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The 2026 West Coast Citroën Rendez-Vous is shaping up to be an incredible event! Whether travelling across the country or across the globe, join us and experience the unique charm of historic French engineering set against the backdrop of California’s majestic redwoods and stunning coastline.
Our home base for the weekend will be the upscale, full-service Hilton Scotts Valley, a short drive from Santa Cruz. The hotel offers a restaurant, fitness centre with pool, and free WiFi.
Our group rate is $189/night ($217 with taxes) and they've agreed to offer that rate for 40 rooms.
IMPORTANT:
HOTEL registration deadline: Friday May 8th
EVENT registration deadline: Friday May 15th
Unfortunately the venue CANNOT accommodate any meal additions or deletions after May 15th. For that reason, no walk-ins will be possible, and we are unable to issue refunds after May 15th for any reason.
Register for the Rendez-Vous event AT THIS LINK
You MUST separately make a hotel booking.
We have exhausted our allocation of reduced-rate rooms, but the hotel has kindly offered to honour the discount beyond the initial room count. To receive this discount you must contact Sarah Skwarek <Sarah.Skwarek@Hilton.com> ON OR BEFORE MAY 8th.
Check out the accommodations and public areas in the hotel's 3D virtual tour here:
https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=hilton-santa-cruz-scotts-valley#/360?group=0&tour=0
THE PROGRAMME
FRIDAY: Arrival & Automotive Art
● Kickoff at the Hilton: Mingle with fellow enthusiasts as the parking lot transforms into a live gallery of unique vehicles.
● Must-See: Visit the world-renowned Canepa Motorsports Museum right in Scotts Valley, a sanctuary for some of the rarest cars in history.
● Evening: Tim Clark hosts our introduction session at 6:00 p.m., followed by Happy Hour and no-host local dinner.
○ Insider Tip: For a local vibe, try The Crow's Nest for views of the harbor or Samba Rock Açai for a quick, healthy bite.
SATURDAY: The Grand Tour
● The Scenic Drive: Grab breakfast at the hotel before our 10:00 a.m. departure through the redwood-canopied roads of UCSC, winding up the coast to meet at the Greyhound Rock parking area.
● West Cliff Drive: We’ll cruise one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, passing the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
● Capitola Village: Enjoy lunch on the Esplanade, right on the water.
○ Recommended Dining: Try Zelda's on the Beach for classic beachfront dining or Paradise Beach Grille for upscale island vibes.
● Afternoon: It so happens that the annual VDubs in the Village event (200+ air-cooled Volkswagens) will be happening that day. So, take in the cars and live entertainment, but be sure to head back to the hotel by 4pm for a Tech Session and Swap Meet.
● Evening: Join us from 6pm for cocktails followed at 7pm by a Grand Buffet Dinner with live entertainment.
SUNDAY: The Scenic Route Home
● Local History: Visit Lon Price’s legendary Citroën shop and explore a nearby collection of vintage cars.
● Relaxation: Wind down with a tour of a local mountain winery.
○ Local Favorite: Bargetto Winery in nearby Soquel offers a historic tasting room right on the creek.
The «Rendez-Vous Twenty-Six» Organizing Team is very excited about this year’s venue and programme. If you have any questions or need help registering, please send us a note.
«Rendez-Vous Twenty-Six» Organizing Team
San Francisco Region Citroën Car Club
