Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection | San Bernardino Edition
San Bernardino, California: The Heartbeat of Route 66
Where Route 66 drops out of the Mojave through Cajon Pass and turns west toward Los Angeles, San Bernardino, California greets travelers with tacos, teepees and the birthplace of fast food. We call it the heartbeat of Route 66 and this tee wears it proudly.
Feel the pulse of San Bernardino's place in Route 66 history with a vintage-inspired tee that honors the towns, landmarks and communities that made the Mother Road legendary.
Part of the Route 66 Everytown Collection: one tee for every town that ever called the road home. Start with San Bernardino, then collect the entire route.
T-Shirt Details & Features
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex tee, true to size (see size charts in product image gallery)
- Solid colors: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Heather colors: 52% cotton, 48% polyester
- Black Heather: 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Side seams for structure, tear-away label for comfort
- Printed and fulfilled in the USA
- Free U.S. shipping on orders of $25 or more, applied automatically!
About San Bernardino, California: Where the Golden Arches Began
Named for Saint Bernardine of Siena in 1810 and settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851, San Bernardino grew into a railroad and citrus hub. Route 66 came down Cajon Pass on Cajon Boulevard, ran along Mount Vernon Avenue and turned west on Fifth Street and Foothill Boulevard. On Mount Vernon, Mitla Cafe has served hard-shell tacos since 1937, still family-owned in its original spot.
In 1940 Dick and Mac McDonald opened a barbecue drive-in at 14th and E Streets, then relaunched it in 1948 with their fast Speedee Service System. The building is gone, but the unofficial Original McDonald's Site and Museum at 1398 North E Street, opened in 1998 by Juan Pollo founder Albert Okura, is free and open daily. On Foothill Boulevard at the Rialto line, the 19 concrete teepees of the Wigwam Motel have welcomed guests since 1950.
Car culture still rules downtown at the Rendezvous Back to Route 66, heir to the Route 66 Rendezvous that began in 1990. Head north up Cajon Pass to Victorville or west to Rialto and Fontana.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do NOT dry clean
Bring a piece of San Bernardino home. Wear a piece of the Mother Road's history. Add this tee to your cart, then explore every California town on Route 66.
