The Oasis Motel stands as a weathered monument to a bygone era of road trips, rebellion, and retro charm with an interesting...

Although not quite as flashy as some, this neon sign advertised the Sharene Motel from the 1950's up until around 2010. The motel is...

Originally the Andy Motel in the 1940's, the name was changed and this great neon sign added around the 1960's. The Lido's vibe was...

One of the first places to stop at the end of the tiring Cajon Pass drive. Motels like the Palms were the beating heart of budget travel....

In the sun-scorched sprawl of Hesperia, California, where tumbleweeds roll with more purpose than rush-hour traffic, stands a relic of...

The motel opened in 1953 and is still in operation. The big rearing horse on the neon sign, standing as tall as the tree tops, gives a...

This sign is huge and caught my eye way down the road. The fair has been an annual event for almost 80 years, but sadly I could not find...

Another giant cow, only this time it's a little less "Old MacDonald" and a little more "Cosmic Cowboy". It's sitting on the rooftop of...

This sign stood in front of Watson's Polly gas station, which is now gone. The Polly Gas brand was in operation from 1914 to the 1960's...

One of many classic car Route 66 monuments in Barstow. Route 66 runs through Barstow's Main Street. The town has significant historical...

Originally the Hollon Motel from the 1940's, the Torches Motel is still operating. This great neon sign buzzes with retro charm, in a...

This hotel began as the Barstow Auto Court back in 1922. The name change and addition of the, still working, neon sign happened sometime...

Once a vibrant neon masterpiece, this 1950's era sign stands as is: faded, flawed, and fiercely authentic. I can imagine it's tubes...

Unlike many Route 66 relics that have crumbled or lost their spark, this motel keeps its name and it's neon soul intact. The motel was...

This motel started in 1956 and is still operating today. It's the kind of place that doesn’t just whisper “budget-friendly”; it shouts it...

Nestled in the dusty folds of California’s Mojave Desert, Calico, a ghost town with loads of charm, has a peculiar boast: it's name...

The Calico Ghost Town Giant Miner sign is impossible to miss. It’s got the kind of charm that only comes with age. Faded but proud, it...

Originally the giant heart on the sign was for Harts Famous Foods diner. The diner was renamed as the Jenny Rose after the owners'...

Back in 1908, when Daggett was a bustling hub for miners chasing silver and borax, the original General Supply Store went up in flames....

This huge sign, planted firmly in the Mojave dust, once pointed the way to Kelly's Restaurant across the street. The word "Restaurant"...