It's been about seven years since my original review. Good time for an update!…read more I stopped by Gem World last week, and overall, it's still one of the best places around for minerals, crystals, and rocks. The selection is massive. Whenever looking for minerals, this is a highly recommended place to go to. The main issue here, and it's a big one, is unclear and inconsistent pricing. A lot of items simply aren't labeled properly. For example, you'll see trays of quartz with vague Quality ranges like "from A+ to C," but no explanation of what that actually means. Because of this, prices often get decided at the register instead of on the shelf! Ouch! This leads directly to the real problem: whoever helps you can quote you a completely different price for the exact same item. !!! There's one older Asian lady you really want to avoid like plague, for example. no matter how high the prices are, she will always charge a triple the amount it cost. Very greedy. The upselling is aggressive and constant. Prices going up overall is understandable inflation happens. But when pricing isn't transparent, it opens the door to situations like this, and that's frustrating.

So glad we got in before the season ends! They close April 14th for the season due to the heat…read more The employees are super friendly, there is an INCREDIBLE selection this place is HUGE. Lots of great deals too-the prices are very reasonable and their clearance items are also well priced. So many gorgeous stone, gem, crystal and artisan pieces. Every time we pass through Quartzite I make a point to come here and it doesn't disappoint. If you're passing through Quartzite you should definitely make a point to stop by and look around.

Incredible collection of rocks and fossils, as much a museum as a store. Dale the owner/operator…read moreis great. Consistently open on the weekends, but spotty during the week. Reasonable prices also.

Dale's rock, gem, and fossil shop has been a hidden teasure to me for the last 10 years that I have…read morebeen going to the Imperial Valley basin. But not any more. If you are ever in the area do yourself a favor and stop by Dale's shop. What makes Dale's shop cool besides Dale being a nice person is that it is on the road to the Imperial Valley sand dunes (Glamis) if you are coming in from highway 10. This same road is also the way you could be driving to Quartzite from San Diego. Also this shop is near the Opal Hill fire agate mine and Hauser Geoge beds. My wife and I were celebrating our 12 wedding anniversary in true "rock hound" style and happened upon Dale's shop on a Sunday. There was an open sign facing the main street and on open gate. Dale gave us a nice welcome and is very informative about local rock, gems, and fossils and also local area's for collecting. The prices are very fair there. When we were leaving Dale pointed out his cactus garden that was in bloom which was nice.

I called and spoke with Gloria to have a Christmas arrangement sent to a friend. I left it up to…read moreto her to design a center piece and it was beautiful. She was very helpful and very courteous. The flowers were delivered in a very timely fashion. Thank you Gloria and staff.

Fascinating Things never lets me down they deliver the most beautiful arrangements! Thanks for…read morealways putting a huge smile on the recipient's of your beautiful arrangements!

I gave them the benefit of doubt and left more than 3 messages to get flowers sent to my friend…read more People do not bother, poor communication and zero follow up. Buy your flowers from Albertsons! They cater to every event. Weddings, funerals, etc.

This business is not closed despite what it says. This is a family owned business that has been…read morecreating beautiful floral arrangements for the town of Blythe for many years. Stop by for a visit or call Nell, she's excellent!

This was a quick stop for me before heading to Bombay Beach. It's near Slab City, and as you drive…read morethrough the area and start seeing all the RVs around, you can immediately feel the energy shift a little :) After hearing about this place from the movie ases on a true story, Into the Wild and living in San Diego for so long, I finally decided to check it out. I was honestly impressed by how well maintained everything was. I technically arrived after hours around 6pm, but there was still a volunteer there who gave a short introduction about the history of the place, which I appreciated. As I walked up the mountain, I was surprised by how clean everything was and how bright and vibrant the paint still looked, so huge credit to the volunteers who keep it looking this way. I was even given a free postcard on my way out, which was a nice little touch. I probably wouldn't make a full trip out here just for this alone, but pairing it with a visit to the Salton Sea or Bombay Beach is definitely worth it. I also love that it's completely free so no tickets or entrance fee needed.

I did a long weekend trip to Palm Desert with the goal of visiting the Salton Sea. Originally, I…read moreplanned to loop the entire shoreline, but after talking with a ranger at the visitor center, I stuck to the east side and doubled back, which was definitely the right call. Our turnaround point was Salvation Mountain, right next to Slab City. Before going, I had read about Leonard Knight and the story behind the mountain, which honestly made the visit more meaningful. The dedication and message behind it are almost as interesting as the site itself. It is kind of amazing that the structure still stands today and is in such solid condition. The drive out was mostly fine, though hot and dusty, especially on a Saturday afternoon. I would recommend going earlier in the day if possible. The mountain itself looked better maintained than I expected. The colors were bright, and it was clear that ongoing work is being done to preserve it. I left a small donation since it felt like a meaningful effort to support. That said, it did not fully resonate with me. While I can appreciate the effort and story, the style of art and the surrounding environment did not quite click. If you are into outsider art or off grid communities, you will probably get more out of it than I did. The biggest downside is the immediate setting. Being next to Slab City definitely impacts the experience. The vibe felt a bit uncomfortable at times, and we did not stay long or continue on to East Jesus. Overall, I am glad I visited. It is unique, and the story behind it adds depth, but it is more of a one time stop for me than a place I would go out of my way to revisit. 3 stars.

Very nice folks running the only pharmacy in Blythe . Thank goodness they are here . So many people…read moreneed them to be open on the weekends would be my only concern. They se to be remodeling at the moment.

Cute in town business they offer a lot to be a small business perfect for the city of Blytheread more

Our favorite stop to AZ from CA Love date milkshake!…read more Wish they have coffee machine, so I can have affogato or just add a scoop of milkshake to espresso Also hope someday styrofoam cups will be replaced with eco-friendly materials There is a big Tesla charging station

Great place to stop at going out to Arizona!…read more I usually head over to Dateland for recharging and to grab food and snacks, as well as their "world famous" date shakes which are really good. Dateland is in a really unique space since there really isn't too much out there besides rest stops or you would have to drive several miles to get to a similar spot somewhere else. Dateland offers a gas station, convenience store, pizza hut, Dateland shakes, Tesla supercharger station, and a gift shop. Most of the places inside the travel center are open pretty late so it's not too bad to roll over here late in the evening for a pit stop, especially since other stations aren't really around that offers this level of variety to you on your drives. Will definitely be using this center again!

THE BEST SERVICE. Could not recommend more!! My wife had a enewton bracelet she got when we got…read morepregnant with our son. After a recent trip to the hospital she lost this bracelet and couldn't find it anywhere. She was devestated, after searching everywhere online I came across the bracelet. I called the number for the dream gift shop and they not only helped me find the bracelet she waited on me to call my wife and confirm it was the right one. This was the most positive experience I've had in a very sad time in our life. If you need anything they've got you. Thank you again for everything!!! 100000/10

Terrific store with a very friendly owner. Good selection of Yuma-labeled products, and a fun…read morevariety of things from which to choose! Tote bags, Corksicle, jewelry, hats, clothes, serving ware, baby clothes, toys, and blankets. Something for everyone!

Crraazy Jack & Poor Evie make beautiful redwood signs, cut out names and sayings. We bought…read moreourselves a sign and went back to buy Christmas gifts for family and friends. Our gifts turned out so nice! We can't wait for Christmas. The prices are right and you can usually get your goodies in the same day. This is a seasonal business, like most in Quartzsite. You can find them here from November to March. And they are closed on Wednesday. Probably out playing somewhere. These are also two of the nicest folks we've met! We will probably be back again. If not for another "goodie", then just to stop by and say hi.