Wagon Wheel, Oxnard, California
The Wagon Wheel Motel and Restaurant was a famous office and restaurant complex located in Oxnard, California, at the intersection of U.S. Route 101 and Pacific Coast Highway. Its convenient roadside location made it a popular stop for travelers between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, particularly during its heyday in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. It was demolished pending development of 1500 residential units in 2011.
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