California Rest Area Locations
California rest areas are typically roadside facilities that provide at a minimum parking and restrooms. Although many have information kiosks, vending machines and picnic areas. There are several that have RV dump station facilities, where RVers may empty their sewage holding tanks.
They are maintained and funded by Caltrans. Some are closed due to maintenance issues, its always best to have a alternate rest stop just in case. Click the rest area links below.
California Rest Areas at a Glance List
California Interstate Rest Areas
Interstate I-5 Rest Areas (28)
Northbound Interstate I-5 Rest Areas (14)
Southbound Interstate I-5 Rest Areas (14)
Interstate I-10 Rest Areas (7)
Interstate I-15 Rest Areas (4)
Interstate I-40 Rest Areas (4)
Interstate I-80 Rest Areas (5)
Interstate I-280 Rest Area (1)
California State Route Rest Areas
California State Route SR-36 Rest Area (1)
California State Route SR-44 Rest Areas (2)
California State Route SR-46 Rest Area (1)
California State Route SR-58 Rest Areas (2)
California State Route SR-70 Rest Areas (2)
California State Route SR-99 Rest Areas (5)
California State Route SR-111 Rest Area (1)
California State Route SR-299 Rest Areas (3)
California US Route Rest Areas
US Route US-101 Rest Areas (9)
US State Route US-395 Rest Areas (5)
On your next roadtrip stop at a California Rest Area and enjoy a safe trip.
California Highway Information
When traveling in the State of California, the Reno/Lake Tahoe, or the greater Las Vegas areas, try the toll-free voice activated phone service, 800.427.7623 (800.GAS.ROAD). This service is available free from any touch-tone, cellular or pay phone. Access the same information from all other areas outside of California by dialing 916.445.7623.
This information system provides current road conditions within the California State Highway System. The information provided covers incidents that cause significant delays to the normal flow of traffic including, but not limited to, full closures; 1-way traffic controls; lane closures; construction; maintenance projects and emergencies. Keep in mind that the following conditions will NOT be found in these reports: normal commute traffic, ramp closures and traffic flow conditions.
The information in each report is the latest information reported to the Highway Information Center. The center is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
California Waterways
A new video series, (soon to be released). Is targeted to folks that enjoy California's vast waterways, whether by boat or by land you'll soon discover in this one of a kind series that our waterways offers a lifetime of recreational activities; from fishing, shoreline camping, paddling, water skiing, sailing, trail hiking, snorkling, surfing, hmmm... and so much more... California Waterways
California Vista Points
When on the road in the State of California and just need a quick break try a California vista point. They're awesome. These pullouts give motorists a chance to enjoy great views of California scenery where you can just park and relax a bit. (keep in mind that they do not include restrooms). The majority of California Vista points do have some limited facilities such as walkways, interpretive displays, railings, benches, interpretive information, trash receptacles and monuments. California Vista Points listing.

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