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I-8 exits in California

Every exit on I-8 through California (an east–west run from milepost 1 to 172), with what's actually there — pulled from the same database that powers the Pit Stop app.

75exits
1,209places to eat
506gas stations
520hotels
454sights
3rest stops
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ExitDestinationsGasFoodHotelsSights
Exit 1West Mission Bay Drive;Sports Arena BoulevardBP, Auto Bistro, Shell Recharge +10Cafe India, Mandarin Plaza, The Pho Shop +26Green World Inn, Ramada by Wyndham, Motel 6 +11Cabrillo National Monument, SeaWorld San Diego, Belmont Park +12
Exit 2DowntownAuto Bistro, Summit Gasoline, BP +8The Patio Group, Bbb Unlimited Inc, Aroyd Thai Kitchen 2 +26Hampton by Hilton, Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - SeaWorld, Motel 6 +9McCoy House, Wells Fargo History Museum, San Diego Courthouse & City Hall Museum +6
Exit 2ALos AngelesEVgo, Valero Energy, Shell +7Rachelle Domingo- Rogers Dba Arch 5 Design Studio, Crossroads Cafe, Casa De Pico +26E-Z 8 Motel, Hotel California, Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley +14MCRD San Diego Command Museum, Threads of the Past, James McCoy House +12
Exit 2CMorena BoulevardEVgo, Valero Energy, Shell +8Rachelle Domingo- Rogers Dba Arch 5 Design Studio, Hunter Steakhouse, The Remy +26Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn +9Junipero Serra Museum, Blackhawk Livery Stables, Seeley Stable +8
Exit 2BRosecrans StreetEVgo, Shell, ARCO +8Rachelle Domingo- Rogers Dba Arch 5 Design Studio, Taco Del Mar, Casa De Pico +25Hilton Garden Inn, E-Z 8 Motel, Hotel California +7Whaley House Museum, Junipero Serra Museum, McCoy House +7
Exit 3Taylor Street;Hotel CircleEVgo, ARCO, Valero Energy +12Hunter Steakhouse, The Remy, Ricky's Restaurant +26Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hampton Inn San Diego/mission Valley +15Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum, HMS Surprise +12
Exit 4ACA 163 SouthElectrify America, EVgo, Electrify America +7Charlie's Sports, Beer & BBQ, Red River Restaurant & Partners Llc, Terrace Cafe +26Lap it Up, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Quality Inn SeaWorld Zoo Area +16Firehouse Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Legacy International +12
Exit 4BHotel CircleElectrify America, EVgo, A S Investment Limited +7Snapshot Coffee Bar, Benihana, Morning Bird Coffee +26Quality Suites San Diego SeaWorld Area, Mission View Inn & Suites - Mission Valley/San Diego Zoo, Best Western Hotels & Resorts +9Inflatable World, Lambda Archives of San Diego, SD Art Advisory +7
Exit 4CEscondidoElectrify America, EVgo, Electrify America +8Charlie's Sports, Beer & BBQ, Red River Restaurant & Partners Llc, Bunz +26Lap it Up, Quality Inn SeaWorld Zoo Area, Super 8 by Wyndham +11San Diego Zoo, Marston House, San Diego Museum of Art +11
Exit 5Mission Center RoadEVgo, Electrify America, Electrify America +9Stish, Polanco Kitchen & Bar, The Burger Den +26Mission View Inn & Suites - Mission Valley/San Diego Zoo, Quality Suites San Diego SeaWorld Area, WorldMark by Wyndham +13San Diego Electric Railway Association & National City Depot Museum, Inflatable World, Lambda Archives of San Diego +7
