Drive scenic coastal roads, visiting iconic locations, stop to collect playing cards to accumulate your winning Poker Hand. Though the final lunch stop is optional, that’s where prizes are awarded for the best poker hands. Vickie and Mick will delight us for the day, so be sure to join us.

Pro Tip - Restrooms at the start and end of run (only). Plan accordingly. Can’t regroup except for at the stops. 

Sunday, June 14, 2026 

Meet-up Time  / Driver's Meeting /  Departure Time

9:00 AM  /  9:30 AM / 9:45 AM

Meet-up Location: 

Starbucks - Northridge Shopping Center
1363 North Davis Road
Salinas, CA  

Check in here to receive your first Poker Card (Card #1) 

• West Ridge Parkway 
• 333 Boranda Road 
• Calle Del Adobe 
• N. Davis 
• Central Ave 

STOP #2

100 Church St (into parking Lot | Across the street from the Steinbeck house)

Get Poker Card #2 (and pictures of the house)

• Central (right)  
• Selinas St (right) 
• W. Alisal St (LEFT - Traffic … can’t stop - proceed to next  stop)
• Pajaro St (right)

STOP #3

100 Harvest (active Seniors Building - into lot - pull through

Get Poker Card #3

• Exit to Pajaro St (left) 
• San Joaquin St (right ; STOP - Left on Main)
• Main (Left) 

STOP #4

Laguna Seca / Weather Tech Raceway 

Get Poker Card #4

• Back to 68 (Right) 
• Ocean Ave, Carmel (Left )
• Junipero Ave (Left) 
• 8th St (Right)
• San Carlos (left) ; into Sunset Center Parking lot

STOP #5

SUNSET Community and Cultural Center (near intersection of 9th Ave and San Carlos St, Carmel by the Sea - the smaller parking lot , not the large public parking lot near 8th)

Get Poker Card #5

• Back to San Carlos (LEFT to 8th) ; to Scenic Ave 
• Santa Lucia Ave (RIGHT)
• Rio RD (RIGHT)
• Lausen

STOP #6 

Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921 

Get Poker Card #6 (enjoy the mission store for a few minutes)

• Rio Road (right) 
• 1 HWY1 Stop light (Stop Light - stay in the right lane to turn onto Carmel Valley Road) onto 1 North ) ; getting off at Carmel Valley Road (Right)

STOP #7 

Folktail Winery and Vinyard’s  8940 Carmel Valley Road 

Get Poker Card #7

- park lot ; leaving - exit right back to Carmel 

STOP#8 - FINAL/END of Run

RUNNING IRON , 24 E Carmel Valley Rd

The final stop. Park anywhere. Bring your Poker Cards and show your cards. Lunch (optional) with outside dining and a heck of a Bar. They don’t split checks, so settle your table. 

 

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