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    Dezert Adventures

    4.8 (66 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Willam W.

    Fantastic must do. Our reservation was first pushed to the right 30min to wait for another groups reservation but also took another 30min to explain to certain people how to use the quads which is not bad because safety with the ATV is first. The company compensated and regardless of the delayed we had our 2hours as scheduled. We got the tour guide deal since it was our first time in that area. What ended up happening was that we actually did 1hour with our tour guide and an hour by ourselves. The tour guide was phenomenal, his name was Michael. The track and trails are awesome, you have dunes and crazy mountains. It's perfect. Highly recommend!! Last two cents don't mistake this company with others in the area, there some scetchy ones too. I believe the owner of this one is Josh, company is on point and also provides several bottles of water. Took my family here that came to visit and they had a blast.

    It was such an amazing experience and Kenny made the booking so easy. We were there during the memorial weekend and rode the ATV in the morning, the weather ain't bad at all considering it's already summer in the desert. Our tour guide Bob also made this experience wonderful! FYI it's cash tips only!

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    We purchased the 6:30p tour for our 7 year old son (and accompanying adult) as a birthday present. Our son was sooooo excited to get to drive his own ATV!!! Helmets, goggles, and gloves were provided as well. First a safety briefing and some quick practice in the parking lot, then it was time for offroading. There was a bit of a hiccup with my husband's ATV but another one was provided and we had no further equipment issues. There's the option of open trails or several created off-road courses with bermed turns. They chose the courses and had a terrific time tearing through the sand under a gorgeous sunset. My son's favorite part was the bermed turns. Our guide Cameron was knowledgeable, kind and patient with our kids. After reading reviews for operators in the area, we chose Dezert Adventures for their commitment to safety and fair practices. We were not disappointed. Further, after the tour Cameron and Michael went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help us dig/pull our driving vehicle free from the sand after I got it stuck (You do not have to risk getting stuck to do the tour. I wanted better pictures but should've stayed parked on the pavement and walked instead. Lesson learned.) We're planning to be back in a couple months for another birthday. Thank you Dezert Adventures for a wonderful experience and great memories for our son's birthday!!!

    We brought a movie projector and took in a movie under the stars
    Baxter C.

    Our group of friends set out looking for a Dezert Adventure and came upon this place. We were a little unsure at first.... Well, we would go back in a heart beat! We had a group of 15 people we arrived on Saturday afternoon and the owner Ken let us camp out on the back part of his property. It was "rustic" but we had an electric cord to run our coffee pot, a hose to wash our dishes and a bathroom (it is a bit desert rustic) We had a quick morning orientation on the quads and we were off. The owner Ken sent his grandson with us as a guide, very nice young man that took us out to some great spots to ride. He was awesome! We had a range of skill sets and they worked really hard to make sure we all had fun and a safe time. It was a blast and I would not hesitate to go back! My son is already asking when we can go again! A big thank you to Ken and crew! You guys are AWESOME!!!

    Elizabeth P.

    This was such an amazing experience we had as a family . I would definitely recommend going . We all had the time of our life's . Josh was very helpful and I was pleased with the service . Looking forward to do it again .

    Thanks for a great time Kenny. Came home in the dark after a long day in the dirt (and the bar).
    Todd P.

    Kenny rocks. Good guy. Had a great time. Can't say enough. Just stay away from the guy down the street (Academy something ATV rentals).

    Chiquanna A.

    Bessttt experience EVER! It was my first time in CA and riding ATVs. I got to experience this with my big black boo and I highly recommend this business. Very professional, spontaneous, adventurous, and friendly .

    Jasmin B.

    I have used Dezert Adventures three times now and they're by far the best ATV provider in Ocotillo Wells! Their customer experience is unmatched as they are always consistent with their prompt and friendly service, they have flexible day and night guided tours, and Dezert Adventures even offers water bottles, backpacks, and protective gear for guests to use. Very reasonable prices for the quality and experience you get, and I'll continue to use them whenever I'm visiting and ATVing in Ocotillo Wells!

    Kelsey E.

    So much fun! Amazing trails and variety of areas for beginners to pros! The prices are great too, $90 for 2 hours and it was so worth it. They have helmets goggles and gloves and such great service. Definitely going to come back because 2 hours just wasn't long enough!

    Stephanie M.

    AVTing at this location was great! The vehicles were easy to use and the terrain was amazing! This is good for beginners and advanced levels! Affordable and fun! The owner was super sweet and it felt like he genuinely cared about your wellbeing! Thank you Dezert Adventures! We will be back!

    (No my son was not on this while driving only for photo)
    Candace O.

    Kenny is so knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to come back. And I will keep my promise to you Kenny and definitely rent one of the 350s

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    Nick A.