Exit 6ATexas Street;Qualcomm WayChevron, Shell Recharge, Shell +11Bellagenics, Coffee Republic, Baci Coffee +26SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Black Mountain Lodge 845, San Diego Lodge 35 +11Museum of American Treasures, Frank Kimball Museum, Inflatable World +8
Exit 6BNational City;Chula Vista;Los AngelesShell Recharge, Chevron, Valero Gas +9Hundreds Seafood, 100's seafood grill buffet, Coffee Republic +26SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Black Mountain Lodge 845 +7San Diego River Garden, All County Fire, Inflatable World +6
Exit 7Mission Gorge Road;Fairmount AvenueExxon & Mobil Stations, Mobil, EVgo +8Seed And Sprout Llc, Cookies Tonight, Wagyu Shawarma Grill +15Motel 6 Headingley / Winnipeg West, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Marriott Hotels +8Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum, San Diego River Garden, All County Fire +6
Exit 7AExxon & Mobil Stations, Mobil, Sky Gas +7Taco Shop Restaurant Group, Inc, Hot Chickz & Pizza, It's Just Wings +19Motel 6 Headingley / Winnipeg West, Pidgeon at Monte Viston, Bajamar Golf Resort +7California Custom Aquariums, San Diego River Garden, All County Fire +5
Exit 7BRiversideTravel centerOpen 24hMobil, Sky Gas, Cosby Oil +8Taco Shop Restaurant Group, Inc, Hot Chickz & Pizza, It's Just Wings +15Motel 6 Headingley / Winnipeg West, Pidgeon at Monte Viston, Bajamar Golf Resort +7Women's Museum of California Education Center, California Custom Aquariums, San Diego River Garden +6
Exit 8Mission Gorge Road;Fairmount AvenueOpen 24hSky Gas, Mobil, Exxon & Mobil Stations +8Le Parfait Paris, Bonjour Bakery & Patisserie, Juniors Bar Group Inc +25Motel 6 Headingley / Winnipeg West, Bajamar Golf Resort, La Cresta Motel +8California Custom Aquariums, Aztec Bowl Monument, San Diego River Garden +4
Exit 9Waring RoadSky Gas, Mobil, Exxon & Mobil Stations +9Maya's Cookies, Test Kitchen, Souper Bowl +21Motel 6 Headingley / Winnipeg West, San Diego State University Residence Halls, Bajamar Golf Resort +7California Custom Aquariums, Aztec Bowl Monument, San Diego Police Museum +4
Exit 10College AvenueExtraMile, Shell, Chevron Station San Diego +8Bennihanas, Plant Savory, Daphne's California Greek +26San Diego State University Residence Halls, Ace Budget Motel, Travel Time Motel +10Kung Fu Corals, Historical Archaeology and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab, Aztec Bowl Monument +8
Exit 1170th Street;Lake Murray BoulevardOpen 24hShell, Chevron, Emerald Oil Gas Station & Liquor +8D' Sotos Taco Shop, Zvi Inc, Aromi Italian Cuisine +26Ace Budget Motel, San Diego RV Resort, Best Western Hotels & Resorts +7Pumpkin Station, Mission Trails Lake Murray - La Mesa, San Diego Police Museum +7
Exit 12Fletcher Parkway;Baltimore DriveEdco Public Cng Station (hours Apply To Cng Fueling Station Only), Speedway, Emerald Oil Gas Station & Liquor +10Vic's Deli And Cafe, Jordan's Cafe, Rae's Cafe +26Holiday Inn, The Hitching Post Motel, San Diego RV Resort +9Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, La Mesa History Center, La Mesa Depot Museum +8
Exit 13AEl Cajon BoulevardOpen 24hTexaco, Shell, Chevron Station La Mesa +9Coast Restaurant Supply & Design, Starbucks, Plaza Cafe +26Heritage Inn La Mesa, The Hitching Post Motel, Travelodge by Wyndham +9La Mesa History Center, O'Dunn Fine Art, La Mesa Depot Museum +6
