Route 66 stops in California

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Historic 1905 LA electric substation.

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

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

Historic Los Angeles religious landmark founded in 1923.

Historic Los Angeles Board of Trade building.

Iconic 1893 building known for its ornate interior.

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Historic hotel annex in downtown LA.

Historic Los Angeles building once used by the Pacific Electric Railway.

Historic central library serving Los Angeles with extensive research collections.

Historic Art Deco high-rise in downtown Los Angeles.

Historic district of theaters and commercial buildings.

Historic Los Angeles commercial building and annex.

Historic Los Angeles commercial building.

Historic public library branch serving the East Hollywood community.

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Historic women’s residence tied to Hollywood history.

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

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

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

Extensive automotive museum showcasing car design and culture.

Designed in 1927 by Frank Lloyd Wright's eldest son, who lived and worked here until his death in 1978, featuring distinctive Joshua tree textile block architecture.

Historic post office building serving the Beverly Hills community.

Shopping arcade designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Beverly Hills.

Historic Los Angeles rail depot from the early 1900s.

Symbolic start point of historic Route 66 heading east.

Preserves and showcases the rich history of Santa Monica.

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

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

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

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

Historic carousel building on the Santa Monica Pier featuring an early 20th-century merry-go-round.

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

128 timber trestle bridges built from 1929 to 1935 along the Mojave Desert stretch of Route 66, under ongoing preservation efforts.

Botanical garden featuring diverse native California plant species.

Historic Pasadena garden area with walking paths.

Historic Pasadena stadium hosting sporting events, concerts, and large-scale entertainment.

Iconic city sign located in Beverly Gardens Park.