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Route 66 stops in California

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Barney's Beanery

1. Barney's Beanery

8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Nightlife & Bars Historic Bars
Mel's Drive-in

2. Mel's Drive-in

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Restaurants & Food Drive-In / Drive-Up
Road Runner's Retreat

3. 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 Cafe

4. Roy's Cafe

E Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
7 Design Studios Gift Shop

5. 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
Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

6. Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

19242 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
Sage Motel

7. Sage Motel

W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Lodging Motels
Wagon Wheel Restaurant

8. Wagon Wheel Restaurant

2420 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

9. Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

3396 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Lodging Motels
Route 66 California Gateway

10. 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
Roy's Motel and Cafe

11. 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

12. Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater Rim Trail, Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Parks & Natural Areas Natural Formations
Ludlow Motel

13. Ludlow Motel

68315 Ludlow Rd, Ludlow, CA

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Route 66 Pizza Palace

14. Route 66 Pizza Palace

2046 Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
Petersen Automotive Museum

15. Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Beverly Wilshire Hotel

16. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lodging Hotels
Heidar Baba

17. Heidar Baba

1511 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Restaurants & Food
Cameron's Seafood

18. Cameron's Seafood

1978 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

Restaurants & Food Seafood
Saga Motor Hotel

19. Saga Motor Hotel

1633 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Howard Motor Co. Building

20. Howard Motor Co. Building

1285 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Pasadena Visitors Center

21. Pasadena Visitors Center

300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

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

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Lucky Baldwin's Pub

22. Lucky Baldwin's Pub

17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

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

Nightlife & Bars Bars
Colorado Street Bridge

23. Colorado Street Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Iconic Beaux-Arts bridge from 1913, known for beauty & historic value.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Arroyo Seco Pkwy

24. Arroyo Seco Pkwy

Arroyo Seco Pkwy, Pasadena, CA

First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Main Streets
Fair Oaks Pharmacy

25. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

1526 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA

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

Restaurants & Food Historic Eateries
Foothill Drive In Sign

26. Foothill Drive In Sign

E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA

Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.

Classic Signs & Neon Theater Marquee
Kingman Railroad Museum

27. Kingman Railroad Museum

2734 E Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA

Racing museum with vintage cars, memorabilia & history of Justice Bros.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Flying A Service Station

28. Flying A Service Station

623 E Walnut Ave, Monrovia, CA

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Galco's Soda Pop Stop

29. Galco's Soda Pop Stop

5702 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Chicken Boy

30. Chicken Boy

5558 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

Iconic rooftop statue known as the 'Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.'

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Heritage Square Museum

31. Heritage Square Museum

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Museums Local History Museums
Philippe The Original

32. Philippe The Original

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

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

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Olvera Street

33. Olvera Street

Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Shops & Markets Shopping Districts
Grand Central Market

34. Grand Central Market

317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Restaurants & Food Food Halls
Angels Flight Railway

35. Angels Flight Railway

350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Paradise Motel - CA

36. Paradise Motel - CA

1116 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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

Lodging Motels
Hollywood Forever Cemetery

37. Hollywood Forever Cemetery

6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Grauman's Chinese Theater

38. Grauman's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Formosa Cafe

39. Formosa Cafe

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Irv's Burgers

40. Irv's Burgers

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Restaurants & Food Diners
Sapulpa Historical Society & Fire Museum

41. Sapulpa Historical Society & Fire Museum

1350 7th St, Santa Monica, CA

Preserves and showcases the rich history of Santa Monica.

Museums Local History Museums
Rte 66 Start Eastbound

42. Rte 66 Start Eastbound

Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Symbolic start point of historic Route 66 heading east.

Classic Signs & Neon Highway Shields Route 66 Signs & Markers
Palisades Park

43. Palisades Park

Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

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

Parks & Natural Areas City Parks
Santa Monica Pier

44. Santa Monica Pier

81 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Iconic pier with an amusement park, aquarium, and views.

Experiences Immersive Environments
Route 66 End of the Trail

45. Route 66 End of the Trail

330 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

Official western end of Route 66, marked with a sign.

Classic Signs & Neon Highway Shields Route 66 Signs & Markers
66-to-Cali

46. 66-to-Cali

Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

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

Shops & Markets Gift / Souvenir Shops
Route 66 Last Stop Shop

47. Route 66 Last Stop Shop

404 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

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

Shops & Markets Gift / Souvenir Shops
Blue Cut Rest Area

48. Blue Cut Rest Area

577 Cajon Blvd, San Bernardino, CA

Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Cooper Regional History Museum

49. Cooper Regional History Museum

225 Yale Ave, Claremont, CA

Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.

Museums Local History Museums
Navajo County Historical Society

50. Navajo County Historical Society

270 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Museums Local History Museums
Desert Discovery Center

51. Desert Discovery Center

831 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Western America Railroad Museum

52. Western America Railroad Museum

685 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Harvey House (Casa del Desierto)

53. Harvey House (Casa del Desierto)

681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA

Built in 1911 as a Santa Fe Railroad depot and Harvey House hotel; now listed on the National Register and housing the Route 66 Mother Road Museum and Western America Railroad Museum.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Stations / Depots
Cajon Pass Bridges

54. Cajon Pass Bridges

Cajon Pass (Old US 66), San Bernardino County, CA

Several bridges along Route 66 through the Cajon Pass built between 1920 and 1952, with years stamped into the railings.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Danby Rest Area Monument

55. Danby Rest Area Monument

National Trails Hwy, Danby, CA

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Murals & Monuments Sculptural Monuments
Daggett Historical Society Museum

56. Daggett Historical Society Museum

3370 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Local history museum in Daggett.

Museums Local History Museums
Mojave River Steel Bridge

57. Mojave River Steel Bridge

National Trails Hwy @ Mojave River, Victorville, CA

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
The Oaks

58. The Oaks

221 E Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA

Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.

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