Omg not sure why the general goes so slow , I been waiting…read morefor 2 hours is insane no reason why there shouldn't be two lanes open! It's ridiculously how trying to get from Mexicali into border gate such hassle either, with all the high technologies and screening of applying for passport they still make it difficult! My mother is elderly and needed to use restroom and we waited for 31/2 hours.

I got impatient waiting for an appointment at one of the San Diego locations to complete my Global…read moreEntry interview. I had two choices- both about 2hours away. I chose this location over LAX preferring the open desert roads to OC/LA traffic. I'm glad I paid attention to the written directions to get to the office. There were signs, but it was still unclear in a few areas. The instructions provided in the confirmation were correct. From San Diego take I-8 East to CA-7 South to the Port of Entry. Exit on Carr Rd (International Border/Cars) then turn right at top of the bridge. Turn left before the last U.S. exit and proceed to the security booth. It's that left that feels really weird to make, but I trusted the directions and it took me there. The guy just needed my drivers license at the gate and told me where to park. I was in and out within about 15min. Have your paperwork ready to hand over when you check in- I needed employment/income information, rental agreement/lease, and passport. A pic, some fingerprints, and a few questions and I was on my way back to SD with an approved application. My appointment was at 9:20 and I was able to make it there and back to SD before noon.

The Blue Angels Air Show is March 10 this year (2018). This is the only day in ages that we have…read morerain and, seriously, overcast. So much that we doubt you will see the places for the clouds. The good news is it won't be hot. It is closer to the town of Seeley, California, if you make the drive. The base has this event planned very well. The line is long so they divide it into two where you enter. You follow the cars to the parking area, passing numerous sentries to keep you going in the right direction or if you have questions. They pack you in close-we couldn't open our doors completely. Locals don't park on the base but instead park at the end of the runway and watch the planes take-off from there. You miss seeing the planes up close and the ground events, though. Next year, we will definitely do that! We actually ended up leaving early because of the rain. We see the Blue Angels practicing every day, except Sunday, starting just after the first of the year. They practice early with only 4 planes and, only at the end, bring all together. Seeing all 6 planes flying so close is amazing. I recommend stopping out in February to see the planes practice. You see all sorts of planes and helicopters doing maneuvers. One of my other favs is the V-22 Osprey. It is so unusual. Bring lawn chairs, water and a picnic basket to have a nice day.

As good as it gets. Great place to see the Blues practice and the last 2 yrs the Thunderbirds have…read morebeen coming for a week to practice along side the Blues at El Centro. Great place to take the kids to see activity. Beware, sometimes its non stop busy and other times not so much. Be courteous of other photographers and fans, stay at least 40ft back from fence line and be mindful of the farmers land and crops out there.

would give it 0 stars if i could. wow where do i start. I grew up here as a little kid and my mom…read moregot me out of here at 8y/o(now i understand why). I moved back here after a divorce because i have a daughter and thought family here would help. Im educated, friendly, outgoing, and this place has been so disappointing. There are no jobs. Im met with such hostility as a mexinan-american girl who doesnt speak spanish. so many mexi-cali residents take the jobs here from california residents even the low skill jobs or retail jobs. its so sad. People are so unfriendly. very toxic here. very small-town mentality of people dont want to know you if they didnt know you as a child.people dont want you to do better than them and you can feel the envy radiate off people. High obesity rate. the residents here are getting ripped off by the rising cost of living but tbh they deserve it.

Yes this place is ok it could be better and the mall is getting a bit lonely but I wish their were…read moremore new better businesses like fun ones that we used to have because el centro really has nothing fun's they don't have trampoline park how they used too or a water slide or fun places.

This courthouse is a little bit busier but still all of the processing went by fast. Customer…read moreservice was pretty ok.

@Monica- that's funny because I found it very easy to request an extension. I put my case number…read moredown, requested the extension, wrote down why I needed and signed it. Faxed it over and called back and BOOM. Approved. Very simple instructions. Maybe it was too easy for you to grasp or you must of been too busy with school be able to sign a request that you are providing to a court. You said their systems are outdated but you were able to keep up with it haha sorry that's too funny. Actually I was going to mail in my request but luckily I called and they gave me an option to fax it in to get to them faster. I feel you though that the traffic court didn't work around to your conveince but you do have to go by their policies. As far as customer service they aren't retail keep that in mind but I'm sure you were a total sweet heart on the phone with them as well right? How dare they treat you rudely because you didn't want to sign your request. Hope you were able to learn from the experience and follow directions next time.

Everyone, from security at the gate to the people inside the building, is extremely friendly. They…read moreall seem happy to work here. The entire place is clean and not crowded. I brought my daughter for a SENTRI pass appointment and the whole process was smooth and we didn't feel rushed or intimidated. Thank you.

Came here to the Sentri building for my interview for Global Entry. It was a smooth process…read moreconsidering we had already made an appointment. Staff was very quick to help us and we were able to interview at the time. I recommend coming here for global entry instead of waiting 5-6 months for an interview in Los Angeles.

I don't usually have to deal with county officials but I've spoken to one two officials since I've…read morelived in Imperial County and they have been absolutely great. I spoke to the road commissioner and they really helped give us information we needed. They were pleasant and helpful-even though I'm sure they get lots of calls. I also called the agricultural commissioner who handles bee swarms. They have a hotline to bee handling technicians who can come get a swarm. I spoke to a technician and they came out fast. Unfortunately, the bees were in an air conditioner unit so they could not get them. But they gave us numbers to call to find people who could. I appreciate the people who work for Imperial County government. They work to help all of us in the county.

Worst hotel I ever stayed at, no bed no pillows no blankets , complimentary breakfast was awful too…read more. 0 stars

I like to call this place the "Imperial County Jail" but the Herbert Hughes Correctional Center is…read moreits official name. Right next door they have the Regional Adult Detention Facility which is mostly used to house federal inmates awaiting transfer to San Diego. They call the Correctional Center "the jail" and the Detention Facility "the camp" when you visit. They also have a custody court attached to the jail (criminal proceedings for incarcerated arrestees) and the sheriff's office, all at the above address. Coming to this jail is alot like I imagine going to a jail in the rural south would be like. It's super hot, everyone moves real slow and there is nothing you can do about it. Imperial County is the closest thing we have to the rural south in Southern California and even though the area has seen rapid growth and even suburbanization, the jail is the same as it always was.

Absolutely the worst DMV I've ever been to. My husband and I faced a three month ordeal trying to…read moreour new vehicle registered. The incompetent and lazy employees kept giving us the runaround. Finally we had enough and went to the DMV in San Diego and we were in and out with our new plates in less than an hour. Avoid this location.

This office is probably the best DMV office ever. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by…read morea nice lady who had the biggest smile. Then we were checked in immediately. My husband came in for his behind the wheel test with an appointment time of 1050. We were early and they took him in right away. His examiner Gabriel, was extremely professional and kind. He went out of his way to make sure my husband does well with his test. He was there to help him and not scare him to death unlike other examiners in other field offices who seems to enjoy intimidating people. I can't say enough good things about the staff here. Everyone is smiling and all willing to help. I hope they get recognized and become models of the other DMVs