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Traveler's Motel
Williams, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Think Williams, CA and think of the Traveler's Motel and it's working neon sign out front.

Washoe Motel
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out this lit up sign for the Washoe Motel. Looks like this neon sign is still in good working order.

Surf Motel
San Francisco, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Here's a shot of a crisp neon motel sign, this one for the Surf Motel. Much better than backlit plastic.

Blu-Lite Motel
Ripon, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Tonight, there is a vacancy at the Blu-Lite Motel in Ripon. Hungry? Then drop by the restaurant for some food.

UPDATE 03/09 : The Blue-Lite Motel marquee has changed to a relatively plain looking sign colored in standard red and blue. The motel is still here though. 03-09

Sterling Motel
San Jose, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Welcome to the Sterling Motel in San Jose. This one is off of one of San Jose's main thoroughfares.

Knotty Pine Motel
Stockton, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Knotty Pine Motel lights up the sky off Route 99. Check out the day version of this motel sign here.

Knotty Pine Motel
Stockton, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

UPDATE 09/09 : Here's an updated photo of the Knotty Pine Motel's neon sign. Many thanks to Scott Strickland for photo update. 09-09

Rancho Grande Motel
Lodi, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out this cool neon sign for the Rancho Grande Motel in Lodi. The motel features a palm tree neon outline and eye popping colors.

The Experience Lodge (Demolished)
Sacramento, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Experience Lodge in Sacramento features a diver on its neon marquee. From the looks of things, this motel may truly be an experience.

UPDATE 03/09 : Here's another photo of The Experience Lodge's neon sign, before the sign was replaced with a backlit sign. In 2008, the motel was demolished by a controlled burn by the City of West Sacramento as part of its downtown revitalization project. More photos and information can be found at Roadside Peek's Lost Treasures - The Experience Motel. 03-09

The Experience Lodge
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Don Pedro Motel
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Don Pedro Motel is found somewhere up in Northern California, beaming its sombrero to hardy travelers.

Pacific Motel
Stockton, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Here's a nice neon shot of the Pacific Motel. For a look at a daytime view of this vintage motel marquee, click here.

Gold Trail Motor Lodge
Placerville, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Gold Trail Motor Lodge features a large horse icon above its marquee. How descriptive? Thank you.

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