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Route 66 stops in California
1. Cross Eyed Cow Pizza
Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.
2. 7 Design Studios Gift Shop
Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.
3. Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.
4. Fender's River Road Resort & Motel
Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.
5. Wagon Wheel Restaurant
Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.
6. Route 66 Pizza Palace
Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.
7. Sage Motel
Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.
8. Mel's Drive-in
Retro-style diner chain serving burgers, shakes, and breakfast.
10. Barney's Beanery
Historic rock 'n' roll bar & grill, open since 1920.
11. Amboy Crater
Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.
12. Route 66 California Gateway
Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.
13. Roy's Cafe
Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.
14. Road Runner's Retreat
Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.
15. Roy's Motel and Cafe
Iconic Route 66 stop with retro neon and a preserved 1950s aesthetic.
16. Carty's Camp
Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.
17. Route 66 Motel - CA
Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.
18. The Palms
Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.
19. Borax Wagon
Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.
20. Munchy's Mexican Restaurant
Family-run Mexican joint offering hearty meals for road trippers.
21. Santa Fe Park
Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.
22. El Garces Hotel and Depot
Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.
23. Sweet Spot
Local sweet shop offering snacks, drinks, and ice cream.
24. Needles Museum
Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.
25. Robinson's Motor Inn
Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.
26. Needles Rte 66 Sign
Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.
27. Santa Fe Train
Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.
28. Valenzuela's Cafe
Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.
29. Needles Point Liquor
Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.
30. Le Bron Motel
Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.
32. Texaco Station
Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.
33. Rock Sculptures
Roadside art installation of stacked desert rock formations.
34. Route 66 Sign - CA
Iconic Route 66 road sign near the California border crossing.
35. Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge
Scenic point where Route 66 once crossed into Arizona.
36. Old Rte66 Dead-end
Abandoned dead-end section of old Route 66 near Needles.
37. Goffs Historic 1914 Schoolhouse Museum
Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.
38. Route 66 Memorial
Memorial installation commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.
39. Hi Sahara Oasis
Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.
40. General Store - CA
Old general store from a bygone era of Route 66 commerce.
41. Chinese Statue
Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.
42. Route 66 Marker - CA
Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.
43. Chambless General Store
Once a lifeline to travelers, now a shell of its former self.
44. Desert Bridges
128 timber trestle bridges built from 1929 to 1935 along the Mojave Desert stretch of Route 66, under ongoing preservation efforts.
45. Ludlow Cafe
Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.
46. Road Runner's Retreat
Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road’s heyday.
47. Roadside Memorial
Simple tribute along Route 66 marking memory and loss in the Mojave.
48. Double Sign Route 66
Distinctive dual Route 66 sign, a popular photo-op spot.
49. Bagdad Tree
Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.
50. Old Gas Station - CA
Faded gas stop standing as a desert relic on Route 66.
51. The Two 66 Sixes Co.
Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.
52. Cafe & Motel Sign
Vintage signage marking a once-thriving stopover.
53. Whiting Brothers Gas Station
Once part of a gas station empire, now a fading memory.
54. Bagdad Cafe
Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.
55. Bagdad Motel Sign
Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.
56. Route 66 Marker - CA
Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.
57. Cliff House
Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.
58. Calico Ghost Town
Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.
59. Daggett Historical Society Museum
Local history museum in Daggett.
60. Ski Lodge Roof House
Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.