    We were planning a vacation to San Diego and made a reservation for Dezert Adventures 4 months in advanced. We even paid in full in advanced at the request of the owner. We rented a car, and drove the hour and a half out into the desert. When we got there, there was nobody around, so we called to find out where to go. When we finally got a hold of Josh (the new owner), he said "there was a mixup" and didn't have our reservation. We unfortunately were not able to wait 5 hours for the next public tour, so we requested a refund. He said he would push it through, but after multiple days and multiple calls going unanswered, the refund never showed up. After getting a hold of someone who was answering the phone for them, he stated that he had just sold the business to Josh, but that Josh still owed him money. So it sounds like the new owner is just trying to scam people over. This place may have good reviews, but they are all from a while ago. Definitely don't trust this place

    Brittany T.

    Ken and his staff were so incredibly nice and accommodating!!! We forgot jackets and didn't realize it would be cold, and his wife brought us out a couple! They gave us a run down of how to use them and we had no problem! Super easy to use. We will definitely be back! Can't beat that view!

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    Nice quads. Not too expensive. Friendly staff and service. Would definitely return in the future

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    Great place for ATV if you're in SD for the weekend. About 1.5 hours away but thats normal and definitely worth it!

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    3.7(6 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    After a short Yelp search I found academy rentals. My 11 year old son constantly talks about…read morewanting to go dirt bike riding so I found us a rental place and scheduled it. Online scheduling is fast and easy you can pay for your tours or rentals online. Or you can call in or text and and schedule them that way. I did a little of both on this visit, our second visit. I went online on a Friday and scheduled for one father and son to go ATV riding and take a sand dune tour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Later the rest of the family decided they wanted to go. So I sent Academy Rentals a text and said 5 will be showing up instead. 2 parents and 3 kids ATVs. They texted back right away, no problem see you on Sunday. We went on a tour with four other folks that we didn't know and it was a great time! Our tour guide Chris was awesome! He was full of energy smiling and happy and was perfect with our three kids 9, 11, and 13. He gave the adults some opportunities to push their limits on their ATVs but always left a safe option for the kids. You can pay credit on the spot when you get there if you choose. Helmets gloves and goggles are provided if you don't have your own. Make sure you bring 8 bottles of water for each person and some snacks. It is very hot and sunny out there during some times of the year, so it's best to be completely covered arms and legs no shorts no tank tops. This was our second trip to Academy and it also was an awesome one! I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to do a bachelor party, at bachelorette party, or just get out of the city unwind and detach for some good old-fashioned Southern California fun!

    Chelsea and Chris were extremely nice throughout the entire process. The ATVs were in great…read morecondition and very fun to ride. Definitely recommend for first time riders!!

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    San Diego Dune Tours

    San Diego Dune Tours

    4.0(113 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Fun for everyone! Many options for young riders to adults. I myself am a big guy and was…read morecomfortable the whole duration of the tour. Excellent service

    I would give zero stars if I could…read more Preliminarily, I would like to note that they offer a free t-shirt for anyone who writes a positive review, which violates Yelp policies and suggests the few positive reviews may be "bought" instead of legitimate... Some wives organized a dune tour for our husbands on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and unfortunately, the Yelp reviews, which show a clear pattern of fraudulently retaining deposits and double charging customers, were not reviewed before the primary organizer who selected this company. Regrettably, every negative review about this company is 100% correct. This experience was negative from the get go: -Upon arrival, they did not have the can-ams that were pre-ordered -The company was incredibly disorganized and were inexcusably ready extremely late after we arrived but had an "excuse" for everything (lost an oil dipstick for one, had to put air in the tires on another, had to put gas in ALL of the ATVs, all of which should have done before the customers arrived) -We paid a deposit of $2,161.96 but were told that they would not necessarily retain the full deposit -One member of the group did, unfortunately, flip his ATV, and they acknowledged there was some damage and never disputed that the group would cover it; however, the company (Chris, specifically) promised an itemized invoice for the damages. The following is what transpired: *Monday, 5/18 - Chris said he would send invoice *Thursday, 5/28 (1.5 weeks later) - We e-mailed asking for the itemized invoice and security deposits of $1,332.13 and $1,545.00 *Monday, 6/1 (2 weeks after promised the invoice) - Told we would have the breakdown this week *Sunday, 6/7 (3 weeks after the ATV tours) - Asked "Has there been any update on the price/invoice of the breakdown of damages?" *One of the husbands in our group disputed the charge for the deposit given (1) he had not yet received the itemized invoice he had been promised and (2) we had not received evidence to suggest any potential damage equated to the amount of the deposit, meaning there could have been an overcharge *Thursday, 6/11 - Upon learning of the chargeback, Chris sent the attached photographs of threatening messages (these are his own words) threatening with completely incorrect and inaccurate recitations of the law, which were barely comprehensible given Chris' lack of even an elementary level of proper grammar and syntax

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