So one of the many rest stops along I-5. This particular version is one of the older ones…read more That being said as with all of them its easy on and off, they have clean restrooms, a place to stretch legs and if the mood suits you have a picnic. Ample room to have your pets and children burn off some energy as well. There is always tons of parking and a few vending machines as well.

After sitting in traffic leaving the SF Bay Area, this was the most welcoming rest stop on I-5. It…read morewas clean, had a decent restroom, and had typical reststop offerings. The grass was brown from the drought. There's open space for the dogs. Lots of room and parking. Also....real payphones!

Redone! This one I skipped all the time because it's always closed. But now, I can totally use it…read morewith gratitude. THANK YOU for opening

This is a really clean and modern rest area. It has new automatic toilets, sinks, and hand dryers…read more There is a little trail that shows some California facts. There is a nice picnic area and also a grassy area. The grassy area does not allow pets.

The southbound side vista point has a great view from the top of the hill. The northbound side is…read moremuch less than spectacular. While I've passed this point several times, I didn't think this would be interesting, after stopping on the other side. There is much to see, as you can tell from the photos. The best photos, depending on your camera, might be taken on the driveway itself. They didn't exactly think to move it from the edge or the guard rail.

Vista: a ​view, ​especially a ​beautiful ​view from a high ​position…read more I have a soft spot for public access places like parks, beaches, and rest areas... 'Vista points like this one, the California Aqueduct, qualify as well. It's called Vista Point - California Aqueduct because it sits adjacent to the aqueduct. "You are here!" - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vista-point-california-aqueduct-newman?select=WhzgFy-UFMQjD3GQSa3-hw My thoughts on this are as follows: 1. Places like this are a privilege, NOT a right. 2. The state/government doesn't have to provide a roadside rest area, public park, beach, or a "place with a great view." (i.e. - Vista point) 3. I'm thankful and appreciative for these amenities. If you've ever played @ a city/state park, beach, used a public restroom, stopped @ a rest area to stretch your legs on a long @ss road trip, then you too have enjoyed the benefits of just what I'm talking about. The next time you come upon a vista point, you may want to take a moment and check it out... It'll only take a mere 15 - 30 minutes out of your very, long & exciting drive. Sometimes you just have to stop and enjoy the view... 'And if you time it just right, catch an awesome sunset. I've stopped at a few vista points on my many road trips to and from Southern California. I've been to this particular I-5 south, vista point three or four times. Think of a vista point as a barebones rest stop... 'With a view. There's no restrooms, no water, just a paved lot... 'And a view. The view - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vista-point-california-aqueduct-newman?select=QcqMRqbTfnjlh-HicROE0A Often, when I do drive by this location, I usually see a big rig sitting up here and on this particular day it was no different. There was a big rig, plus a small RV, and a couple who like me simply stopped to catch the sun as it set and disappeared into the horizon. For me, it wasn't just "another road trip sunset." Metaphorically, it was much more... The sun was setting on a yet another chapter of this adventure we call life. (Hey, I'm no Walt Whitman but I try.) Make it Great! Laugh well, laugh often... 'Even if it's @ someone else, pointing is optional. HAPA Boy & I catching the sunset - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vista-point-california-aqueduct-newman?select=H7OyMqrQIsfyjCVP9G3pwQ - Big Aloha! Food: n/a (Unless you bring your own jerky, granola bars, and chips) Ambiance: 5 Service: 5+ Value: 5

Atrocious bathroom situation. No seat covers, barely any toilet paper, you get to wade through the…read moretrash on the floor, NO HAND SOAP. Location is attached to a McDonald's, curious how employees are washing their hands. Will stop anywhere else next time.

Thank you for having several bathrooms available. Clean and good smelling restrooms by the Tesla…read morechargers are valuable. We appreciate it and accessible food inside and McDonalds are good choices too.

Disgusting restrooms for both Men and Women. I asked the Manager about when the restroom was…read morecleaned last. His response.."I do not clean, I am a Manager". Owners, Managers and staff should be ashamed of themselves. Do not recommend this stop.

Stopped here on a drive down to the LA area! What an awful experience. Of the four stalls in the…read morewomen's restroom one was clogged, one had no working lock on the door, one had no toilet paper, one (the handicapped stall) was filthy and also out of toilet paper. The room's entire floor was wet, not just damp, but with puddles of water. Pick another place on I5!

Very clean, good smelling, and modern bathrooms. A good variety of merchandise, food, and beverages.read more

Dirty, small and prices aren't marked because they have everything jacked up. Bad deal on gas also…read more I wouldn't recommend stopping here. If you need to stop, I'd try one of the other service stations in the immediate area.

This is the place we would go every time we traveled from San Jose back to LA. The Harris Ranch is…read morefamous for their high quality steak. The Harris resort, restaurant and cute local American style store are such a gem in the local. Highly recommend visiting this Restaurant in the holiday season, you may enjoy the high quality meal and jollable holiday vibe. My friend order the 14 oz ribeye and I ordered 8oz filet mignon. It is a three course set. Soup(or Salad), bread and main course with two sides. The serve of the food matches the volume as it describe on the meau. It is quite a lot for girl. The chef or the culinary staff is expert on steak grilling. The crust of Filet mignon tastes caramel crunch. The inner of Filet mignon is perfectly soft tender. When you bite it, you still can feel the texture but not raw. It is warm and flavored tender. We enjoyed our dinner at regular restaurant. They also have the high end restaurant in the same building which combine with a classic drink bar.(adult only) if you would like to have a full experience of the premium steak paired with wine. You may have it in the same place. And of course, if you would like to bring the high quality raw beef back home and cook for your family they have another butcher in the gift shop.

Harris Ranch Restaurant today after church for Easter Dinner…read more We dined in the coffee shop or what they used to call the coffee shop. Judging by the menu it was obvious that the menu has been revised to highlight their more expensive selections. For that matter, ALL of their selections, I believe, can be called expensive. Our meals were delicious. My wife selected the filet mignon with soup (clam chowder). I selected the rib eye steak with garden salad. All delicious. Steaks were tender, and although I could not identify mine as a rib eye, it was delicious nonetheless the less. The portions were generous- about half of each of our meals went home with us. The only negative on the meal was my coffee. I like strong black coffee. This coffee was so strong, and quite bitter also, that I asked for,and graciously received, a cup of hot water to dilute it. Even so. It still was barely drinkable and I didn't finish one cup. Not wanting to hurt the moment, I said no more about it. The service was good and sufficient. The ambiance makes one feel that they are in somewhere special. The return soon feeling was not there, but I'm sure we'll be back.

Stopped by to fuel up before heading home…read more Clean restrooms as expected of TA centers!

Loves is usually our to go-to spot whether we are heading North or South. We like to gas up here as…read morethe bathrooms are usually clean, the store area has a wide variety of drinks and snacks for your trip to wherever you're heading and attached to the store is a Del Taco! They have a self check out area or the regular cashier to assist you with your checking out. I've not tried the food like the hot dogs that are on the rollers or anything else since we usually head next door. Prices are ok for a gas station stop for bottled drinks compared to other places I've been. I also like coming here because the price of gas is usually lower than other spots I've passed up on the 5.

The attendant at this station was friendly and helpful. great customer service and close to highway…read more99.

Drove 7 miles to take advantage of the diesel price at Merced truck and auto got there and the…read moreplace has been closed down locked up. Says it was open hours What a joke.! Also, the sign with the price of diesel is still up but you can't see. It's closed till you drive all the way there. . Disappointing that we wasted all the diesel to drive there.