The visit was something my family will remember forever!…read more My Sister turned 75 and has always dreamed of visiting Africa, alas, not in the cards. Firstly, it is clear the animals are well cared for, and happy. They have expansive habitats and skilled handlers. We went all out and opted to feed the giraffes and to meet Jaali, the young male black rhino. (Add-on fee) The rhino meetup is at 8am, and you pet or brush him, and feed him a treat of green branches. There is seating for you, and the group is limited to 10; ours was full. You learn so much and never again will you be so close! The giraffes have a beautiful space for the small herd, including a calf which turned 1 year old the day we went. You feed them crisp romaine, which they clearly love. There is a LOT of land to cover, so wear proper shoes and weather-appropriate clothes! It is hilly, and dusty, expected, as we are in the desert. They also have lovely gardens, with many mature and rare plantings. Yes, prices for food and beverages are high (think ballpark prices...water is $7). The cafe is spacious and has a spectacular view of the PAlm Desert rocky hills, with the local Mountain Sheep! Connie and David in the gift shop were charming and so helpful, they have a great selection. This zoo also sends funds to other animal habitats, so your money is spread out. Parking is free. Everyone is bound to have their favorite animals; mine were the giraffes, rhinos, and wallabies. Save the chubby unicorns!

(Trigger warning dead and injured wildlife) ‼…read more To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I have visited this zoo before and remembered it as a place where animals had more natural environments and where visitors could learn about wildlife and conservation. Unfortunately, this visit was a completely different experience. During our visit, we saw a pigeon with what appeared to be a broken wing, as well as a dead bird inside one of the exhibits. A group of us immediately flagged down a staff member to report what we had seen. Rather than showing concern, she seemed visibly annoyed that we had interrupted them while they were driving a golf cart. After I explained the situation, she rolled her eyes, said she would "let someone know," and drove away. For an organization that places such a strong emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, the lack of urgency and compassion we encountered from staff was incredibly disappointing. I sincerely hope this experience was an exception rather than the standard, but it left us with a very negative impression.

If you're looking to win prizes I'd stay away. It basically costs $30-40 for a piece of candy. Can…read moresee why it's empty. Just play the arcade games not to win prizes.

Part of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa is it's very own arcade, dubbed the JW…read moreEntertainment Zone. Who thought you'd be able to game in Palm Desert? The aracde just opened in 2021, so everything is still brand new. It's open to the public, not just hotel guests. Just park in their free lot and find your way to it. It's right near the entrance of Mikado's or walking distance from the lobby. You can play some of the latest arcade game there. They have-old school arcade machines in the back with newer titles near the prize booth. There's a huge assortment of different games to try. My fav, given no love, is the magnetic pong game they leave in the back. The place uses cards, no coins or tickets. Perfect, if you want a game night with friends before or after dinner.

Amazing adventures! Awesome ride to Lake Hemet thank you Slinging 360 for an awesome rideread more

Let's just say "Bravo". I have been looking into purchasing a slingshot, but I did not want to…read moreactually purchase one without having a chance to really test drive it. I have seen in Las Vegas that they rented slingshots out, but never had a chance to do it. My wife surprised me on Father's Day with that chance. Luckily, Slinging 360 was here in the desert. The owners were extremely welcoming and professional. This made the experience a whole lot better. I can now say that I will be purchasing my own slingshot within the next few days. I may not be returning as a customer, but I definitely will be referring Slinging 360 to everyone. Trust me, you will not regret it.

When in La Quinta, Marvyn's is a must do, period. Where else will you find quality live…read moreentertainment in a beautiful intimate environment? I have only been here almost a dozen times but each time we leave feeling better than we entered. Want to know why? Because we laughed so hard and shed some tears in the process. We were fortunate enough to have seen the Christmas show with Jeff's daughter. It was such a wonderful show with her pianist and saxophonist accompanying her and multiple costume changes. We also enjoyed seeing her father perform. I must say I look for the shows where it's mainly Jeff Hobson performing because he is so funny, so talented, and he has such incredible timing with quick wit that it literally tickles my brain. Arrive an hour prior to the show and enjoy the entertainment in the lobby. You can order something to drink from the bar. Just make sure you've made dinner plans before or after the show as there's no food available. You will be treated to either musical talent or magical talent prior to the main show in the auditorium. Choose the front row if you REALLY want to participate. Great for celebrating special occassions.

