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Things to do in California

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7 Design Studios Gift Shop

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

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

2. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Beverly Hills, CA

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lodging Hotels
Fender's River Road Resort & Motel

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Lodging Motels
Wagon Wheel Restaurant

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Route 66 Pizza Palace

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Food & Drink Pizza
Sage Motel

6. Sage Motel

Needles, CA

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Lodging Motels
Mel's Drive-in

7. Mel's Drive-in

Santa Monica, CA

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

Food & Drink Drive-In / Drive-Up
Ludlow Motel

8. Ludlow Motel

Ludlow, CA

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Barney's Beanery

9. Barney's Beanery

West Hollywood, CA

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

Nightlife Historic Bars
Amboy Crater

10. Amboy Crater

Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Roadside Attractions Natural Features
Route 66 California Gateway

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Roy's Cafe

12. Roy's Cafe

Barstow, CA

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Food & Drink Cafes
Road Runner's Retreat

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Roy's Motel and Cafe

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

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Denny's

15. Denny's

Arcadia, CA

Familiar American diner chain serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Food & Drink Diners
Los Angeles County Arboretum

Historic 127-acre botanical garden with wildlife and the Queen Anne Cottage.

Attractions Observation/Scenic
Heidar Baba

17. Heidar Baba

Pasadena, CA

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Food & Drink Restaurants
Cameron's Seafood

18. Cameron's Seafood

Pasadena, CA

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

Food & Drink Seafood
Saga Motor Hotel

19. Saga Motor Hotel

Pasadena, CA

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

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Howard Motor Co. Building

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites