Traveling through California’s Central Valley often means long stretches of highway between destinations. Along this well-traveled north–south corridor, many adventurers, road-trippers, and geocachers make quick stops to refuel — both vehicles and humans alike.
This location offers easy on-and-off freeway access and a convenient place to pause your journey. Nearby are multiple options for fuel, restrooms, food, and travel supplies, making it a popular stop for those crossing the valley. Whether you’re heading toward the Bay Area, the Central Coast, or further along I-5, this is a friendly place to stretch your legs before continuing on your way.
At this stop you’ll find a classic roadside photo opportunity beneath a tall windmill — a fun landmark that has welcomed travelers for generations.
Take a moment to capture your visit and enjoy this iconic Central Valley roadside scene!
Logging Requirements
To log this Virtual Cache, please include one photo taken at the location:
Option 1:
A photo of yourself (or a member of your caching party) at the windmill photo-op sign.
OR
Option 2:
A photo of the windmill photo-op sign with a piece of paper clearly showing your geocaching username and the date.
Photos must be taken during your visit. Logs without the required photo may be deleted.
This is a high-traffic travel stop. Please be mindful of others when taking photos and remain aware of vehicles and pedestrians in the area. Cache is available year-round and accessible day or night.
Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between February 3, 2026 and February 3, 2027. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 5.0 on the Geocaching Blog.