Route 66 stops in California

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

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

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

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 Mels Diner sing for photo op

Historic Masonic temple in Los Angeles.

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

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.

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

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.

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

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

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

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

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

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

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.

Surviving sign of the iconic Summit Inn, destroyed by fire.

Museum at the site of the first McDonald's restaurant.

Historic performing arts venue from the 1920s.

Museum focused on rail history and the Inland Empire.

Popular Southern California restaurant chain founded in San Bernardino.

Family-run Mexican-American diner operating since 1937.

Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.

Commemorative monument marking a historic trail junction.

Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.

Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.

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

Steakhouse with origins tracing back to the 1800s.

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Decorative Route 66 signage and monument display.