The facility is clean and well-stocked, serving its intended purpose effectively. I observed a…read morecouple of vending machines, one for drinks and the other for snacks and candy.

Always clean, well lit and well supplied vending machines…read more .Note: I came by on 6/29/26, it was closed in both directions for reasons unknown; possibly scheduled maintenance. Re-opening date unknown. Major renovations in progress, estimated completion in one year.

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.

Having both a northbound and southbound side off the I-5, the 24-hour Buttonwillow Rest Area…read moreprovides easy on/off capabilities and modern bathrooms, along with grassy areas for pet relief. It opened concurrently with the interstate in the 1960's and was named for the nearby community (which was named after a historic buttonwillow tree, named a California landmark in 1952) It's about 2.5 hours from Long Beach as one is passing Bakersfield, and became a convenient stop to take a break and change drivers. The lone building housed his/her washrooms, and a drinking fountain that also allowed water bottle fill-ups.

$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.]

A Vista del Lago review, in haiku form: The best restroom…read morestop... Educate yourselves people! Enjoy the water

Great rest stop and refill for my water. Definite recommendation for anyone who wants to take a…read morebreak from their long road trip. I almost always come down here when I make my trip to Los Angeles.

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!

Very disappointing stay. The property is extremely run-down. The shower did not work, and we found…read morea cockroach on the floor in our upstairs room. To make matters worse, I was incorrectly charged $25 for a supposedly missing washcloth. I did not take anything from the property. The washcloth had fallen behind the small trash can, and it appears housekeeping simply overlooked it and assumed it was missing. I should not have been charged based on that incorrect assumption. When I called to dispute the charge, I spent 49 minutes on the phone with a customer service agent, who repeatedly went back and forth without resolving the issue. Instead of correcting the erroneous charge, I was told to call back the following morning at 11:00 a.m. to speak with the manager. It was extremely frustrating to spend that much time on the phone only to have the issue remain unresolved. Based on this experience, I will never stay at the Lost Hills, CA property again. The poor condition of the property, lack of proper maintenance, pest issue, and handling of the billing error resulted in a very disappointing experience. When I did finally speak to the manager about the refund, he said he would take care of it. Then he immediately called me back and said I had to remove my "terrible" review and then he would refund the $25 erroneous charge. I said I would not remove the review and would just eat the erroneous charge. I will also be reporting the property to the health department and BBB.

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.

Why this is the very first time I've seen|heard of TA Travel Center is beyond me but I sure am glad…read moreto have stumbled across this location today. While my family and I were on our way home, we made a quick detour to fuel up the car, grab some snacks, and to use the restrooms. I am pretty confident in saying you will be able to find whatever you are in need of, here. Bonus points for having delicious eats all under one roof- Burger King, Popeyes, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Subway. TA Travel Center is grand in size, the establishment is extremely roomy, things were organized, and while most shelves and aisles were stocked, the chips department was bare as a bone. Snacks are plentiful whether you are in need of just deliciously processed foods or healthier options. The restrooms are tidy and have restrooms on both ends of the building- that leaves for less wait times and quicker visits going in and out. The sales clerk was friendly, prompt, and the pricing is fair. 5 stars, I wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

OVERVIEW: After or before making the Grapevine mountain run,…read morethis is a good place to take a pit stop. But it's far from ideal, and could be A LOT BETTER. CONS: Hands down, Love's & Flying J Gas / Truck stops are far superior to TA Travel Centers any day of the week. TA simply feels old and outdated. The bathrooms are old, the coffee machines are old, and the corporate owners are not doing anything to upgrade the facilities. There have been times when the Men's / Women's bathrooms have been closed for cleaning maintenance DURING PEAK BUSINESS HOURS. Even though there are additional bathrooms, (albeit much smaller) on the premises, if a charter bus unloads a large group of passengers at this location during a peak hour maintenance break, YOU HAVE A DISASTER. C'mon management, it's a 24 HOUR FACILITY !!! Do the cleaning maintenance during slow traffic periods !!! There are many other gas stations at the East & West Laval Road Exits. (With TA Travel being on the East side.). But for some inexplicable reason, there seems to be a lot of flies at this location. So if you open your car or truck door for an extended period of time, you're sure to get flies in your cabin. I have never experienced this problem at other locations at Laval Road. There must be some sanitation issues there that are causing the flies to congregate there in force. PROS: HUGE parking lot. So if you want to walk your dog, or simply relax in your car for awhile, you're sure to find a spot which is quiet and no one will bother you. There is security on the property. (Although the same security company covers other establishments on Laval Road.) There are several food options ri. (Burger Thing, Taco Belly, Pizza the Hutt and Papi Eyes Louisiana Chicken, not mention the make it yourself hot dogs inside the TA facility.)

Went to the first pump number one and it wasn't working so the guy who was fighting his pump was…read moretelling me that no pumps work but all it was was his card and pump was completely down

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.

This rest stop is so nice, clean and the surroundings lush . The restrooms are clean, with paper…read moretowels, seat cover and hand soap. Very convenient to stretch and walk the dogs . No shops just for restrooms break.

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.