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Rest areas on I-8 in California

All 3 rest areas and service stops on I-8 through California, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

3rest stops

3official rest areas

~57 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 51.1	Buckman Springs Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 51 and Exit 54	map
Mile 108.2	Jamie Obeso Sunbeam Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 107 and Exit 111	map
Mile 155.5	Sand Hills Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 151 and Exit 156	map

Quick answers

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

I-8 has 3 rest stops in California, spread over roughly 171 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-8 in California?

On average a rest stop comes up every 57 miles on I-8 in California, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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