The border of California and Arizona is primarily defined by the Colorado River, which you'll see from both sides along the drive. I always feel impressed each time crossing the freeway above the river. read more

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You know you're entering California when the sun's still blazing, your car is full of road trip snacks, and suddenly you're face-to-face with the California-Arizona Agricultural Inspection Station, the Golden State's produce bouncer since 1937. That's right. This isn't just a roadside pit stop. It's a historic checkpoint with a purpose: keeping California's crops safe, thriving, and pest-free. Back in the day, agricultural quarantine was a big deal (still is, honestly), and this station is part of a frontline defense against invasive species, plant diseases, and any suspicious fruit hitching a ride across state lines. On 98% of my trips, they don't even stop you. Most crossings don't even have attendants in the booths. I do remember the few and rare occasions where you pull up, smile, and get ready to answer the question, "Are you carrying any fruits, vegetables, or plants today?" They're checking for the usual suspects: fruits, veggies, nursery stock, hay, firewood... basically anything that might be harboring a bug with bad intentions. It's serious business, but the staff here usually manage it with a friendly nod and a no-nonsense vibe that says: We love your road trip, just don't ruin our avocados. So while it's not a flashy tourist attraction, it is a quiet hero of California's agriculture game and a reminder that even the humble border station can have legacy, impact, and a whole lot of purpose. They really do be the guardian of the grapes. read more

California Arizona Border - California! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

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This border is hit or miss. Coming into AZ we didnt have to stop. People did have to stop entering Cali from the AZ side and the line had a mile back up. I was worried for our return trip. Luckily on a Saturday morning nobody was there. All we did was slow down. As we passed the time changed and we gained an hour. There is a California sign directly to the right for a photo op. Just pull over into the dirt and snap a picture. read more

California Arizona Border - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

There is not much to say about the California Arizona border, except that they have recently added a huge California sign. For tourists this is a great opportunity to pull over and take some fun photographs. A quick sidenote, the border is generally determined by the Colorado river. There is a checkpoint that can get a bit crowded. If you are in a vehicle, it's best to stay on the left lane. Most of the time they will simply wave you through. read more

Always feels good to cross the boarder into California!! I love the new sign they've added. read more

California Arizona Border - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

It's not just ANY border... it's the California Arizona border! On one side is California... and on the other side? You guessed it - it's Arizona! Beauty on one side... and higher gas prices on the other! If you're driving from one state to the other, it's literally almost impossible not to pass the border! But with this five-star review, why would you want to pass it by??? Take a look around... take it all in.... Including the monumental California sign on one side... and that cute little informational Arizona sign on the other! Five stars for this border! *****FIVE STARS***** read more

I've always had a great experience when crossing. It's really quick, easy, and fast, and it helps you landmark that you're in California. I also highly recommend exiting off on Blythe after stopping over this border, where they have some food options and grass areas for any traveling pets to stop and relieve themselves. read more

Haven't had any problems crossing into Arizona from California because there's no actual border just a sign that says welcome to Arizona the Grand Canyon State. You can just keep driving. On the other side is the border stop from Arizona into California, where there's a structure of like an old mission style architecture that says Welcome California Agriculture Station, and it has lanes for cars and lanes for big trucks. It looks like the old Taco Bell, which is where I'm pretty sure Taco Bell got that idea. All the California missions are supposed to be like 30 miles from each other, but the closest mission to this structure is like almost 260 miles away. Mostly they will wave you through, but don't think that you will NEVER get stopped. I have been stopped and asked questions at least twice, years apart from each other, not that I ever had anything to worry about though. Just saying in case someone reading thinks they can always get waived through with something illegal, don't. read more

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Simple crossing. No inspection or waiting. The car in front of us from Utah apparently needed directions. LOL read more

Drove through today, easy peasy. Everything went smoothly. I got scared. I almost missed the "Welcome to California" sign read more

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Ahh, California. What some folks call the Nanny State, I would say they seem to get more things right, than wrong. But of course, we're coming from AZ after fifteen years. Where it's 110 degrees for four months a year and the AZ legislator only cares about social issues and tax breaks. Same temps as Palm Springs and Victorville btw. This it an Depression era, Art Deco style structure that looks like an old Taco Bell. Each lane has stop signs, but unless you're in a U-Haul, you'll never get stopped. We made the mistake once of getting behind one (see photo). The driver had to get out and remove all his plants, which they confiscated for bugs. They must of had Japanese beetles or something on them. Otherwise, it's easy peasy going through this border crossing. "Y'all come back now, ya hear!" read more

