# California Route 66 Road Trip & Hidden Gems > Explore California Route 66 with this road trip guide, featuring 25 unique diners, ghost towns, museums, and scenic drives from the Mojave Desert to Santa. Travel map by Asya Olson • California • Travel & Lifestyle (@asyatravels) on Nowy · 25 places · Updated 2026-10-07 Interactive map: https://map.nowy.io/asyatravels/123 More maps by this creator: https://map.nowy.io/asyatravels This map curates a California Route 66 road trip guide, highlighting 25 unique stops from the Mojave Desert to Santa Monica. It covers classic diners, historic museums, ghost towns, scenic drives, and a fantasy-themed Airbnb stay. Designed for road trippers and history enthusiasts, this guide offers a comprehensive itinerary for exploring California's iconic highway. The selections are based on @asyatravels' extensive journey, uncovering hidden gems and memorable attractions. ## Featured California Route 66 Stops ### Los Angeles Category: Other · Coordinates: 34.052235, -118.243683 Los Angeles is a major city in Southern California. It is the final destination for many Route 66 travelers, offering numerous attractions. ### San Diego Category: Other · Coordinates: 32.715738, -117.161084 San Diego is a major city in Southern California. It is located near Ramona, offering additional attractions for visitors to the region. ### Ramona Category: Other · Coordinates: 33.041423, -116.883636 Ramona is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. It is home to a unique fantasy-themed Airbnb stay. ### California Category: Other · Coordinates: 36.778261, -119.4179324 California is a state on the West Coast of the United States. It is the setting for this extensive Route 66 adventure and a unique fantasy Airbnb. ### Pasadena Category: Other · Coordinates: 34.147778, -118.144444 Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It features several historical and cultural attractions along Route 66. ### Millennium Biltmore Hotel Category: Stay · Coordinates: 34.0493, -118.254 Millennium Biltmore Hotel is a historic hotel in Los Angeles, California. It is a grand establishment with a rich past. ### Original McDonald’s Site and Museum Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.119444, -117.291667 Original McDonald’s Site and Museum is a historical site in San Bernardino, California. It marks the location of the first McDonald's restaurant. ### California Route 66 Museum Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.588889, -117.389722 California Route 66 Museum is a museum in Victorville, California. It showcases artifacts and exhibits related to Route 66 in California. ### Beverly Hills Category: Other · Coordinates: 34.07362, -118.40035 Beverly Hills is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. It marks a significant point where Route 66 approaches the coast. ### San Bernardino Category: Other · Coordinates: 34.108333, -117.289444 San Bernardino is a city in Southern California. It serves as a key area for various stops on the Route 66 itinerary. ### Mojave Desert Category: Other · Coordinates: 35, -115 Mojave Desert is a vast desert region in California. It encompasses several stops and scenic drives along Route 66. ### Bradbury Building Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.050556, -118.248333 Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark in Los Angeles, California. It is known for its stunning Victorian-era interior atrium. ### Colorado Street Bridge Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.144444, -118.169167 Colorado Street Bridge is a historic arch bridge in Pasadena, California. It is an architectural landmark along the former Route 66 alignment. ### Wigwam Motel Category: Stay · Coordinates: 34.093333, -117.590556 Wigwam Motel is a historic motel in Rialto, California. It offers unique teepee-shaped accommodations along Route 66. ### Route 66 Mother Road Museum Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.851944, -117.009722 Route 66 Mother Road Museum is a museum in Barstow, California. It preserves the history and culture of the iconic highway. ### Cucamonga Service Station Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.104722, -117.585833 Cucamonga Service Station is a historic service station in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It is a preserved landmark along Route 66. ### Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner Category: Eat · Coordinates: 34.938889, -117.009722 Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner is a classic roadside diner in Yermo, California. It offers a nostalgic experience straight out of the 1950s. @asyatravels highlighted it as a must-visit stop on Route 66. ### Hollywood Boulevard Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.1015, -118.3378 Hollywood Boulevard is a famous street in Los Angeles, California. It is known for its iconic landmarks and entertainment history. ### Calico Ghost Town Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.945833, -116.867222 Calico Ghost Town is a historic silver mining town in Yermo, California. Visitors can walk through the preserved town and explore its unique history. @asyatravels noted it as California's coolest ghost town. ### Huntington Library Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.1287, -118.115 Huntington Library is a research library and botanical garden in San Marino, California. It features extensive gardens and art collections. ### TCL Chinese Theatre Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.102, -118.3409 TCL Chinese Theatre is a historic movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It is famous for its celebrity handprints and footprints. ### Heart Rock Trail Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.242778, -117.152778 Heart Rock Trail is a hiking trail in Crestline, California. It leads to a unique rock formation shaped like a heart. ### Santa Monica Pier Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.008611, -118.497222 Santa Monica Pier is a historic landmark and amusement pier in Santa Monica, California. It signifies the western end of Route 66. ### Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch Category: Do · Coordinates: 35.0118, -117.2021 Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch is a unique art installation in Oro Grande, California. It features a forest of metal trees adorned with colored glass bottles. ### Rim of the World Highway Category: Do · Coordinates: 34.246111, -117.159722 Rim of the World Highway is a scenic drive in Southern California. It offers stunning mountain views and is a recommended detour for road trippers.