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Things to do on Route 66

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Los Angeles County Arboretum

1. Los Angeles County Arboretum

301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA

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

Attractions Observation/Scenic
Foothill Boulevard Milestone (Mile 11)

2. Foothill Boulevard Milestone (Mile 11)

E Foothill Blvd near Halstead St, Pasadena, CA

Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Cameron's Seafood

3. Cameron's Seafood

1978 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

Restaurants Seafood
Saga Motor Hotel

4. Saga Motor Hotel

1633 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Bonnie Court

5. Bonnie Court

140 Bonnie Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena bungalow court neighborhood.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Heidar Baba

6. Heidar Baba

1511 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Restaurants
El Centro Market

7. El Centro Market

1428 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Local neighborhood market.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Howard Motor Co. Building

8. Howard Motor Co. Building

1285 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
Marguerita Lane Historic District

9. Marguerita Lane Historic District

Marguerita Ave between Lake & Hill, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena neighborhood known for preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Kindel Building

10. Kindel Building

1095 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena commercial building.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Don Carlos Court Bungalows

11. Don Carlos Court Bungalows

110-120 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena bungalow court residences.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Pasadena Playhouse Historic District

12. Pasadena Playhouse Historic District

39 S El Molino Ave (area), Pasadena, CA

Historic performing arts district centered around the Pasadena Playhouse.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Edmund Blinn House

13. Edmund Blinn House

160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena home with distinctive architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
First Trust Building and Garage

14. First Trust Building and Garage

595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena commercial structure.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Miss Orton's Classical School for Girls

15. Miss Orton's Classical School for Girls

154 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena school building with classical architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Grace Nicholson Building (Pacific Asia Museum)

16. Grace Nicholson Building (Pacific Asia Museum)

46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA

Asian art museum housed in a historic Pasadena landmark.

Museums Art Museums
Evanston Inn

17. Evanston Inn

385 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena inn (description missing in source).

Lodging Hotels
Elks Club Lodge

18. Elks Club Lodge

400 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena lodge building.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Civic Center Financial District

19. Civic Center Financial District

E Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena financial district with preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Pasadena Civic Center District

20. Pasadena Civic Center District

Garfield Ave & Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Pasadena Visitors Center

21. Pasadena Visitors Center

300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Holly Street Livery Stable

22. Holly Street Livery Stable

110 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena livery stable building.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Marengo Gardens

23. Marengo Gardens

266 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena garden area with walking paths.

Parks & Outdoors Gardens
Lucky Baldwin's Pub

24. Lucky Baldwin's Pub

17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.

Nightlife Bars
Hotel Green

25. Hotel Green

99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena hotel known for architecture (description missing in source).

Lodging Hotels
Old Pasadena Historic District

26. Old Pasadena Historic District

Fair Oaks Ave & Colorado Blvd area, Pasadena, CA

Revitalized historic district known for preserved architecture, shops, and walkable streets.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Harnetiaux Court

27. Harnetiaux Court

427 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena residential court.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Bryan Court Bungalows

28. Bryan Court Bungalows

427 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA

A 1916 Craftsman bungalow court that's part of Pasadena's celebrated bungalow heritage.

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Home Laundry

29. Home Laundry

432 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

The only Tudor Revival commercial or industrial building in Pasadena, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Friendship Baptist Church

30. Friendship Baptist Church

80 W Dayton St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena church building.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign

31. Bekins Storage Company Roof Sign

511 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA

Classic rooftop neon signage.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Gamble House

32. Gamble House

4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA

Historic Craftsman-style home and museum in Pasadena.

Museums Historic Sites
Rose Bowl

33. Rose Bowl

1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA

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

Attractions Indoor Attractions
Palmetto Court Bungalows

34. Palmetto Court Bungalows

100 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA

One of dozens of historic Craftsman-era bungalow courts in Pasadena recognized on the National Register.

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Fenyes Estate

35. Fenyes Estate

470 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena estate with preserved architecture and exhibits.

Museums Historic Sites
Arroyo Seco Pkwy

36. Arroyo Seco Pkwy

Arroyo Seco Pkwy, Pasadena, CA

First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Ford Place Historic District

37. Ford Place Historic District

Near W California Blvd & St. John Ave, Pasadena, CA

Historic Pasadena district featuring early 20th-century architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Longfellow-Hastings House (Octagon Building)

Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Arroyo Seco Bridge

39. Arroyo Seco Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Historic bridge spanning the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Colorado Street Bridge

40. Colorado Street Bridge

504 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Iconic Beaux-Arts bridge from 1913, known for beauty & historic value.

Landmarks & Icons Bridges
Fair Oaks Pharmacy

41. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

1526 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA

Vintage soda fountain, pharmacy, and gift shop with Route 66 charm.

Restaurants Historic Eateries
Pasadena Arroyo Parks and Recreation District

42. Pasadena Arroyo Parks and Recreation District

Arroyo Blvd corridor, Pasadena, CA

Public recreation district with parks and green spaces in Pasadena.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Community Clubhouse

43. Community Clubhouse

1041 S Olive Ave, Alhambra, CA

Community clubhouse used for meetings, activities, and events.

Local Services Community Facilities
Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District

44. Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District

Arroyo Blvd corridor south of Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

A residential historic district featuring 78 Arts and Crafts-influenced homes near the Arroyo Seco, designed by notable architects including Henry Mather Greene.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Judson Studios

45. Judson Studios

200 S Ave 66, Los Angeles, CA

Studio known for stained glass and artistic works.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Galleries
Pisgah Home Historic District

46. Pisgah Home Historic District

6026-6032 Echo St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic district in Los Angeles with preserved architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Galco's Soda Pop Stop

47. Galco's Soda Pop Stop

5702 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Highland Park Masonic Temple

48. Highland Park Masonic Temple

104 N Ave 57, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Masonic temple in Los Angeles.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Chicken Boy

49. Chicken Boy

5558 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

Iconic rooftop statue known as the 'Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.'

Attractions Roadside Attractions
Mount Pleasant House

50. Mount Pleasant House

5200 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles residence with early architectural style.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Eagle Rock Branch Library

51. Eagle Rock Branch Library

2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Public branch library serving Eagle Rock community.

Local Services Libraries
Heritage Square Museum

52. Heritage Square Museum

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Museums Local History
Hale House

53. Hale House

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Los Angeles Victorian home museum.

Museums Local History
Lincoln Heights Branch Library

54. Lincoln Heights Branch Library

2530 Workman St, Los Angeles, CA

Public branch library serving the Lincoln Heights community.

Local Services Libraries
Glassell Park Elementary School

55. Glassell Park Elementary School

2211 W Ave 30, Los Angeles, CA

Elementary school serving the Glassell Park neighborhood.

Local Services Community Facilities
Philippe The Original

56. Philippe The Original

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

Home of the original French Dip sandwich, open since 1908.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Olvera Street

57. Olvera Street

Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Shops & Markets Shopping Districts
Plaza Substation

58. Plaza Substation

501 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Historic 1905 LA electric substation.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Paradise Motel - CA

59. Paradise Motel - CA

1116 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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

Lodging Motels
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

60. Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

Main St & Los Angeles St area, Los Angeles, CA

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

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets