We are over 10 days into a road trip through California and this is the first rest stop that we…read morehave passed in our entire trip that wasn't CLOSED!!! Dozens of rest stops that we have passed. Have had closed signs on them and cones out everywhere... It's terrible. This rest stop has clean restrooms, picnic tables, plenty of parking and a pet area so you can relieve yourself as well as your animals. There are also stocked vending machines if you need a snack. Please please please leave these spaces open for travelers who desperately need them! Rest stops save lives!

I have rude words for Caltrans and their annoying habit of closing rest areas. If they could put up…read morea sign that said "Next rest area closed" so that I wouldn't arrive here tired and ready for a rest, that would be super helpful. Yes, the Lakehead Rest Area (southbound) was closed when I was here. Thankfully, I was ready for disappointment. I was able to see through the trees and the O'Brien Rest Area (northbound) was open with vehicles in there. I drove to the next exit, turned north and was there in 15 minutes. [Review 20962 overall - 492 in California - 1947 of 2023.]

Trifecta Of Needs Met…read more SITREP Traveling North on I-5 and needed to STOP. But where? Oh. HERE! THE SETUP I was getting irritated with the Sound system in the car. My was trying to call and I didn't have the "hands-free" set up correctly. I had a tupperware of leftover chow mein I wanted to eat. [Oh. AND I had to pee really really bad....] Sometimes the answer just appears before you. WEED REST STOP * Once stopped, I was able to run in and use the rest room. Clean. Stocked full of TP. Nice maps. * There was a nice picnic area I was able to go to and get that impromptu late lunch I was craving as I ran out the door without any other plan for a food stop. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/weed-rest-area-weed-2?select=fa8bUp-r87-OOHmSABB-1g&reviewid=4Bx2AyFysm_K2mjD7PNaSQ * While eating, I was able to converse with mom about some important details on my trip to Seattle (my eventual destination): tickets to the Space Needle which I purchased while picnicking; picking up some grocery items at Trader Joes before I hit her place, etc.. * And before I drove off from the rest stop, I finally figured out the settings for the rental car's stereo so I didn't feel like I was listening to music in a tin can. THE LOWDOWN A great stop for whenever / whatever you need it for.

There was not any toilet paper to be found in any of the stalls. Good thing I carry extra TP with…read moreme any place I go just in case the paper is gone. I don't want to sound disgusted but this time I was. The floors were a little tad messy but I chalk that up to lazy patrons who could make an effort to pick up the paper off the floor that they drop.

Not sure if I have the correct area (there is one on both sides of the freeway). Plenty of parking…read moreas well as clean and well stocked restrooms. A large dog area for your dog. There is an actual pay phone which I don't see a lot of any more.

Clean restrooms.. nice rest area very clean and seems safe to rest they have security cameras…read more. very busy place and the workers were working on keeping this place nice for us visitors

During this past summer while in the area of Shasta there were a lot of places to stop and gawk at…read morethe view. This one could use being updated and cleaned a little more frequently is my memory of being in the area during an extra warm summer day. Extra TP left is a great idea. Just in case carry your own extra roll.

Oh YEAH! I recall sort of a dark ages for roadside rest stops in a California. It seems like in the…read more1990s they were all dirty and gross and neglected and frequented by unruly clientele. I'm glad that California is again maintaining roadside rest stops the way we all desire a pit stop to be. California is a LARGE state! Some people are driving a LONG ways! Roadside rest stops provide a service to everyone--not just those who need to pee--by keeping our roads safe from sleepy drivers, clean from roadside poopers, and just a nice place to relax and view a small piece of this great and varied state. Some gems like this rest stop are innately endowed with the additional virtue of grand views! Clean bathrooms, family bathrooms, picnic tables dispersed throughout, informative displays, seemingly working payphone, garbage cans and recycle cans, AMAZING vistas of the mountains above and the canyon below! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

great location for a rest zone. Getting out of the car and stretching legs is a good idea in order…read moreto feel comfy in the car for a long ride down the highway. The view is beautiful and is meant to be enjoyed. The parking area was clean and not any papers were littering the ground. It is nice to see the effort made to keep the place looking nice for everyone.

Everything was so clean here including the bathrooms. The…read morechipmunks come up to you which was cute. Love how they have a memorial for the cal trans workers. Highly recommend this rest area

*** 2025 review #42 ***…read more CLEAN rest stop on the road! -00- So nice when it's kept in good conditions.

On the day we were driving north it had snowed the day before. No place for the dog to go because…read morethere was so much snow. The sidewalks were clear though and the restroom was clean and stocked.

The Secret Garden at Mount Shasta is a charming cottage, delightfully furnished with a…read morewell-appointed kitchen and bathroom. The garden certainly lives up to its name, it is simply magical! As two female friends travelling together we would have enjoyed the following additions to make our stay perfect: both beds made up as doubles (we are friends, not partners), a black out curtain in both rooms to prevent the street light outside shining on us all night, a clothes rack or clothes line and another mirror outside of the bathroom. These are minor points, easily rectified, and their absence by no means ruined our stay but their addition would have enhanced our experience even more. Joy Aimee and Maureene Mahoney

My friend and I needed to get away from the busy Bay Area and decided to trek up to Mt Shasta for a…read moremuch needed rest. We chose the Dickon's Cottage, part of the Secret Garden vacation rentals, and were absolutely delighted when we arrived. Quaint, cozy and oh so comfortable, we enjoyed our cottage so much we could hardly leave to go sight seeing! (Of course we did tho!). The cottage was fresh and clean, furnished with everything one would need in a vacation rental and pleasantly decorated without being overdone. We absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it!! I would give it ten stars if I could!! Thank you for a lovely stay in beautiful Mt Shasta!

This is a convenient place to stop and they have a lot of pumps…read more This is also a good place to get snacks (hubby loves the mini Cinnabons). They offer clean restrooms and showers. It is a very popular place.

Great place to stop in Weed, CA. Especially during the winter months it's icy and snowy and a lot…read moreof fun. Also it's a great place to get "weed" souvenirs! Lol

This place was disgusting. The shower didn't work and when we told the front desk, instead of…read moreletting us move into another room (there were only 4 guests) they wanted to come fix it while we were there. We were exhausted and just wanted to rest. They shoved all of their guests, some who look like long term tenants, in the same area. It was very disconcerting and the photos are obviously retouched! Doesn't look like that in the least! We were promised a partial refund but never received it. We booked directly with the front desk, so no excuses there. Stay away from this creepy little place.

Everything. The rooms are so outdated, ugly and not appealing. The bedding is so old, probably from…read morethe 90's. For the price they charge, it should look a lot more up to date.

Quiet clean room. Convenient access off of the freeway. It's at the far north end of town…read more Excellent breakfast!

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Redding for my job. It was clean and comfortable. Staff was…read moregreat and the lady that was running the breakfast area was awesome and very helpful. The breakfast was great.