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. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    I guess I don’t generally think of casinos as places to stop. I just checked it out online and realized that my assumptions were mistaken. Thanks for nudging me in that direction, plan amended!
     
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  3. Walk Among Us

    Walk Among Us Medium Load Member

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    Golden Acorn has hot food (prime rib), showers, convenience store, and safe truck parking. It's the best option for a 34.
     
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  4. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Times 2 on the Golden Acorn. Has all the amenities, since your coming thru I-8.
     
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  5. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    ALL casinos welcome trucks and you’ll always find a spot. There’s exceptions I’m sure but I’ve never seen one. I have a customer about a mile from a huge casino in the MidWest. It’s nice because I can lolli-gag up there at my leisure and know for a fact that I’ll have a spot no matter how late I get there.

    As others have mentioned, industrial areas are always golden for parking. Try to stay off the beaten path and not near driveway connections or where the satellite view shows cars parked along the street as those are usually warehouse workers and they start early. Out of sight, out of mind and always leave it like you found it is good practice to insure there will be parking in the futures.
     
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  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Out west , casinos are usually some of the best places to stop. Im not a gambler , but usually some of the best food on the road , and usually free parking spot. Away from megas and turban crowd
     
  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    I occassionally Deliver to Pepsi bottom of the hill near San Diego, I have a ramp I use on the way down, quiet, and lower in elevation than the freeway. Quiet. But not giving up this place. I can also park at the curb outside the customer, can see when they come to work on Monday AM
     
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  8. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Why tease and put it on blast………. Someone was looking for help/suggestions, isn’t that what TTR is about ?
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  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I try not to give out my hidey holes either . To many people throw trash everywhere and we get kicked out. Although i dont think those type of people are on this forum
     
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