The Coolest Vintage Neon Signs in Orange County, CA

As Orange County, CA continues to evolve, vintage signs are gradually disappearing from our skyline.

We decided to compile a list of the coolest vintage neon signs that still exist in OC. Many of the ones we found are located in older Orange County cities like Anaheim.

Linbrook Bowl - Anaheim, CA

Linbrook Bowl Googie sign

Sahara Motel - Anaheim, CA

There’s a section along Beach Blvd with motels like this one.

Sahara Motel neon road sign

Denny’s - San Clemente, CA

The Denny’s sign visible from the 5 freeway is an iconic South Orange County sign.

Tall Denny's neon sign

Arby’s - Huntington Beach, CA

This sign is located right across the street from the Bella Terra shopping center.

Arby's neon cowboy hat sign

Dana Point Nursery - Dana Point, CA

Angelo’s Hamburgers - Anaheim, CA

Vodie’s Wheel Alignment - Garden Grove, CA

Vodie’s is permanently closed but their sign is still intact. You can find many of these bear signs throughout the country. Apparently, the sign was originated by the Bear Manufacturing Company, which produced wheel alignment tools in the early 1900s. Auto shops using Bear’s method/tools proudly displayed the sign.

Vodie's neon bear sign

The Village Theatre - Orange, CA

The Village Theatre neon sign

La Habra Bowling Alley - La Habra, CA

La Habra Bowl Googie sign

Balboa Pharmacy - Newport Beach, CA

The Balboa Pharmacy sign was restored in 2009.

See also: Balboa Village: Top 4 Things to Do

Balboa Pharmacy neon sign

Cozy Corner Drive-In - Santa Ana, CA

Cozy Corner neon sign

YMCA - Fullerton, CA

This 15-foot sign was designated a historical landmark by the city of Fullerton in 2021.

YMCA neon sign

Yost Theater (Santa Ana, CA)

Yost Theatre neon marquee sign

Stater Brothers (Costa Mesa, CA)

Fox Theatre (Fullerton, CA)

Have you seen any other cool vintage signs in Orange County that aren’t on this list? Let us know in the comments!

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