We started the Highway 1 Foundation to bring car enthusiasts and families together across Monterey, using our lifelong passion for cars to give back to the place we call home. For us, it has always been about more than just the cars—it’s about connection, community, and making a real local impact.

As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, our foundation organizes Cars & Coffee at Del Monte Center, keeping these shows welcoming, family-friendly, and well-run for everyone who comes out. We use the platform we've built to raise donations for local causes and directly fund our automotive scholarship, helping a deserving Monterey Bay student turn their love for cars into a real career.

By combining car culture with purpose, we turn every show into an opportunity to support our community and build meaningful relationships. Every single event is rooted in giving back, making sure the passion that brings us together in the parking lot creates a lasting difference long after the cars leave.

— Highway 1 Foundation