Amboy in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Route 66, Amboy, California

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 3, 2022

1. Route 66, Amboy, California Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1858, Amboy provided a vital rest stop for weary sun drenched travelers seeking a better life in California.

Amboy owned and operated by Juan Pollo restaurants

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 34° 33.521′ N, 115° 44.571′ W. Marker is in Amboy, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on National Trails Highway east of Old Amboy Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87520 National Trails Hwy, Amboy CA 92304, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trails and Rails Through the Mojave Desert (within shouting distance of this marker); Amboy and Roy's Café (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Amboy Crater (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hallowed Ground (approx. 7.8 miles away); Route 66 Roadside Service Areas: Road Runner’s Retreat (approx. 9.6 miles away); Old Route 66 (approx. 11.3 miles away).

More about this marker. This is not one of the original "Hampton Hotels" markers,

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 3, 2022

2. Route 66, Amboy, California Marker

Outside the historic Roy's Motel & Cafe.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 4, 2024

3. Route 66, Amboy, California Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2022. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.