San Bernardino
Birthplace of fast food culture
San Bernardino is where Dick and Mac McDonald opened their revolutionary restaurant in 1940, changing American food culture forever. The original building was demolished in 1972, but an unofficial museum displays original artifacts, signage, and memorabilia.
The city is also home to the Wigwam Motel in nearby Rialto — one of only three surviving Wigwam Motels in America, built in 1949 with concrete teepee rooms.
exploreThings to See & Do
Original McDonald's Site
CAN'T MISSWhere fast food was born in 1940, unofficial museum with artifacts.
Wigwam Motel
1949 concrete teepee rooms, one of three surviving.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Mitla Cafe
Mexican$RT66 CLASSICSince 1937, inspired Glen Bell to create Taco Bell, authentic Mexican.
Tips for Visiting San Bernardino
The McDonald's museum is unofficial but fascinating — the artifacts are genuine.
The Wigwam Motel in Rialto is 10 min west — worth a drive-by even if not staying.