A great place to visit with great people!! The volunteers are very friendly and the food is great!!…read moreVery reasonable prices and really family friendly!! What a huge turn around in atmosphere since the new post commander has taken over!! Thank you to all who have served and a wonderful place to appreciate you!!

What an amazing experience! I love supporting our vets as most people do, but to see what Jeff Cole…read moreand his team do at VFW Post 1534 is nothing short of inspiring! With a full bar and restaurant, they are serving some of the best home cooking you could ask for all the while serving our vets! Jeff, thank you for being a huge part of our community and your dedication to us and the veterans!

I request mr. Brandon Steven's to represent me to up my disability. I have try throughout the…read moreyears before and always get a danai, when I use Mr. Steven I have up my disability to 90%. If you don't take advantage of his experience now you are loosing money.

This guy is terrible. My wife and I contacted Clinton to take care of benefits for my wife's…read moremother. After MANY meetings, phone calls and emails (a years worth) the claim was finally submitted and Clinton assured us that everything was fine and my mother-in-law would be receiving the benefits due her from her deceased husbands service in the military. A short time later we received a letter that denied her claim! We were shocked because Clinton lead us to believe that she had everything in order and was eligible for these benefits. We contacted Clinton to explain what happened, he had no answer and then stopped all communication with us, no calls, no emails, nothing. He has paperwork of ours and will not return it. The guy just doesn't care. While we were in contact with him, through all of his delays, he said he should have filed some type of request to initiate the claim so she would have received benefits retroactively, which of course he didn't. This whole experience was frustrating! Don't use this company for anything.

I can't say enough great things about George L. Duran and the incredible support he provides to…read moreveterans at the Riverside County Department of Veterans Services, both the Indio and Desert Hot Springs offices. George is a retired Army veteran who truly understands what veterans go through, and it shows in the way he takes care of people. From the start, he took the time to explain everything clearly, answer all of my questions, and guide me step-by-step through the entire process. His knowledge and professionalism made a huge difference. What really stood out to me was how much he genuinely cares. He doesn't just process paperwork--he advocates for you and makes sure you're taken care of. Because of his help, I felt confident and supported every step of the way. If you're a veteran needing assistance, I highly recommend reaching out to George at either the Indio or Desert Hot Springs office. You will be in great hands.

Mr.Duran was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was very professional and helpful in answering my…read moreconcerns.

My first time playing bingo there and I really enjoyed myself. The workers are very friendly and…read morethey explained everything I needed to know. I'm still trying to get the hang of the pull tabs there. I will be going back, I found something to do on a Wednesday evening.

Best place for 2026...good worker and free items great people...relaxed area and good vibes..read more

The entire team is fantastic. I appreciate the emphasis on it being a process of improvement rather…read morethan a focus on perfection. The classes helped me remind myself of my need to learn and to level set my expectations. Thanks everyone for being patient with me and appreciating my dog. Not everyone understands how Boxer dogs work.

My dog loves going here to burn some energy. Service is amazing and they are super helpfulread more

Great staff. They truly care about the Veterans. These guys are veterans themselves. My husband and…read moreI both get seen here. Highly recommend.

The guys at the OC Vet Cent. are great people. My reasoning​ for a low score is​ appointments​ and…read morethe front desk. It is very difficult to have consistency​ in your therapy​ when appointments​ are so limited with your counselor​. If you are a working individual or a student it makes it even more complicated. The guys at the front desk are polite and nice, but terrible at relaying​ messages; therefore is impossible to communicate directly with your counselor​ since you cannot have their email nor their direct line. I know these​ guys are overworked; they keep taking clients under very low staffing. I know low staffing is out​ of their control, but accepting more clients when they cannot keep up​ with the ones they have is not OK. I felt obligated to quit​ after having such a difficult time booking the ​appointment​​s and delaying my therapy; at times I felt worst having to relive it and dealing with it for two or three weeks until my next appointment​. I always felt in a rush, and not enough time to deal with all the mess in my head. They say many things that they cannot keep. Therefore, I felt, though their intentions might be honorable; they were more damaging​ to me than helpful​. But remember, everyone's experience is different.​

