Pilot Travel Center in San Diego, CA is part of the nationwide Pilot Flying J network of over 750 travel centers across the U.S. and Canada. The location offers a variety of amenities for travelers, including fuel, diesel, and DEF with high-speed pumps, as well as a network of EV charging stations. Customers can enjoy free WiFi, overnight parking, and showers for their convenience. The travel center has a wide selection of fresh food, snacks, drinks, and the "best coffee on the interstate." Reviewers noted the friendly, welcoming staff, though some had mixed experiences. One customer was disappointed with the "disgusting" and foul-smelling pizza, while another found the showers to be consistently cold and unpleasant, with an "unpleasant" faucet sound. The facility is described as "exceptionally clean," though the restrooms have the typical "truck stop mess." Parking can be cramped, with some customers reporting difficulty finding spots. The travel center also features a Wendy's restaurant, laundry facilities, and long wait times for the showers, up to 2 hours during busy periods. Overall, Pilot Travel Center provides the amenities expected of a major highway travel stop, with friendly service, clean facilities, and a variety of food and retail options. Customers are advised to plan ahead for busy times and potential issues with the showers.
Nice place for truck parking if pilot don’t have parking then u can street parking outside
August 2025
They are very good. Staff is very friendly helpful Thanks how many times I came back here always feel great. Shower is always clean only 1 problem always too busy on shower 🚿. Thanks 🙏 guys.
July 2025
Pizza was disgusting. Idk what they did, the peperoni and pizza was a little black but that wasnt the issue. The smell was terrible. It smelled like a sweet foul smell of rot. Took one bite thinking it was just me, but spit it out because the taste was 10x worse.
