Colonial Motor Motel
Bakersfield, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's the Colonial Motor Hotel in Bakersfield. The arrow points down to the outline of "color TV" lettering on its board, though the vacancy doesn't light up any more.

Motel
Turlock, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

This motel marquee sits forlornly off the old highway in Turlock. 02-06

Motel
Off Hwy 99, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Here's a sight that once was a staple for road trips back in the day. This roadside motel sign stands tall atop this old roadside motel along Highway 99 in California. 02-06

Cinderella Motel
Hollister, CA
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Check out the marquee for the Cinderella Motel. This roadside motel is located in the Central Valley town of Hollister. 04-06

Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Bakersfield Inn was located along the old Route 99 in the Central Valley town of Bakersfield. Today, the Bakersfield Inn building is home to a rehabilitation center.

See more photos and info on the Bakersfield Inn at Roadside Peek's Lost Treasures feature on the Bakersfield Inn. 12-08

Motel Sign
Bodfish, CA
Photo courtesy Brad & Lori Bristow

Check out this old motel sign found in Bodfish, CA. Bodfish is a little town in Kern County on the way to Lake Isabella. 11-09

Palm Motel
Delano, CA
Photo courtesy John King

Check out the Palm Motel in Delano, CA with its fitting neon palm tree on the sign. 10-10

King's Rest Motel
Lemoore, CA
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's an old motel sign at the King's Rest Motel in Lemoore, CA. The yellow and green colors on this marquee tries to draw travelers to this place for lodging for the night. 12-10

El Sombrero Motel
Salinas, CA
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Salinas is home to this old roadside motel called the El Sombrero. This is the sign that's next to the side walk. There's another sign on the roof facing the street. 12-10