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Sunbeam Rest Area
Sunbeam Rest Area is a rest area on I-8 eastbound in California near Seeley. A federal truck parking survey counted 9 spaces for big rigs here. Mapped amenities include restrooms, drinking water and vending machines. Heading east, the next one is Sand Hills Rest Area in roughly 52 miles. It is about 75 miles (straight line) from El Cajon, CA.
| Highway | I-8 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Seeley, Imperial County, California Directions (32.7736, -115.6687) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 9 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-8
Heading eastbound
Sand Hills Rest Area
about 52 miles · Rest area near Winterhaven
Heading westbound
Sunbeam Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Seeley
Other side of the highway: Sunbeam Rest Area (Westbound).
Can you sleep here?
Plan for a break of no more than 8 hours; that is the California limit. Tents and camping are off limits.
Legal source: 21 CCR 2205. California overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sunbeam Rest Area?
On I-8 eastbound near Seeley in Imperial County, California. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Sunbeam Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-8. Traffic the other way uses Sunbeam Rest Area.
Does Sunbeam Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Sunbeam Rest Area?
Eastbound: Sand Hills Rest Area, about 52 miles. Westbound: Sunbeam Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Sunbeam Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 8 hours; that is the California limit. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at Sunbeam Rest Area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 9 spaces for trucks.
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