Things to do on Route 66

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

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.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Local favorite diner with a retro vibe and hearty portions.

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Family-style restaurant chain known for hearty American comfort food.

Historic inn now closed but still standing along the highway.

Rustic saloon offering Wild West charm in the high desert.

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Whimsical forest of bottle trees, a Route 66 icon.

Historic roadside attraction featuring iconic "ghost" signage; a premier "ruin photography" stop on Route 66.

Biker-friendly eatery with hearty meals and Route 66 flair.

Historic rail station blending past and present.

Museum filled with Route 66 memorabilia and exhibits.

Colorful mural depicting Route 66 scenes in Victorville.

Rustic Route 66-era motel with historical charm and signage.

Casual Mexican restaurant along the 66 corridor in Victorville.

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty breakfasts and burgers.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

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.

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

Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.

Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.

Historic Pasadena bungalow court neighborhood.

Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.

Historic Pasadena commercial building.

Historic Pasadena residential court.

Historic Pasadena commercial structure.

Historic performing arts district centered around the Pasadena Playhouse.

Historic Pasadena home with distinctive architecture.

Historic Pasadena district featuring early 20th-century architecture.

Asian art museum housed in a historic Pasadena landmark.

Historic Pasadena school building with classical architecture.

Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.

Historic Pasadena financial district with preserved architecture.

Historic Pasadena livery stable building.

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

Public recreation district with parks and green spaces in Pasadena.

Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.

Historic Pasadena estate with preserved architecture and exhibits.

Historic Pasadena lodge building.

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

Historic Pasadena church building.

Historic Pasadena bungalow court residences.

Historic Pasadena inn (description missing in source).

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

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