Cruise through California’s car culture with timeless drive-in burger joints locals swear deserve to last forever.
California’s car culture is about pulling up to a classic drive-in, ordering a burger from your window, and tasting a piece of history.
I still remember my first bite at a retro drive-in spot: the sizzle of the grill, the smell of grilled onions, and the unmistakable joy of eating a messy burger in the front seat.
These legendary burger joints are time machines that locals hope will never shut their doors.
Walking into The Apple Pan feels like stepping through a portal back to 1947, with a horseshoe-shaped counter, worn-in stools, and simple burgers.
Author's summary: California's drive-in burger joints are timeless treasures.