Exit 13BJackson DriveOpen 24h76, 76, Edco Public Cng Station (hours Apply To Cng Fueling Station Only) +7Dream Dinners, Red Lobster, Cafe a Gogo +26Holiday Inn, Heritage Inn La Mesa, The Hitching Post Motel +8La Mesa History Center, O'Dunn Fine Art, Pacific Southwest Railway Museum - La Mesa +6
Exit 14AGrossmont Center Drive;La Mesa Boulevard76, Chevron Station La Mesa, Edco Public Cng Station (hours Apply To Cng Fueling Station Only) +8Peet's Coffee & Tea, A&W Restaurant, Momentos Cafe +20Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, Heritage Inn La Mesa +7La Mesa History Center, O'Dunn Fine Art, Grossmont High School +6
Exit 14CSeverin Drive;Fuerte Drive76, 76, Speedway +8Brigantine, Marieta's, Submarina California Subs +15Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Quality Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn +7Grossmont High School, Scareventures, La Mesa History Center +6
Exit 14BLa Mesa Boulevard;Grossmont Center Drive76, 76, Speedway +7Submarina California Subs, Marieta's, Paula Jean's Coffee Bean +13Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Quality Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn +7Grossmont High School, Scareventures, La Mesa History Center +6
Exit 15El Cajon BoulevardShell, Speedway, 76 +8Finca Casa Blanca, Anthony's Seafood Group, Inc., The Wrangler Family Barbecue +15Quality Inn & Suites, Motel Villa Serena, Relax Inn and Suites +9Heritage of the Americas Museum, Grossmont High School, Scareventures +5
Exit 16Main StreetBP, Chevron, Super Star +8AJ's PPJ Pizza, Rose's Event Services, Kaka Rawand +22Motel Villa Serena, Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon, Motel 6 +9Knox House Museum, East County Art Association, Olaf Wieghorst Museum +6
Exit 17Magnolia Avenue;DowntownQuick Trip, Chevron Station / Extra Mile El Cajon, Mollison Gas & Mini Market +9Jose De La Torre, Mi Taco Shop, Los Garcia's Taco Shop +26Clarion Hotel, BEST WESTERN Plus Continental Inn & Suites, Choice Hotels +10Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center, Knox House Museum, Boomers El Cajon +6
Exit 17AJohnson AvenueSuper Star, Chevron, ARCO +7Doctor&apos S Signature Sales &amp Marketing Intl. Corp Dba, American Retro Holdings Llc., Serrano's Super Salsa +13Relax Inn and Suites, Motel 6, Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon +7Boardwalk, Knox House Museum, Waterdog Products, Inc. +4
Exit 17BElectrify America, Shell, Super Star +7Ami Sushi, American Retro Holdings Llc., Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina +21Motel 6, Northgate Motel, Super 8 El Cajon/San Diego +7Allen Airways Flying Museum, Knox House Museum, Waterdog Products, Inc. +5
Exit 17CMagnolia Avenue;Civic CenterElectrify America, Shell, Super Star +9Teriyaki House, Starbucks, Gyros House +26Northgate Motel, Super 8 El Cajon/San Diego, Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon +9Knox House Museum, Gillespie Field Annex, Waterdog Products, Inc. +6
Exit 18Mollison AvenueMollison Gas & Mini Market, 76, Shell +14Matte Oil Inc, Los Garcia's Taco Shop, The Meltdown +26Clarion Hotel, BEST WESTERN Plus Continental Inn & Suites, Super 8 El Cajon/San Diego +10Knox House Museum, Olaf Wieghorst Museum, Boomers El Cajon +5
Exit 19North 2nd StreetOpen 24hSpeedway, 76, EVgo +19International House of Pancakes, Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp, Estrada's Mexican Food +26Americas Best Value Inn El Cajon San Diego, Fabulous Seven Motel, Valley Motel +11Cajon Senior Villas, Olaf Wieghorst Museum, Boomers El Cajon +6
