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    John “Chuck" Erreca Northbound Rest Area

    3.8 (12 reviews)

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    Well lit and clean
    Steve D.

    My job took me out to Bakersfield, and the roundtrip from the SF Bay Area took me down I-5 and back. During the trip, I visited 3 reststops and by far the John Erreca Northbound Stop at Firebaugh was the best. I was there around 1030pm, and it had lots of visitors. The place was clean and well lit. The vending machines weren't caged up, and the restroom was clean. Also, I didn't see any homeless people hanging around, or strange people loitering about. Easy off and on ramps. Lots of parking for cars and light trucks. Huge area for big trucks and RVs.

    The sign said No Vending, yet there it is.
    Mary Lou S.

    We got on I5 north after taking Ave 7 and 12 from Fresno on our way to Monterey (To avoid the stops in Los Banos). As soon as we got on the freeway, there was this nice rest area. Lots of green grass. The restrooms were clean. There were covered picnic areas. Although an entrance sign indicated there was no vending, there was. The hubby noticed they even had an ice cream vending machine!

    Finally a test area open , Great grass area for pets ,

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    1 year ago

    This brand new rest stop has been closed for the longest time! Looks beautiful...but dang! Open, open, open!

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    2 years ago

    Currently closed as of September 2024. Not open. Looks to be under construction. Not sure how much longer it will be worked on.

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    7 years ago

    The cleanest rest stop I've ever been to. Thank You for providing such a clean restroom, Us ladies appreciate it!

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    Vista Point - California Aqueduct - HAPA & I just in time to catch the sunset... (7:34pm)

    Vista Point - California Aqueduct

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    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

    John “Chuck" Erreca Northbound Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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