Route 66 stops in California

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

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

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

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

Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.

Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.

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

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.

Closed roadside inn.

Roadside art installation of stacked desert rock formations.

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

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

large Route 66 shield painted directly on the pavement, marking the historic route through Amboy.

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

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

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

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

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

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

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

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

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

Simple, budget-friendly stay for Route 66 travelers.

Local favorite diner with a retro vibe and hearty portions.

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Family-style restaurant chain known for hearty American comfort food.

Rustic saloon offering Wild West charm in the high desert.

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Historic roadside attraction featuring iconic "ghost" signage; a premier "ruin photography" stop on Route 66.

Biker-friendly eatery with hearty meals and Route 66 flair.

Colorful mural depicting Route 66 scenes in Victorville.

Rustic Route 66-era motel with historical charm and signage.

Casual Mexican restaurant along the 66 corridor in Victorville.

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty breakfasts and burgers.

Desert mini mart now abandoned, a relic of roadside commerce.

Gift and antique shop filled with Route 66 memorabilia.

Classic metal sign marking Victorville’s old Route 66 district.

Local shop offering Native American crafts and unique goods.

Roadside motel offering affordable lodging with a retro vibe.

Historic marker commemorating an old Route 66 gas stop.

Family-run Mexican-American diner operating since 1937.

Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.

Steakhouse with origins tracing back to the 1800s.

Decorative Route 66 signage and monument display.

Rustic fine-dining restaurant with a glowing lamp icon.

Large retro-style coffee cup sign in front of a classic diner.

Casual deli and market serving fresh, local fare.

Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.

Auto museum dedicated to NHRA and racing history.