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Neon Eateries Southern California

 

Ships (Demolished)
Culver City, CA
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

Ships is an institution among the classic coffee shops. However, unfortunately the last Ships went down in the mid-90's. From the jet set arrow to googie coffee shop architecture, Ships Coffee Shops were a classic example of the space age look.

 

 

Apple Pan
Los Angeles, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Apple Pan features a great looking neon sign in front of a restaurant that been around the area for about 50 years. This is a burger joint that has made its mark on L.A. residents for years.

 

 

Hot n' Tot
Lomita, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Hot n' Tot Grill features fine food and an impressive neon sign out front. Locals rave that this food has been good for many years.

 

 

 

Goody's (Closed)
San Gabriel, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here's a nice shot of Goody's at night. The orange paint of the marquee gives the whole sign an overall glowing effect.

 

UPDATE 09/10 : Goody's closed down the San Gabriel location in January 2010 and has since moved to El Monte. 09-10

 

 

Melody Lounge (Demolished)
San Gabriel, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Check out this neon shot of The Melody Lounge. It's worth a visit, especially as the neon calls out to you.

 

UPDATE 08/05 : This Melody Lounge was demolished to make way for a Walgreen's parking lot. 08-05

 

 

Rainbow Bar
Hollywood, CA
Photo courtesy Kirk Maillet

Check out the marquee for the famous Rainbow Bar in Hollywood, CA. This continues to be a hot spot with many a celebrity stopping by here.

 

 

Shrimp Boat (Demolished)
Temple City, CA
Photo and info courtesy Dan MacPherson

The Shrimp Boat was located on the east side of Rosemead (Hwy 19) near Duarte road. The sign was removed and the building demolished quite some time ago.

 

 

Smoke House
Burbank, CA
Photos and info courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here's the Smoke House in Burbank, with its neon sign glowing at night. This restaurant is possibly threatened by a condo development.

 

 

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