City of Atascadero Announces the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Registration is Open!

The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of spectators that come out to watch this fun, entertaining, and family-oriented Cruise. From classic favorites to new and flashy hot rods, this event brings out the best cars from all over the county and surrounding areas.

Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Passes are LIMITED!! To keep the cruise experience enjoyable, we are capping the number cruising at 350 passes. So, don’t delay, get your passes in advance! Pre-registration is located at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.  Mail-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, August 1st.  Walk-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, August 15th at 4:00 pm sharp (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!). Day of registration is $45 per vehicle; you must register before 4:00 pm sharp! Passes WILL NOT be sold on the night of the Cruise.

Hot El Camino Cruise Nite kicks off Cruisin’ Weekend on Friday night, which will continue into Saturday, August 16th with the Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10-3 pm at Atascadero Lake Park and Downtown with the 9th Annual Dancing in the Streets from 5:00-10:00 pm.

A special thank you to our Cruisin’ Weekend Sponsors! Platinum Sponsors include Central Coast Carts and Glenn’s Sales, Rental & Repair; Gold sponsors include H&R Block, Avila Traffic Safety, Kirk Consulting; Silver Sponsors include Street Side Ale House & Eatery, and MGP Coatings; Bronze sponsors include Fatte’s Pizza, Radiology Associates, Five Star Rain Gutters, Taco Bell, & Hart Impressions. We wouldn’t be able to bring these events to our community without their support!

Hot El Camino Cruise Nite is a closed, controlled Cruise on El Camino Real from Curbaril to Traffic Way in Atascadero. For Cruise Nite registration and more information about Cruisin’ Weekend go to www.VisitAtascadero.com/events or call (805) 470-3360.