City of Atascadero Announces Registration is Open for the 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite

City of Atascadero proudly presents the 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite, Friday, August 21, 2026, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! This year we are excited to announce a new route! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join 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 200 passes. So, don’t delay, get your passes in advance! Pre-registration is located at the Colony Park Community Center at 5599 Traffic Way. Mail-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, August 1st. Walk-in pre-registration will be accepted through Friday, August 21st at 4:00 pm sharp (or until registration is full!). Passes WILL NOT be sold the night of the Cruise.

Hot El Camino Cruise Nite kicks off Cruisin’ Weekend on Friday night, which will continue into Saturday, August 22nd with the Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10-3 pm at Atascadero Lake Park and Downtown with the 10th Annual Dancing in the Streets from 5:00-10:00 pm.

A special thank you to our Cruisin’ Weekend Sponsors! Platinum Sponsors include H&R Block; Gold sponsors include Avila Traffic Safey and Waste Management; Silver Sponsors include CK Farr Dentistry; Bronze sponsors include Kenneth’s Heating and Air, Radiology Associates, MGP Coatings, Central Coast Community Physician Network, Fatte’s Pizza, Oak View Village Christian Senior Living & 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 Morro Rd to San Jacinto in Atascadero. For Cruise Nite registration and more information about Cruisin’ Weekend go to VisitAtascadero.com/events or call (805) 470-3360.

For more information, go to the Visit Atascadero website or call (805) 470-3360.