Since they opened back up I love going here the staff is reallly really nice especially Maria, she…read moreis one of my favorites,,she always so happy and nice , never got anything wrong , she brings an spark then that place , she very helpful as well

Area is clean and staff is friendly. Multiple lanes available. Food isn't the best. I didn't enjoy…read morethe pizza that much and was not impressed with their other items.

WOW! I can't believe we have such a high-quality escape room venue here in our little town of…read moreRidgecrest! I wish I could give an extra star or two. We had two groups of four that played Alice's Dream last night, and everyone had a blast and walked away extremely impressed. This was Room #16 for me, with the majority of those having been rooms highly recommended by the escape room enthusiast community. So I've experienced a dozen top-notch rooms. I'm very excited to report that The Game Vault rivals the best rooms I've experienced! It is readily apparent that an extraordinary amount of time, effort, love, (and probably money) went into developing this room. The room was extremely immersive, made good use of tech, and was right on theme. The puzzles were diverse and a solid level of complexity that should appeal to both the less-experienced and the enthusiast. This is not a chain or someone looking to cash in on a concept that is surging in popularity. This is created by people who are apparently Ridgecrest locals and obviously have an appreciation of the craft. The owners were very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them about escape rooms, Ridgecrest, and their venture in bringing the two together. The entire experience was amazing! I will definitely be returning as they open more rooms in coming months. I highly suggest you check them out as well!

Don't let the current exterior fool you or concern you, the game vault is a great experience here…read morein Ridgecrest. My family and I had never done an escape room, and we had a lot of fun, once we figured out the idea ( still got the 3rd fastest time). Cool artwork, great props, clever puzzles, solidly constructed. We can't wait til they get their next room ready!

Super fun, great atmosphere, and great value. Love the people here. We have been here multiple…read moretimes now and I enjoy the experience each time.

Super chill place to hang out! They have 2 pool tables and 8 axe throwing lanes. They have drinks…read moreand chips and you're welcome to bring your own food and snacks. Good beer and good times! Well worth the money. We would highly recommend this place!

Just had our biobay tour with them last week, Nicholas was our host and it was great! The way he…read morespoke made you feel like you were friends with him for a awhile. Super friendly and accommodating. I usually don't leave reviews but this was some top level service, overall great vibes.

We did the bio bay tour at night, taking the boat ride to Bio Bay and then having the unique and…read moreamazing opportunity for a bioluminescense swim. Very memorable experience. Rodney and Nicholas were great guides, sharing lots of information about the biolumnescense and the island, and very friendly and personable to spend a short time with.

I've a bit of the wanderlust running through me, and it's getting stronger with each day passing…read more To try and negate some of this growing restlessness, I thought perhaps reviewing one of my past adventures would help to calm the stormy seas inside of me before I go insane. I have a dirty past. Quite literally. I am one of very few chicks that dug dirt and rocks from a very tender age (mind the bad pun). And they continue to excite me even after a decade away from school. There's hardly anything more exciting than hiking to gods know where for some geologic/paleontologic mindjob. Was that TMI? Oops, my bad. But, please, don't go anywhere! Allow me to share one of my fondest geology trips with you. I loved my majour in college. What's not to love about a study that allows you to spend more than half of your collegiate time outdoors, rain or shine? I was never much one for classroom settings. Don't let the geeky exterior fool you. I'm the type to bring a laptop out into the wild unknown to play my video games. ^_- Whoever said you can't have it all? All that's missing is a wonderful companion to share it all with. My Spring Fieldtrip assignment was to map Rainbow Basin, outside of Barstow, California. I believe the area we had to map was about 3 square miles, up and down peaks and in and out of valleys. 9 glorious days did we spend out there. Rainbow Basin is a gorgeous stretch of land. If you haven't been there yet, promise me you will. If only for a day. The best part is during sunset in the main valley. There's a specific point in the valley where you crest a rise and just sit there, waiting for the magickal moment where the sun dips just low enough in the sky to light up the cliff face where there's a huge syncline composed of various oxidized layers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rainbow_Basin.JPG). These layers, composed of various different minerals, oxidized over time to produce different shades of colours - red, purple, yellow, green, blue... The beauty is when the sun lights up these different layers to give you the most amazing display of coloured rock ever. Hence, the name of the basin itself. I'm thinking of a road trip back there this summer to view this phenomenom once more; only this time, I'll be bringing a camera to document my memories. Will you join me? Bring your sleeping bag, but forget the tent. We'll snuggle under the summer stars together.

