Roy's Motel & Cafe in Amboy, California
Historic Gas Station

Roy's Motel & Cafe

Amboy, California

Mile Marker 1950 mi from Chicago
Rating 4.5 / 5
Typical Visit 25 min
On Route 66 1926-1985
Highway Historic Route 66

Roy's Motel & Cafe stands as an iconic beacon of the Mother Road's golden age, its distinctive sign a familiar silhouette against the vast Mojave Desert sky. Visitors step back in time as they explore this classic roadside gas station, imagining the countless travelers who once refueled and rested here on their journeys westward. The stark, unforgettable beauty of Amboy makes Roy's a must-see stop for anyone seeking a genuine piece of American history.

Roy's Motel & Cafe sits at mile 1950 of Route 66 in Amboy, California. Heading west, it's about 3 mi past Kelso Dunes and 2 mi before Amboy Crater.

87520 National Trails Hwy, Amboy, CA 92304, USA, Amboy, California
(760) 733-1066

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