Blue Hole of Santa Rosa
an 80-foot artesian spring of impossibly clear blue water
Blue Hole of Santa Rosa is one of the places Roamward flags on the Route 66 because it gives the drive its texture: an 80-foot artesian spring of impossibly clear blue water. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Route 66 runs Chicago, IL → Santa Monica, CA. The Mother Road, Chicago to the Pacific.
Nearby route stops
- Cadillac Ranch — ten graffiti-covered Cadillacs planted nose-down near Amarillo (Route 66)
- Standin’ on the Corner — the Winslow corner the Eagles made famous (Route 66)
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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