Nice rest area. Clean restrooms. Lots of parking for both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks…read more Area for doggies, too.

Clean restrooms. Vending machines and maps. Several beautiful murals and photos. Many of the…read moremurals and photos included detailed information about the local area's wildlife, agriculture, local Native American and non-Native communities' histories and culture, and information about local industries.

July 18, 2026…read more OVERVIEW; Although I'm a huge Love's fan, basically I'm praising the Tulare location over the one near Bakersfield, due to following: PROS: The Tulare parking lot is much bigger as compared to the Bakersfield location. So if you want to park your car, walk your dog, or just rest in the parking lot for awhile, this is where you want to stop. Not as busy as other locations. (Good for the customer, but maybe not so good for the proprietor.) Easy on-off access to the Hwy. 99, Northbound or Southbound. Lots of bathroom stalls. Like all Love's locations, this place is stocked with whatever you need. CONCLUSION: If you're making a run on Hwy. 99 between Sacramento & Bakersfield, and you have the choice between stopping at either Tulare or Bakersfield, take Tulare ...

Love that this Pilot has a special pump for Moterhome or RVs just pull thru. We stopped here twice…read morefirst time the restrooms where decent we picked up Taco Bell the gentleman was nice (little heavy man) I like how they make your food right in front of you. However, the second time passing thru we grabbed some Taco Bell but this time the lady at the reg. was changing the reg tape seemed to be in a hurry a young man helped prepare the food she had taken the potatoes behind the food line which i believe to heat them in the microwave they where so hot I couldn't hold the bowl let alone eat them, waste of money. We all know what happens to microwave cheese-(gross). The restrooms where awful they stunk like pee. The floors were very dirty you can defiantly tell they hadn't been mopped in a while. Parking lot was clean, the store was clean and stocked.

this is amazing result stop it's clean it has food it's really nice area. I love how it's always…read moreopen it has red bull vendymatichen my mom loved it.

Nice rest area on the northbound 99 at Kingsburg. Easy off and on. Clean. Ample parking.read more

Clean, well stocked restrooms. Picnic tables with roofs. Perfect for hot sunny or rainy days…read more Vending machines. Halfway between LA and San Jose along I5 N & S. This rest area serves its purpose really well. Stop by if you need a potty break, stretch, eat, walk around.

Having both a northbound and southbound side off the I-5, the 24-hour Buttonwillow Rest Area…read moreprovides easy on/off capabilities and modern bathrooms, along with grassy areas for pet relief. It opened concurrently with the interstate in the 1960's and was named for the nearby community (which was named after a historic buttonwillow tree, named a California landmark in 1952) It's about 2.5 hours from Long Beach as one is passing Bakersfield, and became a convenient stop to take a break and change drivers. The lone building housed his/her washrooms, and a drinking fountain that also allowed water bottle fill-ups.

They recently reopened and it's a nice place along our trip up north. The rest areas are far and in…read morebetween going north so this makes it nice when traveling.

I have been to this rest stop before and would have rated it 5 starts but the Monday after Easter,…read morethe vending machines were totally empty! Dogs still did their business in the doggie designated but the roar from N99 made them nervous. I would prefer if the doggie area was in the back because of the noise. Bathrooms were super clean.

This is a rest area. There has to be thousands and thousands of people that stop here daily. The…read morerest rooms were very clean. Very clean. The grounds were clean and neat, the trash cans were not overflowing. They were in the process of stocking the vending machines at the time. Thank you to Caltrans for building and MAINTAINING these facilities. I travel the 5 often between southern and Northern California, and truly appreciate being able to stop and take a break from driving.

Rest stop is currently closed. No notice driving on freeway, North or South, of course...this is…read moreCalifornia after all. I've stopped here for a quick snooze when too tired to continue, but California doesn't care. No workers, no activity, just cones blocking the entrenched, both directiins, North and South.

Sunday night about 10pm to get gas ... gas line broke spilling gas all over ground n myself. No…read moreapology nothing... now smelling like I'm about to catch fire while driving home... breathing is tight lungs wheezing like bronchitis

stay away from this gas station. bad gas and it will burn quickly through your tank. I would never…read morecome back to these flying stations as your fill gas will fly away!!!

$10.00 for private toilet & shower October 2020: One large…read moretowel with stain Soap only (shower dispenser) No soap for the sink No shampoo or conditioner Toilet Paper does not fit on the holder Cleanliness in question overall Helpful staff Parking for autos and trailers No signs saying showers and located upstairs in an AMPM so walk in and ask. I have used other road side showers along I-5 (Joe's Travel Center for example) and that is the place to go. They are far apart in distance so hopefully I find something in between. To be blunt this is a last resort option. You better have your own soap, shampoo and towels to bring inside. Water temperature warm enough. I would never return in the current condition.

I stopped at the Lost Hills Travel Center on my way to San Diego to get gas and use the ladies room…read moreand take a little break. This location is mostly a truck stop location. There's a Arco/AMPM and Dairy Queen. The Bathrooms are clean for a gas station and the staff is friendly and helpful too. The gas prices are also better than the other surrounding gas stations in this area. Parking is ample if you're stopping to order some food get travel information. Etc... There are well over 20+ gas pumps, so even though it's busy the wait for a pump is minimal. I can't speak on how good the Dairy Queen is as it wasn't opening time yet. It is really convenient if you're hungry. Overall, if I'm traveling down I-5 and have to make a pit stop Lost Hills will definitely be one on my list of Truck/Rest stops.

Good safe place to stretch your and your pet's legs while on a road trip. The stop is clean and…read morewell maintained

What a dump it's amazing I can go to any rest area here in California and it makes me just want to…read morego underneath the tree restrooms are dirty trash is full I do better Out Underneath the Tree. Why don't they go to another state to see what a real rest area looks like.

This is our favorite EV charging stop on the drive from the Bay Area to SoCal. The GM chargers here…read moreare reliable -- usually around 150 kW max before tapering -- and everything around the station is well‑kept. The windshield washer buckets are always full with plenty of soap, and the big trash cans make it easy to clean out the car. Inside, this Flying J has pretty much everything: Taco Bell, Cinnabon, sandwiches, tons of drinks, a lounge area, showers, and clean bathrooms. Super convenient for a quick break. There's also a Jack in the Box next door, and local vendors often sell tacos, honey, and veggies nearby. Great stop all around -- reliable charging, lots of food options, and easy in‑and‑out.

My experience at The Flying J was okay. I was a bit bummed at how packed it got, they definitely…read moreneed more restrooms because waiting in line when you really have to go is no fun. Don't, I repeat, don't come here during a busy holiday; everything will be crowded, and you might end up in an uncomfortable situation while waiting for a restroom. If it's not busy, though, it's a good spot to visit. There's a decent selection of things to buy and look at, the place is clean, and the staff are friendly.