California Ducati Week 2026 · Powered by Ducati Official Clubs

The Week

Four days. One Ducati family.

California Ducati Week, powered by Ducati Official Clubs, follows the spirit of World Ducati Week and is built for our roads. After a successful 2025 debut, the second edition returns to Pismo Beach in the year of the Ducati Centenary. Centrally located between Northern and Southern California, it brings the state's Ducati Official Clubs together for a long weekend of riding, coastal roads, and social evenings.

2ndedition, after the 2025 debut on the Central Coast

1926–2026held in the year of the Ducati Centenary

11official clubs, one statewide ride together

A Hundred Years of Ducati

2026 is the year of the Ducati Centenary. California Ducati Week is proud to ride as part of the worldwide celebrations of Ducati's first hundred years, out on California roads.

From the 2025 Edition

Last year, in pictures.

The inaugural edition ran September 4–7, 2025 and was co-awarded Ducati’s “Best 25th Anniversary Celebration”. See the full CADW 2025 recap.

Riders gathered for the group photo at the CADW 2025 gala dinner

Group photo of riders and their Ducatis at Ragged Point

The full CADW 2025 group photo, riders holding red Ducati flags

The landmark Pismo Bowl building in downtown Pismo Beach

Sunset over the ocean at Pismo Beach with the lit pier sign

The glowing PISMO BEACH neon sign on the promenade at dusk, with the pier and ocean behind

The Host Hub

Why Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is a Central Coast base between Northern and Southern California, with access to Pacific Coast Highway, Paso Robles wine country, and some of the best coastal riding in the state. The whole event is concentrated around the Pismo Beach Pier, with two venues side by side for an easy, walkable weekend.

One hotel base, with a block of rooms at premium beachside hotels: secured covered underground motorcycle parking, 24-hour valet, and steps from the action. Rooms are first come, first served. After you register, we'll send you the links to book.

Schedule

Your four days.

A simple shape for the week. Exact timing is being confirmed and will be shared with registered riders.

ThuSep 17

Arrival

Ride in to Pismo Beach
Rooftop welcome reception, 6 PM
Meet the clubs

FriSep 18

Ride + Gala

Group ride out at 8 AM
Coastal roads, back by 5 PM
Rooftop gala dinner, 6 PM

SatSep 19

Pick one track

Long ride, or winery tour (separate booking + fee)
Group photo & closing reception

SunSep 20

Farewell

Morning short ride
Back by noon
Ride home

The Roads

Why you bring the bike.

Routes are guided, supported, and grouped by pace. Here is the kind of riding the Central Coast puts on the table.

Two Ducati Multistrada adventure bikes parked at a Pacific Coast overlook

Coastal · All levels

Pacific Coast Highway

The classic. Open ocean on one side, long flowing curves, and the views every rider comes to California for.

Coastal · Big Sur gateway

Ragged Point

The dramatic cliffs where the Big Sur coastline begins. A classic regroup stop on the ride north, with the Pacific dropping away below.

Coastal · Big Sur

Bixby Creek Bridge

The postcard finale of the coast ride toward the Monterey Peninsula: the arched Bixby Creek Bridge over the Big Sur cliffs, a highlight of the Saturday long ride.

Ride your own ride. Routes are scouted, marshalled, and swept, with stops to regroup. Bring gear, a serviced bike, and a full tank.

On the Road

Out riding.

Riders in red Ducati gear gathered before setting off

A line of Ducati riders setting off along a desert highway

A rider leaning a Ducati through a sweeping open highway in the hills

Ducatis parked outside a motorcycle dealership as riders gather

Riders taking a fuel and rest stop with their Ducatis

A Ducati Panigale in racing livery parked at the meetup

Two riders celebrating beside their Ducatis after a ride

A rider pausing at a foggy coastal overlook on the ride

And in motion

Footage from the 2025 edition. All 21 clips are on the CADW 2025 recap.

Saturday

One Saturday, two ways.

Saturday is yours to choose: take the long coastal ride, or park the bike for the winery bus tour.

Ducati riders regrouped with red Ducati flags on the cliffs at Ragged Point during the coastal group ride

Option A · Ride

Long Coastal Ride

A long coastal ride up the Pacific Coast Highway, with highlights like Morro Rock, Ragged Point, and Bixby Creek Bridge, with stops to regroup along the way.

