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Whangler's avatar
Whangler
Explorer II
May 10, 2021

i-5 san diego thru LA rest stops?

There are no cal trans rest areas on I-5 in so-cal. My truck and trailer combined is 50' long. Coming from yuma, az to sf bay area. I've passed this way many times but would always just blow non-stop through I-5 from San Diego to Santa Clarita where I'd stop for gas. Nowadays, I need to stop to rest more often. Any recommendations for relatively stress free places to stop along this route?
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  • EYEMLOST's avatar
    EYEMLOST
    Explorer
    May 10, 2021
    May I suggest taking an inland route North, then crossing over to the I5?

    Many options there.


    Otherwise; there isn't much from downtown San Diego to Whittier along the I5 corridor.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    May 10, 2021
    Gas station or truck stop but I wouldn't stop in the LA area.

    You're taking the worst possible route IMHO, suggest
    1. 405
    2. 15, 210
    3. 86, 10, 210 or 215, 15 to below
    4. 15, 395, 58, 99 46, 5 or over to Palmdale to 58
    5. AZ 95 to Parker, CA 95, 40, 58 and above - Best route
  • DarkSkySeeker's avatar
    DarkSkySeeker
    Explorer
    May 10, 2021
    I don't think there are any. I've driven that stretch a dozen times or so. I don't think you'll find any rest stops until you're past the Grapevine.

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