I recommend this tour heartily. Kurt is so impressively knowledgeable about design and architecture…read moreand he adds interesting side stories about the former residents of famous persons. I didn't take many pictures because I was enthralled by my guide.

It was great, the weather was beautiful but a little too hot but in all the place was great.read more

When visiting Palm Desert in mid-February, the concierge recommended the Legends & Icons tour with…read moreFive Star. We met up with Annette and her sprinter van which was packed to the gills! We got the very last seats in the back with our friends. It was an unseasonably cold day with pouring rain. PS gets 1-4" rain per year, and received 1" of that on the day of our tour! Annette said the heat was on (and I did feel it further upfront when disembarking), but I was freezing the entire time in the last set of seats. The tour itself was good - Annette was full of stories and very entertaining. We were glad we opted for a guided tour like this versus a self-guided walking tour. It lasted close to 2 hrs and costs $130/person. Note that the tour did NOT include the tour of the Rat Pack Hideway specifically listed on their website tour description spelled out below. The asterisk they added just lists the people who partied and played, and the elongated plus sign was probably meant to be a disclaimer that we may not see this property, but there is no such disclaimer or explanation of that symbol anywhere that I could find on their site. "The Rat Pack Hideaway: Tour the private property of The Rat Pack Hideaway, where Frank, Dino, and Sammy partied and played.*† ( We are the only company given access to exclusive movie star properties.)" Regardless, the tour was good with lots of info and recommendations for places to eat and explore further (although covered so quickly the none of us could recall specifics after we left!) It was hard to see much of some homes, hidden behind gates/landscaping. A tour of an actual home, such as the Rat Pack hangout, would have been awesome.

We have been coming to Palm Springs for several decades and finally decided to do a tour of it. Of…read morecourse I didn't know of any so I went on Yelp. Found this one and another and according to the number of reviews, reviews themselves, and availability went with Five Star. The worst issue we had was finding them in downtown Palm Springs and that is because there isn't an actual building you are looking for. It's a pick up location. When I booked the tour I was told it was somewhat tricky to find them and boy they were not kidding. So if you are reading my review here is the tip, park in the parking structure located on the corner of Indian Canyon Drive and Baristo Road (in Palm Springs not Cathedral City) The Bank Dispensary is seeable from the structure. After parking, walk out of the structure onto Baristo Road and hang out on the Baristo Road by the parking structure and The Five Star black van will pull up and load all in. I tried calling about 5 times into the office because I was so lost and fearful I would be left behind. I was getting very flustered nobody was taking my call or returning it. "Why not?" I asked since they were giving a tour. However come to find out they only had one van operating with one tour guide since people just aren't going back to work these days after the pandemic so I needed to ease up on my frustration. Annette was our tour guide and she was very apologetic about it all. She was an amazing tour guide!!! So much information to share with us (8 of us total). We saw so many stars homes. She didn't lack on info or comedy. We loved her. She even had info on the land and the local Indian tribes which was fascinating in it self. The van fit all of us comfortably and it was nice and cool. One guest did sit in the front seat so that helped us three in the way back not feel so cramped. We made one stop at Frank Sinatra's house to get out and take a pic otherwise we were in the van the entire, maybe 2 hours. As we drove back to the pick up/drop off location, she pointed out all the yummy food restaurants which was great. She really knew her Palm Springs history and more. I'd go on this tour again with her. It was something well worth spending your money on especially with Annette. Make sure to get out and get a pic at Sinatra's house, you won't be disappointed because Annette will surprise you with a photo ((wink, wink)).

Annette is an extraordinarily gifted tour guide. My 92 year old aunt and I loved every minute of…read morethe information packed, Tour #1, "Legends and Icons" We saw Palm Springs through the eyes of longtime resident, Annette, who shares her deep affection for her town and its people, history, and unique geographic features. We actually felt genuine pathos as she shared the little known and very touching details of each location along the tour. The way it works is to travel in a super modern luxury van while Annette drives and comments and stops at points along the way. This is not a walking tour. This is not a go-inside-the homes/businesses tour. This is a thorough overview of the Palm Springs area including parts of adjoining locals. The brochure is clear and accurate. What I can add to it is that Annette makes the experience really special and makes you feel like she really cares that you have a great tour. It's proof of the old saying, "nobody cares how much you know unless they know how much you care." Annette cares a lot about Palm Springs and about her business of giving tourists an outstanding tour of the area. We are so glad we took this tour.

Great company! Five Star creates wonderful experiences for people...the tours are interesting and…read morehelpful and their dinner events are entertaining!! Great company with wonderful people.

This was a fantastic find on Yelp. My wife and I enjoy finding out historical information on…read morecities we visit and have taken many tours over the years. David Jensen does a terrific job as your guide and host. We made our reservations online, very easy. David showed up on time. He covered everything he describes on the information and more. Carlsbad as well as the general coastal area have a fascinating history that David took the time to describe. The walk and pace are very easy and David does a great job being loud enough for people like myself to to hear. You cover the history of the area. Visit key sites where building still stand or once stood. You learn about the regions flower/apprentice industry and about an unlikely "historian", city benefactor. Yes, this was a very enjoyable tour, well worth the low cost and if you are in Carlsbad, we would highly recommend David Jensen's tour!

From the owner: Enjoy a 90 minute tour by a professional tour guide that will explain the history of Carlsbad…read morestarting from the 1880's . You will stroll through historical buildings and the Village as you learn about the past that shaped this iconic beach town with history. Learn about the famous mineral water and how the city was named and founded. Along the way, we will point our great restaurants, shops , and things to do in Carlsbad. Don't miss this tour on your visit!

