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Route 66 stops in California

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Petersen Automotive Museum

1. Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

2. Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

3396 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Lodging Motels
Sage Motel

3. Sage Motel

W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Lodging Motels
Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4. Wagon Wheel Restaurant

2420 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Route 66 California Gateway

5. Route 66 California Gateway

National Old Trails Rd, Needles, CA

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Classic Signs & Neon State Entry Sign
Road Runner's Retreat

6. Road Runner's Retreat

95842 National Trails Highway, Essex, CA

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Roy's Motel and Cafe

7. Roy's Motel and Cafe

87520 National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA

Iconic Route 66 stop with retro neon and a preserved 1950s aesthetic.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Amboy Crater

8. Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater Rim Trail, Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Parks & Natural Areas Natural Formations
Ludlow Motel

9. Ludlow Motel

68315 Ludlow Rd, Ludlow, CA

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Roy's Cafe

10. Roy's Cafe

E Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
Route 66 Pizza Palace

11. Route 66 Pizza Palace

2046 Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

12. Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

19242 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
7 Design Studios Gift Shop

13. 7 Design Studios Gift Shop

19248 National Trails Hwy #1A, Oro Grande, CA

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

Shops & Markets Apparel / Clothing Custom Goods Gift / Souvenir Shops
Barney's Beanery

14. Barney's Beanery

8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Historic rock 'n' roll bar & grill, open since 1920.

Nightlife & Bars Historic Bars
Beverly Wilshire Hotel

15. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lodging Hotels
Mel's Drive-in

16. Mel's Drive-in

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Restaurants & Food Drive-In / Drive-Up
Carty's Camp

17. Carty's Camp

201 E. Broadway Street, Needles, CA

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Route 66 Motel - CA

18. Route 66 Motel - CA

91 Desnok St, Needles, CA

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
The Palms

19. The Palms

304 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Parks & Natural Areas Natural Formations
Borax Wagon

20. Borax Wagon

305-399 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Murals & Monuments Sculptural Monuments
Munchy's Mexican Restaurant

21. Munchy's Mexican Restaurant

829 Front St, Needles, CA

Family-run Mexican joint offering hearty meals for road trippers.

Restaurants & Food Mexican
Santa Fe Park

22. Santa Fe Park

Santa Fe Park, Needles, CA

Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.

Lodging RV Parks
El Garces Hotel and Depot

23. El Garces Hotel and Depot

950 Front St, Needles, CA

Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Sweet Spot

24. Sweet Spot

1401 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Local sweet shop offering snacks, drinks, and ice cream.

Restaurants & Food Ice Cream / Sweets
Needles Museum

25. Needles Museum

929 Front St, Needles, CA

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Museums Local History Museums
Robinson's Motor Inn

26. Robinson's Motor Inn

222 F Street, Needles, CA

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Needles Rte 66 Sign

27. Needles Rte 66 Sign

Historic U.S. 66, Needles, CA

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

Classic Signs & Neon City Entry Sign
Santa Fe Train

28. Santa Fe Train

1299-1201 Front St, Needles, CA

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Memorials / Markers / Monuments
Valenzuela's Cafe

29. Valenzuela's Cafe

224 Chestnut St, Needles, CA

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

Restaurants & Food Mexican
Needles Point Liquor

30. Needles Point Liquor

1109 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Le Bron Motel

31. Le Bron Motel

2100-2104 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.

Lodging Motels
Relax Inn

32. Relax Inn

2208 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Closed roadside inn.

Lodging Motels
Texaco Station (Needles)

33. Texaco Station (Needles)

2211 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Old Rte66 Dead-end

34. Old Rte66 Dead-end

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Abandoned dead-end section of old Route 66 near Needles.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Alignments
Goffs Historic 1914 Schoolhouse Museum

35. Goffs Historic 1914 Schoolhouse Museum

37198 Lanfair Rd, Goffs, CA

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Museums Local History Museums
Hi Sahara Oasis

36. Hi Sahara Oasis

31251 Goffs Rd, Fenner, CA

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
General Store - CA

37. General Store - CA

119246 County Rte 66, Goffs, CA

Old general store from a bygone era of Route 66 commerce.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Chinese Statue

38. Chinese Statue

97101 County Rte 66, Amboy, CA

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Sculptures
Chambless General Store

39. Chambless General Store

County Rd 66, Amboy, CA

Once a lifeline to travelers, now a shell of its former self.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Ludlow Cafe

40. Ludlow Cafe

68315 National Trails Hwy, Ludlow, CA

Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Road Runner's Retreat

41. Road Runner's Retreat

National Trails Hwy, Chambless, CA

Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road’s heyday.

Classic Signs & Neon Motel Signs
Roy's Motel, Cafe & Gas Station

42. Roy's Motel, Cafe & Gas Station

National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA

Iconic historic landmark sevring gas and snacks located along a desolate stretch of the Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Highway Shields Route 66 Signs & Markers
Bagdad Tree

43. Bagdad Tree

National Trails Hwy Route 66, Ludlow, CA

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

Parks & Natural Areas Natural Formations
The Two 66 Sixes Co.

44. The Two 66 Sixes Co.

National Trails Hwy, Hodge, CA

Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Bagdad Cafe

45. Bagdad Cafe

46548 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Roadside Attractions Famous Filming Locations
Bagdad Motel Sign

46. Bagdad Motel Sign

46548 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Classic Signs & Neon Motel Signs
Route 66 Marker - CA

47. Route 66 Marker - CA

46425 County Rte 66, Newberry Springs, CA

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Classic Signs & Neon Highway Shields
Cliff House

48. Cliff House

44544 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Lodging Motels
Calico Ghost Town

49. Calico Ghost Town

Ghost Town Rd, Barstow, CA

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Ghost Towns
Daggett Historical Society Museum

50. Daggett Historical Society Museum

3370 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Local history museum in Daggett.

Museums Local History Museums
Ski Lodge Roof House

51. Ski Lodge Roof House

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
People's General Store Daggett

52. People's General Store Daggett

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Alf's Blacksmith Shop

53. Alf's Blacksmith Shop

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Daggett Garage

54. Daggett Garage

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Stone Hotel

55. Stone Hotel

35630 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Once a local lodge, now abandoned but retaining rustic charm.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Desert Market

56. Desert Market

35596 Santa Fe St Ave, Daggett, CA

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Historic Barstow Main Street

57. Historic Barstow Main Street

E Main St, Barstow, CA

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Main Streets
McDonald's Building (Train Cars)

58. McDonald's Building (Train Cars)

1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA

Historic McDonald's restaurant building featuring railroad dining cars, now associated with the Route 66 Mother Road Museum complex.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Jenny's Mexican Grill Steak & Mariscos

59. Jenny's Mexican Grill Steak & Mariscos

1201 E Main St, Barstow, CA

Mexican restaurant with steaks, seafood, and a lively atmosphere.

Restaurants & Food Mexican Seafood Steakhouses
Sands Motel - CA

60. Sands Motel - CA

924 E Main St, Barstow, CA

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures