Route 66 stops in California

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

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

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

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

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

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

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

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

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

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

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

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

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

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

Preserves and showcases the rich history of Santa Monica.

Symbolic start point of historic Route 66 heading east.

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

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

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

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

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

Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.

Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

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.

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

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.

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

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.