I fed a giraffe! So obviously my life is complete. We had a lovely morning at The Living desert in…read morePalm Springs! Arrived around 10am (a little too late for a hot summer day in my opinion) and after buying our tickets, we took a look at the giant map and knew where we wanted to go...the giraffes of course! The property itself was gorgeous, super clean and we went during the week which likely cut down on the amount of folks there. Totally great. We met Kelly the giraffe and got to feed her. Such a fun experience! All of the staff here were kind, patient, and simply wonderful! I Loved how there was a blend of employees and gracious volunteers here who were all clearly passionate about the park. After we were all done, we headed to the cafe and grabbed a quick beer and pretzel. Perfect little snack! Great and fun times at The Living Desert! It was great taking a few hours to see the animals and even getting to feed one!

(Trigger warning dead and injured wildlife) ‼…read more To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I have visited this zoo before and remembered it as a place where animals had more natural environments and where visitors could learn about wildlife and conservation. Unfortunately, this visit was a completely different experience. During our visit, we saw a pigeon with what appeared to be a broken wing, as well as a dead bird inside one of the exhibits. A group of us immediately flagged down a staff member to report what we had seen. Rather than showing concern, she seemed visibly annoyed that we had interrupted them while they were driving a golf cart. After I explained the situation, she rolled her eyes, said she would "let someone know," and drove away. For an organization that places such a strong emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, the lack of urgency and compassion we encountered from staff was incredibly disappointing. I sincerely hope this experience was an exception rather than the standard, but it left us with a very negative impression.

If you're looking to win prizes I'd stay away. It basically costs $30-40 for a piece of candy. Can…read moresee why it's empty. Just play the arcade games not to win prizes.

Rude staff. Came in because my son wanted to play bowling. There was a private event at 530. We got…read morethere at 430pm and purchased a $30 card to play games. One of the gentlemen came and told us to leave after we had just paid to try the bowling out. Horrible customer service. The game takes like 5minutes to play and no one was in the facility yet for the private event. We left and will not return.

Amazing adventures! Awesome ride to Lake Hemet thank you Slinging 360 for an awesome rideread more

Let's just say "Bravo". I have been looking into purchasing a slingshot, but I did not want to…read moreactually purchase one without having a chance to really test drive it. I have seen in Las Vegas that they rented slingshots out, but never had a chance to do it. My wife surprised me on Father's Day with that chance. Luckily, Slinging 360 was here in the desert. The owners were extremely welcoming and professional. This made the experience a whole lot better. I can now say that I will be purchasing my own slingshot within the next few days. I may not be returning as a customer, but I definitely will be referring Slinging 360 to everyone. Trust me, you will not regret it.

When in La Quinta, Marvyn's is a must do, period. Where else will you find quality live…read moreentertainment in a beautiful intimate environment? I have only been here almost a dozen times but each time we leave feeling better than we entered. Want to know why? Because we laughed so hard and shed some tears in the process. We were fortunate enough to have seen the Christmas show with Jeff's daughter. It was such a wonderful show with her pianist and saxophonist accompanying her and multiple costume changes. We also enjoyed seeing her father perform. I must say I look for the shows where it's mainly Jeff Hobson performing because he is so funny, so talented, and he has such incredible timing with quick wit that it literally tickles my brain. Arrive an hour prior to the show and enjoy the entertainment in the lobby. You can order something to drink from the bar. Just make sure you've made dinner plans before or after the show as there's no food available. You will be treated to either musical talent or magical talent prior to the main show in the auditorium. Choose the front row if you REALLY want to participate. Great for celebrating special occassions.

Wednesday, 4-15-2026: This is our second time here. We came to see Kyle and Mistie Knight…read more Mistie has her own Instagram where she shares very quick & easy recipes. When I heard they would be at Marvyn's, I made sure to secure tickets. The theater is nicely laid out and makes for an intimate experience. They have entertainment before the start of the show and an amazing bar. I believe this show was sold out. In the seating area they have hilarious sayings on the screen over the stage. Wish I could remember them. Photography is forbidden in the theater. Anyhow, they are true entertainment professionals and know how to work the room. There were several things they did that we had our mind boggled. But we're the types who don't want to find out and rather like keeping the mystery intact. Amazing really doesn't begin to describe their show. We were beyond impressed. They kind and gracious to do a meet & greet after the show. It was a most enjoyable and magical evening!

One of the best experiences of my life. Do not listen to the poor reviews. Remember that most…read morepeople that write reviews are doing so to complain, and you also have to realize that hot air ballooning is extremely dependent on the weather so what is possible is always changing. That being said, these guys were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and absolute pros at what they do. At no point did I feel unsafe or scared. And it was very exciting, they did low flybys near houses, ponds and golf courses, as well as reaching 2,000 ft altitude. Not just a lift off and fly straight to your landing zone. It was a surreal, euphoric experience and do NOT hesitate in booking this experience. Worth every penny. Looking forward to coming back next year.

These guys are great. Total pros that have been doing this forty years and racing all over the…read moreworld. There are some bad reviews here, but I can't relate. Our experience was great, start to finish.

I really enjoy this market. Not everything is well priced, but you'll often run into people with…read moregreat sales or who are going out of business. I got a bag of wonderful costume jewelry here. Also, I really enjoyed the dates- especially the bahri dates. Also got 2 of the best avocados I've had in a while at this market - a buck a piece. Parking is easy. There's plenty of food available if you're hungry.

Great fun! Food tents are great! I've purchased jewelry, hats, make bags, shirts, having the best…read moretime. And one repeat! A great experience!

