Pacific View Court
Santa Cruz, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Pacific View Court appears to have transformed itself
into long term lodging in at least part of the complex. The sign itself
is quite detailed.
Surfside Apts
Santa Cruz, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Surfside Apartments in Santa Cruz features a neon
type of sign alongside the building.
Motel
Capitola, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's a motel located in Capitola, CA that points out its lodging can
go by the day or week. Another roadside motel has gone to longer term
lodging to pay the bills.
Travel Inn Motel
San Carlos, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Travel Inn Motel still sports its old sign right alongside
this roadway in San Carlos, CA.
UPDATE 03/09 : The Travel Inn Motel in San Carlos replaced its neon sign some time ago. 03-09
UPDATE 11/17 : The Travel Inn is now known as the Lia Hotel. 11-17
Edgewater Motel
Willits, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
As you hit the road, you undoubtedly come across a neon rooftop marquee
or two spelling out the words "MOTEL" to the tired traveler.
Here's one for the Edgewater Motel in the Northern California
town of Willits.
Fireside Motel
Santa Cruz, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
Take a look at the Fireside motel marquee, located in Santa Cruz.
The colors of the letter tiles as well as the bottom of the sign scream
mid-century.
Golden Bear Motel
Berkeley, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This sign tells it all at the Golden Bear Motel in Berkeley,
CA.
Marion's Motel
Stockton, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Just off the highway is the Marion's Motel. The large
motel lettering points the way into the motel.
St Francis Motel Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The St. Francis Motel marquee is none the worse for wear. The
red color really stands out along the roadside horizon.
Thunderbird Motel
Bishop, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Here's a close-up shot of the Thunderbird Motel marquee,
located about a block away from 395. This motel sign also look great at
night.