What makes Willows, California a great overnight stop? Consider this… you’ve traveled all day, you’re tired, hungry, the kids are wired… you get the picture. What you really need right about then is that perfect overnight stop… an exit where you feel safe and comfortable… an exit with a good mix of accommodations and a variety of eating places… not just fast food. And, maybe a little shopping later before you get back to the motel. The next morning you can gas up nearby and head out. Everything you need conveniently located right off the exit! That’s a great overnight stop!

About Willows, California…

Willows is a city and the county seat of Glenn County, California, located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California. The city is a home to regional government offices, including the California Highway Patrol, California Department of Motor Vehicles, the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the main offices of the Mendocino National Forest, which comprises about one million acres of Federal land located mostly in mountainous terrain west of Willows. The population was 6,293 at the 2020 census. Wikipedia

Places to Stay in Willows…

This Willows I-5 exit has several national lodging chains to choose from, all with more than acceptable reviews from I-5 travelers. Baymont by Wyndham, Best Western Willows Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Motel 6, and Super 8 by Wyndham are located here.

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Best Western Willows Inn | I-5 Exit Guide
Best Western Willows Inn in Willows, California

Places to Eat in Willows…

You’ll find a decent selection of dining options at this exit, from major chains to local favorites. Burgers and fries, pizza, Mexican, Chinese and more. This Willows I-5 exit includes Black Bear Diner, Burger King, Gonzalez Mangonadas Deserts, Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant, Doughnut Wheel, KFC, McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s | Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza, Round Table Pizza, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, The Tipsy Burro Mexican Restaurant, and Wong’s Chinese Restaurant

Black Bear Diner in Willows, California | I-5 Exit Guide
‘good, old fashioned family food’ at Black Bear Diner in Willows, California

Places to Shop in Willows…

While it’s not a shoppers paradise at this Willows I-5 exit, you can probably find just about anything you want as far as travel essential here. Stores include DollarTree, Freeway Bottle Shop, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Tractor Supply, and Walmart SuperCenter.

Fuel Up and Head Out…

Arco, Chevron, Diamond, Shell


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