 The Lanai Bar (Demolished)
San Mateo, CA
Photo and info courtesy Michael Campbell
The Lanai Bar featured an eye-catching palm sign when it was in business back in the day. The Lanai, a glorious Tiki bar in the 1950s style, was demolished in 1989 to make way for a Walgreens. The Lanai was located along El Camino Real in San Mateo. 02-09
 Viper Lounge
Hayward, CA
Photo and info courtesy Michael Campbell
Here's the neon sign for the Viper Lounge in Hayward, CA. The Viper is located just up the street from the now closed and shuttered Hayward Bowl and was all aglow, but strangely closed. 02-09
 The Silver Dollar
Union City, CA
Photo and info courtesy Michael Campbell
Union City is home to another roadside gem of a sign located at an old bar. Check out this marquee at the Silver Dollar Bar, complete with a silver dollar image embedded into the sign. The Silver Dollar Bar is found in the Alvarado District of Union City. 02-09
 St. Marys Pub
San Francisco, CA
Photo and info courtesy Michael Campbell
San Francisco, CA is home to yet another fine roadside pub sign. The St. Marys Pub features what appears to be an old neon sign that's protected by a plastic shield. Check out the requisite martini glass on top of the sign. 07-09
 The Peaks
San Francisco, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland
The Peaks is a local pub found along Castro St. in San Francisco. Sporting a little bear looking character on its sign, The Peaks is a well known hangout for locals. 07-09
 The Eight Ball
Cotati, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland
Here's a nice rooftop neon sign for The Eight Ball. The Eight Ball is a roadside bar found off the highway in Cotati, CA and its 8 ball sign can be seen from quite a distance away. Cotati is a town located just south of Santa Rosa in Northern California. 07-09
 Liar's Bench
Placerville, CA
Photo and info courtesy Michael Campbell
Check out this martini glass sign at the Liar's Bench in Placerville, CA. I wonder where the origins of the name Liar's Bench came from. 07-09
 Old Ironsides
Sacramento, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland
Check out the neon lettering on this marquee for Old Ironsides in Sacramento, CA. Old Ironsides recently turned 70 years old. For more information, check out the website for Old Ironsides. 07-09
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