Route 66 San Bernardino California: Historic Sites & Highlights

San Bernardino

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San Bernardino, California – Route 66 Town Profile

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Heartbeat of Route 66

San Bernardino, the Heartbeat of Route 66, keeps the Mother Road alive with its iconic Wigwam Motel, the original McDonald’s site, and nostalgic roadside charm.

Route 66 Highlights

San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum

San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum

📍 1170 W 3rd St
A rail‑heritage center inside the restored 1918 Santa Fe Depot, featuring historic railroad artifacts, archives, and free Saturday tours.

Original McDonald’s Site & Museum

Original McDonald’s Site & Museum

📍 1398 N E Street
Birthplace of McDonald’s in 1940, now a quirky museum.

Santa Fe Depot

Santa Fe Railway Depot

📍 1170 West Third St
It remains a working hub for Amtrak and Metrolink while housing the San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum.

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Arrowhead Natural Formation

📍 270 E. Virginia Way
A geological landmark visible on the mountainside.

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Wilshire Service Station

A mid‑century Route 66 relic, preserved as a roadside landmark of the Mother Road.

Local Dining

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📍 602 North Mount Vernon Ave
Famous for its tacos dorados and authentic Mexican cuisine. Famously inspired Taco Bell.

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📍1258 W 5th St
Mexican‑style rotisserie chicken, paired with hearty sides like tacos, burritos, bowls, and nachos.

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Chris’s Burgers

📍765 E Foothill Blvd, Rialto
Known for its hearty burgers, pastrami, chili, and fried sides.

Places to Stay

Wigwam Motel

Wigwam Motel

📍 2728 West Foothill Blvd
Famous for its teepee‑shaped rooms

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Inland Inn & Suites

📍 111 South E St
Formerly the Astro Motel.

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Motel 6 San Bernardino, CA - South

📍 111 W Redlands Blvd

Keep Riding

Top Route 66 Towns to Visit in California → Needles → Amboy → Ludlow → Barstow → Oro Grande → Victorville → San Bernardino → Pasadena → Santa Monica
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