a great event Dorie Dillard Austin TX You can't help but be super impressed by all this automotive beauty. I can imagine all the cars cruising down the road to the event.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 07:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, when I see your posts about old cars, I want to go to a show here, but then I don't.   It looks like so much fun.

May 09, 2025 02:47 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Who doesn't enjoy seeing classic cars Joan Cox ?

Jeff

May 09, 2025 07:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff= This is the kind of event I love...classic cars! I know nothing about them except that they are beautiful to look at!  Hope you get to go this year. 

May 09, 2025 07:35 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I do too Kathy Streib  I have been to this event several times and it's mighty impressive. The people, the cars and the live music all make for a special time.

Jeff

May 09, 2025 07:44 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Bring out the old iron all polished and then stand back to listen to the comments or to tell a few tales 

Those are fun experiences

May 16, 2025 06:21 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I think it's a pretty fun event for viewers as well as the car owners, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 

Have a good weekend!

Jeff

May 16, 2025 09:04 AM