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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
Petersen Automotive Museum

2. 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

3. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lodging Hotels
Mel's Drive-in

4. Mel's Drive-in

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Restaurants & Food Drive-In / Drive-Up
Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

5. 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

6. Sage Motel

W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Lodging Motels
Wagon Wheel Restaurant

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater Rim Trail, Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Parks & Natural Areas Natural Formations
Ludlow Motel

12. Ludlow Motel

68315 Ludlow Rd, Ludlow, CA

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Roy's Cafe

13. Roy's Cafe

E Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
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
Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

15. 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

16. 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
Civic Center Financial District

17. Civic Center Financial District

E Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena financial district with preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Pasadena Civic Center District

18. Pasadena Civic Center District

Garfield Ave & Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Pulaski County Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center

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

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Holly Street Livery Stable

20. Holly Street Livery Stable

110 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena livery stable building.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Lucky Baldwin's Pub

21. Lucky Baldwin's Pub

17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

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

Nightlife & Bars Bars
Hotel Green

22. Hotel Green

99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

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

Lodging Hotels
Old Pasadena Historic District

23. Old Pasadena Historic District

Fair Oaks Ave & Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Revitalized historic district known for preserved architecture, shops, and walkable streets.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Harnetiaux Court

24. Harnetiaux Court

427 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena residential court.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Bryan Court Bungalows

25. Bryan Court Bungalows

427 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA

A 1916 Craftsman bungalow court that's part of Pasadena's celebrated bungalow heritage.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Home Laundry

26. Home Laundry

432 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

The only Tudor Revival commercial or industrial building in Pasadena, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Friendship Baptist Church

27. Friendship Baptist Church

80 W Dayton St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena church building.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign

28. Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign

511 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA

Classic rooftop neon signage.

Classic Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Gamble House

29. Gamble House

4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA

Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Palmetto Court Bungalows

30. Palmetto Court Bungalows

100 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA

One of dozens of historic Craftsman-era bungalow courts in Pasadena recognized on the National Register.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Fenyes Estate

31. Fenyes Estate

470 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena estate with preserved architecture and exhibits.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Arroyo Seco Pkwy

32. 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
Ford Place Historic District

33. Ford Place Historic District

Near W California Blvd & St. John Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena district featuring early 20th-century architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Longfellow-Hastings House (Octagon Building)

Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Arroyo Seco Bridge

35. Arroyo Seco Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic bridge spanning the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Colorado Street Bridge

36. Colorado Street Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Fair Oaks Pharmacy

37. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

1526 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA

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

Restaurants & Food Historic Eateries
Pasadena Arroyo Parks and Recreation District

38. Pasadena Arroyo Parks and Recreation District

Arroyo Blvd corridor, Pasadena, CA

Public recreation district with parks and green spaces in Pasadena.

Parks & Natural Areas City Parks
Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District

39. Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District

Arroyo Blvd corridor south of Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

A residential historic district featuring 78 Arts and Crafts-influenced homes near the Arroyo Seco, designed by notable architects including Henry Mather Greene.

Parks & Natural Areas Trailheads / Trails
Judson Studios

40. Judson Studios

200 S Ave 66, Los Angeles, CA

Studio known for stained glass and artistic works.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Galleries
Pisgah Home Historic District

41. Pisgah Home Historic District

6026-6032 Echo St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic district in Los Angeles with preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Galco's Soda Pop Stop

42. Galco's Soda Pop Stop

5702 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Highland Park Masonic Temple

43. Highland Park Masonic Temple

104 N Ave 56, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Masonic temple in Los Angeles.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Chicken Boy

44. 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
Mount Pleasant House

45. Mount Pleasant House

5200 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles residence with early architectural style.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Eagle Rock Branch Library

46. Eagle Rock Branch Library

2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Public branch library serving Eagle Rock community.

Local Services Libraries
Heritage Square Museum

47. Heritage Square Museum

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Museums Local History Museums
Hale House

48. Hale House

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles Victorian home museum.

Museums Local History Museums
Lincoln Heights Branch Library

49. Lincoln Heights Branch Library

2530 Workman St, Los Angeles, CA

Public branch library serving the Lincoln Heights community.

Local Services Libraries
Glassell Park Elementary School

50. Glassell Park Elementary School

2211 W Ave 30, Los Angeles, CA

Elementary school serving the Glassell Park neighborhood.

Local Services Community Facilities
Philippe The Original

51. 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

52. Olvera Street

Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Shops & Markets Shopping Districts
Plaza Substation

53. Plaza Substation

501 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic 1905 LA electric substation.

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

54. Paradise Motel - CA

1116 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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

Lodging Motels
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

55. Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

Main St & Los Angeles St area, Los Angeles, CA

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Angelus Temple

56. Angelus Temple

1100 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles religious landmark founded in 1923.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Board of Trade Building

57. Board of Trade Building

115 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles Board of Trade building.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Bradbury Building

58. Bradbury Building

304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Iconic 1893 building known for its ornate interior.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Grand Central Market

59. 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

60. 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