California Route 66 Museum
The California Route 66 Museum is located on Historic U.S. Route 66 in Old Town Victorville, in the Mojave Desert within San Bernardino County, California. Look for it in Victorville. Highs of 67–80°F make March, April, May and October the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Victorville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 119 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Victorville
California Route 66 Museum is inside Victorville, which has 35 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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California Route 66 Museum
The California Route 66 Museum is located on Historic U.S. Route 66 in Old Town Victorville, in the Mojave Desert within San Bernardino County, California.
Constantly changing exhibitions follow the development of U.S. Route 66 from the time of early pioneer trails and railroads. Historic photographs and artifacts explore the impact of the highway upon the local economy and culture.
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- 1.1K a year
Where to base yourself for California Route 66 Museum
To stay close, try Victorville (35) and Hesperia (17).
Lake Arrowhead
10,639 people · 55% vacation homes
21 mi south of California Route 66 Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From California Route 66 Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville | in town | — | 35 26 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 141,395 | $386K | — |
| Hesperia | 10 mi south | 15 min | 17 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 102,605 | $409K | — |
| Apple Valley | 5 mi east | 5 min | 8 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 75,247 | $407K | — |
| Lake Arrowhead 55% vacation homes | 21 mi south | 30 min | 31 14 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 10,639 | $597K | — |
| San Bernardino | 27 mi south | 40 min | 50 27 hotels · 19 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 222,044 | $422K | D− |
| Barstow | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 42 24 hotels · 14 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,804 | $245K | D− |
| Crestline 34% vacation homes | 20 mi south | 30 min | 14 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 9,835 | $394K | — |
| Adelanto | 9 mi west | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 38,798 | $349K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · La Brea Tar Pits: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dodger Stadium: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Know before you visit California Route 66 Museum
Is California Route 66 Museum in Victorville?
Yes. It’s inside Victorville, CA.
When is the best time to visit California Route 66 Museum?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is California Route 66 Museum from Riverside?
About 42 miles south of Riverside, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to California Route 66 Museum?
San Bernardino (SBD), about 31 miles away.
Where should I stay near California Route 66 Museum?
Victorville (in town, 35 places to stay), Hesperia (10 mi, 17 places to stay) and Apple Valley (5 mi, 8 places to stay).
What locals in Victorville say
People in Victorville have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.