Route 66 Travel Vlog // Santa Monica, California

Historic Route 66, also known as the Mother Road or Main Street of America, was a US highway from 1926 to 1985. Route 66 runs through eight U.S. states, from Chicago Illinois to Los Angeles (Santa Monica), California.

Whoever coined the saying “It’s about the journey, not the destination” never arrived in Santa Monica. As the endpoint to America’s fabled Route 66, the 2,448-mile highway connecting the country’s heartland to the vast Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica has long delivered an unforgettable crescendo of Gold Coast sun, curling waves, and culture like no other.

Following Route 66 through California. Historic Route 66 through California takes travelers through every type of Southern California landscape there is. Following this classic road trip passes through the demanding Mojave Desert, over mountains and through lush inland valleys, to the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica.

The highway is now mostly replaced with several streets in Los Angeles, State Route 66 (SR 66), Interstate 15 (I-15) and I-40. The route ended near the famed Santa Monica Pier in the Los Angeles area. Map showing approximate Route 66 location from Needles to Santa Monica, California. Highlights of California Route 66

Route 66 was one of the United State's first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. "The Mother Road" was established on November 11, 1926, and ultimately stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. From its beginning in Chicago, Route 66 headed south through Illinois and Missouri, and a small section of southeast Kansas.

Santa Monica in California, is where Route 66 reaches the Ocean, it is the End of the Trail (The Western Terminus of Route 66). Here is Santa Monica Pier, with its End of the Trail sign, and the 1941 Santa Monica Pier Archway Sign.

Day 14: San Bernardino, CA to Santa Monica, CA. Our Suggested 2 Week Route 66 Road Trip Itinerary. Here is our suggested 14 Day Route 66 itinerary. The itinerary begins in Chicago and goes east to west as this is historically the direction of travelers driving the route. However, you can easily reverse this route and start your trip in California.

Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago and ends at the Santa Monica pier in California. Throughout the journey from Chicago to Santa Monica, you’ll discover sections where the original route diverges, seemingly shooting off in two directions and yet nowhere at once.

We have covered 7 states, almost 2,500 miles and shared with you tons of places you can visit along the Mother Road. Our journey ends in the great state of California where Route 66 comes to an end in Santa Monica. In California the road covered a little more than 300 miles and has a lot to offer if you happen to travel down the old road.

Day 3! In this episode, I finish my 3 day trip driving across the southwest portion of historic Route 66 on my way from Texas to southern California. Enjoy! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe ...