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    4.5 (138 reviews)
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    Alma Z.

    Where can you find a better date place than a date farm! Took my husband there on a date 8 years ago, came back today with our two little ones. This place is special all around. Little creek with fish that can not be found anywhere in the world. Dates that are so delicious! So beautiful. We went during flowers super bloom- flowers everywhere! Drive is majestic and scenery is breathtaking. Do yourself a favor and take your date on a date farm.

    Cheryl C.

    About an hour outside Henderson Nevada heading towards Pahrump. Long drive but beautiful scenery! Expected more but interesting!

    Looking out on the farm.
    Renee N.

    Far from the maddening crowds of Las Vegas, there is a beautiful date ranch in Tecopa, California. I have had this place bookmarked for a long time and finally had an opportunity to check it out. We made the short drive out here (1.5 hours) into the world of date palms. Towards the end of the drive, the landscape changes into this mini oasis of lush greenery. The turn off into the farm is clearly marked. You wind your way down into the ranch on a dirt road that leads into the canyon. Be aware that other drivers will be coming from the other direction. As we drove in, we witnessed a worker pollinating one of the many date palms. I found this interesting to witness. How does pollination occur? There are both male and female date palms. Initially both trees produce brown flower pods in in the spring. These pods split open to reveal flowers inside. The long stems of the male flowers are placed inside the female flowers to assure complete pollination. One male tree can supply enough pollen for 40-50 female trees. Isn't nature fascinating? We made our way down into the canyon and found parking easily as we were one of the few people there. There are picnic tables to sit at and they offer a little shade. It was relatively warm the day we came so I would advise visiting in the fall, early spring and winter. The date farm is huge and is family owned and operated. It offers a small gift shop with lots of Native American items and of course lots of date items. The date shake counter is within the store and you can also order your shake from the patio and the date shake counter. There is a tiny museum offering insight and historical information. They are in the process of renovating the museum. So much history here from Kit Carson sleeping here to Antonio Armijo (the first European visitor) arriving here and establishing the Old Spanish Trail. There are four hiking trails in the area. These trails include a small slot canyon, a waterfall, old abandoned mines and beautiful desert views. We didn't hike on this day as my friend was not prepared. The farm itself is only twenty miles to the Death Valley National Park entrance. Be sure to bring closed toed shoes and your hiking day pack with plenty of water. We witnessed the China Ranch creek flowing which ultimately leads to the Amargosa River. Yes, there is a lot of water here all from underground of course which makes this area so lush and oasis like. Surprising I know. The area is home to many animals and over 225 bird species have been recorded. The date shakes were so yummy. We even added chocolate to our shakes which enhanced the taste even more. My friend bought some date bread to bring home. I plan to return for a second date in the fall/winter to check out the hiking in the area.

    Quinney H.

    China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery is located in Tecopa, California, on the southeastern edge of Death Valley National Park. There is a small museum on the property as well as a gift shop that sells date shakes, packaged dates, and a wide variety of wares & other date products. There is also a well-maintained trail system connected to the property that follows the Amargosa Wild & Scenic River, the only free-flowing river in the Death Valley region of the Mojave Desert. I visited China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery during the 2024 winter holidays, when I was seeking new road trip options from Henderson/Las Vegas. I thoroughly enjoyed this off-the-beaten-path adventure. Highlights from my trip included hiking to the Amargosa River waterfall, savoring a coffee date shake from the farm store, and taking a scenic drive along Old Spanish Trail Highway to Highway 127 & Highway 178. Attractions along that route included natural hot springs, badlands, the towns of Tecopa & Shoshone, and the Nopah Range Wilderness.

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    Michelle L.

    Who would have thought a lush area of land outside of Las Vegas would have so many date trees, especially in the desert! This was worth the 1.5 hour drive from Las Vegas, even with the winding dirt roads. Even on a weekend, it was not super busy and we were able to find parking near the bakery and gift shop. Of course, all the visitors were in line for their date shakes; my husband got the Date Shake (has ice cream, dates, and vanilla extract) and I got the Vegan Date Smoothie (dates, almond milk, cashews, mesquite flour, and frozen banana). You have to go inside the bakery to order the shakes, and then pick-up is outside the building. I was impressed with the Vegan Date Smoothie as it was cold and easy to drink, with a date and banana taste (rating is 5 out of 5). The Date Shake tasted more like vanilla ice cream with a very very subtle date taste, but my husband loved it (4 out of 5). I would definitely get the Vegan Date Smoothie again. They also have a Vegan Coffee Date Frappe and Hot/Cold Coffee. Prices were pretty fair, especially for the size of the cups. There is seating right outside the bakery and picnic tables scattered throughout the farm. The bakery smelled really really good. All date products used dates grown on the farm. They had samples of dates we could try; I sampled all the ones that were available and my favorite is the Honey Date, so I grabbed a container of it for $9. They sold raw dates, date candies, date bars, and a variety of date baked goods like brownies, cookies, and bread. My husband bought one of their $4 date brownies and the chocolate flavor overpowered the taste of the dates, but it was sooo moist and sweet (rating 5 out of 5). I also pursued their Date Pecan Cookies and Date Nut Bread, both which were delicious and didn't have seed oils in the ingredients. I highly recommend their Date Nut Bread. We got to walk around for a bit and saw that a walking/hiking trail is directly connected to the parking lot, where there is a shading area with tables and seating. We also walked through the rows of date trees and enjoyed the clean air.

    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS vegan date shake
    Isobel L.

    It's a long and winding road to the some of the best dates and date shakes you'll ever have in your life, right in the middle of groves of dates. First, the vegan date smoothie: this is the best date shake and definitely the healthiest shake I've ever had. Made from cashews, mesquite flour, almond milk, frozen banana and of course dates, it's luscious, nutritious and as far as I know, only made here at China Ranch. The dates themselves are fantastic, fresh and sweet, packed into paper boxes for easy transport home. There's also date bread and a ton of souvenirs to browse through. There are several hiking trails available starting out from the store as well, featuring amazing views of the Mohave desert. I completed the Slot Canyon trail featuring (you guessed it) a slot canyon. Stunning views and very interesting plant life along the trail. You'll feel like you're on another planet. China Ranch Date Farm is a must-see. Free parking in the lot.

    Vegan date smoothie
    Karen L.

    Whether or not it's worth driving out of your way for this spot is debatable, but you'll be rewarded with some solid date options. Staff was friendly and I appreciate they offer a restroom... very handy after driving for a few hours out here. I actually went with the vegan date smoothie to be less guilty on the choice and it was still very flavorful. Not overly sweet in a good way with nice date flavoring. The date bread is also very moist and tasty! Makes for a nice grab for the road. Warning the road in is pretty sketchy. While you don't need 4WD, it's not paved and high clearance is probably preferred. Our Civic made it in fine but definitely had a bunch of brake warnings with the inclines going down and it's one way, so you gotta be careful going in and out. Makes for an adventure just getting here.

    Pamela S.

    This place still has the same charm. I was visiting Death Valley again and China Ranch was on my list of must-visits before heading home to the east coast. They have the same menu items of baked goods, shakes, and smoothies. The vegan date smoothie is the best thing I've ever tasted. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and buy too many things like I did!

    Tatiana N.

    This is my all-time favorite place near Tecopa, California and in the desert it's a must stop. You absolutely have to try the coffee date shake. It is incredibly delicious. I stop here every single time I go through TeCopa to enjoy the Hot Springs. I bring all my friends and family here and I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here for over a decade and I am just so grateful that this place exists. Thank you for a wonderful family owned business. You guys are so much appreciated.

    The entrance to the shop.
    Afshin A.