Kris is fantastic! We had a great time walking around La Jolla and getting to know some of the…read morehistory of the area! Highlight was all the seals and sea lions! Lots of photo opps along the way! Absolutely a must do and highly recommend!

Chris, our guild was outstanding. He gave a detailed history of San Diego which helped with the…read morehistory of balboa park. I would highly recommend. What made this walk interesting to me was the before pictures of the buildings that he was discussing . The tour was about 2 hrs.

My friend and I just completed our fabulous tour to San Diego with Joseph…read more He was so personable and funny. He also gave us many historical information in regards to each area we visited. It is so relaxing being able to see so many areas in one day and just relax. The shuttle bus/ van was impeccable and has cozy seats. Joseph had great music and also provided water and snacks. I highly recommend them.

Highly Recommend!! Super Clean Van, our driver Joe was super professional & kind! Me & my wife had…read morean awesome day!

5 big stars for the Campanile Mall…read more Centrally located on campus at SDSU you'll find the Campanile Mall. It's a beautiful area with very nice, plush landscaping. They have a nice track that is open to the public. There is a really awesome koi pond with dozens of turtles resting around the pond. Koi and turtles love all kinds of scraps we throw away in the kitchen. If you're looking for a way to repurpose fruit seeds and skins, the koi pond is a great place to connect with nature and feed the koi. Great place to do a no shoes, no shirt nature walk and soak up some rays as well!!!!

Campanile Mall is the campus area of gardens, paths and walkways within SDSU San Diego State…read moreUniversity. When in the area, my furbaby and I enjoy a stroll along the main walkways and sometimes my pup takes us off the path and wonders into new areas to discover little alcoves one can sit, relax, gather one's thoughts and perhaps practice a little mindfulness...Zen! The sundial and the tower of bells are some points of interest to see and hear. Have been lucky to listen to the tower of bells sound out to the Sound of Music The areas are well maintained by the environmental cleaning staff and for the most times we've visited most people, students, and staff are nice. I've always visited early in the day and have found metered street parking closeby. Whether you want to place to practice a little mindfulness or just stroll along the paths, the Campanile Mall is a worthwhile place to visit.

I hired Schram Designs to produce some renderings for a real estate development project my company…read morewas bidding on. He did a really great job for us. Jason is easy to work with, knowledgeable in Sketchup (which was our preferred program for this project), and well priced. Our company will definitely hire him again. Highly recommend Schram Designs!

I used Schram Designs to provide renderings for a high end cosmetics store and was blown away! I…read morebriefly provided some finish details and a basic layout and Jason took it far beyond what I was expecting. The renderings and textures were such high quality and impressive that it wasn't far from a real image. Beyond that his communication and work ethic made the overall experience very enjoyable and seamless. Highly recommended!

This is the main store at Avengers Campus inside of Disney California Adventure that sells Marvel…read moregear. Here at Avengers Vault you can grab Marvel apparel, accessories, pins and collectibles. I don't do a lot of shopping when I am at Disney, but I do enjoy walking around and looking at some of the fun stuff that they have at these stores. It brings me back to my childhood days of reading Marvel comics and playing with action figures. Avengers Vault has some cool relics on display from the MCU movies. You can see Captain America's shield, an Iron Man suit and some Infinity Stones on Tony Stark's Nano Gauntlet. It is a fun store to walk around if you are a big fan of the MCU. There is another Marvel store in the Downtown Disney District just outside of the park.

I've gone to California Adventure several times. I never knew what was inside the large Avengers…read morebuilding right across the Spiderman Web Slingers ride. After watching the Warriors of Wakanda show with my mom, we ended up going inside the Avengers Vault store! This was a pretty cool store! You can see replicas of the powerful artifacts collected by the Avengers! You'll see Iron Man's Mask, Loki's Staff, Thor's Hammer, and even the Gauntlet Glove that Thanos wears! There's plenty of merchandise to buy here too! You'll see pins, apparel, accessories, collectibles and so much more! Magic Key Discount doesn't apply to this store. If you are a Disney Vacation club member, discounts do apply at the Avengers Vault! It was so cool to see some of the impressive artifacts from the movie! There was also Captain America's shield too! If you're a Marvel fan, this is a must stop and visit inside the Avenger's campus!

We had a great tour with Rosemary! What a fun and fabulous way to see Palm Springs. We arrived…read morethere a few minutes early and check in was a breeze. We got to meet our hostess Rosemary, had fun dressing up, and taking pictures with her before our tour started. She was a wonderful guide and we learned so much about the rich history of Palm Springs. She also threw out recommendations for restaurants and activities to do while we were in the area, which we really appreciated. It was a smooth ride around town in their air conditioned bus. We were provided with fans and water bottles as well. Bonus that you can bring your own alcohol! We each brought a cup of wine with lids with us. And don't forget to tip your hostess!

When a family member heard we were going to PS she recommended Drag & Fly Tours and I texted her…read morewithin our first 5 minutes of the tour to thank her because I already knew it was a great call. I wanted to check if I could have my small dog with me before booking the tour and they were very easy to reach and communicate with by email. Booking the tour online was easy and when they had to move the tour up by a half hour they reached out to ensure that worked with our scheudle. We arrived a few minutes before the start of our tour and were able to meet Kevin and our tour guide Rosemary and take some fun pictures. The tour bus and driver are great! We had so much fun seeing the sights, hearing stories and learning about the history of Palm Springs. The tour took us past iconic homes, landmarks and the highlights of the tour which for us were Robolights and the Trixie Motel since we had watched the renovation show. This tour was a blast!