Exit 20Greenfield DriveARCO, 76, Speedway +10Starbucks, The Milton Law Firm Pllc, Pernicano's Family Italian Restaurant +15Fabulous Seven Motel, SureStay Hotels, Americas Best Value Inn El Cajon San Diego +4Cajon Senior Villas, Boomers El Cajon, Olaf Wieghorst Museum +5
Exit 20AEast Main StreetSky Fuel, Mobil, ARCO +7Del Taco, Pernicano's Family Italian Restaurant, 6835 W Peoria Inc. Dba Bright Beginnings Preschool &amp Chi +12Fabulous Seven Motel, SureStay Hotels, Americas Best Value Inn El Cajon San Diego +7Cajon Senior Villas, Boomers El Cajon, Olaf Wieghorst Museum +6
Exit 20BGreenfield DriveChevron, Exxon & Mobil Stations, Mobil +7Mamma Rosa Italian Restaurant, Subway, Panchos Mexican Grill - H St. Chula Vista +20Fabulous Seven Motel, Americas Best Value Inn El Cajon San Diego, SureStay Hotels +4Cajon Senior Villas, Marshal Scotty's Playland Park, Boomers El Cajon +3
Exit 22Los Coches RoadElectrify America, ARCO, Exxon & Mobil Stations +6The Meltdown, Walmart Bakery, La Posta De Acapulco +20Fabulous Seven MotelMarshal Scotty's Playland Park, Cajon Senior Villas, Little Fire Truck Co. +3
Exit 23Lake Jennings Park RoadMobil, ARCO, Shell +2Taco Azul, Karla's Taco Shop, Starbucks +14—Marshal Scottys Playland, Little Fire Truck Co., Scenic Overlook
Exit 27Harbison Canyon Lane;Dunbar Lane—Flinn Springs Inn, The Olde 80, Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant +1Mystic Canyon InnBarona Museum, COVID climb, Alpine Historical Society +1
Exit 30Alpine;Tavern RoadSinclair Oil, Sinclair, Chevron +4Caffé Adesso, Panda Machi, Bubbles & Brews Cafe +20Ayres Lodge AlpineAlpine Historical Society, Pine Creek Trailhead, Sky Falconry +2
Exit 33West Willows RoadOpen 24hSinclair, Sinclair Oil, ShellAlpine Coffee Company, Fred's Old Fashioned Burgers, Janos Pizza +18Willows Hotel & Spa at ViejasPine Creek Trailhead, Alpine Historical Society, Sky Falconry +1
Exit 36East Willows RoadViejas Pit StopViejas Casino & Resort, The Grove Steakhouse, Ginger Noodle Bar +10Willows Hotel & Spa at ViejasVista Point
Exit 40Japatul Valley Road—Veronica's Kitchen, Descanso Junction Restaurant—Pine Creek Wilderness, Japutal Valey Road, Airplane Monument
Exit 45Pine ValleyValero, Pine Valley StoreFrosty Burger, Major's DinerPine Valley Inn MotelCuyamaca Rancho Park Museum and Area Headquarters, Champagne Pass Viewpoint, Playground
Exit 47Sunrise HighwayValeroMajor's Diner, Frosty BurgerPine Valley Inn MotelFoster Point
Exit 51Buckman Springs Road————
Exit 54Cameron Station;Kitchen Creek Road———Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Gaskill Brothers' Stone Store Museum
Exit 61Crestwood Road;Live Oak SpringsTravel centerOpen 24hGolden Acorn Truck Diesel, Live Oak Springs Resort, Golden Acorn Travel CenterKrispy Krunchy Chicken—Carrizo Overlook
Exit 65Campo BoulevardMountain Top NewsIHOP, Manzanita DinerRodeway InnSacotone Overlook
Exit 73Jacumba;Hot SpringsChevron, ShellSubway, Tepary Southwest GrillJacumba Hot Springs HotelJacumba Hot Springs Nudist Resort
Exit 77In-Ko-Pah Park Road———Museo de Sitio "Campo Alaska", Coyote's Flying Saucer Retrieval and Repair Service, Mirador Km 57+300 +3
Exit 80Mountain Springs Road———Goat Canyon Trestle
Exit 87CalexicoChevronDesert Kitchen, The Great Escape Food & Spirits, Red Feather Off-Road Market & CafeOcotillo Trailer Park & MotelImperial Valley Desert Museum, Canyon Sin Nombre