Wednesday, 4-15-2026: This is our second time here. We came to see Kyle and Mistie Knight…read more Mistie has her own Instagram where she shares very quick & easy recipes. When I heard they would be at Marvyn's, I made sure to secure tickets. The theater is nicely laid out and makes for an intimate experience. They have entertainment before the start of the show and an amazing bar. I believe this show was sold out. In the seating area they have hilarious sayings on the screen over the stage. Wish I could remember them. Photography is forbidden in the theater. Anyhow, they are true entertainment professionals and know how to work the room. There were several things they did that we had our mind boggled. But we're the types who don't want to find out and rather like keeping the mystery intact. Amazing really doesn't begin to describe their show. We were beyond impressed. They kind and gracious to do a meet & greet after the show. It was a most enjoyable and magical evening!

One of the best experiences of my life. Do not listen to the poor reviews. Remember that most…read morepeople that write reviews are doing so to complain, and you also have to realize that hot air ballooning is extremely dependent on the weather so what is possible is always changing. That being said, these guys were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and absolute pros at what they do. At no point did I feel unsafe or scared. And it was very exciting, they did low flybys near houses, ponds and golf courses, as well as reaching 2,000 ft altitude. Not just a lift off and fly straight to your landing zone. It was a surreal, euphoric experience and do NOT hesitate in booking this experience. Worth every penny. Looking forward to coming back next year.

These guys are great. Total pros that have been doing this forty years and racing all over the…read moreworld. There are some bad reviews here, but I can't relate. Our experience was great, start to finish.

I really enjoy this market. Not everything is well priced, but you'll often run into people with…read moregreat sales or who are going out of business. I got a bag of wonderful costume jewelry here. Also, I really enjoyed the dates- especially the bahri dates. Also got 2 of the best avocados I've had in a while at this market - a buck a piece. Parking is easy. There's plenty of food available if you're hungry.

Great fun! Food tents are great! I've purchased jewelry, hats, make bags, shirts, having the best…read moretime. And one repeat! A great experience!

Wow! How times have changed!…read more I haven't been to a Dave & Buster's in yearssssss, and I honestly don't remember it being this great! I stopped in to celebrate a party and was greeted by Michelle, who took care of us right away. I grabbed a seat and ordered the Chicken, Pecan & Apple Salad. My order came out relatively fast, and damn... I couldn't believe a chain restaurant like this was pumping out food this good! The salad was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious. I'd definitely recommend it. Games, TVs, drinks, and great food. What more do you want? Dave & Buster's definitely stepped their game up!

This is a review for the restaurant…read more They quoted 90min wait time, but was able to book a table on open table and got seated within 5 min. The hostess seemed very annoyed by this and sat us in a far corner despite there being several open tables that were "reserved". The server was very nice and let us hang out a bit longer while kiddos finished their games.

We booked a quick Valentine's escape, and J-dub proved once again why it's our favorite place for a…read moreromantic weekend. The staff here are absolutely wonderful, polite and welcoming. Check-in was a bit slow, but the staff handled it professionally and kept their composure while acknowledging those of us waiting in line. After checking in to our facing the pool, which gave us a really great view for the weekend, we stepped out and dined in at Fisherman's Landing. The property is still in great shape and beautifully landscaped with tons of lush greenery. It's so easy to walk around, and we loved just sitting on a bench to relax, watch the boats sail by, people-watch, and catch the sunset together. Can't wait to get back!!

I went to meet up with friends for the day. The guest parking used to be free. Not anymore. I paid…read more$29 for 6 hours! Ridiculous. Driving in between the palm trees and landscape is a good first impression. The hotel definitely looks outdated. The lobby is the nicest thing about this resort. Get rid of the carpet already. The main pool was alright. Food is overpriced and below average. The overall feel is like an older, rundown Vegas resort. I have stayed at this resort in the past (years ago) and was pretty impressed. Not this time.

My children always have a great time here. They added more things since last time we came. Always…read moreclean and staff are always amazing and friendly

Pretty lame that you have to pay a fee to get in and then pay again to do activities inside. Shady…read more'carnival' tactics. Also, no outside food or drinks? This place is a cash grab. Employees hate their jobs. BUT, there's not much in this desert for kids so I guess it is what it is.

Had a wonderful time here as it was my birthday weekend! Our teacher Luca was a blast! Loved the…read morepicture too that we did! Didn't exactly come out the way I planned to but it's ok . I'm going to fix it. Loved the music too! I'll be back hopefully soon! Bartender was also very nice !

My dad brought me here and I had such a BLAST the workers were so nice especially Luka! He was…read moresuper funny and I haven't had so much fun in a long time me and my dad both had a really good time here and we plan on going again!