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Morro Bay's big car show is back for another unforgettable year! Since 1997, car lovers from around the country have flocked to San Luis Obispo County each spring to celebrate classic cars and community. The event has grown friendlier, more popular, and more exciting yearly. Ready to cruise California's rocky coast? Here's everything you need to know to attend the 28th Annual Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show this May!
Morro Bay Car Show Dates and Tickets: What You Need to Know
The 2025 Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show occurs from May 1 through May 3. For participating cars, evening and daytime check-in is available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday at Ocean View Garage at 936 Main Street in Morro Bay.
Friday evening is also a cruise evening for registrants. Participants will meet at Morro Bay Boulevard and Shasta Avenue at 5 p.m. for cruising. On Saturday, the big Show and Shine event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard. It all leads up to the big awards ceremony that will take place at the culmination of the event!
Of course, event attendees have plenty of downtime for mingling with other car lovers and taking in the gorgeous views of Morro Bay! This car event is perfect for families and guests of all ages. Organizers expect more than 500 registrants from California and other parts of the country to show up this year. While the event is deeply embedded in the community of Morro Bay, local organizers, and attendees always extend the warmest hand to people coming from out of town to experience the magic!
Registering for the Morro Bay Car Show
Registrants should purchase their tickets online ahead of the event. Spots are limited. Each registration includes car entry, a dash plaque, two lunch tickets, and an official Cruisin’ Morro Bay shirt. The cost to register is $95. Of course, the best part about this event is that ticket revenues help to support local charitable organizations. The Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show is officially a recognized 501(c)(3) organization.
Have a Wonderful Time in Morro Bay This Spring
While you may be coming for the car show, Morro Bay offers enough beauty and adventure to pull you in for a long weekend! Make time to see Morro Rock and Morro Bay State Park during your visit. This coastal community is home to beaches, estuaries, hiking trails, and maritime museums.
Morro Bay's picturesque Embarcadero is a waterfront area with amazing shops and restaurants. Seafood lovers will find plenty of sea-to-table restaurants serving the freshest fish, crab, and oysters imaginable. Those sea breezes from the bay feel especially nice in the spring! Many people consider spring the best time to visit California because the mild weather is ideal for sightseeing.
