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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
Carty's Camp

16. Carty's Camp

201 E. Broadway Street, Needles, CA

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Roadside Attractions Historic Motels
Route 66 Motel - CA

17. Route 66 Motel - CA

91 Desnok St, Needles, CA

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
The Palms

18. The Palms

304 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Natural Features
Borax Wagon

19. Borax Wagon

305-399 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Munchy's Mexican Restaurant

20. Munchy's Mexican Restaurant

829 Front St, Needles, CA

Family-run Mexican joint offering hearty meals for road trippers.

Restaurants Mexican
Santa Fe Park

21. Santa Fe Park

Santa Fe Park, Needles, CA

Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.

Lodging RV Parks
El Garces Hotel and Depot

22. El Garces Hotel and Depot

950 Front St, Needles, CA

Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Sweet Spot

23. Sweet Spot

1401 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Local sweet shop offering snacks, drinks, and ice cream.

Restaurants Ice Cream/Sweets
Needles Museum

24. Needles Museum

929 Front St, Needles, CA

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Museums
Robinson's Motor Inn

25. Robinson's Motor Inn

222 F Street, Needles, CA

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Roadside Attractions Historic Motels
Needles Rte 66 Sign

26. Needles Rte 66 Sign

Historic U.S. 66, Needles, CA

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Santa Fe Train

27. Santa Fe Train

1299-1201 Front St, Needles, CA

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Roadside Attractions Historic Displays
Valenzuela's Cafe

28. Valenzuela's Cafe

224 Chestnut St, Needles, CA

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

Restaurants Mexican
Needles Point Liquor

29. Needles Point Liquor

1109 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Le Bron Motel

30. Le Bron Motel

2100-2104 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.

Lodging Motels
Relax Inn

31. Relax Inn

2208 Needles Hwy, Needles, CA

Closed roadside inn.

Lodging Motels
Texaco Station

32. Texaco Station

2211 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Rock Sculptures

33. Rock Sculptures

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Roadside art installation of stacked desert rock formations.

Attractions Photo Ops
Route 66 Sign - CA

34. Route 66 Sign - CA

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Iconic Route 66 road sign near the California border crossing.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge

35. Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Scenic point where Route 66 once crossed into Arizona.

Roadside Attractions Scenic Views
Old Rte66 Dead-end

36. Old Rte66 Dead-end

National Trails Hwy, Needles, CA

Abandoned dead-end section of old Route 66 near Needles.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Goffs Historic 1914 Schoolhouse Museum

37. Goffs Historic 1914 Schoolhouse Museum

37198 Lanfair Rd, Goffs, CA

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Museums Local History
Route 66 Memorial

38. Route 66 Memorial

Historic Route 66, Essex, CA

Memorial installation commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Hi Sahara Oasis

39. Hi Sahara Oasis

31251 Goffs Rd, Fenner, CA

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
General Store - CA

40. General Store - CA

119246 County Rte 66, Goffs, CA

Old general store from a bygone era of Route 66 commerce.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Chinese Statue

41. Chinese Statue

97101 County Rte 66, Amboy, CA

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
Route 66 Marker - CA

42. Route 66 Marker - CA

County Rd 66, Amboy, CA

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Chambless General Store

43. Chambless General Store

County Rd 66, Amboy, CA

Once a lifeline to travelers, now a shell of its former self.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Desert Bridges

44. Desert Bridges

Various (near Amboy & Ludlow), San Bernardino County, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Bridges
Ludlow Cafe

45. Ludlow Cafe

68315 National Trails Hwy, Ludlow, CA

Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Restaurants Diners
Road Runner's Retreat

46. 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

47. Roadside Memorial

National Trails Hwy, Chambless, CA

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

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Double Sign Route 66

48. Double Sign Route 66

National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA

Distinctive dual Route 66 sign, a popular photo-op spot.

Attractions Roadside Attractions
Bagdad Tree

49. Bagdad Tree

National Trails Hwy Route 66, Ludlow, CA

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

Landmarks & Icons Natural Features
Old Gas Station - CA

50. 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
The Two 66 Sixes Co.

51. The Two 66 Sixes Co.

National Trails Hwy, Hodge, CA

Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.

Attractions Quirky Classics
Cafe & Motel Sign

52. 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

53. 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

54. Bagdad Cafe

46548 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Roadside Attractions Filming Locations
Bagdad Motel Sign

55. Bagdad Motel Sign

46548 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Route 66 Marker - CA

56. Route 66 Marker - CA

46425 County Rte 66, Newberry Springs, CA

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Cliff House

57. Cliff House

44544 National Trails Hwy, Newberry Springs, CA

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Lodging Motels
Calico Ghost Town

58. Calico Ghost Town

Ghost Town Rd, Barstow, CA

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Attractions Ghost Towns
Daggett Historical Society Museum

59. Daggett Historical Society Museum

3370 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Local history museum in Daggett.

Museums Local History
Ski Lodge Roof House

60. Ski Lodge Roof House

35565 Santa Fe St, Daggett, CA

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture