Not sure if this question has been thoroughly covered (I tried the search engine but didn’t find anything). I’ll be driving from the Bay Area to LA on Tuesday via i-5 with my 4-month old, so we will NEED to make at... (12 replies, last updated by Lin January 21, 2002)

I still make it a stop when traveling back and forth to the bay area from vegas. The breakfast’s are amazing, everything is soooo fresh, nothing processed. Great “country” feel also. Harris Ranch Inn &... (0 replies, last updated by someyoungguyy February 3, 2008)

Thanks for the report. I was hoping to do the 2 mile drive to Lost Hills to check out the food options during my last I-5 visit, but I didn’t get the chance. I’m glad there’s some good Mexican food nearer to the... (7 replies, last updated by janetofreno September 10, 2007)

I just want to alert chow-deprived I-5 travelers that Common Ground for lunch/coffee is about a mile east of I-5 on the main drag in Willows and is worth it for breakfast/lunch. My dad likes the cinnamon rolls, but I... (3 replies, last updated by BN1 April 19, 2007)

I would recommend Debbie’s Place in Avenal. They have the best burgers around – better than In n Out. They are located on the main drag at Skyline Blvd and 5th Avenue in Avenal. From I-5, take Hwy 269 exit south 5... (4 replies, last updated by PolarBear December 24, 2006)

Many thanks to the many posters and to Krys Stanley for leading us to Tita’s Pupuserias Restaurante in Buttonwillow. These really are the best pupusas! It’s a must-stop just 4 miles off I-5. Link:... (0 replies, last updated by Cynthia April 5, 2005)

Hi- The way Chowhound is organized, I-5 between the Bay Area and the L.A. area is discussed on the California board, since the bulk of that stretch of I-5 does not pass through either L.A. or the Bay Area. If you take a gander at... (6 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team September 17, 2004)

Hi- The way Chowhound is organized, I-5 between the Bay Area and the L.A. area is discussed on the California board, since the bulk of that stretch of I-5 does not pass through either L.A. or the Bay Area. If you take a gander at... (9 replies, last updated by mark September 18, 2004)

We usually stop at Harris Ranch cause they have the cleanest restrooms along I-5. There is an In-N-Out a little bit further south. Otherwise we just drive straight thru. Why waste time along the way when there are much better... (14 replies, last updated by TG June 28, 2005)

Could you post some directions from I-5 to these places? I don’t know my way around Everett at all. By the way, pulling out my new “Best Places” I see that they recommend Alligator Soul and Emory’s Lake... (8 replies, last updated by Steve S January 22, 2005)

My family and I are driving down to the Bay Area and then into So. Cal in June. I’m interested in people’s favorite stops for food, from Seattle south, that are near I-5 (say within 10 minutes of I-5). I’m... (6 replies, last updated by Steve C May 10, 2004)

Isn’t Cave Junction a decent sidetrack off I-5 from Grants Pass? I’ve only been there once but I remember it being a pretty good drive from Grants Pass. Between Portland and Grants Pass, I could suggest stopping at the... (14 replies, last updated by Runninrob August 3, 2005)

by the Sea (760-632-0056). Exit Birmingham from I-5, head to ocean, left at T intersection (San Elijio Ave.), left at next intersection (Liverpool) look for the line. (Don’t park in the shopping center parking lot –... (13 replies, last updated by PolarBear January 1, 2005)

Some of you may not read the California board, so I’m posting this just in case... If you’re going toward L.A. anytime soon, and considering taking I-5, please check out the thread (posted by Doc) in the California... (4 replies, last updated by Jose May 31, 2002)

In a humble contribution to the I-5 challenge, I took a short detour on my recent road trip south to check out Patterson, which is a small town east of the I-5 and south of the I-580 cut-off. Blue’s Cafe is a good place to... (0 replies, last updated by Doc January 8, 2003)