I want to recognize that my assigned Veteran Service Officer has been helpful and willing to assist…read moreme. Unfortunately, my experience with another staff member, Oliver, has been consistently disappointing and has left me questioning the level of customer service veterans receive when contacting the office. While I was traveling, my assigned VSO provided me with his cell phone number and specifically instructed me to text him the following week for an update regarding my claim. I followed those instructions exactly. After sending multiple text messages and receiving no response, I called the office simply to verify that I had written down the correct phone number. Oliver answered the phone. I began explaining that my VSO had asked me to text him but I had not received a response and wanted to verify I had the correct number. Before I could even finish my sentence, Oliver interrupted me and said, "We don't do text messages. That's not our protocol. You have to come in if you want to see him." I explained that I was traveling, making an in-person visit impossible, and reiterated that I was only following the instructions my VSO had personally given me. Oliver again repeated that they do not do text messages and that I would have to come into the office. I then clarified that I was not asking him to provide me with a phone number. I simply wanted to read back the number my VSO had already given me so he could tell me whether I had copied it correctly. Oliver refused, again stating that I would have to come into the office. At no point did he attempt to help solve the problem. He did not offer to take a message for my VSO, ask for my contact information, let me know when my VSO might be available, or suggest any alternative way to communicate while I was traveling. Instead, I repeatedly received the same response: "You have to come in." Eventually, I asked why I felt like I was getting the runaround. I explained that I was simply following the instructions my VSO had given me and that repeatedly telling me "we don't do text messages" was not addressing my situation. I remained calm and respectful throughout the conversation, although I will admit my frustration became apparent after repeatedly being interrupted and denied any assistance. This is unfortunately the second interaction I have had with Oliver, and both experiences have been remarkably similar. He has consistently come across as abrupt, dismissive, and unwilling to listen before responding. Veterans often call because they need guidance, especially when circumstances prevent them from coming into the office. A few moments of active listening and a willingness to explore solutions can make a tremendous difference. My intention is not to criticize the entire Riverside County Veteran Service Office. I appreciate the work that many of the VSOs do on behalf of veterans. My hope is simply that this feedback helps improve the customer service experience, because every veteran deserves to feel heard, respected, and genuinely assisted when reaching out for help.

I forgot the name of the representative ( he has a curly mustache) he was so rude earlier, I ask…read morehim in a polite manner if he can write down the things I need to do . And he answered me in a mean / rude way . I don't want him to be my representative! Definitely replacing him I hope he doesn't treat others like this..

Needed assistance with Calvet for my sibling and the lady up front (wish I got her name but she…read moresaid she was new) was kind & extremely helpful. Happy to have such a nice and easygoing experience here!

Jason Gonzales was very professional and very helpful. Jason…read moretook the time with me to explain any questions that I had for him. He went above and beyond to guide me in the right direction. He explained every form needed and why. Jason is a great Representative for the Veterans Administration Office. You are very lucky to have him.

love this place. Great food and amazing people True place…read morefor veterans to enjoy some safe fun

It's my Interpretation,that me the veteran was treated vary badly there by other veterans…read more Instructed me not to talk to them when I come in or say hello. Very disrespected I don't think I'll go back.

Can't believe there aren't reviews for the best and hardest working Chamber of Commerce! As a…read morebusiness owner and Chamber represented business, I feel good in the future of doing business here in town. Great staff and fun events. Free Networking opportunities. Well represented in local politics. Great resource for visitors and locals.

Active participants in the effort to make Big Bear GREAT. Elegant, honest, hardworking group of…read morewomen and men. Inspiring to say the least. Leaders among their peers. Our town is Lucky to have them. Also the mixers are a real pleasure if you have never been. If you haven't yet ...give them a call.