Moving to California

Not a whole lot of cruising goes on in California anymore. Major crackdowns in most towns. Pretty much any police officer can pull you over if they see you drive by more than 1-2 times. The rice grinders have ruined all the good ol' days.

I live in Modesto, aka American Graffiti, home of cruising, and there is nothing. All the classic burgers joints are closed up. There is one place left downtown that does a classic night once a month (IIRC), but it is mostly the real classics, like your 50's and older cars, as well as the older crowd (late 50s -70s). Graduation night (Graffiti Night) is totally gone. In it's place are some local car shows in mid summer.

What you get a lot of are "runs" where people get together and drive a long distance. Sometimes it's to a park, a bar, or a restaurant. A lot of them add in some fun things like games and prizes or do things for charity.

So look for thinks like "Poker Run" or "Charity Run" and stuff in local papers.

There is also the once a year Hot August nights stuff which you will be in range of.