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Ruta Motel
Indio, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Another roadside motel is the Ruta Motel in Indio. The sign out front is similar to many that used to litter the roadside of each town.

 

Hacienda del Sol
Borrego Springs, CA
Photo courtesy Bill Herzog

Here's the Hacienda del Sol, located in downtown Borrego Springs, CA. Borrego Springs is located about 85 miles northeast of San Diego. 05-06

 

 

Roy's Motel
Amboy, CA
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Roy's Motel in Amboy is a Route 66 treasure and landmark. First opening in 1938 with the sign erected in 1959, Roy's was opened by the Route 66 legend Buster Burris.

Today, Roy's and the town of Amboy is owned by Albert Okura, known for his Juan Pollo restaurants. Okura has stated that he plans to restore Amboy. 04-06

 

 

La Siesta Motel
El Centro, CA
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This grand sign is located at the La Siesta Motel in El Centro, CA. 01-07

 

White Wing Court
El Centro, CA
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Here's a throwback of a sign. The White Wing Court in El Centro features a formerly white colored wing on its marquee overhead. 01-07

 

 

 

Travel Inn
Brawley, CA
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The Travel Inn in Brawley is quite the place to stay, even when there are air shows going on as far away as Yuma, AZ. 01-07

 

Ranch House Motel
El Centro, CA
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Check out this rather western themed sign at the Ranch House Motel in El Centro, CA. 01-07

 

 

 

 

North Shore Motel (Demolished)
Salton City, CA
Photo and info courtesy Bill Herzog

Here's what's left of the North Shore Motel in Salton City, CA. The motel has been deserted for a decade or more. The whole place looks spookily abandoned. 05-08

UPDATE 12/08 : The North Shore Motel is in the process of being demolished. 12-08

 

North Shore Motel Salton Sea CANorth Shore Motel (Demolished)
Salton Sea, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Broadhurst

UPDATE 09/10 : Here's a photo of the North Shore Motel located at, yes the north shore, of the Salton Sea. The motel was torn down in November 2008. 09-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

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