idk what to really say. there are good ones that understand your pain and troubles. and there are…read moreidiots that can't tie there own shoes. all I can say is would not be out 11k right now if it was not for 2 Ridgecrest police officers. I would not be broke every day borrowing money to survive if it wasn't for their two ignorant idiot officers.

In trying to grab a bite to eat before leaving town, BF apparently made an illegal U-turn…read more Honestly, we BOTH missed the No "Left" turn sign. It didn't say No "U" turn, but regardless, we didn't see it. Of course, this happened right in front of one of RC's men in blue. The officer was very nice and super cool. He let BF off with a warning. Thank goodness since he got that Fab speeding ticket last time we went to Ridgecrest. Thank you, Sir. We really, really appreciate it! :)

Very nice community center for Veteran event. Space was perfect and suited the needs of the event…read morehosted by the Ridgecrest Veterans Advisory Council. AC was working overtime a bit chilly but better than being hot. Plenty of parking. Clean restrooms.

Thank you for helping after this Historical 4th of July 2019…read moreRidgecrest Rocks! M6.4 M5.4 & M7.1 Couldn't go back to my friends place so we stayed there at the Red Cross Shelter with her pup. You guys really come through.

Wow words cannot say how much I appreciate the DMV. I have been to many DMV locations and everyone…read moreto have been the workers appear to not enjoy their jobs. I live in the Inland Empire and due to Covid it has wrecked havoc not just on peoples lives but also personal schedules. My son had a permit that was expiring and he had only two days to take the behind the wheel test. The only choices I had was Blythe or Ridgecrest I choice hating to drive far but it was closer than my other choice. I arrived at the office 1 hour ahead of time and my son was able to take his test. During the test their was an incident and Natalie was his examiner. I have nothing but praise for Natalie and the office manager. This office should be a role model for all DMV in terms of customer service and care. They greet you with a smile and are eager to help you with your concern, not with a frown and discouragement. The office is very orderly small but I get it small town. I telling anyone who is willing to wait the entire day in an DMV office or in the hot sun should rethink it. You can use that time to drive up north and enjoy a welcoming smile and great service. It's people like Natalie who encourages the kids to do their best even though she has her job being the examiner she puts them at ease. The drive up to Ridgecrest maybe a little long but the wait is very short. It's people like Natalie and the Ridgecrest DMV that makes people drive up worth the while. I hope this post doesn't ruin a good thing and send flocks of people up north, what I wanted to do is tell everyone their is a DMV in Ca. that will send you off with a smile and a long but short drive home. It's worth the drive than spending the day at DMV south of there. THANKS Natalie and the Ridgecrest DMV staff!

Based on the location this is the Department of Motor Vehicles…read more I have been to four different California DMV's: Long Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, and Ridgecrest. That's not counting the Nevada DMV in Las Vegas. The Ridgecrest DMV, hands down, the very best. I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes in line. The people working there are friendly, efficient, and actually know what they are doing. Whenever my boss based in Los Angeles had to deal with the DMV, he made an excuse for coming up to Ridgecrest in order to use the Ridgecrest DMV. They are that much better.

Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake is lacking a better word the Groom lake of the US Navy…read more It is where the Navy and USMC (also US Allies test here) test weapons systems and do research. The base is massive at just over 19,000 square miles. It is also quite restricted and unless you have official business on the base you cannot roam around at will. In addition because of its size and location there is not really a lot to see and do even from its more remote perimeters. Having been to the northern and southern boundaries unless desert scrub is you thing there are better ways to spend your time. However, it is host to two of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine and Thirty One. The aircraft of VX-9 "The Vampires" and VX-31 "The Dust Devils" can be spotted out and about in the R-2508 Complex aka 'Sidewinder Low Level" as well as Pt. Mugu.

You really can review everything on Yelp…read more Rating a Naval Weapons station? I'm a mere civilian who didn't get access to this place the one time I dated a Navy guy. None-the-less at least it helps provide Ridgecrest with the dollars and people to go on, so that has to be a good thing. A solid 3.

This is really a five- star DMV. It's small inside, but not chaotic like some. Employees were…read morefriendly and efficient. My son took his drivers test today, and passed; they all wished him good luck. Great DMV!! 8/8/25

OMG! I DROVE 2 HOURS TO USE THE RICHCREST CA DMV and big big thank you. I made a online appointment…read morefor 10:40. In the morning, it advised to arrive 10 minutes early. I got there 5 minutes earlier than my appointment. They took me. I hardly I waited 8 minutes in line that was it, and then I was out a little after 11:08, it was wonderful. Thank you so much for this great DMV service facility. Tanisha helped me, she is so kind and thoughtful and efficient. The facility was clean. Everyone in there was nice and working. It was just a treat. I have no qualms or regrets about driving this hours since my towns DMV is now only open 2 days a week and couldn't get me in until the end of August. Again, thank you, DMV Ridgecrest CA.

When we first moved to town this was a main hub for us with our 6 month old son. Been over a year…read moreand we love all of the events the library offers. Everyone is amazing and love our library family!

I love this library but hey I love any library! If they dont have the book you want they can have…read moreit shipped from another library for free! The reading possibilities are endless! I also love to use their computers. Sometimes I just go in to escape the summer heat by reading a magazine.

Amazing atmosphere as soon as I walked in! They were able to talk to me about the enlistment…read moreprocess and the job I qualified for. They kept me informed the entire process and always answered my questioned. Definitely recommend calling or walking in to get more info. Very knowledgeable.

Excellent customer service. SSG Baumgardner was a true professional. Thank you for your service.read more

Though this site gives some amazing history about the pinnacles I would not have known otherwise,…read morethe road to get here is very long, very rocky and in some places questionable if I should cross them. It was extremely hot even though it's April. I didn't walk around as the temps too high. The highlights - you cross over where the salt has dried from the lake ( wash your car as soon as you can as salt bad for it!), the beautiful scenery of the pinnacles (obviously) but the mountains behind them, the history lesson, the train cars sitting on the tracks was kinda fun and interesting and best of all the Navy flying planes doing test runs. Loved that. So hard to believe so much of this was under water and that where these were created. It's other worldly with how alive our planet is and constantly changing. It's free to come here but be warned about deep sand, very rocky roads and the heat. Bring water and have plenty of gas in the tank. There's nothing around for quite a ways.

Out of this world! Free admission but make sure the roads are in good shape. I drove out in an SUV…read moreand some parts of the road were a little sketchy. Once you arrive at the Pinnacles, you can hike up really close to see them first-hand. The pinnacles were created out of tufa ("porous rock formed as a deposit when springs interact with other bodies of water" per Wikipedia), when the area was under a lake. If you visit in spring, you'll see some wildflowers as well. Very interesting spot and worth a stop on your way to Death Valley. Highly recommended!