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Mel's Drive-in (formerly Ben Franks)
Hollywood, CA
Photo courtesy Kirk Maillet

Off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is a former coffee shop now converted into a Mel's Drive-in. This Mel's location was once a Ben Frank's, which was a famous location that closed down in the mid-1990's. Fortunately, Mel's has maintained the googie structure has been a 24 hour hotspot on its own.

Jack's Restaurant
Whittier, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here's the other Jack's in Whittier, all lit up for business. By the looks of things, Jacks is pretty well known for its flavorful fried chicken, not to mention its neon marquee!

La Frite
Sherman Oaks, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Check out this neon shot of the neon chef at the La Frite Restaurant in Sherman Oaks.

Mel's Drive-in (formerly Kerry's)
Sherman Oaks, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Mel's Drive-in is a vintage coffee shop, well decked out neon. This diner, located along busy Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, was formerly called Kerry's Coffee Shop back in the day.

Update 01/07 : Here are more shots of Mel's Drive-in. Many thanks to Richard Weiss for update. 01-07

Mel's Drive-in
Photos courtesy Richard Weiss

(Far right) Mel's Drive-in front facade

(Near right) A shot of Mel's from across the street

Millie Riera's Sea Food Grotto
Redondo Beach, CA
Photo courtesy Dan MacPherson

Welcome to Millie Riera's Sea Food Grotto and its famous neon sign. Hungry? Well, you may wish to check out the other dining establishments in the area as the restaurant that used to be represented by this fine marquee is history. It appears that this restaurant closed down back in the late 1990's.

Not sure what the current status is on this sign. For more information, check the website of the Redondo Beach Historical Society. 10-05

Eldorado Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
Photo courtesy Greg Wranic

The neon lights up in the parking lot of the Eldorado Restaurant in Long Beach. 10-05

Doll Hut
Anaheim, CA
Photo courtesy Steve Snyder

Check out the neon on the marquee that sits outside the door of the Doll Hut in Anaheim. This neon sign is a familiar sight in the area and has thus far withstood the test of time and Anaheim's rampant signage makeover efforts. The Doll Hut has been around since the 1910's and once served as the truck stop between LA and San Diego. These day, the Doll Hut features up and coming bands in its lineup. 11-05

UPDATE 05/08 : The Doll Hut is still rockin' in Orange County, CA. Many thanks to Bill Herzog for update and photo. 05-08

Doll Hut
Photo courtesy Bill Herzog

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