Route 66 stops in California

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

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

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Iconic roadside sign at Roy’s in Amboy, marking one of the most recognizable Route 66 landmarks in the Mojave Desert.

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

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Railroad-themed Route 66 sign in downtown Needles.

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

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

Popular Route 66 end-of-the-trail marker located near the western terminus of the Mother Road.

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

Whimsical forest of bottle trees, a Route 66 icon.

Museum filled with Route 66 memorabilia and exhibits.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Historic McDonald's restaurant building featuring railroad dining cars, now associated with the Route 66 Mother Road Museum complex.

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.

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

Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road's heyday.

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

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.

Historic bridge spanning the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena.

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

Historic district of theaters and commercial buildings.

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

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.

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.

One of 12 monuments honoring pioneer women across the U.S.

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

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

A freestanding Route 66 Centennial sign featuring a highway shield and the name of the host community, Newberry Springs, CA

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Iconic city sign located in Beverly Gardens Park.

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

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

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

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

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

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

1917 historic monument at Cajon Pass honoring early pioneers and overland travel through Southern California.

Iconic Route 66 road sign near the California border crossing.

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.

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.