Needles

About This Stop

Needles marks Route 66's entry into California along the Colorado River. This desert town features the historic El Garces Harvey House, a stunning Mission Revival depot that once served Santa Fe Railway passengers. Needles' scorching summer temperatures and Colorado River location make it a gateway to California's Mojave Desert. The town's vintage motels, classic diners, and Route 66 memorabilia preserve the Mother Road's heritage at the California border.