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Most of the crossings in the United States are rather boring and uneventful. There are no challenges or physical boundaries that prevent someone from traveling between the states. In fact, many state borders are nothing more than invisible lines on a map if there isn't a river that requires a tunnel or bridge. I drove through many of them to get to here including Georgia into Alabama and Alabama into Mississippi. On the other hand, Mississippi into Louisiana on I-10 is a bridge crossing but New Mexico into Arizona is not. Arizona into California, at least on I-10 crosses the Colorado River and you're on the Blythe-Ehrenberg bridge, https://www.yelp.com/biz/blythe-ehrenberg-highway-bridge-ehrenberg?hrid=BN-6qfd1j-z808e-xenZFg. For me, it was "Welcome to the Golden State" and that's it. I'll spend at least ten days in California before moving on. [Review 17527 overall - 324 in California - 1045 of 2022.] read more

California Arizona Border - Welcome to California! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

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This border crossing is more than just a sign by the side of the road. This California/Arizona border is separated by a small section of the Colorado River. The state sign going into California is a simple blue sign with California poppies; the state flower. There is also this mission style set of archways to drive through. Unlike most state border crossings, this one is a stop. Luckily, there was no line as we approached. We barely made a CA rolling stop as the officer waved us theough. Driving into Arizona is completely different. There is no building or stop. There is only a sign (and the river). The sign for Arizona is more vibrant than the one for California. The sign is a colorful picture of the Grand Canyon. After all, Arizona is the Grand Canyon state. read more

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Didn't know this was a "thing," but a review is a review. Soooo glad to have these hard-working agents securing the border from dangerous fruit flies and produce-bourne pathogens and pests. Some of the veterans look like fiddler crabs with one giant arm, probably from waving people through. They probably collar the occasional criminal or unsavory character here, but for the most part, you just smile and nod and they send you through. When trailering, you'll get more scrutiny. Fun things to ask them if you get the chance (but be prepared to "pull forward for additional inspection): 1. Do you have a map of pot dispensaries? 2. How much cash can I carry before, um, setting off that alarm thingie? 3. What would I feed a desert tortoise if I caught one? Hypothetically? 4. Why are ferrets and hedgehogs illegal in California? 5. Why do we have to stop here? It's not like I have a bomb... Anyway, be creative with that. And welcome to California. Or get out to Arizona. Either way.... read more

It's pretty cool "round here " . The Colorado River is the literal border . The river is also the main if not only recreational option in the area. That and ATVs..... Get gas In Arizona , it's always remarkably cheaper. There are some decent food options in both Quartzite,Az & Blythe,Ca but nothing else for awhile past either. We like Chester's chicken at Loves and also the Yacht Club in Quartzsite. We like Paloma's Tacos or Wings at Patty's in Blythe.There is a border patrol stop,going into but not out of California. The agents mostly wave you thru . If they stop you , be prepared to have them ask if you have fruit or plants.There was one time they wanted to "look inside" our cargo trailer though , and I have seen dogs , so yea ,it's a "real"border patrol . read more

Not sure what to write for a review on a border but it's flat open and you do not get stopped going from California to Arizona and usually do not get stopped from Arizona to California they just wave you through. Sometimes driving from Arizona to California if there aren't enough lanes open or there is a problem it can get pretty backed up trying to pass read more

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I mean, I'm not really sure how to rate this. It's a border crossing... let's go with 5 stars for properly distinguishing the fact that California and Arizona are two separate states of the union. Also, please stop if entering California with wild animals or non indigenous fruits, vegetables etc. read more

If you drive through HWY 10 from California into Arizona, you can miss the sign really quick. The sign is quite small. I was ready the second time around to capture the border sign. read more

California Arizona Border - Not the official border sign but a very welcoming one. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

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Not much to see... I feel safer on the Californian side more. Lol. Get gas on the Arizona side. It seems to be a lot cheaper. read more

California Arizona Border - Arizona side - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blythe, California

Pretty cool spot, since there's a small park on the north side where you can go in, and swim in the Colorado river :). It's the river you cross using the bridge. Plus it's usually pretty empty, read more

Does anyone know if you can still travel from California to Arizona amidst the Corona Virus problem. I planned a trip to see my grandkids months ago and I'm still planning on going. I'm trying to get as much information as I can like, will I get stopped at the Agriculture Boarder Station and be told to turn back or will I get stopped by the CHP or AHP on the way and told to turn back or will I even get cited. And if I do make it there will I make it back. Anything anytime can tell me would be great. Actual information please. I don't need speculation or hearsay. I need info from people who have actually drove there or from there and what happened. Thank you read more

What can I say? You're crossing thru the desert area between two states. It's not the most scenic area. I travel between California and Arizona frequently, so it's good to know there's a place to actually stop if I need any information or aid. read more

Check in here if you're not the driver going through the customs check point. Otherwise, you're going to zoom right through it or be waiting in a line to be eyeballed by customs. Thankfully I don't "fit the description" border patrol is looking for so it's always a friendly wave and i'm on my way but, i've heard some horror stories about these perverts... read more

I support and defend the actions are immigration forces take to keep all legal American citizens safe American citizens lives must come before all others that try to enter this country illegally!!! read more

low life scums with nothing better to do with life... honestly some of the most annoying experience while coming back home to az from cali.