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Sunbeam Rest Area (eastbound I-8)
Rest area · El Centro · Imperial County · California
Are dogs allowed at Sunbeam Rest Area (eastbound I-8)?
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Designated pet area | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities, Vending machines, RV dump station | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
Location
Access: 6 mi. W. of El Centro
El Centro, 92243 · Imperial County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Caltrans.
Sources
- Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Sunbeam Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Sunbeam Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb | Route 8 | Pet Area: Yes
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Cite this record
Sunbeam Rest Area (eastbound I-8) (El Centro, CA): Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. Source: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/sunbeam-rest-area-i-8-eastbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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