Travel Inn Motel
Belmont, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

The Travel Inn Motel still sports its old sign right alongside this roadway in Belmont, CA.

Edgewater Motel
Willits, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

As you hit the road, you undoubtedly come across a neon rooftop marquee or two spelling out the words "MOTEL" to the tired traveler. Here's one for the Edgewater Motel in the Northern California town of Willits.

Fireside Motel
Santa Cruz, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Take a look at the Fireside motel marquee, located in Santa Cruz. The colors of the letter tiles as well as the bottom of the sign scream mid-century.

Golden Bear Motel
Berkeley, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

This sign tells it all at the Golden Bear Motel in Berkeley, CA.

Marion's Motel
Stockton, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Just off the highway is the Marion's Motel. The large motel lettering points the way into the motel.

St Francis Motel
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The St. Francis Motel marquee is none the worse for wear. The red color really stands out along the roadside horizon.

Thunderbird Motel
Bishop, CA
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's a close-up shot of the Thunderbird Motel marquee, located about a block away from 395. This motel sign also look great at night.

Cal Va Rado Motel
Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Cal Va Rado Motel in Lake Tahoe still lights up at night at this resort like area.

Washoe Motel
Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Washoe Motel is open for business in this busy area on the way to the lake.

Trout Creek Motel
Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out the sign for the Trout Creek Motel and the fishey that sits next to the no vacancy lettering.

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