• Barstow is a small city in San Bernardino County, California.
  • It is ideally situated as a half-way stop for motorists traveling between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
  • Located about 3 hours and 30 minutes from Santa Barbara (187.3 miles via CA-126 W), Barstow makes for a great weekend getaway.
Barstow lies at the junction of several major highways including Interstate 15, California State Route 58 and the legendary Route 66. Attractions include the Route 66 “Mother Road” Museum, the Western America Railroad Museum and the Mojave River Valley Museum.

1. Route 66 “Mother Road” Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Route 66 “Mother Road” Museum | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Route 66 “Mother Road” Museum

2. Rainbow Basin Natural Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rainbow Basin Natural Area | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
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3. Western America Railroad Museum

Western America Railroad Museum | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
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4. Barstow Harvey House

Barstow Harvey House | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Barstow Harvey House

5. Barstow Station

Barstow Station | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Barstow Station

6. California Welcome Center

California Welcome Center | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© California Welcome Center

7. Mojave River Valley Museum

Mojave River Valley Museum | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
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8. NASA Goldstone DSN Visitor’s Center

NASA Goldstone DSN Visitor’s Center | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© NASA Goldstone DSN Visitor’s Center

9. Giant Fire Helmet

Giant Fire Helmet | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Giant Fire Helmet

10. Outlets at Barstow

Outlets at Barstow | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Outlets at Barstow

11. Castle Mountains National Monument

Castle Mountains National Monument | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
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12. Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner

Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner

13. Di Napoli’s Firehouse Italian Eatery

Di Napoli’s Firehouse Italian Eatery | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Di Napoli’s Firehouse Italian Eatery

14. Los Domingo’s Mexican Restaurant

Los Domingo’s Mexican Restaurant | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
© Los Domingo’s Mexican Restaurant

15. Main Street Murals

Main Street Murals | Culture & Recreation in Barstow, California
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