They have clean bathrooms that are open 24/7, vending machines with cold drinks & snacks and it's…read morewell maintained. Side note: My wife lost her shoe somewhere in the parking lot. We looked all over and couldn't find it. I asked a maintenance crew if they had seen it and was lucky enough to talk to "Cage", the supervisor. He immediately told me they had picked it up and it was somewhere in one of their trash bags. Cage and his crew ended up going through about 12 bags of garbage when they finally found it! A big thank you to Cage and his BART crew!!!

Finally a rest stop that's open on I -5. For some reason most of the rest stops have been closed…read moreheading south on I -5. We really needed a spot to let our dogs out to do their business. This was not the greatest location. No grass,only weeds and foxtails. Really didn't want my dogs wandering in the weeds. Had them pee in the parking lot on my tire. Was not happy with that. I know the state is running out of money,but at least knock down the weeds,it's a fire hazard

Nothing better than clean, well stocked, open rest areas. Shout out to the Buttonwillow location!…read moreThere was also a snacks and beverages area to make purchases. Refillable water station and history about the local community. Rest Areas have really stepped their game up beyond simply resting!

Clean, well stocked restrooms. Picnic tables with roofs. Perfect for hot sunny or rainy days…read more Vending machines. Halfway between LA and San Jose along I5 N & S. This rest area serves its purpose really well. Stop by if you need a potty break, stretch, eat, walk around.

$10.00 for private toilet & shower October 2020: One large…read moretowel with stain Soap only (shower dispenser) No soap for the sink No shampoo or conditioner Toilet Paper does not fit on the holder Cleanliness in question overall Helpful staff Parking for autos and trailers No signs saying showers and located upstairs in an AMPM so walk in and ask. I have used other road side showers along I-5 (Joe's Travel Center for example) and that is the place to go. They are far apart in distance so hopefully I find something in between. To be blunt this is a last resort option. You better have your own soap, shampoo and towels to bring inside. Water temperature warm enough. I would never return in the current condition.

I stopped at the Lost Hills Travel Center on my way to San Diego to get gas and use the ladies room…read moreand take a little break. This location is mostly a truck stop location. There's a Arco/AMPM and Dairy Queen. The Bathrooms are clean for a gas station and the staff is friendly and helpful too. The gas prices are also better than the other surrounding gas stations in this area. Parking is ample if you're stopping to order some food get travel information. Etc... There are well over 20+ gas pumps, so even though it's busy the wait for a pump is minimal. I can't speak on how good the Dairy Queen is as it wasn't opening time yet. It is really convenient if you're hungry. Overall, if I'm traveling down I-5 and have to make a pit stop Lost Hills will definitely be one on my list of Truck/Rest stops.

Lived in CA my whole life and never found a rest stop with free RV dump station and wash out hose…read more Bathrooms were very clean, working vending machines with cold drink options and plenty of trailer and truck parking. As rest stops go, this is a great option for travelers.

About halfway through the Tejon Pass, this rest area was a welcome break. Aside from the fantastic…read moreviews of the mountains here, there was parking in the shade, decently clean rest rooms and a FREE RV sanitary dump site with flush water. Parking for cars is along the loop in the back which is a plus for the folks who aren't used to the all night idling of trucks. Dump site is at the exit and accessible from both car and truck parking areas. Be aware that many of the California rest areas are closed so plan ahead for disappointment. Boron to the east on SR-58 was closed when I was passing through. [Review 21028 overall - 544 in California - 2013 of 2023.]

I made a stop here after a long drive and wasn't expecting to stay for long. They had the porta…read morepotties and the "sink" outside the building. You can walk around the building to view the Pyramid Lake. I went in the Visitor Center to see what they had, and I was blown away by the interactive displays about water resources and the such. I was in there for almost an hour, and if I had time, I would have stayed little longer. It would actually be a fun place for kids.

They get a extra star for having a bathroom…read more If you have animals DO NOT come here. They have signs saying no animals others than service animals. But no other signs. I Took my dog in the dirt area to the right of the building for my dog to go potty, literally has a walkway...I cleaned it up also. Someone came out yelling that I cant go in that area. There were NO signs nor was it blocked off saying for people to not go there. Then a lady came running out yelling that there are rattlesnakes out there and they dont have any services if anyone gets bit. So we left. Maybe block the walkway and put signs out and say on your site that you are NOT pet friendly and not to come if you have animals...

I usually stop by a travel center for restroom breaks and for their convenient store.. We were on…read moreour way home from NorCal and stopped here for a short break. The restroom (at least for Women) were super clean and huge. Not sure if this is a popular stop destination but it's so clean and huge, def exceeded my expectations. Their convenient store were fully stocked and super clean also. Def recommend this spot if you need a restroom break!

