Location Name - Road Runner's Retreat
Road Runners Retreat National Trails HWY Route 66
Route 66 / 11 Miles outside Amboy
Amboy 92304

County: San Bernardino
Region: *Southern
Location ID: 2237

Phone 1:(805) 328-4992

Website:
http://RoadRunnersRetreat.com (Website)

Email: [email protected]

 
Styles: Mid Century Modern

Categories:
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

Tags/Keywords: Desert, Rural, Kitchens - Industrial Kitchens, Parking - Flat Surface Parking, Ruins

Description:
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.

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 Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.5609413, y coordinate: -115.5739145

Permit: 1

Building Materials: Wood

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

* Key Contact


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