Once again looking for parking tips, this time in/near San Diego, CA

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tarmadilo, Jul 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM.

  1. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    If you are coming in on I-8 and don't mind an hour or so drive into SD in the mornings, there is the Golden Acorn Casino and Truck Stop before you drop off the hill. Guess it really depends where your drop is.
    Golden Acorn Casino & Travel Center - Google Maps
     
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  3. trucknguy

    trucknguy Medium Load Member

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    I’m not talking casino. It’s a nationwide network. They use an app. to find parking near wherever you are.
     
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  4. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Miramar Rd. off I-15 go west and between I-15 and I-805 on right side plenty of warehouse facilities and parking. Turn right Carroll cyn. Left side of Miramar Rd is Military base.
     
  5. James j

    James j Light Load Member

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    If your coming down the 15 there is a scale after fallbrook.after the scale is a couple pullouts,always a lot of trucks using it.if you just need sleep it's a good spot.no food or toilets close though
     
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  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    He’s better off where I mentioned off the 76 and 15.
     
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  7. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    This is looking like my best bet, definitely closer to my delivery destination than the other possibilities. I’m going to stop tomorrow night at the Buckman Springs Rest Area on I-8 for my 34 hour reset and head to Miramar on Sunday afternoon. Thanks again, everyone who had suggestions!
     
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  8. Oakland Raiders Forever

    Oakland Raiders Forever Medium Load Member

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    Yes this
     
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  9. Oakland Raiders Forever

    Oakland Raiders Forever Medium Load Member

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    I have parked near downtown many times just a few blocks away from the main downtown area. I have found a lot of parking just south of the Coronado bridge , on the San Diego side not the Coronado side. Very nice area to take your 34 hour reset. Get a hotel room and enjoy the beautiful downtown area.
     
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  10. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Casino top of the hill on Highway 8
     
  11. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    Why would you stay at the rest area? Golden Acorn is only a few miles east of there, and it's a nice place to park and it always has spots. I mean, if that's what you prefer, go for it.
     
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