We enjoy using this rest stop for bathroom breaks and getting gas when we are traveling from…read moreNorthern California to Southern California. It never disappoints that it is clean and not crowded at all

This is our favorite EV charging stop on the drive from the Bay Area to SoCal. The GM chargers here…read moreare reliable -- usually around 150 kW max before tapering -- and everything around the station is well‑kept. The windshield washer buckets are always full with plenty of soap, and the big trash cans make it easy to clean out the car. Inside, this Flying J has pretty much everything: Taco Bell, Cinnabon, sandwiches, tons of drinks, a lounge area, showers, and clean bathrooms. Super convenient for a quick break. There's also a Jack in the Box next door, and local vendors often sell tacos, honey, and veggies nearby. Great stop all around -- reliable charging, lots of food options, and easy in‑and‑out.

My experience at The Flying J was okay. I was a bit bummed at how packed it got, they definitely…read moreneed more restrooms because waiting in line when you really have to go is no fun. Don't, I repeat, don't come here during a busy holiday; everything will be crowded, and you might end up in an uncomfortable situation while waiting for a restroom. If it's not busy, though, it's a good spot to visit. There's a decent selection of things to buy and look at, the place is clean, and the staff are friendly.

Amazing truck stop on Interstate 5. Friendly service, great coffee and clean bathrooms. We decided…read moreto camp overnight and found it to be safe and spacious. We will stop again!' The truck area is separate from cars and RVs which makes it quiet.

Service great. Prices are are, but you're at a trusted in the middle nowhere…read more But I SEE you, you goddamn degenerates leaving your mess in the bathroom. Gross.

Pilot Travel Centers are usually clean, bright, and well-laid out. This location, just off I-5 at…read morethe Lost Hills exit, is a good example. Their restrooms are monitored for cleanliness. The refreshment area is generally well-stocked, as well as offerings patrons hot pizza by the slice and has a Cinnabon counter. There is an adjoining Wendy's hamburger restaurant for nourishment. Their gas prices are competitive with the other half dozen in the immediate area. My only criticism would be that they need more parking for patrons who are not buying fuel.

So when we head from the Bay Area to LA and back, we always stop at Lost Hills. Its perfect spot to…read morebreak up the trip and they have cheap gas prices. We normally hit up Love's, but the last few times between non working pumps and bathroom issues, we gave Pilot a try since the gas was the same price. Pilot is first and foremost a truck stop. The truck area is separate. and they have a vast convenience store with an attached Wendy's. The gas prices always mirror Love's for the cheapest in the area and the bathrooms are clean. Not much more than you could ask for

California's highway rest areas are universally magical, disappointing, sketchy, lovely, and weird…read more We would stop at them occasionally on cross-state trips when I was little, mainly to use the bathroom, but as I grew older and drove long distances myself, I never really understood their value. Why not stop somewhere you could also buy gas and food? But then I got into this habit of doing the San Francisco-to-Los Angeles trip on the 5 in the middle of the night, and rest areas became essential, because many 24/7 gas stations' restrooms magically go out of order in the middle of the night. Since the pandemic, I've been pretty annoyed by how many of the rest areas along the 5 have been simultaneously closed for long periods of time. I understand if they're doing major renovations, but Caltrans should schedule the construction so that at least some of the rest areas are open along the same route. Rest areas on other freeways feel like a bonus, like that random one on the 280. Who uses that one? Why? I know, I know; I already told you why people need rest areas. The Gaviota rest areas along the 101 might be my favorite in the state. Especially this one, the one on the northbound (eastern) side of the freeway. It appears not long after the 101 goes from hugging the south-facing coast to almost due north toward the curvy hilly section on the way to Buellton. And unlike its 5 counterparts, this rest area has a lot of character. It has gorgeous views of the surrounding natural features, and it feels perfect in scale. Is it safe? It's not unsafe, but compared to other rest areas, you might say it is unsafe. For one thing, the parking is a small bank of angled parking spots right off the incoming lane. People are usually coming fast off the 101, so when you're backing out to leave, you need to very careful. Also, the only thing separating these parking spots from the highway is a short stone wall and a lane for semis and buses. That lane is usually occupied, so you're usually physically protected, but when it's unoccupied, it would be very easy for a car to careen through that wall and into the parking spaces. There are also signs that warn about rattlesnakes, but I've never seen one here. Unfortunately, this rest area has been closed on two separate occasions in the last three years for renovations. The second closure was only for a few months, but it was still annoying, as this is a good place for me to use the restroom, stretch my legs, and catch some sleep if I need to now that Pea Soup Andersen's is permanently closed (RIP). The bathrooms are generally pretty clean. Even though you're right next to the freeway, it doesn't feel as loud or obnoxious as you expect it to. They have some tables to sit at and a couple of pet-relief areas. I love looking across the highway at the craggy hills. It reminds me so much of the geography farther north around the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.

Needed to stop to use the restroom and take a nap and Gaviota saved me! I pulled off the freeway…read moreand I was in the parking lot! Go slow when you exit the freeway because people are walking through the parking lot with their kids. I didn't encounter anyone, but it was scary when the big rig trucks would exit and they're barreling through because they're trying to slow down. This spot is nice, there's plenty of restrooms available and they're clean. Definitely a great rest spot. Stop here even if you don't need to use the restroom it's super convenient and you're back on the road in less than a minute.