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Roadside Attractions in California

Amboy Crater

1. Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater Rim Trail, Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Roadside Attractions Natural Features
Robinson's Motor Inn

2. Robinson's Motor Inn

222 F Street, Needles, CA

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Roadside Attractions Historic Motels
Santa Fe Train

3. Santa Fe Train

1299-1201 Front St, Needles, CA

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Roadside Attractions Historic Displays
Texaco Station

4. Texaco Station

2211 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge

5. Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Scenic point where Route 66 once crossed into Arizona.

Roadside Attractions Scenic Views
Route 66 Memorial

6. Route 66 Memorial

Historic Route 66, Essex, CA

Memorial installation commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Hi Sahara Oasis

7. Hi Sahara Oasis

31251 Goffs Rd, Fenner, CA

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
Chinese Statue

8. Chinese Statue

97101 County Rte 66, Amboy, CA

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
Road Runner's Retreat

9. Road Runner's Retreat

National Trails Hwy, Chambless, CA

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

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Roadside Memorial

10. Roadside Memorial

National Trails Hwy, Chambless, CA

Simple tribute along Route 66 marking memory and loss in the Mojave.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Old Gas Station - CA

11. Old Gas Station - CA

National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA

Faded gas stop standing as a desert relic on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Cafe & Motel Sign

12. Cafe & Motel Sign

55498-53144 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Vintage signage marking a once-thriving stopover.

Roadside Attractions Classic Signs
Whiting Brothers Gas Station

13. Whiting Brothers Gas Station

46756 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Once part of a gas station empire, now a fading memory.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Bagdad Cafe

14. Bagdad Cafe

46548 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Roadside Attractions Filming Locations
Ski Lodge Roof House

15. Ski Lodge Roof House

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
Daggett Garage

16. Daggett Garage

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Sands Motel - CA

17. Sands Motel - CA

924 E Main St, Barstow, CA

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Roadside Attractions Historic Motels
Route 66 Mother Road Museum

18. Route 66 Mother Road Museum

681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

Roadside Attractions Museums
Villareal Trailer

19. Villareal Trailer

National Trails Hwy, Barstow, CA

Roadside trailer attraction along the Lenwood stretch of Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Danby Rest Area Monument

20. Danby Rest Area Monument

National Trails Hwy, Danby, CA

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Mohawk Gas Station

21. Mohawk Gas Station

County Rd 66, Victorville, CA

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Giant Coffee Cup

22. Giant Coffee Cup

Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA

Large retro-style coffee cup sign in front of a classic diner.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Flying A Service Station

23. Flying A Service Station

623 E Walnut Ave, Monrovia, CA

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Howard Motor Co. Building

24. Howard Motor Co. Building

1285 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
Carty's Camp

25. Carty's Camp

201 E. Broadway Street, Needles, CA

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Roadside Attractions Historic Motels
Borax Wagon

26. Borax Wagon

305-399 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Needles Museum

27. Needles Museum

929 Front St, Needles, CA

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Museums