Most of these businesses are open very limited. I believe this one is only open on weekend and on…read more"Holidays," though the holiday we chose to visit, it was closed. We curbed out hunger until Randsburg, to enjoy some food in this great little town. However, every-singly business was closed. Too bad.

Quaint gift shop. It has a bit of something for everyone. You can find small items for that…read moreunexpected emergency fix for your off highway vehicle, or get a piece of candy and a soda.

This place truly exceeded my expectations. It is seemingly in the middle of nowhere. The Mojave has…read morelots of places that fit that description. So when I made the drive to the visitor center I was blown away by the nice, friendly, informative setup. There is a large parking area right next to the 24/7 operating borax strip mine. It has a really nice visitor center with museum style exhibits, photos, historical information, and a theater which shows an educational film. There are friendly, knowledgeable volunteers and a nice little gift shop with lots of free pamphlets too. The top of the visitor center is a large observation deck from which you can view the huge operation. Nice photo ops here. Not a short drive but really glad I came.

This is a very interesting spot especially if you're a Baby Boomer. Remember Borax and the 20 mule…read moreteam from the Death Valley t.v. show? This working Borax mine is located near Boron, CA. We dropped in on the way home after a Vegas getaway. There's a huge overlook of the pit where mining operations are ongoing 365 days a year 24x7. We walked around taking pictures. Then went inside the visitor center where we were greeted by Jim a volunteer. He suggested we watch a 15 minute video which we agreed to. Afterwards Jim continued answering any questions we had. He's a retired employee hired in 1962. He had plenty of knowledge of the mine which started underground but now is a humongous pit. Located in the parking lot is an original 20 Mule team wagon set that was used in Death Valley hauling borax out. Very neat. The visitor center has a gift shop and restrooms are located outside. Before we got out of the car I suggested to hubby we spend no more than 10-15 minutes but we actually spent 80 minutes total time. If time permits on your road-trip, swing by.

The deserts best kept secret…read more Really cute cactus nursery along highway 58. If you're stopping in town for gas or to stretch your legs, this spot is for you.

Cactus Shop has a unique collection of gifts and knick-knacks. The store is really clean, smells…read moregreat, and has good prices. There's another gift store right next door. My family always stops here for break when driving between Las Vegas and Bakersfield.

The ladies who I have encountered here are so friendly and full of information about the various…read moreartists. I love coming in to check out what is new. The store is organized very well and shows a variety of art and crafts. There is a beautiful gallery in the back of the store with framed art and prints you can buy as well. The value is great for what you get. I have been here several times to get gifts for friends and family. I adore this place.

I love buying gifts in this store. Really cute things at pretty reasonable prices. I usually buy…read morecandles that are made by Tehachapi candle company. Also when you buy something as a gift they will put in a gift bag with tissue and ribbon. Makes it a lot easier. Great art work done by local artist. I am not an art person but it all looks good.

Local gift shop with unique items. I brought my kids in to Christmas shop and had a negative…read moreexperience. I try to support local businesses, especially during the holidays, but they all but chased my kids and I out of this store when we were shopping. They were constantly correcting my children for handling items that they were looking at. They were the customers, not me, I was just a wallet. If someone is figuring out whether or not they want to buy something it should be expected that they are going to pick it up. I was there as the parent and completely capable of correcting my children when they are touching something they can't afford to break. I probably won't come back after this. I could likely find most of these items on-line anyways. I was extremely close to just walking out without buying the items we picked out because I was so put off by the shopkeepers behavior, but my kids had invested too much time picking items out and would have been upset if we left without them. Never again.

I lived in Ridgecrest for 16 years and this has always been my favorite place to buy one of kind…read moreitems. Marilyn and Richard (the owners) are great, friendly people and usually can get something if you just ask. They are two of the few people I will miss now that I've moved to Indiana.

I always find the most unique gifts that I didn't know I was looking for. Always friendly and…read morehelpful. Great variety.

If you haven't stopped in at this shop, you're missing a real Tehachapi treasure. I dropped in to…read moresee what they offered and was delighted to find a fabulous variety of gift ideas for my local and far-flung family members. I normally dither and dodge, but Mrs. Scotti was a great help: she intuitively showed me just what I needed... and my Christmas shopping is done, and on budget! What more could you ask for?!

What a wonderful boutique, if you're looking for soap and candles this is your place! Kim & Laura…read moreare lovely, glad to find a shoppe with excellent service. A must indeed!

Excellent boutique for unique gifts. The store is well organized, even by colors!!! They have a big…read moreselection of Crabtree and Evelyn body and hand items. They also sell chocolates and truffles during the fall and winter but not during the summer due to the heat. Kim and her mom are always extremely friendly and helpful. Love this little gem!!

What a wonderful surprise! Who thought I would find treasures only a few minutes away f on my…read morecampground. From the moment I walked in, I was delighted by the incredible variety of home décor, antiques, vintage treasures, and quirky collectibles throughout the store. Every booth felt thoughtfully curated, with its own unique personality and charm. It was obvious that a great deal of care and creativity went into each display, making it a joy to browse and discover unexpected treasures around every corner. One thing that really stood out was the pricing. Everything was priced very reasonably, and each piece felt like an incredible value. In a time when many antique and vintage shops seem overpriced, it was refreshing to find such unique items at fair prices. The sales associate was a bit quiet when we first arrived, but as we continued shopping and checked out, she was incredibly pleasant, friendly, and personable. She carefully packed my purchase and made the experience feel warm and welcoming. If you love hunting for unique finds, vintage pieces, antiques, or one-of-a-kind décor items, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I left with a beautiful purchase and am already looking forward to coming back to see what new treasures I might find next time.

Lots a interesting stuff and friendly service. Found a few cool things like this candy dish I had…read moreto have lol