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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

 

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.

 

 

 

Leon's Steak House (Demolished)
Burbank, CA
Photos and info courtesy Adriene Biondo

Leon's Steak House has been serving prime rib and cocktails since 1958. Scheduled to close when the lease expires July 31, 2003 to be replaced by a Walgreens.

[ed. note: yes, you heard that right. A Walgreens...!]

UPDATE : Leon's was indeed demolished as scheduled.

 

Best Place Cafe
Long Beach, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's the Best Place Cafe of Long Beach, CA. This corner cafe just lights up the stucco at night.

 

Encounter Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

The Theme Building/Encounter Restaurant at LAX is quite a sight to see, especially at night. This fine shot of the building shows this treasure all lit up in color.

 

 

Bun n' Burger
Alhambra, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo


Here's the neon sign for the Bun n' Burger in Alhambra. This interesting neon sign looks to have a chicky looking person carrying a couple of burgers in hand.

(Near right) A close-up of the "chicky" person.

 

 

Bambu Hut (Removed)
Ontario, CA
Photo and info courtesy Dan MacPherson

The palm tree points the way to the Bambu Hut in Ontario, CA. This neon palm tree has been around for decades. Unfortunately, time has taken its toll and the Bambu Hut is now history.

 

Baskin Robbins
Oceanside, CA
Photo and info courtesy Jimmy Bowman

Off the old 101 in Oceanside, CA is this sign for the Baskin Robbins ice cream. The lettering for the ice cream still stands out at night, though the sign was recently modified. Check out the colors on the letters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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