Intersection
of Santa Monica and Ocean Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Traveling west to east, Route 66 starts out at
the Will Roger's Plaque in Santa Monica, located at the intersection
of Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard. From this vantage
point you can see the edge of the historic Santa Monica Pier sign
as well as beaches and ocean, welcoming all to this wooden pier and western
end of Route 66.
Left: Will Roger's Plaque
Right: Santa Monica Pier
Starting out eastward along Santa Monica Boulevard,
you'll first pass the old Mayfair Theatre currently closed and
undergoing what appears to be remodeling. Next, you will encounter
signage including ones for Cox Paints and the Music Mart.
Mayfair Theatre Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Cox Paints Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Music Mart Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Along this stretch, visit the Brent West Car
Wash if you're looking for a quick auto once over. While waiting
for your car, you can stroll over to the Cafe 50's for a flashback
lunch. Rather have a sit-down meal at an old coffee house?
Walk a couple blocks eastward and have a seat at Dolores Restaurant for breakfast and coffee.
Brent West Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Cafe 50's Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Dolores Restaurant Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Shoe Repair
Santa Monica, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
An interesting roadside item of interest is Quality Shoe Repair,
which features an orange shoe parked alongside the side of the street.
Down the block is the Royal Theatre still showing performances
of interest.
Astro Motel
Pasadena, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Space age motels always bring out the fun in things, and the Astro
Motel along Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena doesn't disappoint.
Hiway Host Motel
Pasadena, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Pasada Motel
Pasadena, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Now, let's take a quick skip over to Pasadena, known for historic buildings
and preservation. And yes, a Route 66 pass through point.
Many old motels are still situated off Colorado Boulevard, including the Hiway Host Motel and the Pasada Motel.