Exit 89OcotilloChevronDesert Kitchen, Red Feather Off-Road Market & Cafe, The Great Escape Food & SpiritsOcotillo Trailer Park & MotelImperial Valley Desert Museum, Canyon Sin Nombre, Crucifixion thorn
Exit 101Dunaway Road————
Exit 107Drew RoadSeeley Market and GasRio Bend Bar & Grill, Seeley Market Mexican RestaurantStorms Crossing—
Exit 111Forrester Road————
Exit 114El CentroOpen 24hShell, 76, 76 +9Banda Burrito, The Meltdown, Jack in the Box +26Travelodge by Wyndham El Centro, Value Inn and Suites, Knights Inn +10Fun 4 All, California Midwinter Fairgrounds, Playground +2
Exit 115El CentroGulf, 76, 76 +9Mexicali Tacos, Unni, Khan Korean BBQ +26Choice Hotels, Americas Best Value Inn and Suites El Centro, The Imperial Sand +12Fun 4 All, Playground, Playground +1
Exit 116Dogwood RoadGulf, Shell, 76 +6Round Table Pizza, Round Table Pizza, Sombrero Mexican Restaurant +26Hampton Inn El Centro, Fairfield by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott +11Fun 4 All, Imperial Valley Japanese American Gallery, Playground
Exit 118ACalexicoShell, ARCOImperial Valley Bamboo, Poke and Noodle, Kotori +12Hampton Inn El Centro, Fairfield by Marriott, Home2 Suites by Hilton El Centro +1Pioneers Museum, Fun 4 All, Imperial Valley Japanese American Gallery +2
Exit 118BIndio—Imperial Valley Bamboo, Jack in the Box, Poke and Noodle +7Hampton Inn El Centro, Home2 Suites by Hilton El Centro, Fairfield by Marriott +1Museo Wok, Museo del Agua CESPM, Fun 4 All +3
Exit 120Bowker Road—Jack in the Box, Imperial Valley Bamboo—Acuario Mercantil, Centro de Ferias y Exposiciones (FEX), ICC museo UABC +5
Exit 125Orchard Road———Lego Land San Diego
Exit 128Bonds Corner Road————
Exit 131————
Exit 143Calexico————
Exit 146Brock Center Road————
Exit 151Gordons Well Road—Duner's Diner—Old Plank Road
Exit 156Grays Well Road————
Exit 159Ogilby Road———Tumco
Exit 164Sidewinder RoadShell Gas Station, ChevronOcotillo Cafe, Sidewinders Bar & Grill, Ironwood Steakhouse—Museum of History in Granite, The Center of the World, Jardin Del Sol
Exit 166Algodones Road—Ironwood Steakhouse, Ocotillo Cafe, Sidewinders Bar & Grill +10Cielito Lindo Baja, Hotel California, Hotel Del Valle +4Araz Stage Station Ruins, Jardin Del Sol, Center of the World - Felicity, California +1
Exit 170Winterhaven Drive76, 76, ChevronPapa John's Pizza, La Flor Mexican Restaurant, Carnitas El Michoacano +12Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, OYO USA, Regalodge Motel +5Yuma County Historical Society, Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground +1
Exit 1724th Avenue76, 76, ARCO +4Autentico Sapore Italiano, Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, The Great American Grill +26Yuma Territorial Lodge No. 17, Hotel San Carlos Apartments, Regalodge Motel +12Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Penitentiary Avenue +8

Quick answers

How many exits does I-8 have in California?

I-8 has 75 numbered exits in California, running an east–west from milepost 1 to milepost 172.

How many rest areas are on I-8 in California?

There are 3 rest stops on I-8 in California. Full list with mileposts →

What's the best exit to stop at on I-8 in California?

Exit 7B (Riverside) is the strongest all-around stop, with 18 places to eat and 11 gas stations. See the full ranking →

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