Route 66 stops in California

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

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

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

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

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

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

Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.

Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.

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

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.

Closed roadside inn.

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

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

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

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

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

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

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

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

Iconic historic landmark sevring gas and snacks located along a desolate stretch of the Route 66.

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

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

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

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

Once a local lodge, now abandoned but retaining rustic charm.

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

Historic McDonald's restaurant building featuring railroad dining cars, now associated with the Route 66 Mother Road Museum complex.

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

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Simple, budget-friendly stay for Route 66 travelers.