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From downtown San Bernardino, which somewhat confusingly is actually a dozen miles east of the I-15 freeway, the old Route 66 alignment headed west along Foothill Boulevard, where a remnant of old Route 66 road culture still survives: the 19 concrete tepees that form the Wigwam Motel (2728 E. Foothill Blvd., 909/875-3005, around $79 and up).
Jan 23, 2020 · This is our Interactive Map of Route 66 in California; which shows the alignments of US highway 66 across the southern part of the state of California. Click on the town icons of the map for a link with more detailed information on their attractions, landmarks, history and accommodation plus detailed local info on the alignment of Route 66 at ...
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About San Bernardino. The second-largest city in the "Inland Empire" and home to a stretch of the legendary Route 66, San Bernardino has long been the gateway to Southern California. Rancho Cucamonga lies to the west, and Riverside to the south. It is about 60 miles east of Los Angeles.
Nine Best Route 66 Stops in California. Here are my picks for the best stops along the California portion of Route 66. They are in order from the Arizona border to the Santa Monica Pier.
- What to Do, Places to See
- San Bernardino and Its Route 66 Attractions
- Route 66 Motels on Mt. Vernon
- "City Alignment" Us 66
- Detour For Service Station Fans
- Tours & Itineraries
- The Alignment of Old Route 66 from Victorville to San Bernardino
The Friendly City
San Bernardino's classic Route 66 sights include: Motels: Cajon Motel, Palms Motel, Lido Motel (old Andy's motel), Mount Vernon Motel, Valley Motel, Holiday Inn, Oasis Motel, Travelodge Motel, Sands Motel, and the Historic Wigwam Motel. And landmarks like the Museum that marks the point of the First ever McDonald's or the historic site: Santa Fe Railway Station and Depot, or the California natural monument, the Arrowhead.
Lido Motel
2180 N Mt. Vernon The first motel is the Lido Motelwhich used to be the Andy's motel, it has changed, but is still recognizeable as you can see if you compare the postcard below with its current appearance. Its's neon sign is great: The arch is gone, but the building on the left is still there. The original "Lido" is a beach resort near Venice, Italy; the word in Italian, means "shore" or "bank".
Mount Vernon Motel
2140 N Mt. Vernon Ave. The old Mount Vernon Motel is now a 26 unit apartment complex with 25 one bedroom units and 1 two bedroom unit. Included are 10 carports and laundry room. The place is unchanged, there is a wall in the front, next to the sidewalk, and the trees have grown, but it is basically the same place: Dream Inn motel. Google. Click for street view.
Motel Dream Inn
2042 N Mt. Vernon Ave. The orange and blue neon sign is worth a photo. Head south for another motel, also on your right.
North E Street
Now you must head north again to 16 W St., and take a right eastwards, cross I-215 and at North E St., take a right again (See map with directions) this will take you to the "other" alignment of Route 66 through San Bernardino, along North E Street. The first sight is a Classic Burger spot:
Historic McDonald's museum
1398 N E St. This was the first restaurant opened by the McDonald brothers, it was where they worked out the formula that led to their globally successful Hamburger chain. McDonald's Museum. Google Click image for street view Dick and Mac McDonald opened their "McDonald's Barbecue Restaurant" here in 1940, they sold cheesburgers, pork sandwiches, ribs and more. The McDonald brothers sold 15 cent hamburgers using a "Speedee Service System" and they became a hit. In 1948 they refocused their bu...
Ken Lin Motel, now Motel 7
1363 North E Street, San Bernardino The old Ken Lin is still open as a motel and now is the Motel 7 (what is it with motels and numbers?). Then old neon sign has changed but is stil very attractive, topped with a star. The portico over the entrance has gone, but the building is just as it used to be. The old postcard says "Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Posey. Mgrs... Swimming Pools, T.V., Phone & Refrigerated Air Conditioning in every room". You can Book a Room in the Motel 7
If you like old filling stations, take a left instead and drive east for 1 mile along 5th St. until reaching North Waterman Ave., this is map with directions. Here are two "oldies" which were not on Route 66, as it ran further west.
The Arrowhead
California Historical Landmark - geological monument Arrowhead formation. Chuck Coker The Arrowhead is a natural feature and the origin of the name of neighboring Lake Arrowhead and the county's seal. It is a rock formation of light colored quartz on a mountainside that faces San Bernardino and the Valley. It is shaped like an arrowhead and measures 1,375 ft (419 m) by 449 ft (137 m). The local natives' legend says that an arrow shot from heaven burned the shape into the mountain showing a sp...
From Victorville south to San Bernardino on Route 66
This segment is 44 miles long, and this is the map with directions. As mentioned above, the first road through San Bernardino was the National Old Trails (N.O.T.) road which was a highway that was projected to link New York and Los Angeles in the early 1910s. This road ran close to the Santa Fe Railroad between Los Angeles and Needles.
Victorville to Cajon Pass
Leave Victorville along 7th Street and when you reach the Green Tree Golf Course by I-15 Exit 150, keep along the frontage road, Mariposa Rd. which runs more or less close to I-15, it does curve away from it at Exits 148,147 and 143 but otherwise it runs along the old alignment. At Exit 143 was the site of the Miller's Corners service station mentioned by Jack Rittenhouse, on the Main St. into Hesperia, which is located 4 miles east. Keep southbound, and at Exit 141 the old road headed to the...
Across Cajon Pass
We describe the route from Caliente Road, across Cajon Pass and all the way to Kenwood Ave and Route 66 in Devore, Here: Route 66 across Cajon Pass, it has all you need to know about the pass and its attractions & landmarks.
Jun 17, 2023 · Getting to the AZ-CA Border. California Route 66 Road Trip Itinerary at a Glance. Day 1 of California Route 66 Road Trip: Needles to Barstow. Day 2 of Route 66 Road Trip through California: Barstow to San Bernadino. Day 3 of Route 66 in California: San Bernadino to Pasadena. Day 4 of Route 66 in California Road Trip: Pasadena to Santa Monica.
San Bernardino is a city located in Southern California, USA. History of San Bernardino: San Bernardino was founded in 1810 by a group of Spanish missionaries and was named after Saint Bernardino of Siena. San Bernardino became a popular destination for travelers on Route 66 due to its location as a midway point between Los Angeles and other ...
