Pilot Travel Center

I can forgive a group of tourists walking down the aisles as zombies and I can overlook the street peddling goods adorning its exterior, but I cannot get over the general lackluster quality of service. A gas station that is trying to outstretch its ambition for a mini mart to Walmart status is just wrong. This place sells both car stereo systems and dvds alongside snacks and energy drinks. Cheesy souvenirs and hunting paraphernalia also clutter the shelves. I walked out of here wondering what rabbit hole I just left.

Its a pilot. late at night the side street gets backed up with trucks waiting to get in so its kinda tricky to maneuver around them. unless your like me and you just drive over the median or make illegal u turns. But where else can you fill up for less? Or get a subway sandwich, snacks, drinks, random car accessories, movies, even a tv or a happy ending??! :-P

Pretty cool place because you can get a subway here and there is a variety of knickknacks inside the store. The gas is usually pretty cheap and the lines are not too long. It’s open 24 hrs and the line goes fast because there are lots of pumps.

RV stay away, angry people, unattended cars, can’t get to pumps, go to 7-​eleven across the street where diesel pumps very accessible

If you are a large RV driver, never, and I mean never go here for gas. They only have one diesel pump, it is with the normal auto pumps, and a big rig, 30′ or better will block traffic if you try to fill up, especially if you have a tow vehicle.
We made the mistake of pulling into the Truck Diesel side behind the station and were immediately trapped. We had to unhook our tow vehicle and then dodge a lot of angry truckers to get out of there, and it is not really marked well that RV’s are not welcome back there.
Had to go in and ask where RV’s fill up on diesel and was directed to there one pump on the end. Angry motorists abounded as our 40′ rig and tow car blocked access to the exit and store… this place is not set up for RV’s at all… access is terrible and exiting is just as bad.
If you are a large RV in the Salinas area and need diesel… find somewhere else.

I’ve been coming to this gas station and only this gas station (if I can help it) during my trips to and from SF and San Luis Obispo for the past few years. The gas is reliably affordable — prices for sure lower than any other town down 101 — and usually lower than others in the area. The reviewer from 2009 that quoted $ 2.05 gas prices made me cry a little.
The inside of the center has large and clean restrooms, cheap fountain sodas (I live for that monster 44 oz. Diet Coke with the vanilla flavoring), and a Subway. It’s all geared towards long-​haul truckers, which I like to pretend I am when I roll (screech) up in my sweet 4-​door rusted-​out Corolla.
Service is not always on the ball and I often have to wait 5 – 10 minutes in line for gas, so that loses 2 stars, plus one for the nostalgia of coming here and its timeless reliability.
Pro tip: When you’re done pumping gas, don’t be an asshole and leave your car parked in the stall when you want to go grab a snack. Park near the shop and go inside for as long as you want — just let the rest of us get our gas quickly and go back to our trip. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needlessly waited for someone only to find they were inside buying Slim Jims.
I’ve never seen $ 151 charges on my card, so I dunno what Jen R. was up to.
Gas happy, drink happy, drive happy.

On many recent fill ups, their pumps have been running very slow, took for ever to fill up and when I told the cashier inside, he just shrugged or couldnt care less. Occasionaly I have also seen total amount to be high for a fillup even though their prices are the lowest in the area? Does any one else get the feeling of having been charged more for a fillup?

Be wary, if you pay at the pump, $ 151.00 charge on your card. It falls off 3 days later, but until then.
Nu bueno.

I can always count on this Pilot to have reasonable prices for gas, a great selection of groceries and clean washrooms. If you find yourself in need of a refuel — for you or the car — stop in!

My favorite stop between the bay area and SLO. Lots of gas slots and right off the highway. The store is fun, everything imaginable that you can plug into your car, mostly for the truck drivers but fun to see. They have nice clean bathrooms and a ton of drink choices. Not that I have needed them but you can rent a shower if needed.

They are almost always busy. Waiting for a pump is sort of business as usual. Occasionally an issue getting in and out with the heavy truck traffic. Usually are price competitive, but not always. Often have problems with slow delivery or really often: can’t get a receipt and have to go inside and wait in line.

good gas prices, convenient!

Very bad attitude from management.
Pilot had coupons for free sodas and the manager got angry that I was using them said that I could only use one coupon ever instead of one per visit. Rude dude makes staff be rude towards clients… across the street is AMPM they have usually lower gas pices (by one cent) and they treat clients great!

Today’s Gas Prices:
Unleaded $ 2.05
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Gas at the Seven Eleven off Hwy 68 at the Stonecreek Center:
$ 2.99 are you out of your mind?‘
Nuts!