The Del Mar Motel in Boron still stands with its marquee
out front advertising its services.
Torches Motel
Barstow, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Torches Motel is another of the fine Route 66 establishments
still located in California. This one, in Barstow, still features its
classic motel marquee.
Topper Motel
Afton, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Topper Motel in Afton features a standard motel sign that looks like
it could have neon set in it.
Welcome Traveler Motel
Barstow, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig
old faded sign sits outside the Welcome Traveler Motel in the old railroad town of Barstow, CA. This place is worth a visit,
especially with color TV.
66 Motel
Needles, CA Photo courtesy Alex Schultz
Traveling along Route 66 through the various states will take you to
numerous towns with motels proudly proclaiming its Route 66 heritage,
whether deserved or not. Here's one called the 66 Motel.
66 Motel
Needles, CA Photo courtesy Alan Culley / 1992
Here are a couple of additional photos of the 66 Motel in the California Route 66 town of Needles. Though it can get quite hot here during the summertime, traveling the old Mother Road is always a treat. 07-07
(Far left) The well known marquee for the 66 Motel on Route 66 in Needles
Sage Motel Photo courtesy Alex Schultz
Sometimes the dryness of the old road is best displayed in black and
white. Here, the Sage Motel points its arrow at a forlorn lodging
joint, recollecting wistfully its heyday prior to the interstate.
Caliente Tropics
Palm Springs, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
After its $2 million restoration, this resort is now known as the Caliente
Tropics. See more of this tiki styled treasure at Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on the Caliente Tropics Resort.
Budget Inn Motel
Palm Desert, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Another remnant of the old Travel Lodge signage era is the Budget
Inn Motel in Palm Desert.
Sundowner Motel (Demolished) Photo courtesy Ed Stewart
An old classic burned out motel. That's the Sundowner Motel near
the Salton Sea. Although this motel joint no longer takes in travelers,
the sign still reflects an era that once was. See more of the Sundowner Motel at Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on the Sundowner Motel.