    Another Death Valley region gem! In summer of 2016 I took my first ever trip through Death Valley. It was a hot 114 degree day and I had to take a break from driving, so I happened arrive at Stovepipe Wells Village. Badwater Saloon was open, so I pulled over and ordered a cold beer to settle my thirst , then hunger hit! One of the items I tried on that day was what they called "China Ranch Stuffed Dates". These were dates stuffed with goat cheese and jalapenos wrapped in Applewood bacon and a touch of prickly pear syrup; del-freaking-icious!!! So I asked the bartender where China Ranch was and he told me. A couple of months later when I had more time to explore Death Valley, I picked up my Mom in Las Vegas and we hit the road! One of our stops on that trip was China Ranch Date Farm. The location is amazing by itself! You would never know it is there because it is hidden amongst hills and surrounded by desert. You drive on a dirt road that is cut amongst barren hills and as you make the last turn there is a green oasis full of palm trees! Believe it or not humans have lived in this area for at least since the Shoshone and Ute people first arrived in the area around 1,000 A.D. Then came the Spanish ranchos, mining and railroad! The name "China Ranch" comes from a Chinese mine worker named either Quon Sing or Ah Foo who settled in this oasis in the late 1800s, built the irrigation system and developed a fruit garden and planted vegetables, and raised meat for the local mining camps. Then came a nasty roughneck named Morrison who illegally chased him off the property. The legend goes that Morrison may have even killed the Chinese owner and disposed of his body, because no one ever saw him leave. Morrison eventually sold the property, but the name "China Ranch" had stuck. Ever since then the property has had many owners who turned it into a fig farm, cattle ranch, hog farm, alfalfa farm, and others. Finally in 1970, Charles Brown Jr. and Bernice Sorrells purchased it and to this day it remains in these families. China Ranch offers numerous delicious date products, such as breads, pastes, syrups, delicious date shakes made fresh to order and of course plenty of varieties of dates, including Deglet Noors, Medjools, and Honey dates. Depending on the season, they also sell other varieties including a China Ranch exclusive hybrid date. My personal favorites are Black Beauty Dates. They also have a gift shop and a small museum. There are a few picnic tables outside in case one wishes to sit and enjoy the surrounding for a while. For hikers, there are a few hiking trails to choose from. SO there is a little bit of everything for everyone! If you are ever in the area, do not miss the opportunity to visit, you will be pleasantly surprised!

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    Cynthia's Safaris - Cynthia's Safaris for Women

    Cynthia's Safaris

    4.9(9 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I spend a night at youth hostel. It is great place for a group to hang out. This place is about…read more10-15 miles away from nearest town Shoshone; where gas station, grocery & restaurant are located. Hostel is an old trailer with one private room, a dorm for 4 & a well equipped kitchen. Bring your own food, water, etc as it is little expensive at store. Great place to view stars. They have a viewing tower for it. Only cons, it is 1 - 1 1/2 drive to badwater basin. So it is a great place to make a stop. If i have to spend few days in Death Valley, I will live at stovewells pipe or Furnance Creek. Gas is very expensive. I will definitely recommended this place.

    We spent 3 nights at Cynthia's in one of the 3 tipis that she has in the middle of a date farm in…read morethe middle of nowhere. We used the location as our base for covering Death Valley and absolutely loved it! You check in at Cythias and then they lead you, by car, to the tipis by leaving the road and driving through a small canyon that opens out into the China Ranch Date Farm. The tipis are amongst the date palms next to the house which contains kitchen facilities if you wish to prepare food for yourselves. The tipis have air conditioning and heating if you need it while maintaining the pleasures of sleeping under canvas. There are no meals available at Cynthia's but there are several reasonable places to eat and one superb restaurant that is truly a surprise in this location. Talk to Cynthia about the places to eat and you won't be disappointed. There is also a local bar that bees its own beers from some non-traditional ingredients and the ones we tried during our stay and they were excellent. One of the benefits of being far away from built up areas is the the nighttime sky. The stars feel as if they are pressing down on you. Cynthia has an astro safari where Chad can answer any questions you have about the night skies. Chad has a massive astronomical telescope through which he will show you the farther reaches of our galaxy and galaxies beyond. We can really recommend this safari with the combination of pristine clarity and a passionate and knowledgable guide in Chad. We stayed at Cynthia's prior to the availability of the desert safaris. We would like to go back to Cynthia's and take advantage of these excursions. Cynthia loves Death Valley and know is intimately. There is so much to explore with limited time.

