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End of the Trail

Santa Monica is celebrated as the western terminus of Route 66, symbolizing the journey’s completion at the Pacific Ocean.

Route 66 Highlights

66-to-Cali
66-to-Cali (Route 66 Shop & Visitor Point) 
📍 Santa Monica Pier
A small kiosk on the Santa Monica Pier described as “the original Route 66 shop and visitors center at the road’s traditional ending,” serving as the spot where travelers pick up Route 66 merchandise and their official certificate of completion.
Santa Monica Pier
📍 200 Santa Monica Pier
Symbolic end point of Route 66
Santa Monica Pier Carousel (1922)
A hand-carved wooden carousel housed inside the Looff Hippodrome.
santa monica - pallisades park
📍 Ocean Ave
Scenic bluff-top park offering panoramic ocean views and Route 66 nostalgia.
santa monica - Camera Obscura Art Lab
Quirky historic attraction located in Palisades Park, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Local Dining

Santa monica - the albright
📍 258 Santa Monica Pier
Casual seafood spot right on the pier.
santa monica - chez jay
📍1657 Ocean Ave
Legendary dive bar and restaurant.
santa monica - blue plate taco
📍1515 Ocean Ave
Coastal Mexican cuisine with ocean views.

Places to Stay

santa monica - fairmont miramar hotel
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
📍 101 Wilshire Blvd
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santa monica - shore hotel
Shore Hotel
📍 1515 Ocean Ave
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santa monica - the eden
The Eden Hotel
📍 1301 Ocean Ave
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santa monica - ocean lodge
Ocean Lodge Hotel
📍 1667 Ocean Ave
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