314 miles of Route 66 stretch through California, the last (or first) of the eight states on your Mother Road journey. Starting in Needles at the border of Arizona and ending at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, there are quintessential California Route 66 attractions to see at every turn of the road.
You’ll find quirky roadside attractions, historical museums, vintage diners and drive-throughs, fun souvenir shops, and classic motels and hotels on this stretch of your road trip.
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Amboy Crater in Amboy, California
Rising 250 feet above the Mojave Desert, Amboy Crater is a nearly perfect volcanic cinder cone sitting just off Historic Route 66. Formed of ash and cinders some 79,000 years ago, this dormant volcano is part of one of the youngest volcanic fields in the United States and was designated a National Natural Landmark.
Guardian Lions of Route 66 in Amboy, California
Two mysterious Guardian Lions of Route 66 keep a silent watch over the Mojave Desert in Amboy, California. These solid marble Chinese guardian lions (sometimes called foo dogs) stand about 500 feet off the eastbound road, a quarter-mile apart, just east of the iconic Roy’s Motel and Café.
Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California
Housed inside the city’s historic Harvey House, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California, tells the story of the highway that shaped America and the communities that grew along its path. The Harvey House was built in 1911 by the Fred Harvey Company to serve as a bustling stop for Santa Fe Railroad passengers.
McDonald’s Golden Arches Building in La Verne, California
On Route 66 in La Verne, California, you can grab a burger beneath a pair of towering Golden Arches that look straight out of the 1950s. But while the McDonald's Golden Arches Building in La Verne, California looks vintage, it’s actually a modern building designed to bring back the classic roadside style that made the chain famous.
Clothing Post in Amboy, California
In Amboy, California, just across the road from the iconic Roy’s Motel and Café, you’ll spot something unusual sticking up from the desert floor: the Clothing Post. Sometimes called the “Trash Pole,” this unofficial roadside stop has become a piece of ever-changing desert artwork.
Scoops Creamery in Santa Monica, California
Celebrate the end of your Route 66 adventure with a sweet stop at Scoops Creamery in Santa Monica, California. Sitting at the main entrance of Pacific Park, right off the iconic Santa Monica Pier boardwalk, Scoops serves up Lappert’s Ice Cream in flavors like Cookie Monster, Vanilla Bean, and Sea Salt Caramel.
Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California
The Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a piece of preserved Route 66 history. Built in 1915, this Mission Revival-style gas station was one of the first on the highway, serving travelers with fuel, repairs, and supplies during the golden age of the automobile.
