Thursday, April 9, 2026

Question: What California desert town along Route 66 is home to Roy’s Motel and Café, one of the most photographed roadside stops in America?

Answer: Amboy, a near-ghost town in San Bernardino County’s Mojave Desert. Roy’s opened in 1938 and thrived during Route 66’s heyday before Interstate 40 bypassed the town in the early 1970s. Now, its iconic neon sign—a flashy, space-age 1950s design—still draws road trippers from around the world.