On the Road Again: Rediscovering Route 66 in California

Some people collect keys. I collect stories—especially the ones hidden along the old roads.

Route 66 is more than a historic highway. It's a thread that weaves through California’s past and future—through iconic cities and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it desert towns. And because this is California, even the dusty stretches have a little magic baked in.

This series is about rediscovery. Architecture. Nostalgia. Real estate shifts. Lifestyle gems. And those unexpected places where you might just want to put down roots.

Here at Coastline 840, we’ve always believed the entire state is worth exploring—and buying into. So let’s take the long way. One stop at a time.

🔹 Stop #1: Santa Monica

Where Route 66 Ends (and California Living Begins)
Sunsets, surf culture, vintage motels, and some of California’s most coveted real estate.

🔹 Stop #2: Pasadena

Craftsman architecture, roadside roses, and the legacy of old California grandeur.

🔹 Stop #3: Echo Park & Silver Lake (Coming Soon)

Where Googie signage meets indie coffee shops—and historic Route 66 runs through the heart of LA cool.

🔹 Stop #4: San Bernardino (Coming Soon)

Wigwam motels, vintage diners, and the real stories behind Inland Empire migration.

🔹 Stop #5: Victorville & Barstow (Coming Soon)

Murals, train stations, neon signs—and maybe a second-home market waiting to boom.

🔹 Stop #6: Amboy to Needles (Coming Soon)

Roy’s, lava fields, desert light, and the edge of the California dream.

✨ Want More California?

At Coastline 840, we’re all about helping people discover every inch of the Golden State. Whether you’re curious about these roadside towns or looking to invest in a place with more story than square footage, here’s how we can help.