Amboy, California
gas station
Roy's Motel & Cafe
What it is
The lonely mid-Mojave outpost whose 1959 googie sign is one of the most photographed on earth.
Why it matters
The definitive desert-stretch stop — silence, heat, and one glowing sign.
Plan your visit
Practical notes
- Status
- Hours change out here — confirm locally before you go.
Nearby stops
- Needles, CaliforniaNeedles, Californiatownguide entry coming
- Cucamonga Service StationRancho Cucamonga, Californiagas stationguide entry coming