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    Steaks and Beer

    Steaks and Beer

    4.3(127 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Steaks and beer off a dusty road…read more What a surprise to eat this well in tiny, quiet, Tecopa. The menu is small but thoughtful with great cuts of meat, a few appetizers, soup, salad, pasta, beer, and wine. After a long day of hiking, a glass of wine was exactly what we needed. We started with a luxuriously creamy, well-seasoned potato soup and an orchard salad bursting with blueberries, apples, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, cheese, and a bright balsamic vinaigrette. Then we split a juicy filet mignon, the kind where your knife simply glides through. Even the veggie medley and mashed potatoes were perfection. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. The warm date bread with vanilla ice cream and date syrup is one of the best desserts I've ever had. A couple notes: look for the neon lights out front because it's incredibly dark and easy to miss the turn. The dining room is romantic but tiny, maybe five tables, so call ahead for a reservation. An immense thank you to the chef and owner for creating such a memorable meal in the middle of nowhere. Unexpected and oh so delicious.

    This is definitely a no-frills restaurant outside looking in. But once you sit down and taste, then…read moretaste, and taste some more...this is time well spent! Highly recommend! Plus the service was on point too! Call ahead for reservations or pop by for a 5p or 7p sitting. You won't regret it!

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    Sandy Valley Ranch - Frosty, our guide

    Sandy Valley Ranch

    4.5(25 reviews)
    30.6 mi

    I can't say enough about the memorable time we had!!! '45 Minutes and 100 Years from Las Vegas' is…read morespot on!! Communicating with Sandy before our trip was seamless. She answered all my questions promptly. I was a tad apprehensive as I've stayed in a covered wagon...and vowed to never do it again...buuuuut the family thought it'd be a fun adventure...so here we are- and I'm soooooo glad I did it!!!! The reviews don't lie. It's a true getaway from the hustle of daily life. We stayed in the tiny house, my mom stayed in the aero stream, my brother and his family stayed in the covered wagon. We had THE BEST time. Drove right up to our sites no problem. Just follow the signs at the front. We came at night which made it a bit challenging-wouldn't recommend. All of the accommodations had heat and air conditioning- so we were all comfortable in the cold nights and warm days. Even the outhouse (which I was Leary about) has a full sized/regular toilet. We bought the 1 - 1/2 hour horseback ride and it was the highlight!!! All of the horses were gentle and super easy to navigate . My sister in law had never been on a horse and she had nooo problem . Frosty the guide is a GEM!!! Sooo sweet, fun and knowledgeable!! He truly made it a special ride.

    My now fiancé surprised me with a 2 hour ride for my birthday. She knows how much I miss riding so…read morethis was the best present! I decided to surprise her and propose on our ride. I called Leonora and told her what I wanted to do and she said "I got you" check in with Bones when you get there. There was a change with our guide from Bones to Page but it worked out anyways because both men are great! Page told me where there was a good spot he could take us to, he'd hold on to my horse while I went and did my thing. We got to the spot and while she's still on her horse and taking pictures I went over while Page recorded on my phone and bent the knee. SHE SAID YES!!! We got back to the ranch and they surprised us with champagne to celebrate. It's those extra touches that made this day perfect! Page, you my man gave us not only a great ride with stories and history but you helped us create an incredible memory and we love you for that! The ranch is beautiful and well kept. Everyone we ran into were very nice and helpful. Hanging out with Bones and Page at the end was a plus. Really loved this place, the horses and everyone there. Thank you, you're all invited to the wedding!! Can't wait to go back for more rides!

