California’s portion of I-5 begins in Hornbrook, California at the California-Oregon border and runs approximately 797 miles ( 1,282 km) south to the California-Mexico border in San Ysidro.
Rest areas, service plazas and welcome centers located along I-5 exit is listed below. These California I-5 rest areas are listed north to south. All I-5 rest areas are referenced by mile marker. Facilities such as rest rooms, picnic areas and public telephones, are shown as well as food and gas at the larger service centers. Exit numbers for California’s I-5 are based on the mile marker system.
| Mile Marker | Description | Services |
|---|---|---|
| (786) | Klamath River Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Drinking Water Traveler Information Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (753) | Weed Airport Road Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Drinking Water Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (705) | Lakehead Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Drinking Water Telephones Picnic Tables |
| (694) | O’Brien Rest Area (northbound only) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (656) | Herbert S. Miles Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Drinking Water Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (632) | Lt John C Helmick Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Drinking Water Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (608) | Willows Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk RV Dump Station |
| (583) | Maxwell Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (557) | Dunnigan Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Traveler Information Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (529) | Elkhorn Rest Area (southbound only) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| Mile Marker | Description | Services |
|---|---|---|
| (445) | Westley Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk RV Dump Station |
| (386) | John Erreca Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (320) | Coalinga – Avenal Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (259) | Buttonwillow Rest Area (both directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Picnic Tables Pet Walk |
| (59) | Aliso Creek Rest Area (borth directions) | Full Handicap Facilities Telephones Vending Machines Picnic Tables Pet Walk RV Dump Station |
About Our I-5 Exit Listings
It’s always nice to know what’s up ahead at the next exit. That’s why we’ve meticulously curated this comprehensive guide. Our detailed exit service listings cover every I-5 exit, in every state from Washington to California, ensuring travelers are well-informed about essential I-5 exit amenities such as food, gas, lodging, camping, shopping and rest area options.
Beginning at the Canadian border in Blane, Washington and ending at the US-Mexico border in San Ysidro, California, our listings are organized by state and I-5 exit numbers. This structured approach allows travelers to plan their journeys efficiently, knowing exactly what services are available at each exit along the way.
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