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NORCAL Chapter - Q1 Coastal Cruise & Lunch

  • 03/14/2026
  • 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Campbell, CA
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  • I will attend this event and will notify the Cadillac V-Club if my plans change and I am unable to attend. I understand that I may bring guests under 21 for no additional fee (up to 3 guests).
  • By registering you are RSVP'ing to attend this event and if your plans change you will cancel your RSVP no later than 48 hours prior to the event date. There is a fee to attend of $25.00 for myself and .
  • I will attend this event and will notify the Cadillac V-Club if my plans change and I am unable to attend. I understand that if I bring a guest, the $25 guest fee is due in advance at the time of my RSVP registration.
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Join the NorCal Chapter for 

NorCal Cadillac V-Club Family Friendly Coastal Cruise to Big Sur

Saturday, March 14th


Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Highway 1. Ocean Air. Iconic California.

There are drives…
And then there’s Highway 1 to Big Sur.

Join us for a breathtaking coastal cruise featuring:

Dramatic Pacific Ocean vistas
The legendary Bixby Bridge
️ Lunch in Big Sur
️ A relaxed finish in Carmel-by-the-Sea

This is one of the most iconic stretches of road in America — and we’re driving it together.

Highlight: Bixby Bridge

CA-1, Monterey, CA

An engineering marvel and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. We’ll pause for photos and take in the coastline views.


Detailed Itinerary 

Morning Meet & Departure

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Starbucks Coffee Company
1228 Camden Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

  • Coffee & quick staging
  • Safety briefing
  • Departure at 8:30 AM sharp
  • Cruise down Hwy 17

    Second Meet Point

    9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
    Starbucks Coffee Company
    1955 41st Ave
    Capitola, CA 95010

    • Regroup stop
    • Scenic Highway 1 section begins

      Scenic Stop – Bixby Creek Bridge

      11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
      Bixby Creek Bridge
      CA-1, Monterey, CA 93940

      • Photo opportunity
        Ocean overlook views
        Short regroup

      ️ Lunch Stop – Big Sur

      12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
      Ripplewood Café
      47047 CA-1
      Big Sur, CA 93920

      • Relaxed lunch stop
      • Approx. $25 per person
      • Regroup before Carmel leg

      ️ Final Stop – Carmel-by-the-Sea

      2:30 PM – Flexible Departure
      Tuck Box
      Dolores Street between Ocean & 7th Ave
      Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

      • Relaxed finish
      • Explore Carmel
      • Depart at your leisure

        Drive Etiquette & Safety

        This is a scenic cruise, not a race. We represent the V-Club on public roads.

        Spacing:
        Use safe judgment to maintain proper distance and avoid collisions.

        Passing:
        No blind passing — strongly not advised.

        Cyclists:
        Expect heavy cyclist presence along Highway 1.

        CHP:
        High enforcement on Hwy 17 and Hwy 1.

        Regroups:
        Only at defined stops. If separated, proceed to the next scheduled stop.

        Emergency & Logistics

        • Maintain fuel above ½ tank before entering Hwy 1
          Cell coverage is intermittent south of Capitola
          If separated, continue to the next scheduled stop

        ⛽ Gas Stops Along the Route

        Safeway Fuel Station
        2720 41st Ave
        Soquel, CA 95073

        76
        1401 Munras Ave
        Monterey, CA 93940

        Carmel Highlands Service Station
        70 CA-1
        Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923