Just seeing this image of the Rose Motel brings out a gentle aromatic
smell in the air. Well, not quite, but this still is a good lookin' marquee. Check out the detail on the neon rose and lettering.
UPDATE 01/07 : The Rose Motel marquee has been replaced by a backlit plastic sign. 01-07
Palm Motel
South Bay, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This scene for the Palm Motel is found in the South Bay area of
Southern California.
Hi-way Host Motel
Pasadena, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Hi-Way Host Motel still lights up the sky with its
lodging specials along what may have been old Route 66. The motel marquee
is in as good a shape as its ever been.
Saga Motel
Pasadena, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Saga Motel, also in Pasadena, lights up
the sky with its neon sign.
Saga Motel sign close up
Pasadena, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Wagon Wheel Motel (Closed)
Oxnard, CA Photos courtesy Schafphoto
The Wagon Wheel motel and restaurant complex is a familiar sight as you pass Oxnard traveling along the 101 Freeway.
(Far right) The neon sign at the Wagon Wheel Motel
Unfortunately, the Wagon Wheel Motel is threatened with demolition after this historic property closed is doors on December 10, 2006 and the last tenant left the premises. 01-07
View from across the street
Oxnard, CA Photos courtesy Schafphoto