CaliforniaAviation & Car Culture
California is where aerospace grew up and where car culture was invented. Test pilots broke the sound barrier over the Mojave, Navy aviation was born in San Diego, and hot rods, lowriders, and import tuners all started on California streets.
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California aviation
- Planes of Fame Air Museum, ChinoOne of the largest collections of flying warbirds in the world.
- San Diego Air & Space MuseumAviation history from the Wright brothers to the Apollo era in Balboa Park.
- USS Midway Museum, San DiegoA real aircraft carrier with dozens of restored aircraft on the flight deck.
- Mojave Air & Space PortCivilian flight test hub in the high desert, near historic Edwards Air Force Base.
California car culture
- Petersen Automotive Museum, Los AngelesHundreds of significant cars, plus the famous Vault of rarities.
- Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach ConcoursThe most important week on the collector car calendar every August.
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SecaHome of the Corkscrew, one of the most famous corners in racing.
- Sonoma RacewayRoad course and drag strip in wine country.
Best drives in California
Pacific Coast Highway through Big SurHighway 1 hugging cliffs above the Pacific, with Bixby Bridge as the highlight.
Angeles Crest HighwayMountain curves above Los Angeles that local car clubs have run for generations.
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California FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in California?
Start with Planes of Fame Air Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, and USS Midway Museum. One of the largest collections of flying warbirds in the world.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in California?
Car people in California head to Petersen Automotive Museum, Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Hundreds of significant cars, plus the famous Vault of rarities.
What are the best scenic drives in California?
Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur and Angeles Crest Highway are two of the most popular. Highway 1 hugging cliffs above the Pacific, with Bixby Bridge as the highlight.
Does Prop & Piston ship to California?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in California.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.