Posted in Northern California
August 01, 2022
The Best Sight In The World Is Actually A Road Sign That Says Welcome To California
Only four states in the country can be entered by motor vehicle from all sides except for the west coast, and California is one of them. And at each border crossing, you’ll see an inviting “Welcome to California” sign. What lies ahead past each is a distinctive part of The Golden State that ultimately leads to some of the most interesting towns and cities and beautiful landscapes in the country.

Originally inhabited by numerous Native American tribes, it was subsequently occupied by Spain and Mexico. Today it is home to over 39 million people and is the third largest state in the country.

This "Welcome to California" sign comes into view just as you’re about to cross from Nevada State Route 264, which turns into California State Route 266. From here it’s about an hour drive to the first town which is Big Pine.

Although Big Pine is the first town you would get to, from there you can veer north onto Highway 395 toward Bishop and explore parts of the Inyo National Forest.

The southernmost of these is along California State Route 88. After crossing the border and traversing southwest, you’ll pass a few small towns until you get to Stockton. For here you can catch Interstate 5 which slices vertically through California directly to its most northern and southern borders.

When you cross west via State Route 28 its only about an 11-minute drive to Kings Beach. Here you can enjoy a wealth of recreational activities including swimming, sunbathing, dining, and shopping, just to name a few. Make it a long weekend or vacation and stay overnight at one of the inviting hotels in this cool town.

If you’ve left the glitch and glamour of Las Vegas, crossing over here will lead you along the northern border of the Mohave National Preserve. Travel about another three hours further and you’ll reach Disneyland!
What are some of the first places you plan to visit after crossing over one of California’s state lines? Wherever you go, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences.
If you’re looking for fun California itinerary ideas, check out this awesome place called the Fern River Resort.