Welcome to Pilot Travel Center in San Diego, CA!
Pilot Travel Centers LLC operates the largest network of travel centers in North America with over 900 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Pilot serves more than 1.5 million professional truck drivers, RV, EV, and auto drivers each day, offering gasoline and diesel fuels, DEF, craveable food like pizza, wings, and breakfast sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and the best coffee on the interstate™.
For pro drivers, amenities like overnight truck parking, reservable showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, and more make Pilot an essential part of the drive.
The Pilot™ app also features mobile fueling, online ordering, and daily offers to save you money on the road. See You Out Here™
While some customers praised the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers, others reported dirty conditions and long wait times for showers.
Customer Service
Feedback on customer service was mixed; some staff were described as friendly and helpful, while others were noted for being rude or unprofessional.
Parking Issues
Many reviews highlighted the limited parking availability and congestion, with complaints about the high fees for reserved spots.
Food Quality
Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with the food quality, particularly the pizza, while others enjoyed the offerings from the attached Wendy's.
Shower Wait Times
Numerous reviews mentioned excessively long wait times for showers, often exceeding two hours.
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miguel
5 days ago
1.0
3 hour 45 mins later still no shower
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Larry Meese
Dec 14, 2025
1.0
This place is nasty as hell. The amount of trash, mice and rats. The bathroom is dirty ever time I come here. The lack of friendlyness is very poor for a pilot. The amount of money they charge for parking is crazy!!!! I always thought that truckers were appreciated for all that we do but instead they just rob us for our money for parking!!!!! With the 22$ for one night of parking they should be able to get rid of all that trash on the property. The showers are small for the amount of money you pay for a shower. Over all this place is truly disgusting and not worth it overall. The nerve of the employee to knock on doors asking for money for everything is mind blowing. I would not stay here again if I didn't have too.
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Jhon Lawless
Dec 11, 2025
1.0
Came in here one time and one of the card readers has a skimmer on it. My card has never been skimmed before but the one time I come here I get robbed for 140 bucks the next morning. Double check before swiping your card here.
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Psyfur Gaming
Dec 9, 2025
3.0
A bit out of the way and expensive. Only Pilot I've been to that had a time limit on showers. Parking area is packed day and night because it's too small of a space. Had to wait in line for gas. I've had worse, but not great.
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Remember Me keepsakes
Nov 24, 2025
5.0
VISITOR/CUSTOMER ALERT!!
as the holidays approach, you will notice the Pilot being short on staff(which means some days you will not be able to get a fast shower or a shower at all because some days there will only be 1 employee during the night shift to attend the entire store and no one else to clean the restrooms because the register will be left unattended. Why is that? Staff will be getting sick just like truckers get sick and unable to perform or just like anyone else gets sick and is not able to perform properly so they get sent home or they have to call out. Not many people like working the graveyard shift either so it is difficultto find new staff. Please DO NOT take it out on them. If you have an issue with ANYTHING at all, please walk up to the staff and bring it up to their attention and they will gladly take care of it. This is a huge store compare to other pilots. It is not difficult to communicate. Do not go and make a bad survey so it goes directly to corporate without bringing it up to a pilot employee. They WILL give a write-up to EVERY employee that is on that shift without caring if the staff knows about the issue or not, which is really messed up knowing corporate or the manager is the one who should have at least 2 people working the nightshift and if one person calls out, there should be a back-up person who is able to cover that shift (which the manager or assistant manger should be the ones to cover that shift if no one else is found to cover it)
Put yourself in their shoes. If at your job someone doesn't bring up an issue directly to you, would you be ok getting a write up without a heads up to fix that problem and endup getting fired? No, right? Be kind please.
The holidays are bad enough already for some that will not have a family to go home to or will not have a loved one to hug this season(perhaps even you?) and it makes me sad.
Please treat other the same way you would like to be treated. It's already pressure enough for big corporates to force people to do more than what they can can do or pay for something that was out of their control or knowledge.
If a toilet is clogged, bring it up to their attention. It's not the staffs fault someone didn't know how to use the toilet or didn't have the decency to let the staff know they clogged it. There's a piece of paper on the floor? Pick it up and take it to the trash can, there's no sprite? Let the staff know, no napkins? Let the staff know
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION 🤗
SPREAD KINDNESS THIS YEAR ✨️ 💖
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Travel Center
Are there showers at this location?
For a list of locations that offer showers, please use our store locator tool at https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search .
What is the cost of a shower?
Shower prices vary by location. We recommend reaching out to the store directly for prices by location.
Can anyone purchase a shower?
Yes, anyone can purchase a shower at our locations.
What are the rules for overnight parking?
We recommend reaching out to individual stores directly with location specific questions regarding parking.
Does this location sell propane?
For a list of RV amenities and services, please visit our website at https://pilotcompany.com/rv-services or download the Pilot app and create an RV account.
Does this location have laundry facilities?
Laundry facilities vary by location. We recommend reaching out to the store directly with these concerns or you can use our store locater tool on our website: https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search .
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, EBT, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and EBT.
Does this location have a CAT scale?
Yes, all of our locations have CAT scales.
What fuel options are located here?
Please visit our website for more information on fuel options and blends: https://pilotcompany.com/fuel-prices .
Does this location have a restaurant or driver’s lounge?
Restaurants and driver’s lounges vary depending on the location. We recommend reaching out to the store directly with these inquiries or using our store locator tool on our website: https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search .
What are the operating hours of Pilot Travel Center in San Diego?
Pilot Travel Center in San Diego is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
Does the San Diego Pilot Travel Center offer showers for customers?
Showers are available at some locations; please use the store locator tool at https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search to find locations offering showers.
What types of fuel can I get at the Pilot Travel Center in San Diego?
The travel center offers gasoline, diesel, and DEF with high-speed pumps; for more details visit https://pilotcompany.com/fuel-prices.
Can I reserve parking or showers ahead of time at this location?
Yes, you can reserve parking and showers using the Pilot app or via https://pilotcompany.com/park.
What payment methods are accepted at the San Diego Pilot Travel Center?
They accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, EBT, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash.
Are there CAT scales available at this Pilot Travel Center?
Yes, all Pilot Travel Center locations, including San Diego, are equipped with CAT scales.
What nearby restaurants are close to the Pilot Travel Center San Diego?
Nearby restaurants include Wendy's, Cinnabon, and Shellys Deli, offering fast food, bakery items, and Mexican cuisine respectively, convenient for grabbing a meal before or after your visit.
How can nearby money transfer services like Western Union help me at the Pilot Travel Center?
Western Union, located nearby, offers money transfer services useful for travelers needing to send or receive funds while on the road.
Are there opportunities for travelers to explore local attractions near the Pilot Travel Center in San Diego?
Yes, visitors can consider visiting Rancho Tecate Resort, a nearby hotel and park, for relaxation or recreation before continuing their journey.
What amenities are available at Pilot Travel Center to support professional drivers?
Amenities include overnight parking, high-speed fuel pumps, reserved showers, laundry facilities, premium Wi-Fi, truck scales, mobile food ordering, and a driver’s lounge.