First-Timer headed to SoCal.. any must-sees?

Hey guys. Me and a couple of buddies are headed to SoCal for the first time next week. I know the Wally Parks museum, Mooneyes, and So-Cal Speed Shop are no brainers, what else can you guys think of that a Hot Rod guy has to see while they're there?

 

Randys Donuts Man.

http://67.122.56.18/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?

 

Check out http://socalcarculture.com/ for events.

 

Goodguys Del Mar Car Show

 

Peterson Museum, Bob's Big Boy.

http://www.petersen.org/

http://www.bobs.net/

 

Everything will be different, they talk funny too. "freeways" will blow your mind, very aggressive drivers. have a good time and enjoy some good Mexican food

 

are you into rockabilly music? goto viva cantina city of burbank thursday night.

 

On 3/31 there's a Rockabilly show in Claremont. On 4/7 there's a very good car show in LaVerne. Don't forget the Petersen Museum in LA .... and the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar.

 

that will be over when they get here next week but it is still a nice fairgrounds

Some great stores, like;
CW Moss in Orange (and Reids next door) also Nostalgia Speed & Cycle in Orange - A New joint, and while you're in Orange you might as well visit Jimmy White's Circle City Hot Rods

Long Beach Auto Swap is the 8th of April

Early ford Store in San Dimas

 

You can stop by for Lunch or Dinner at the Broiler. Bill Hines just had his 90th Birthady there. Click and see. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=409637&page=76
Location:
7447 Firestone Blvd
Downey, Ca. 90241
phone 562-928-2627

 

Thanks guys!!

 

Donut Derilicts car show in Huntington Beach, CA. at Adams and Magnolia Ave on Saturday Mornings from 5:30AM to 8:30AM. Best free car show on the West coast. Trust me it's worth the drive and getting up early to see.

 

Early ford store in San Dimas

 

Besides the burgers and shakes at Bob's you MUST eat a Mega-Combo from Tommy's.

 

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don't miss the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris ,
at Lunch Time head to the Bomb Shelter Restaurant at the Perris Air Field, just across the back yard
... at lunch time , you can watch the sky divers While you feast on a gourmet Burger
*The Chef is the best for 10 miles in any direction because they get
Sky Divers from all over the world there every day!...
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OH Yeah - And you MUST have an In N Out burger - double double!!!

 

I was there last Nov. I stopped by Mooneyes and they were very cool and gave me a tour. Great people. Peterson's was kind of a letdown. They had a bunch of electric cars and scooters. Not my cup of tea. Plus a Nissan YUCK!!!!! I didn't see much for old cars or rods. Thought I would see a lot more. Good time though. Have fun!

 

With a side of Animal Style fries.

 

He asked for "must see"
not for "must eat"

 

You "Must See" a 4X4 Animal Style to believe it !

 

Visit the NHRA museum next Wed night. One of the best Afternoon/evening cruises on the planet - parking lot in front of the musuem fills with everything from Gassers to billet rods to customs, and admission to the museum is free that night.
http://museum.nhra.com/cruise.asp

 

I think you should check out peterson auto museum and every sunday a bunch of us meet in marina del rey for million dollar breakfast club. Enjoy your trip its beautiful here!!

http://allcarcentral.com/Breakfast_Club_Marina_del_Rey_CA_2010.html

 

Venice Beach, Huntington Beach and Imperial Showgirls in Anahiem.

 

DEFINITLY Venice beach like wallyrino said

 

everything even our god awful traffic!

 

If you are ever able to eat again after Tommy's and In and Out, ( I highly recommend both!) Slip over to Burbank and take a seat at the Coral cafe. Damn good food and a huge menu. If you make So. cal speed shop, Walden's is a few blocks away. After that, Walton's is about a 10 min. drive.

 

Friday night at Ruby's in Redondo Beach.

 

Kiwi Kev's garage!

 

Does no one go to TJ to get shit-faced and the car upholstered on a Saturday nite any more?

 

CW Moss Ford Parts
Circle City Hot Rods (Jimmy White)
Fullerton Fabrication (Rudy Rodriquez)
Kennedy Bros. (make appt. gate is locked)
Early Ford Store (a small museum in itself)
J.B. Nethercutt Museum and Collection (San Sylmar)
Lime Works