Cozy Motel Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
As you travel up or down Route 99 near Stockton, you will run smack dab
into the Cozy Motel.
Welcome Grove Motel Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Welcome Grove Motel still takes the BankAmericard and is located off old Highway 40.
Plymouth Court
Santa Cruz, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This old sign draws your attention to the Plymouth Court.
This Santa Cruz motel's marquee still shows its neon tubing around the
"court" lettering. Not sure if the sign still lights up these
days though.
Western Motel
Santa Clara, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a nice daylight shot of the neon Western Motel in Santa
Clara.
Western Motel
Santa Clara, CA Photo and info courtesy Jessica Port
Here's a black and white shot of the Western Motel cactus marquee
in Santa Clara. The motel appears to have a ranch theme.
According to this site, Western Motel was built in 1948 along El Camino with the sign being added in 1959. The good news is that this motel marquee still survives through 2010.
UPDATE 08/12 : The marquee for the Western Motel still stands intact, however the neon lettering is now gone. 08-12
Plaza Motel (Removed)
West Sacramento, CA Photo courtesy Kian Smith
Here's an old sign for the Plaza Motel, found in the
Sacramento area. Not sure if the neon still lights up.
UPDATE 08/12 : The motel marquee is history, part of the West Sacramento redevelopment that has taken place along West Capitol. Just about all of the old signs that used to make this area special for roadside fans is now gone. 08-12
Cozy Motel
Welcome Grove Motel
Plymouth Court
Plaza Motel (Removed)
