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Hunter Hill Rest Area

4.2 (59 reviews)
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6/15/25 FYI.
Lee D.

Time for an update to link my pictures. Quality/Quantity - Clean, hands free faucets. In my youth, we would NEVER stop at these rest areas; it was always Starbucks or fast food. These rest areas are much easier to go in and out of! And I save $$$ and I don't end up over-caffeinating or eating excessive amounts of fast food. Atmosphere - Beautiful views. Easy in and out. Clean Restrooms. Drinking Water. Picnic Tables. Pet Area. Handicapped Access. Service - N/A; self service. Price - Free. Owner Suggestion - Our tax dollars at work, thank you. I can't believe this has been here since 1967. Remodeled in September of 2009 for $3.7M.

Jessica H.

Since I was little this has been the place to stop to go to the bathroom. I even remember being on school field trips and stopping here. Still to this day - the bathrooms are ALWAYS clean! I always see staff cleaning. Even though lately there have been more "homeless" people camping out in their cars near the back of the parking lot - but they are not bothering anyone and you do NOT need to park near them. Stopping at the rest stop always makes me feel like we are officially in the Bay Area. This is a good safe place to go to the bathroom with your kids and if you have a dog - let your dog out.

I cannot believe I am posting a review for a highway rest area. But Hunter Hill has two things going for it. And Yelp is good for write ups about all sorts of venues. It is not just for restaurants. The first thing about Hunter Hill Rest Area is it is an example of Brutalist architecture that works. That is rare. Many Brutalist structures are about form, not function. They are windswept plazas people prefer to scurry across, not linger at. In San Francisco, for example, the Embarcadero development is like that. It is typical of the style, ugly and off putting. But if you know the Glen Park BART station, that looks like a cathedral. It is worth taking photos of. The same is true of Hunter Hill. The concrete massing works for this usage. The second is the vista. You can enjoy a lovely view as you head toward the Bay Area. That is just a bonus. People pause and look.

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Nikita H.

The views are grate but when we where there their was a lot of homeless people there. Of a night time it seems likes it's always full.

Shayla B.

Hunter Hill is one of the cleanest local rest stops that I've ever frequented. When I'm driving down 80 and can't hold it any longer, this is one of my preferred stops. Hey, hey hey... I have a slightly weak bladder, so don't judge me! I can usually always find parking here and there's a large grassy field where I can stretch my legs out. They keep the restrooms immaculately clean here! They have actual restroom stalls, not porta-potties which is a plus. If you stop at enough rest stops, you know that this is a rare commodity. Not only are the restrooms sparkling clean, but the amenities are great! Yes, "amenities". They've got vending machines with snacks and juices, water fountains, and several picnic style tables. There's also a really nice view of Six Flags and the Vallejo Hillside. This seems to also be a popular stop for locals too as I've seen people coming here to walk their dogs and to have small picnics with their families. I mean... if there was a local rest stop that was this clean in my neighborhood, I'd probably stop by and hang out over there too sometimes. So grateful for this super clean and convenient rest stop.

Julie L.

Rest areas tend to creep me out......seriously!! It's like visiting a real life stopping grounds for a forum reading from Reddit. Not this Rest Area thankfully! They have very clean facilities Lighted very well Right off the fwy, you can't get lost Funny signage if you look at the picture I posted and this is usually our stop on the way to Six Flags in Vallejo! Very recommended for that extra smoke break, or "I gotta peeeeeee!"

Darlene M.

Impressive. I stopped here to take a picture of the sunset over the city of Vallejo and was surprised at what a nice place this is. I've passed by this rest stop all my life and never knew. Haha! I didn't go inside the bathrooms but the outside grass area is nice. There are picnic tables too. And the sunsets are pretty!

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Rachelle P.

My boyfriend and I always stop by this rest stop whenever we take a road trip to the Bay Area. They have plenty of bathroom stalls, a spectacular view, gorgeous flowers and this spot holds some history as well! I would definitely recommend this well known rest top and we'll continue to stop by!

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Sanghoo P.

A rest area right off interstate 80 west, a place with decent restrooms and also a vista point where you can relax for a bit before leaving again. Lots of places for the dogs to walk around to do their business as well as restrooms for us humans as well. A nice well kept rest area.

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Very clean rest area...great sitting area to enjoy your lunch/dinner/snack overlooking the american canyon/vallejo area.

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nicest rest area worth the stop even just to check out the views. Big thumbs up to Vallejo for making such a nice rest area.

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Cleanest rest stop ive been too. Its beautiful.

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