This tiny ghost town along Route 66 centers around Roy's Motel and Café, an iconic mid-century landmark with its distinctive neon sign. Photographers capture the surrounding Mojave Desert's stark beauty while day-trippers explore the nearby Amboy Crater, a 250-foot volcanic cinder cone.
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Amboy is 102 mm.
