Where shall we take our Model A’s next?
Here are 20 potential tours around the greater San Fernando Valley and nearby communities, plus a special Orange County outing. Read the ideas, then vote for the one you would most like to take.
These are suggestions, not confirmed events. Dates, routes, parking, costs and any group permissions will be arranged before a tour is announced.
Picnic · Granada Hills
1. O’Melveny Park Picnic
Pack a lunch for O’Melveny Park, enjoy the open space, and swap Model A stories after a relaxed neighborhood drive.
Picnic · Lake Balboa
2. Lake Balboa Picnic & Lakeside Stroll
Meet for a picnic at Lake Balboa, with an optional lakeside stroll and time to admire the cars.
Picnic · Calabasas area
3. Malibu Creek Picnic Drive
Take a planned scenic drive to the day-use picnic area at Malibu Creek State Park. Bring lunch; the tour leader will check the route, grades, parking and group permit needs.
Picnic · Castaic
4. Castaic Lake Picnic
A longer outing to the lower-lake picnic area for lunch and lake views. Confirm park access and parking before setting a date.
Food tour · Three restaurants
5. Three-Stop Valley Taco Tour
Have one taco at each stop: Las Fuentes in Reseda (18415 Vanowen Street), Salsa & Beer in Lake Balboa (6740 White Oak Avenue), and Hugo’s Tacos in Studio City (4749 Coldwater Canyon). Compare favorites along the way! The leader will arrange parking and confirm single-taco orders with each restaurant.
Museum 1 of 3 · Sylmar
6. Nethercutt Museum — Sylmar
Explore classic automobiles at the Nethercutt Museum. A guided Collection visit could be arranged separately if the group is interested; group arrangements and tickets would be confirmed.
Museum 2 of 3 · Van Nuys
7. Valley Relics Museum — Van Nuys
Spend a nostalgic morning exploring San Fernando Valley history, signs and memorabilia at Valley Relics, followed by lunch nearby.
Museum 3 of 3 · Griffith Park
8. Autry Museum — Griffith Park
Visit the Autry Museum of the American West for art and Western history, then gather for lunch. Confirm group admission and parking in advance.
Special event · Orange County
9. Orange County Model A Pancake Breakfast
Caravan to the Orange County Model A Ford Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast. The next date and location will be confirmed with the host club; plan this as a longer-distance outing.
Workshop visit · By arrangement
10. Ed Toleman’s Machine Shop
Ask Ed Toleman to host a visit to his machine shop for a look at the tools and craftsmanship behind keeping our cars running. Subject to Ed’s approval; address, date and group size to be confirmed.
Special event · Club route to be chosen
11. International Model A Day Tour
Celebrate International Model A Day with a club drive, a group photo and a lunch stop. Choose the route and confirm the upcoming date before adding it to the calendar.
Community visit · San Fernando Valley
12. Local Fire Station Tour
Arrange a visit to a local working fire station, meet the crew and see the equipment. The station and captain must approve the visit; emergency calls may change the plans.
Farm outing · Moorpark
13. Underwood Family Farms — Moorpark
Cruise to Underwood Family Farms for seasonal farm activities and a farm-market stop. Check seasonal admission, group arrangements and parking.
Small-town outing · Fillmore
14. Fillmore Main Street & Lunch
Enjoy a country drive to Fillmore, park for a walk along the downtown streets, and meet for lunch. Select a restaurant and scout the route before scheduling.
Scenic outing · Santa Paula
15. Santa Paula Scenic Drive & Lunch
Plan a longer drive through the Santa Clara River Valley to Santa Paula for a downtown stroll and group lunch. Build in a rest stop and time for the return trip.
Scenic outing · Agua Dulce
16. Vasquez Rocks Photo Tour
Drive to Vasquez Rocks to enjoy the dramatic rock formations and take a club photo from an approved location. Confirm road conditions and suitable parking; walking is optional.
Garden outing · La Cañada Flintridge
17. Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge
Take a leisurely walk through Descanso Gardens and enjoy a lunch stop afterward. Confirm admission, group size and parking; choose a comfortable walking route.
Picnic · Northeast Valley
18. Hansen Dam Picnic & Club Games
Bring picnic baskets and a few simple lawn games for a relaxed gathering at Hansen Dam. Reserve an appropriate picnic area if required.
Diner outing · Burbank
19. Bob’s Big Boy — Burbank
Cruise to Bob’s Big Boy for burgers, conversation and a classic-car lunch outing. Arrange a suitable time and parking with the restaurant first.
Coffee outing · Newhall
20. Old Town Newhall Coffee Cruise
A morning drive to Old Town Newhall for coffee, a stroll and time to catch up. Confirm a café and group parking before announcing the route.
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