Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection - Santa Monica Edition
Celebrate the ultimate finish line with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly spun from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Stamped with the powerful slogan "End of the Road," our Santa Monica design salutes the picturesque coastal California city that serves as the undisputed terminus of America's Mother Road.
Perfect gift for true Mother Road explorers who have traveled terminus-to-terminus, coastal cruisers, and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, honoring Santa Monica's vibrant, sun-soaked legacy.
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About Santa Monica, California: Where the Ocean Meets the Mother Road
Santa Monica holds the ultimate distinction in American road lore as the symbolic western terminus of Historic Route 66: the famed End of the Trail. While the official 1936 route designation placed the end point at Broadway and 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles, it’s the Santa Monica Pier that has become the emotional and cultural finale for travelers completing the 2,448-mile journey from Chicago, IL.
Standing before the “Route 66: End of the Trail” sign, with the Pacific breeze in the air and the ocean stretching endlessly ahead, visitors feel the culmination of a quintessential American adventure.
A Century of Seaside History and the Final Mile
Long before Route 66 was established in 1926, Santa Monica had already earned fame as a seaside resort and leisure destination, celebrated for its coastal beauty, mild climate, and allure to Hollywood’s elite.
The Santa Monica Pier, built in 1909, became one of the city’s defining landmarks, complete with the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the golden age of Route 66 in the 1930s-1950s, the city offered weary travelers a welcome glimpse of the Pacific and a satisfying sense of journey’s end after crossing deserts, plains, and mountain ranges.
The End of the Trail
The final stretch of Route 66 followed Santa Monica Boulevard westward before turning down Lincoln Boulevard toward the ocean, where the highway symbolically meets the sea. Although the road’s official federal designation was retired in 1985, Santa Monica embraced its legacy. The End of the Trail sign, installed on the Pier in 2009, has since become one of the most photographed Route 66 landmarks in the world.
Vibing in Santa Monica Today
Today, Santa Monica’s Pier remains a vibrant symbol of both nostalgia and renewal. Visitors can stroll its wooden planks, ride the Pacific Wheel: the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel, explore local shops, or dine while listening to the waves crash below.
Beyond the pier, the city thrives as a hub of culture, sustainability, and beachside charm. Standing here, where the final mile of Route 66 meets the Pacific Ocean, travelers are reminded that every road’s end is also the beginning of something new: a place where the spirit of the open road meets the horizon.
As a famous American songwriter once put it, "Beyond here lies nothing. Nothing but the moon and stars."
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
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
