California

Dramatic landscapes and vibrant communities make up California’s segment of Route 66. Road trippers will find an authentic slice of Americana from wind-swept desert inns to the coastal beauty of Santa Monica. As you journey down the final 500 kilometers of the Mother Road, get swept up by the fascinating personalities and charming communities you’ll discover in historic museums, quirky photo ops and festive events. You’ll find fun and adventure at every stop on the way from Needles, the “Gateway to California,” to the End of the Trail sign on the Santa Monica Pier.

Ocean to Desert Route 66 Road Trip: Cruising California and Arizona

With vibrant Los Angeles, California, as the gateway, this itinerary takes you east along Route 66: the legendary “Mother Road.” Once the main thoroughfare linking the U.S. Midwest to the Pacific, Route 66 has long been associated with open-road adventures. And while the West Coast is the historic end of…

Retro-Themed to Certified Green: 10 Unique Places to Stay on Route 66

Route 66, the famous “Mother Road,” sparked a century of adventures across the USA. Stretching from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, the route gave rise to countless shops, restaurants and motor lodges catering to cross-country travelers. While Route 66 is no longer an official U.S. highway, many roadside accommodations…

Deep histories and desert communities: Route 66 in California

Set off on an epic California road trip packed with scenic views and historic stops. California’s stretch of Route 66 winds through dramatic desert landscapes and vibrant communities, offering road trippers an authentic slice of Americana along one of the oldest and most well-known highways in the USA. As you…

6 Places to Eat Along Route 66 – from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon

There are few better ways to experience authentic USA food than to sample the cafés and diners along iconic Route 66. Point your car east on this historic byway as you head from Los Angeles, California, to the majestic Grand Canyon in Arizona. You’ll be richly rewarded by beautiful scenery…

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