I stopped in for sun sleeves before hiking San Jacinto Peak. But mostly, I stopped in for the…read morelowdown on the trails, given it was my first time hiking it. The advice they gave me was invaluable and helped me see where my hiking plans needed improvement. Thanks to them, my hike was a great success. If you come to Idyllwild to hike the many trails, stop in and see the great team at Nomad Ventures. You'll be glad you did.

This is the kind of outdoor gear store that every town should have, but is unfortunate all too…read morerare--Idyllwild is very lucky to have Nomad Ventures to keep them supplied. They have an excellent selection of shoes, packs, and all other gear to serve PCT thru-hikers, climbers, and everyone else enjoying the outdoors in their own way. The prices are super reasonable, and the hours are convenient. Ben was extremely helpful in recommending some trail running shoes, getting me outfitted, and giving tips about local trails. It was a busy time when I was shopping and he was super friendly with everyone, making sure they got what they needed whatever their activity. You can also buy your Adventure Pass here to park at trailheads. Make this your first stop when you are scoping out adventures in Idyllwild.

As far as I can tell this is the only place in Palm Springs where you can get isobutane (the kind…read moreof fuel that a Jetboil or an MSR stove takes) camp stove fuel. Most people in this town had no clue what I was talking about. I would just bring my own but...you can fly with a fuel canister. My usual go-to for camp fuel when traveling is Ace hardware. Usually my first stop in Hawaii is the nearest Ace for camp stove fuel. The one here, not only did not have it...they didn't know what it even was? Anyway, the guy working here was really sympathetic to my cause. He said it's hard to get because the locals only hike in the summer and are too scared of the cold to hike in the winter so...people stop carrying backpacking fuel. Hilarious, if true! (it was in the 30's at my camp on San Jacinto, great sleeping and stove cooking weather!)

Palm Springs BIG 5 has TWO of the most incompetent and rude employees. JR and Lauren were presented…read morewith a simple defective item return/refund and were an embarrassing failure. Not only did they not understand how to deal with the situation but also asked my wife and I to leave when we attempted to explain in the simplest way possible. I'm honestly shocked at the lack of training and zero customer service by these two employees. My solution? Go to Dicks Sports where they may be a touch more expensive but definitely know customers service. In conclusion STAY AWAY FROM BIG 5 in Palm Springs - unmatched unprofessionalism and definitely a HARD PASS in this economy where our money matters and where we choose to spend it.

My family and I enjoy shopping at this store when we visit downtown Palm Springs…read more The selection of shoes is vast, offering every major brand and a few off-brand workout shoes. Prices are very competitive, the store always offers numerous sales, and the entire staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely appreciative that you are visiting.

Great place to buy tennis shoes ... they carry every style and color... the staff is very attentive…read moreand helpful... I been looking for cloud 6... look No more... Parking can be tough... it was a beautiful day... I parked a block from the store and walked...plenty of other store shop along the way...

We were looking for sunglasses for my husband and during a walk through Palm Springs we passed the…read moreDesert Board Company. And because of the shop window decoration - many skateboards and caps - we stepped in. The shop offers many products for skateboarding and also sunglasses. John - we thing it was John, the owner, was very helpful and nice. We talked about his shop products, the weather and our home country Austria. We were well advised. Don't passed this shop! Greetings from Austria! Palm Springs rules! And Sector9 too!

Chef Jay was absolutely incredible!!! Truly a highlight of our trip. We hired him for my sister's…read morebachelorette in Palm Desert with a group of 19 girls, and he executed everything flawlessly from start to finish. The food was amazing! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell he really cares about the quality and experience. Beyond that, Chef Jay was so professional, organized, and easy to work with leading up to the event, which made planning seamless. What really stood out was how friendly and fun he was with the group He brought such a great energy while still running everything perfectly behind the scenes. 10/10 experience! We would absolutely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated, stress-free dining experience.

Chef Jay curated a beautiful and delicious meal for our large group in Palm Springs. He was…read moreextremely professional, on time and worked hard throughout the day to make my birthday dinner special. I can't recommend him enough. If you are looking for a chef in the Palm Springs area (or anywhere else he services) then look no further!! You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Chef Jay, for a memorable experience we will always treasure!!!

They were able to take care of my 2 flat tires on short notice. They were extremely pleasant and…read morefollowed through on their commitment.

We visited the shop looking for a part for a bike seat. Jose Rios was very helpful. He found the…read morepart we needed and made the repair while we waited in their lobby seated in their comfortable chairs. They also had free coffee. Five stars well deserved.

Rented the hydro bikes for an hour of fun on the water. My kids & Goddaughter had a blast! Brought…read morea wireless speaker with us and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. Super friendly staff, everyone was really helpful. We didn't have a reservation but everything worked out well! We'll be back again soon to try the other fun options!

Groupon- great price. We have rented tandem hydro bikes for…read more2 hours on Groupon. You have to call to make reservations for the Groupon. When we had to reschedule for a different date, and they were able to accommodate with no issue over the phone. For hydro bikes, we were able to bring our two dogs. They do not have life jackets for the dogs, but they recommend having your dog's harness, in a case they fall in. They do offer lift jackets for humans. They only had paid parking in the back and spaces were limited as it's shared with restaurants and people who come to fish here. The hydro bikes also has a place to put your water bottles and a small storage. We had great time renting from Disco. I think my dogs enjoyed it as well.

Easy in and out on a tire repair and open until 6pm!! Some of the other places close at 2p????!…read moreReasonable pricing $30

Great shop and owner. Always has what I need and very honest. Recently gave me a deal on a great…read morebike I would have happily paid more for. Way better than Chinese equivalent for great price. I wouldn't go anywhere else.