Arlo Fane
For Rest Stop: Slightly less creepy than most California rest stops, but it’s proximity to Bakersfield means there’s some tricky stuff happening. No cameras, minimal lighting, a few people loitering, but it seems safe. You might see a CHP car every few hours.
Terrible location—way too close to Bakersfield to be useful, but thanks to Caltrans, it’s the last open rest stop on I‑5 until San Mateo because the others are “under construction” forever. Seriously though, if you don’t stop here, then you’re either stopping at the 52 interchange or you’re going to Gilroy or Trace.
There’s plenty of parking. Bathrooms are fine, not great. It has functioning vending machines.
It’s not great, but you’ll probably be fine.
Posted Jul 17, 2025 by Arlo Fane from . This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.