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Route 66 stops in California

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Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

1. Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

19242 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Restaurants Pizza
7 Design Studios Gift Shop

2. 7 Design Studios Gift Shop

19248 National Trails Hwy #1A, Oro Grande, CA

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

Shops & Markets Apparel/Clothing Custom Goods Gift/Souvenirs
Beverly Wilshire Hotel

3. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lodging Hotels
Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

4. Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

3396 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Lodging Motels
Wagon Wheel Restaurant

5. Wagon Wheel Restaurant

2420 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Route 66 Pizza Palace

6. Route 66 Pizza Palace

2046 Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Restaurants Pizza
Sage Motel

7. Sage Motel

W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Lodging Motels
Mel's Drive-in

8. Mel's Drive-in

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Retro-style diner chain serving burgers, shakes, and breakfast.

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
Ludlow Motel

9. Ludlow Motel

68315 Ludlow Rd, Ludlow, CA

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Barney's Beanery

10. Barney's Beanery

8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Nightlife Historic Bars
Amboy Crater

11. Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater Rim Trail, Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Roadside Attractions Natural Features
Route 66 California Gateway

12. Route 66 California Gateway

National Old Trails Rd, Needles, CA

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Roy's Cafe

13. Roy's Cafe

E Main St, Barstow, CA

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Restaurants Cafes
Road Runner's Retreat

14. Road Runner's Retreat

95842 National Trails Highway, Essex, CA

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Roy's Motel and Cafe

15. Roy's Motel and Cafe

87520 National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA

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

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Heidar Baba

16. Heidar Baba

1511 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Restaurants
Jenny's Mexican Grill Steak & Mariscos

17. Jenny's Mexican Grill Steak & Mariscos

1201 E Main St, Barstow, CA

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

Restaurants Mexican Seafood Steakhouses
Saga Motor Hotel

18. Saga Motor Hotel

1633 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Howard Motor Co. Building

19. Howard Motor Co. Building

1285 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
Pasadena Visitors Center

20. Pasadena Visitors Center

300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

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

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Lucky Baldwin's Pub

21. Lucky Baldwin's Pub

17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

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

Nightlife Bars
Colorado Street Bridge

22. Colorado Street Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Bridges
Arroyo Seco Pkwy

23. Arroyo Seco Pkwy

Arroyo Seco Pkwy, Pasadena, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Fair Oaks Pharmacy

24. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

1526 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA

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

Restaurants Historic Eateries
NHRA Museum

25. NHRA Museum

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA

Museum showcasing the history of drag racing & hot rod culture.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Foothill Drive In Sign

26. Foothill Drive In Sign

E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Iconic Signs
Justice Bros Racing Museum

27. Justice Bros Racing Museum

2734 E Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA

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

Museums Transportation/Auto
Flying A Service Station

28. Flying A Service Station

623 E Walnut Ave, Monrovia, CA

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Galco's Soda Pop Stop

29. Galco's Soda Pop Stop

5702 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Chicken Boy

30. Chicken Boy

5558 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

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

Attractions Roadside Attractions
Heritage Square Museum

31. Heritage Square Museum

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Museums Local History
Philippe The Original

32. Philippe The Original

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

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

Restaurants Casual Dining
Olvera Street

33. Olvera Street

Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Shops & Markets Shopping Districts
Grand Central Market

34. Grand Central Market

317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Restaurants Food Halls
Angels Flight Railway

35. Angels Flight Railway

350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Attractions Historic Sites
Paradise Motel - CA

36. Paradise Motel - CA

1116 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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

Lodging Motels
Hollywood Forever Cemetery

37. Hollywood Forever Cemetery

6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Attractions Historic Sites
Grauman's Chinese Theater

38. Grauman's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Formosa Cafe

39. Formosa Cafe

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Restaurants Casual Dining
Beverly Hills Sign

40. Beverly Hills Sign

Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic city sign located in Beverly Gardens Park.

Landmarks & Icons Iconic Signs
Petersen Automotive Museum

41. Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Extensive automotive museum showcasing car design and culture.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Irv's Burgers

42. Irv's Burgers

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

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

Restaurants Diners
Santa Monica History Museum

43. Santa Monica History Museum

1350 7th St, Santa Monica, CA

Preserves and showcases the rich history of Santa Monica.

Museums Local History
Rte 66 Start Eastbound

44. Rte 66 Start Eastbound

Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Symbolic start point of historic Route 66 heading east.

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Palisades Park

45. Palisades Park

Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

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

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Santa Monica Pier

46. Santa Monica Pier

81 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA

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

Attractions Observation/Scenic
Route 66 End of the Trail

47. Route 66 End of the Trail

330 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
66-to-Cali

48. 66-to-Cali

Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

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

Shops & Markets Gift/Souvenirs
Route 66 Last Stop Shop

49. Route 66 Last Stop Shop

404 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA

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

Shops & Markets Gift/Souvenirs
Blue Cut Rest Area

50. Blue Cut Rest Area

577 Cajon Blvd, San Bernardino, CA

Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden

51. Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden

1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA

Botanical garden featuring diverse native California plant species.

Attractions Observation/Scenic
Cooper Regional History Museum

52. Cooper Regional History Museum

225 Yale Ave, Claremont, CA

Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.

Museums Local History
Mojave River Valley Museum

53. Mojave River Valley Museum

270 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Museums Local History
Desert Discovery Center

54. Desert Discovery Center

831 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Plaza Substation

55. Plaza Substation

501 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic 1905 LA electric substation.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

56. Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

Main St & Los Angeles St area, Los Angeles, CA

Historic downtown district preserving Los Angeles’ earliest settlements and cultural heritage.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Broadway Theater and Commercial District

57. Broadway Theater and Commercial District

Broadway St (3rd-9th Sts), Los Angeles, CA

Historic district of theaters and commercial buildings.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Bradbury Building

58. Bradbury Building

304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Iconic 1893 building known for its ornate interior.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Hotel Rosslynn Annex

59. Hotel Rosslynn Annex

451 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic hotel annex in downtown LA.

Lodging Hotels
Kerckoff Building and Annex

60. Kerckoff Building and Annex

558 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles commercial building and annex.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings