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Things to do on Route 66
1. New Corral Motel
Roadside motel offering affordable lodging with a retro vibe.
2. Rolar's 66 Gas Station Marker
Historic marker commemorating an old Route 66 gas stop.
3. Summit Inn Sign
Surviving sign of the iconic Summit Inn, destroyed by fire.
4. First Original McDonald's Museum
Museum at the site of the first McDonald's restaurant.
5. California Theatre Of The Performing Arts
Historic performing arts venue from the 1920s.
6. Santa Monica History Museum
Museum focused on rail history and the Inland Empire.
7. Juan Pollo
Popular Southern California restaurant chain founded in San Bernardino.
8. Mitla Cafe
Family-run Mexican-American diner operating since 1937.
9. Camp Cajon Monument
Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.
10. Santa Fe & Salt Lake Trail Monument
Commemorative monument marking a historic trail junction.
11. Wigwam Motel - CA
Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.
12. Blue Cut Rest Area
Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.
13. Cajon Pass Bridges
Several bridges along Route 66 through the Cajon Pass built between 1920 and 1952, with years stamped into the railings.
14. The Sycamore Inn
Steakhouse with origins tracing back to the 1800s.
15. Cucamonga Service Station
Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.
16. Route 66 America's Main Street
Decorative Route 66 signage and monument display.
17. Magic Lamp Inn
Rustic fine-dining restaurant with a glowing lamp icon.
18. Madonna of the Trail
One of 12 monuments honoring pioneer women across the U.S.
19. Giant Coffee Cup
Large retro-style coffee cup sign in front of a classic diner.
20. Wolfe's Market Kitchen and Deli
Casual deli and market serving fresh, local fare.
21. Cooper Regional History Museum
Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.
22. NHRA Museum
Auto museum dedicated to NHRA and racing history.
23. Palm Tropics Motel
Retro motel offering lodging with tropical flair.
24. Foothill Drive In Sign
Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.
25. Kingman Railroad Museum
Racing museum with vintage cars, memorabilia & history of Justice Bros.
26. Flying A Service Station
Restored gas station with vintage signage.
27. The Oaks
Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.
28. Aztec Hotel
Historic Mayan Revival-style hotel on Route 66, currently closed.
29. Denny's
Familiar American diner chain serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.
30. Los Angeles County Arboretum
Historic 127-acre botanical garden with wildlife and the Queen Anne Cottage.
31. Foothill Boulevard Milestone (Mile 11)
Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.
32. Cameron's Seafood
Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.
33. Saga Motor Hotel
Retro Route 66 motel with classic neon sign, popular with roadtrippers.
34. Bonnie Court
Historic Pasadena bungalow court neighborhood.
35. Heidar Baba
Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.
36. El Centro Market
Local neighborhood market.
37. Howard Motor Co. Building
Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.
38. Kindel Building
Historic Pasadena commercial building.
39. Don Carlos Court Bungalows
Historic Pasadena bungalow court residences.
40. Pasadena Playhouse Historic District
Historic performing arts district centered around the Pasadena Playhouse.
41. Edmund Blinn House
Historic Pasadena home with distinctive architecture.
42. First Trust Building and Garage
Historic Pasadena commercial structure.
43. Miss Orton's Classical School for Girls
Historic Pasadena school building with classical architecture.
44. Grace Nicholson Building (Pacific Asia Museum)
Asian art museum housed in a historic Pasadena landmark.
45. Evanston Inn
Historic Pasadena inn (description missing in source).
46. Elks Lodge #672
Historic Pasadena lodge building.
47. Civic Center Financial District
Historic Pasadena financial district with preserved architecture.
48. Pasadena Civic Center District
Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.
49. Pulaski County Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center
City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.
50. Holly Street Livery Stable
Historic Pasadena livery stable building.
51. Lucky Baldwin's Pub
British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.
52. Hotel Green
Historic Pasadena hotel known for architecture (description missing in source).
53. Old Pasadena Historic District
Revitalized historic district known for preserved architecture, shops, and walkable streets.
54. Harnetiaux Court
Historic Pasadena residential court.
55. Bryan Court Bungalows
A 1916 Craftsman bungalow court that's part of Pasadena's celebrated bungalow heritage.
56. Home Laundry
The only Tudor Revival commercial or industrial building in Pasadena, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
57. Friendship Baptist Church
Historic Pasadena church building.
58. Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign
Classic rooftop neon signage.
59. Gamble House
Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.
60. Palmetto Court Bungalows
One of dozens of historic Craftsman-era bungalow courts in Pasadena recognized on the National Register.