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    Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort

    Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort

    3.0(319 reviews)
    58.6 mi
    $$$

    We stayed in one of the cottages at The Oasis while we were in Death Valley this past week. And it…read morewas Awesome!!! It was our first time in DVNP, and the cottages looked super cute and convenient. (They were!) In our duplex cottage, we had our own porch area, and inside, a living room (with a sofa fold out bed), a kitchenette area (with a fridge and microwave and coffee maker), a bathroom with a shower, a little washer/dryer laundry machine, and a master bedroom with a closet. We had access to, and used, the 86 degree pool (great after hiking), and there were restaurants and a gift shop and an ice cream shop, and golf facilities. The Oasis is right next door to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center (which we didn't make it to) and the Furnace Creek campground. Super convenient, Super cute, Good food available at the Wild Rose Tavern (which we went to twice), and our cottage neighbors were great. We loved every minute! Staff are super friendly and helpful and we hope to be back.

    We stayed here for 2 nights during our recent visit to Death Valley National Park, before…read moreThanksgiving. Room rates were average at $592 for 2 nights. We had the queen bed deluxe bedroom with balcony in building 800. Room was just ok, but it did the job to keep us cozy and allowed us to rest before each day. Eateries are limited but we ate dinner at the ice cream parlor and wild rose on 2 separate nights. The dinner buffet is $30 per person which we did not try. Last kind words for dinner was always so packed and we did not want to wait. Borax museum on site for us to explore. General store for us to buy some snacks for the kids. That's pretty much it. The spring-fed pool was warm but we only dipped our toes.

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    Saddle West Hotel Casino & Rv Resort - Hair at the top of the sheets that wasn't mine. I'm surprised I didn't find any short curly black hairs.

    Saddle West Hotel Casino & Rv Resort

    1.9(230 reviews)
    29.6 mi
    $$

    Overall not good. Stayed at the hotel. Cut myself initially walking in the door. The door trim is…read morecoming apart and a nail sticking out. No need for the extra security latch. SMH Buffet is beyond gross. $25 a person?? Yuck. And don't even compare it to a buffet you're thinking of. There's a garbage can directly outside our door and it's full as well. It's too bad. It seems like this place may have been nice at some point.

    Clean, Comfortable & Good Value…read more This was our second stay at Saddle West Casino, and it's a solid choice for a short-term stay. We stayed in a double queen room that was clean, comfortable, and a nice size with all the basics. The bathroom only provides bar soap, so bring shampoo and conditioner. The hair dryer is high powered, and while the shower pressure isn't strong, it works fine. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We had the Friday night dinner buffet, which featured prime rib. The buffet is standard but good--fresh salad bar, tasty prime rib (with baked chicken as an option), a baked potato bar, delicious mac and cheese, other side options like mashed potatoes, fries, various veggie options, and desserts-mainly cake slices and pies with sugar-free options plus an ice cream bar. We didn't do breakfast, but hotel guests can enjoy free coffee and tea at the bar in the morning. Overall, Saddle West is clean, comfortable, convenient, and a good value. We'd definitely stay here again for a short stay.

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    Moonshiners

    Moonshiners

    3.6(206 reviews)
    28.8 mi
    $$
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    Great place for comfort food. Good food. Good prices. I have been going here since the big remodel…read moreafter Terribles took over. Can't go wrong for breakfast lunch or dinner. On this visit I had the baked potato with bbq pork, sour cream, chives, and butter. A meal in itself for about $11. Another favorite of mine is the Smash Burger. For breakfast the large ham and eggs or steak and eggs. Servers are great, restaurant is clean.

    I ordered what should have been a solid piece of BBQ beef, but what I got was extremely…read moredisappointing. The meat was noticeably overcooked--dry, tough, and lacking any real moisture or tenderness. Instead of a juicy interior, it had that gray, stringy texture that usually means it sat too long or was cooked well past its prime. To make matters worse, it was heavily covered in sauce, which felt more like an attempt to hide the dryness than enhance the flavor. Good BBQ shouldn't need to be drowned in sauce to be edible. The exterior had some char, but there was no balance--no rich, rendered fat, no melt-in-your-mouth texture, just dryness throughout. For something that should be a highlight item, this missed the mark completely. I was expecting flavorful, tender BBQ. What I got instead was overworked, dried-out meat that felt like it had been sitting under a heat lamp far too long. Definitely not worth the price, and not something I'd order again.

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