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Take a Photographic Journey Along California’s Sun-Kissed Route 66

40 Communities from the Desert to the Sea invite you to slow down, look closer, and take it all in. Along the way, you’ll discover more than 250 points of interest—each one a perfect photo op and a piece of the story.

It’s a collection of places rich in nostalgic, retro Americana—full of character, charm, and always worth the stop.

Come see what you’ll discover.

miles of historic Route 66 road passing through iconic landmarks in California.

66 Must See

66 Must See Attractions on California’s Route 66

A handy guide to 66 places to see in our Sun-Kissed State. While this guide highlights a wonderful sampling of sites, attractions, and historic treasures along Route 66 California, it does not include every special place waiting to be discovered. Designed to be downloaded, it’s a handy companion to help you plan your journey—or to use along the way as you travel the Mother Road.

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Map

The Complete Map of California's Route 66

The path of Route 66 in California was altered many times over its lifetime. Using the My Maps feature of Google Maps, our detailed online map was created to mark all of the historical alignments of Route 66 to the best of our knowledge, even those pieces which no longer exist. View the map to catch what you might have missed - what do you still need to visit, to make your California Route 66 trip complete?

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Corridor

Corridor Management Plan

California Historic Route 66 Association partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to create a Corridor Management Plan. This comprehensive document outlines strategies to protect and enhance the intrinsic qualities along the roadway of Route 66. This is a requirement for a National Scenic Byway. Click below to view the Corridor Management Plan.

CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

Centennial

Centennial Website and Information

Find all the info you need to know about the Centennial
The Route 66 Centennial Website is designed to give travelers, enthusiasts, and newcomers to the Mother Road the information they need to enjoy and celebrate the Centennial Year of Route 66 in 2026. Here you will find events, travel inspiration, centennial merchandise and helpful information to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America’s most legendary highway.

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Partners

Governmental and nongovernmental organization partners have teamed up to help preserve the history of Route 66.

Take a Photographic Journey Along California’s Sun-Kissed Route 66

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