Route 66 - the California Highway Road Trip

Since its inception in 1925, millions of travelers have streamed west along the famed Route 66, from Oklahoma Dust Bowl refugees to wartime and post-wartime job-seekers to people seeking some “California Sun” via the scenic route. John Steinbeck called it “…the mother road” in The Grapes of Wrath and it’s commonly referred to now as “…the highway that wouldn’t die.”

 The historic Route 66, now designated Interstate 40, is peppered with restored and preserved buildings and signs and is still a popular route for travelers looking for a fun and unique tour to or from Southern California. Those wanting to steer clear of freeways and make their trip more memorable continue to enjoy the many places along the original routes directed by the brown-and-white Historic Route 66 signs to guide your journey.

The quaint and historic City of Rialto, California, which has been settled for more than 500 years, has been a main attraction off Route 66 throughout the highway’s history. Only 2 miles from Rialto, Route 66 sports 34 National Registered Historic Places, tourist camps (now called motels), gas stations, diners and ever-present corny roadside attractions that bring back memories of a 20th century America.

Rialto Hotel is an ideal hotel for Route 66 tourists because it is affordable, comfortable, and offers more amenities than you would expect for a budget “tourist camp”. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to provide you with additional information on Route 66 as well as the many other attractions in the area.