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

First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022

1. First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California Marker

Inscription. McDonalds hamburgers and fries represent a true slice of Americana. This site is ground zero for all modern day fast food chains.

Museum owned and operated by Juan Pollo restaurants

Erected 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, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.

Location. 34° 7.535′ N, 117° 17.66′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on North E Street near West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 N E St, San Bernardino CA 92405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World’s First McDonald’s (here, next to this marker); Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 (here, next to this marker); Original Golden Arches (a few steps from this marker); Musical Railing (a few steps from this marker); Officer Big Mac (a few steps from this marker); 1992 Plaque Dedication

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(a few steps from this marker); Original McDonald's Flooring (a few steps from this marker); Site of Original McDonald's (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Bernardino.

Regarding First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California. This is not one of the original "Hampton Hotels" markers, as this was done in later years. Juan Pollo did signs for this place as well as Roy's, in Amboy, California.

The museum is not to be confused with the McDonald's No. 1 Store Museum, located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The California museum is not affiliated with the McDonald's corporation.

Also see . . . McDonald's on Wikipedia. History of the #1 fast food chain in the world. (Submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

First McDonalds and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022

2. First McDonalds and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.