Beautiful place. Love the colors and formations. Geology is wonderful. Enjoyed the scenic drives as…read morethe valley walls get closer and closer as your car wanders through the basin. The road Is nicely graded that goes through a wash. Very epic, scenic panoramic views. Highly recommend spring, fall or winter times to visit as it can get hot!! We went in February, Not too far of a drive from Barstow or on the dirt road. We also hiked among the Mojave desert vegetation and enjoyed the Joshua trees. Think we got a glimpse of the lakebed with Goldstone. Great picture taking opportunities!

It was sunset on the trail... I had never been to Ridgecrest before…read more An important little place in the middle of a desert. As for this trail hike, we took a moderate one up the mountain to the peak to sit and take in the views on all sides. It really depends who you go with. The desert can be a lonely place. Especially as the day comes to a close, it is so quiet here, it could be just you and your thoughts. Sobering. We saw some rabbits and lizards. Be on the watch for coyotes and rattlesnakes. The steep trek down I thought, was harder than going up. Make sure you have really good hiking shoes. If you come here on a whim let's say, sandals or flip flops are not going to cut it. Bring plenty of water, very hot in summer and keep in mind that there are no bathrooms here. Please pick up all your trash. This was a beautiful, clean place. The parking area felt safe and fortunately for us, there were not a lot of people there on this given Sunday. I would go back in a heartbeat. The summit views were spectacular and I always welcome the exercise and time to reflect. It can also feel very romantic. I love the desert.

I just arrived in town and this was suggested to me at the Maturango Museum, as a quick place to go…read moreto become acquainted with some of the local plants. There were a couple of trail heads, the one behind the college having a parking lot close to the road. I walked a bit to see what was there and took some photos. I'm sure it would be more interesting the further out a person could go. It reminded me of bike rides in a state forest in Florida and I'm sure a quicker view would be more interesting but less productive for photography.

This is a beautiful park for children and teens of all ages. There are basketball courts to lots…read moreof grass to play sports in. Newer play structures. It loses one star because there are no bathrooms.

Our family has been part of the program since January 2026, and the experience has been nothing…read moreshort of transformative for our children. From day one, the coaching staff has been phenomenal. They excel at both supporting and motivating every student, creating an environment where kids feel encouraged to push their limits while feeling safe and respected. We have watched our children make remarkable progress in several key areas: they are much better at regulating their emotions, they've gained noticeable confidence, and they've improved significantly in strength, coordination, and motor skills. These are skills that benefit them far beyond the mat in school, at home, and in everyday life. One aspect we value most is the program's commitment to a consistent standard of excellence for the entire class, regardless of any disabilities or individual challenges. This inclusive yet high-expectation approach has been a major positive for our family. It teaches all students discipline, respect, and resilience in a way that works well for all types of students. From what we've observed, they are patient, communicative, and clearly give students multiple opportunities to adjust to the expectations. The program's structure and expectations appear to be applied consistently and with care. Parents also seem to be highly involved in helping their children to achieve their goals. They offer unlimited classes that are available 6 days a week for the price which is a much better value than other options that only offer classes once or twice a week. Programs like this are rare, providing high-quality, structured physical activity that delivers genuine developmental benefits for children, including those with special needs (autism/ADHD).

I enrolled my special needs son and my youngest after hearing the program was through Heartland and…read morepromoted anti-bullying values. At first things seemed fine, but over time the class became way over capacity, practice time was cut by 15 minutes, prices raised, and there isn't even enough room for students to properly practice. From what I've seen, they also don't properly stretch the kids before training, and a lot of class time ends up focused on conditioning instead of actual instruction and learning. My son showers before and after class, so cleanliness hasn't been an issue on our end. Most recently, he was asked to do 150 burpees in the corner alone before being allowed to join class because he had a little dirt on his feet, which was really concerning for us. I also witnessed the instructor bring multiple children to tears during class, which felt excessive and difficult to watch. Based on our experience, I'd suggest parents take a close look and consider other schools with a more balanced approach, better instruction, and adequate space for training.