California

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66-to-Cali: an enduring Route 66 ambassador on the Santa Monica Pier

Whether ending or beginning your Route 66 adventure, the 66-to-Cali store on the Santa Monica Pier is a Mother Road must-visit.

Dec 16, 20222 min read

The California Route 66 Museum: an embodiment of everything great about the Mother Road

From the interactive displays to the archives to the friendliest folks in Cali, the California Route 66 Museum ranks as one of the best...

Mar 9, 20223 min read

Roy's Cafe: the rise, fall, and resurgence of a CA Route 66 Icon

The little Route 66 town of Amboy, California and its legendary Roy’s Cafe and Motel have seen it all over the past century, and somehow,...

Feb 15, 20185 min read

Rest in retro style at these remarkable Route 66 motels and hotels

A state-by-state guide to the very best and very coolest Route 66 hotels and motels... The boom-days of Route 66 brought with it a slew...

Jul 27, 20173 min read

Why does one of America’s most famous bridges have a giant bend in it?

Learn how San Diego's famed Coronado Bridge ended up with its completely unique bend... Spend some time in and around San Diego and...

Jan 24, 20174 min read

Ride the rails in 2017 on California's 10 best train excursions

These 10 California train adventures give you views you just can't get from a road trip in the car... California has no shortage of...

Nov 15, 20164 min read

These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road

Nothing captures the essence of Route 66 quite like an old filling station. These are some of our favorite old gas stations along...

Mar 17, 20162 min read

Bixby Bridge: Our favorite Pacific Coast Highway crossing

Bixby Bridge in California, is one of America's most incredible bridges, and it never ceases to amaze... There’s a lot of great bridges...