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CONTACT INFORMATION

Ryan Anderson *
Owner, Road Runners Retreat
805.990.8410 phone 1
[email protected]
http://www.roadrunnersretreat.com


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WEBSITE:
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Keywords: Desert; Kitchens - Industrial Kitchens; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Ruins; Rural

Site Condition: Abandoned 50's diner/coffee shop/truck stop and gas station. Features signage, window boarding, and service bays. 1960's Googie style gas station and burnt down cafe located in the scenic Mojave Desert with mountain and desert views in all directions. Some wrecked cars, busted out mobile home, and shipping container speckle the 40 acre location.

General Notes: updated by: [Anderson, Ryan] 3/4/2025 9:57:08 AM

Usage Restriction: Site is on a currently closed road with minimal local traffic and noise

Jurisdictions: San Bernardino County, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FILM OFFICE - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Wood

Verified: 3/3/2025

Location Details

Road Runner's Retreat

United States / Amboy, California
Location ID: #2237

Road Runners Retreat is a historic marker along historic Route 66. Its 40 foot tall sign stands tall over the desert valley where many of tourists traveling Route 66 stop for pictures. It is comprised of a 60's style non-operational gas station along with the burnt out shell of a 60’s era diner located on 40 acres in southern California. The Road Runner’s Retreat is the perfect location for all of your production needs. Plenty of unobstructed scenic views from every angel.

Location Category:

  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Vacant Lots / Abandoned Buildings;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Western / Mining / Ghost Towns;
  • COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - *;
  • COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - Gas Stations;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • RESTAURANTS - *;
  • RESTAURANTS - 50s Diners;
  • RESTAURANTS - Café;
  • RESTAURANTS - Truck Stops

Architecture Style:

  • Mid Century Modern
 
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