The State of California  

Needles

Old railroad town, founded 1883.  First town after crossing the Colorado River.

There wasn't much of interest left in the town

Tableau at the entrance to the town, opposite the Palms Motel.

Rialto

Although incorporated as a separate city, Rialto, established in 1887, is part of
a massive tract of urbanisation, stretching from San Bernardino to Los Angles

Route 66 through Rialto is a busy main road, and is still designated Route 66

Historical concrete wigwam motel at Rialto

Link to the wigwam motel web site

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Santa Monica

Although Route 66 is described as finishing at Los Angeles,
it actually terminates in Santa Monica, a seaside suburb of LA

Famous hot dog stand at Santa Monica beach

We were told that it had been included in several films shot around the beach and pier area.

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Thank you for joining us on our journey of 2,400 miles along Route 66.

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