I’m traveling from Vancouver to San Diego with my husband and three children on a family vacation. Can you tell me about the rest stops on Interstate 5?

Rachel Rigolino · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

What an incredible trip you’re planning! As I’m sure you already know, I-5 is just over 1,381 miles long. The list below attempts to highlight some of the most highly rated rest stops on Interstate 5—from North to South—in each state:

Rest Stop	Mile Marker (MM) or Exit Location	Amenities	Fun Fact
Bow Hill Rest Area	MM 238; Bow, WA	Restrooms; water fountains; picnic areas; visitor information at a bulletin board kiosk.	While the rest stop is basic, it makes for a scenic stop.
Toutle River Safety Area	MM 54; Castle Rock, WA	Tourist info; 24-hour restrooms; picnic tables; vending machines.	This small rest area got great reviews for its parklike setting and natural beauty.
Manzanita Rest Area	MM 62.8; Grants Pass, OR	Travel information; 24-hour restrooms; picnic area; vending machines.	This rest area received 4.3 stars out of 5 for its clean bathrooms and safety.
Weed Rest Area	Exit 753; Weed, CA	This rest stop on Interstate 5 has 24-hour restrooms; water fountains; and a picnic area. No food vending.	Worth a stop for the spectacular view of Mount Shasta alone!
Lt. John C. Hemlock Rest Area	MM 632; Corning, CA	24-hour restrooms; picnic area; water.	This basic but highly rated rest stop is named after California Highway Patrolman, John C. Hemlock, who was killed in a traffic accident while on duty.
Westly Rest Area	MM 445; Westly, CA	24-hour restrooms; water; vending machines; picnic areas.	What Westly lacks in terms of scenic vistas, it makes up for with high marks for safety and cleanliness—and the fact that it has vending machines!
Tejon Pass	MM 206; LeBec, CA	24-hour restrooms; water; vending machines; picnic areas.	This rest area, which one traveler called an “unexpected treasure,” has charging stations for EVs.
Aliso Creek	Exit 54b; Oceanside, CA	24-hour restrooms; water; vending machines; picnic areas.	This mission-style rest area is right on the coast with great views of the Pacific.

Hopefully, this list of safe rest stops on Interstate 5 will help you plan your itinerary!

When you’re setting out on a long trip down the Pacific coast, creating an itinerary with convenient rest stops on Interstate 5 along the way is important. After all, having to venture off the highway in search of a restroom or a bottle of water can be a big time waster.

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