5 stars for great service: - Mia helped us at the…read morerestaurant. She greeted us with a smile that felt warm and inviting. She was personable and attentive throughout our dining. Ordered wings (bone in, plain) with side sauces for dipping. Wings were better than expected: crispy and cooked perfectly. - After dinner we took the kids to play in the arcade. Had an issue with cashing out our tickets and Julian, manager, assisted with no hassle. We appreciate his customer centric guest service. You can tell he truly cares about the guest experience. - Overall, would definitely recommend coming here, if anything, come here for the service. Such good service is rare to see these days, especially in a chain-restaurant/establishment.

worst food and experience ever‼ we ordered food from door dash who brought us old cold food‼ i…read morecalled the store and spoke with a female manager who said they brought us an older order by mistake, i said ok so what are we doing because we aren't eating this food ‼ she replied to take it up with door dash‼ door dash‼ i explained, that doesn't sounds right, who handed him the wrong food⁉ she said, take it up with door dash... never eating here again ‼

After coming across an Instagram reel on JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, I did more…read moreresearch then few more reels popped up, it was teasing me.. I had to book a night ( wish we coulda stay longer than one night) but I booked our stay just so I can check it out for myself, this August 2026 I can finally cross this off my bookmarks & this JW will be on my list to visit again in the future. It was a dream come true from watching all the reels and being here in live in real life! This place is simply amazing! Prior to checking in we rode the boat around the lake, such a fun 15 minute boat ride on the property, then we checked in. If you are a fan of "Saved By The Bell", Jesse father's wedding was filmed here. I called & made reservations for the boat ride, $10. per person on weekends & $ 5. on weekdays. Happy there is a Marriott Elite check in counter which I utilized and wait wasn't too long, staff (she just started 3 months, sorry for not getting your name) who checked me in was so nice, she was helpful with giving us all the room & check in info. We also got bellman to assist with luggage, he was so awesome, also shared some tips with us. I booked the Griffith suite, which is a one bedroom suite. I was hoping for an upgrade with my elite status and so sad- I can't do the late check out which was offered since we got a tight schedule. I wasn't amazed by our room but more amazed with the atmosphere and just happy that we are here, our balcony view were palm trees which was a great photo opt. There is a daily resort fee of $45. + tax, which includes: daily fitness classes for 2 guests, daily golf range access + range balls for 2 guests, daily miniature golf for up to 4 guests, daily 2-hour bike rental for 2 guests, daily 1- hour tennis court + racquet rental for 2 guests, daily 1-hour pickleball court equipment for 2 guests, daily fish feeding activity, enhanced high-speed wifi. Parking/valet charges are separate. The daily resort fee was worth it for all the activities, but visiting Palm Springs in August, which I don't recommend, the temperature was in the 3 digits. We did ride the bike for 20 mins and enjoyed the pool for a bit during our stay. It was too hot to explore the premises. All in all, I Loved our super short stay, I got our photos in, it was truly a memorable stay and that lobby was so breathtaking. I am grateful & thankful everyday for my life! Totally recommend when visiting Palm Springs .

Soooooo. 5 stars with a caveat. You're gonna pay... and pay.. nothing here is inexpensive. But if…read moreyou have the extra $$ it's worth every penny. So what differentiates this from other Palm Springs area resorts? The service, by far. The property is phenomenal and the upkeep and maintenance is good, on par with other places. For example, at the pool, we found straws from the previous guest, etc. not a deal breaker, but something to observe. But everyone I interacted with genuinely seemed like they wanted us to have a good time. If it was fake, it was very good acting. From the valet to check in, amazing! Javier checked us in. 7 out of 5. Stress free. The pool area, 8 out of 5. Off the charts. Attention management: I stay at a lot of hotels and resorts. And though I'm sometimes overly generous with my ratings, I can honestly say Dru is the best server I've had, ever. She should run the joint! I wish I could give her a raise. Evan was pretty bad ass too and should be commended! Will I be back? 100 percent. Amazing property, rooms are great, staff is awesome. Food is good, but avoid the breakfast buffet at Rockwood. $40 for powdered eggs is no bueno! Other than that, you'll love it here!

My children always have a great time here. They added more things since last time we came. Always…read moreclean and staff are always amazing and friendly

Could have been a repeat guest/customer but I will not be returning or recommending. Came here for…read morethe first time today at 645. Wasn't told certain attractions wouldn't be able to be used or closed at a certain time. Wasn't told the price didn't include certain things. Manager and employees chose not to either A: reimburse us and we leave. B: discount our 120$ purchase. C: offer us another day to return and leave 10 minutes into our trip today. Not smart as a business owner/manger. You want people to return. You DO NOT want to ruin rapport with families and avoid them ever coming back. We are in there for 10 minutes before we realized half the attractions were shut down. If you like to be scammed out of money and like employees who don't give you a heads up as you're paying 120$ for an hour, then come here. If you like honesty, updated websites/pricing and accuracy, polite employees, then don't come here. As an employee, your worker should have gave us a heads up as we never have been here and drove an hour after work today just to take my kids. Disappointed. Will not return. Will not recommend. Sorry. Don't like being scammed and inaccuracy.

Had a wonderful time here as it was my birthday weekend! Our teacher Luca was a blast! Loved the…read morepicture too that we did! Didn't exactly come out the way I planned to but it's ok . I'm going to fix it. Loved the music too! I'll be back hopefully soon! Bartender was also very nice !

My dad brought me here and I had such a BLAST the workers were so nice especially Luka! He was…read moresuper funny and I haven't had so much fun in a long time me and my dad both had a really good time here and we plan on going again!