A Fully Curated VIP Rally Weekend

One unforgettable California rally experience.

This is not just a drive. NMF Rally California ’26 is a complete weekend experience with luxury hotel stays, organized route planning, exclusive stops, private dining, rally branding, curated hospitality, and a Monterey finale celebration built around the energy of Car Week.

August 7–9, 2026 | Orange County to Monterey, California

National Motor Fest NMF Rally California ’26

NMF Rally California ’26 is an elevated, invitation-style rally experience built for drivers who want more than just a road trip. This fully curated weekend takes participants from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles, through Big Sur, and into Monterey during one of the most exciting automotive weeks of the year.

The experience includes a rooftop sticker party, luxury hotel stays, a banquet-style driver’s breakfast, an organized rally route, a private castle lunch at The Anderson Paso, iconic Highway 1 coastal driving, McWay Falls, Bixby Bridge, and a finale celebration at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.

Limited spots are available.

Secure your place in NMF Rally California ’26.

For inquiries: contact@nationalmotorfest.com

What’s Included

Entry for one vehicle and two people
Official NMF Rally California ’26 goodie bag for two
limited-edition NMF Rally apparel pack for two
Official rally vehicle graphics supplied
Friday rooftop sticker party at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa
One-night hotel stay at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa
Saturday banquet-style breakfast and driver’s meeting
Curated rally route from Orange County to Paso Robles
Fuel stops in Santa Barbara and Atascadero
Private VIP lunch at The Anderson Paso castle winery
Scenic Highway 1 drive through Big Sur
Stops/views at McWay Falls and Bixby Creek Bridge
One-night hotel stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Exclusive gala celebration with cocktail hour, plated dinner, music, dancing, and charity auction benefiting Along Comes Hope

Day 1: Rooftop Sticker Party + Hotel Stay

The weekend begins Friday in Costa Mesa with an exclusive rooftop sticker party at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa. Drivers will check in, apply vehicle graphics, connect with other participants, and kick off the rally weekend in true NMF fashion.

Participants will enjoy a one-night stay at Avenue of the Arts before Saturday morning’s driver meeting and departure.

Day 2: Paso Robles, Big Sur & Monterey Gala

Saturday morning begins with a banquet-style breakfast and driver’s meeting before the rally heads north. The route includes organized fuel stops in Santa Barbara and Atascadero before arriving at The Anderson Paso, a castle-style winery in Paso Robles, for a private VIP lunch experience.

From there, the rally continues onto Highway 1 for one of the most iconic coastal drives in the world, including Big Sur, McWay Falls, and Bixby Creek Bridge before arriving in Monterey.

The evening concludes at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa with a private celebration featuring cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, a formal plated dinner, a charity auction benefiting Along Comes Hope, music, dancing, and connection.

Day 3: Monterey Car Week begins

Wake up in Monterey and enjoy the energy of Car Week at your own pace. Whether you are exploring local events, relaxing by the coast, or spending the day with the automotive community, NMF Rally California ’26 places you right where the action is.