Route 66 stops in California

Retro motel offering lodging with tropical flair.

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Historic Mayan Revival-style hotel on Route 66, currently closed.

Familiar American diner chain serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Historic 127-acre botanical garden with wildlife and the Queen Anne Cottage.

Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

Retro Route 66 motel with classic neon sign, popular with roadtrippers.

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Local neighborhood market.

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Asian art museum housed in a historic Pasadena landmark.

Historic Pasadena inn (description missing in source).

Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.

City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.

British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.

Historic Pasadena hotel known for architecture (description missing in source).

Historic Pasadena church building.

Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.

Vintage soda fountain, pharmacy, and gift shop with Route 66 charm.

Studio known for stained glass and artistic works.

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Historic Los Angeles residence with early architectural style.

Public branch library serving Eagle Rock community.

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Public branch library serving the Lincoln Heights community.

Elementary school serving the Glassell Park neighborhood.

Home of the original French Dip sandwich, open since 1908.

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Classic mid-century motel with neon signage on Sunset Blvd.

Historic downtown district preserving Los Angeles’ earliest settlements and cultural heritage.

Historic Los Angeles religious landmark founded in 1923.

Iconic 1893 building known for its ornate interior.

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Historic hotel annex in downtown LA.

Historic Los Angeles building once used by the Pacific Electric Railway.

Historic central library serving Los Angeles with extensive research collections.

Historic Art Deco high-rise in downtown Los Angeles.

Historic Los Angeles commercial building and annex.

Historic women’s residence tied to Hollywood history.

Historic Hollywood eatery with film history and Chinese-American fare.

Casual burger joint with hand-drawn plates and retro charm.

Designed in 1927 by Frank Lloyd Wright's eldest son, who lived and worked here until his death in 1978, featuring distinctive Joshua tree textile block architecture.

Shopping arcade designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Beverly Hills.

Historic Los Angeles rail depot from the early 1900s.

Symbolic start point of historic Route 66 heading east.

Preserves and showcases the rich history of Santa Monica.

Scenic bluff-top park with ocean views and walking paths.

Route 66-themed apparel and souvenir shop on the pier.

Historic carousel building on the Santa Monica Pier featuring an early 20th-century merry-go-round.

Shop selling Route 66 memorabilia and gifts at pier's end.

Botanical garden featuring diverse native California plant species.

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.

Historic Pasadena bungalow court neighborhood.

Historic Pasadena commercial building.