Space Age Lodge and Restaurant
A lingering bit of Space Race nostalgia lies in the middle of the desert.
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While traveling on I-8 between Phoenix and San Diego, consider stopping by the Space Age Lodge and Restaurant. Originally built in 1965, it was designed by Al Stovall, a man who made his fortune in the plastics and metals industries during World War II.
Mr. Stovall designed five space-themed hotels: four in Anaheim, California (just near Disneyland) and one in Pima Bend, Arizona. The Pima Bend location is the only remaining hotel designed by Stovall that has retained its Jetsons-like feel. The lobby entrance is topped with a UFO with outer space seen throughout the decor—even the umbrella table by the pool is a flying saucer.
The original Space Age restaurant caught fire in 1998—owners claimed that it was attacked by aliens but a malfunctioning neon sign appears to be the more likely culprit—but was rebuilt with the same outer space theme.
Inside are murals depicting astronauts and spaceships, including the USS Enterprise . The food is typical diner fare with out-of-this-world names like the Jupiter Burger (cheeseburger with grilled onions and bacon). If you want a piece of nostalgia to take home, there are coffee mugs for sale with the iconic sign on them.
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