Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
Here's a rather famous inn located in San Luis Obispo. Ordinarily the Madonna Inn marquee, seen towards the background right, is sitting
up near the roadside, welcoming travelers heading down the 101.
Sometimes a missing marquee means a new plastic backlit sign is coming
soon. Fortunately in this case, the sign itself was located in the parking
lot, fully restored!
Madonna Inn marquee Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
The Madonna Inn opened in 1958 and was designed by Alex and Phyllis Madonna. Each of the 109 rooms are unique and have a special theme. See more information at the Madonna Inn's website.
Mom's Motel (Gone)
Somewhere in Central, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
With a name like Mon's Motel, the place must be good. Not sure about
the lodging here, but the sign itself is real nice. Now all we need is
baseball and apple pie.
Mom's Motel (2006) Photo courtesy Peter Riley
UPDATE 10/06 : There is no sight of the motel building itself. Just the sign has been left for the last several years. 10-06
UPDATE 02/13 : The sign has disappeared from the middle of Highway 99 in the past couple of years. 02-13
Motel
Fresno, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This motel and suites in Fresno can be seen from off
the main highway. Unfortunately, all of the lettering was removed about
a year ago and hasn't been replaced. It may be gone forever.
Motel
Bakersfield, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a motel that somewhat near Bakersfield, off the
99. Grab some gas, eat at the cafe, and sleep in the motel. Yep, we're
talking one stop shop, or stop, here.
Bel Air Motel (Demolished)
Fresno, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Bel Air Motel still looks like it did some 40 years
ago, with its liberal use of flagcrete surrounding the front. The marquee
no longer lights up the night though.
UPDATE 09/10 : The Bel Air Motel was demolished in 2009. 09-10
Mom's Motel (Gone)
With a name like Mon's Motel, the place must be good. Not sure about
the lodging here, but the sign itself is real nice. Now all we need is
baseball and apple pie.
Motel
Motel
Bel Air Motel (Demolished)