Included with registration

A group of riders among the vines at a Paso Robles winery

Option B · No riding

Paso Robles Winery Bus Tour

A non-riding day through Paso Robles wine country by bus: three wineries, tastings, and lunch. Leave the bike behind and relax with the group.

Optional · separate booking, $200 per person

Off the Bike

Tours & good times.

CADW riders at the Neptune Pool during the Hearst Castle visit

A rider in Ducati gear exploring the grounds of Hearst Castle

Panoramic view of the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

A rider taking in the view from a Hearst Castle terrace

Riders in front of Casa Grande at Hearst Castle

A rider holding up the CADW 2025 event sign

The group enjoying a tasting around the table on the winery tour

Group photo among the vines on the Paso Robles winery tour

And in motion

Evenings from the 2025 edition. All 21 clips are on the CADW 2025 recap.

We Ride As One

Eleven clubs. One week.

California Ducati Week is hosted together by the state's Ducati Official Clubs. Find your club or get in touch.

Partners

Riding with us in 2026.

Fourteen partners so far are backing the second edition: Ducati dealers, and the gear and tech brands riding along with us. There is room for more, and we would like to hear from you.

Registration

Limited to 100 ducatisti.

Ducatisti: the riders and their plus-ones, the whole Ducati family.

Your $195 registration covers the welcome reception, the guided group rides, and the Friday gala dinner, plus event swag. Hotel, meals, fuel, and the optional winery tour are self-funded.

Welcome reception (Thursday)
Guided coastal group rides
Friday gala dinner
Event swag

$195per attendee · registration is closed

Registration is closed: all 100 places are taken. Join the waiting list and we will reach out if a place frees up.

Join the waitlist

Limited to 100 participants; registration is closed and a waiting list is open. Riders must be current Ducati Official Club members on a Ducati motorcycle. Hotel, meals outside event programming, fuel, and the optional winery bus tour (separate booking, $200 per person) are self-funded.

Good to Know

Questions, answered.

Who can attend?

Open to current Ducati Official Club members and invited guests. Riders must be on a Ducati motorcycle. Non-riding guests and plus-ones are welcome where capacity allows.

What's included in the $195?

Registration includes event swag, the Thursday welcome reception, and the Friday gala dinner, along with the guided group rides. Hotel, meals outside event programming, fuel, and the optional winery bus tour (separate booking, $200 per person) are self-funded.

Where do I stay? Accommodations

After you register, we'll send you the links to book a room. We recommend staying at one of the options we provide so you can enjoy the full event: the receptions and the gala dinner are held at the main hotel, with secured motorcycle parking and valet, steps from everything. Booking and hotel costs are each participant's own responsibility, so reserve early.

Can I bring a passenger or non-rider?

Yes. Non-riding guests and plus-ones are welcome where capacity allows, and can join the social evenings, the winery tour, and the gala.

What if I can only join from Friday?

Not a problem at all. Come for as much of the week as your schedule allows. Arriving Friday still gets you the heart of the event: the group rides and the Friday gala dinner. The only thing you'll miss is the Thursday welcome reception, so we'll hold a drink coupon for you to enjoy later during the week.

Is registration still open?

Registration opened June 21, 2026 and is now closed: all 100 places are taken. A waiting list is open. Send us a note through the contact form and we will reach out if a place frees up. You must be a current Ducati Official Club member or an invited guest.

What are the key dates?

Registration opened June 21, 2026 and is now closed. The event runs September 17–20, 2026. Hotel booking links are sent to you after you register.

What is the cancellation policy?

All registrations are subject to acceptance by the organizers and your Ducati Official Club; if a registration is declined, the fee is refunded in full, less non-refundable payment processing fees. Cancellation requests must be made in writing and are effective on the date received.

Cancellation received	Refund
On or before Aug 15, 2026	100% minus processing fees
Aug 16 – Aug 31, 2026	50% minus processing fees
Sep 1, 2026 or later	No refund

Registrations may be transferred to another participant until September 10, 2026, subject to organizer approval. Hotel bookings follow the hotel's own cancellation policy. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.