Visited 4/29/2019 Wow…read moreThis is a great little roadside attraction at the Salton Sea. Run by the owner they don't open till 12:30 AM. The owner drives a bright yellow banana color Camaro that will be parked out front. Everything about this place spells bananas with lots of souvenirs to be had and other little knickknacks that the owner has collected over the years. He also serves several different ice cream's including, you guessed it, Banana Ice Cream, I have heard that the banana chocolate shakes are amazing but have as of yet not tried one myself. Next visit. He charges a $1.00 a head to come in and take pictures. Spend as much time as you're like there is plenty of little things to look at. All in all this isn't a bad little attraction to spend a little hour of your time. Enjoy.

The International Banana Museum is definitely a unique experience and a must visit, if you're…read morepassing along the infamous Salton Sea area. The couple that owns the establishment are very friendly! The price for admission is $1, but will be waived with a purchase. The place was once a bar that belonged to the owner's family, until he turned it into the Banana Museum it is now. They have some Banana flavored ice cream/shakes and other treats or other various assortments of souvenirs and knick-knacks. I wouldn't recommend traveling 30+ miles just to go to this place alone, but if that's what you are into, go for it! We visited while traveling back from Salvation Mountain & East Jesus. Please do call ahead! We got there at around 1:30pm and the place was still closed, but the owners happened to arrive as we were about to leave. So we got lucky!

Now this is storical marker may be nothing but a rock with the plaque on it but the history behind…read moreit and the effect it had on medicine of the future is definitely visible even to the Casual Observer. The foundations for Kaiser Permanente medical facilities which are all over California and maybe the nation I don't know everything are evident from these people who started prepaid medical a long time ago. I think it's quite an honor to mark this site and mark the things that they are brought to the Future for all of us

A pretty interesting and unusual place. A must see if…read moreyou're in the area. Take some time to learn the history of the sea and community.

I mean it's pretty?…read more Self register: $7 for one vehicle access. $2 discount for seniors above 62 years old. Campsites range in the $30. POSITIVES: - it's flat land so easy to walk/hike - "clean" air... in the middle of no where (so it gives these vibes) - you see live animals like rabbits! - not many people - multiple options regarding parking and campsites - places to launch - it's well kept / clean - the presence of a cactus garden! - easy to navigate - great place to release some stress NEGATIVES: - it's salty - there are portions that are dried to the tee - it's in the middle of no where so you do have to drive a bit - there's not much to see or to do - not many activities OVERALL: it's a unique experience that one should experience at least once.

Don't even get me started with my patriotism. I once visited the touring Vietnam Memorial Wall…read morewhile it was in Redding, CA and I was bawling crying while looking at the names. I will never give American History and the men who served less than 5 stars. This wall is a little different though. After checking out the web site once I got home I found out that this wall is dedicated to ALL who served not just the ones who died. Which made sense because the layout of the tiles and the names were confusing. So if you served in Vietnam or during the Vietnam Era you can pay $10 to have you or your whole battalions name up on the wall. Its good, we should all see the names who served our country not just the ones who died for this country but all of them.

Me and the bf were driving from CA to AZ and ran across this place. I had no idea that it existed…read more He is active duty military and both of us are huge supporters of anything armed forces. It was a great pleasure to stumple across this find. I was happy to make the $5 donation as a civilian (retired and active are free). We didnt have time to watch the video but the memorabilia was great and we enjoyed the tanks in the yard!

If you are on this highway, you are probably driving between California and Arizona. There's not…read moremuch out here. The scenery is pretty blah. Cacti, rocks, and native desert plants. If you like the desert scape, this is the drive for you. Depending on the time of day, there can be traffic on this highway.

Mosaic Rhino Tours provided an exemplary trip for us to Africa! Every single detail was taken care…read moreof with precise attention, thoroughness and professionalism. As a result, we were able to enjoy our game drives, hotel accommodations and experiences completely! It was a world class experience, and I give them my highest recommendation!

We had four cities scattered around Spain to visit in just 10 days. Mosaic Rhino Tours created the…read moreperfect itinerary, placing us at the heart of the cities whether we were exploring art and architecture, the beach, historical sites, or unique dining experiences. Barcelona started at a tapas bar where we chose tapas from a buffet in a rustic atmosphere of archways made of giant stones, Then a Barcelona tour that included architecture from the Roman era to Gaudi's creations and a view of America's Cup race in the Marina. A train took us to Alicante where we stayed in a Palace that was 100 feet away from the plaza full of sidewalk cafes! Paid a visit to the Miguel Cervantes tribute (Author of Don Quixote), the plaza, and marina. Next was Seville, where we took a tour and stopped at a Pizza restaurant -- walked around some landmarks, and prepped for our 4 days in Madrid. There we had an amazing Tapas and Wine Tour, visited Prado Museum, and other historical sites, and yes, discovered some amazing cafe/restaurants right around the corner from our hotel. Found the best Paella in Spain, discovered new wines, and found a restaurant "Jardin Secreto" overlooking the plaza. (from a list of hidden dining gems thanks to tour guide Patricia Willems.) There is no way I could have arranged or found everything myself. It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience.

Have you ever been on a Jeep ride adventure? I have. I will continue seeking more road trips, muddy…read moreand rocky grounds anywhere in the world with experienced drivers in Southwest 4x4 Adventures. I don't own my own Jeep, however, I didn't let that stop me from joining on a ride with like minded people who love the outdoors. Thanks Southwest 4x4 Adventures for my first but not my last rides in the future.

From the owner: Southwest 4x4 Tours is an off-road guide and pack service specializing in trails and tours in the…read moreSouthwestern US. If you need a guide for a day or a week or if you need to get your gear to a hard to reach location, we can get you there. We also have great tours going into exciting historical areas in the southwest such as the the Mojave Desert and Death Valley in California, pioneering trails in Arizona and many other amazing places. We have tours from one day and up to a week. If you don't have your own vehicle, not to worry, we will assistant you. All our guide are licensed and certified. Call us for more information and tell us where we can take you.

While visiting an old Army buddy in SoCal, it turned out that there was a Patton tank museum about…read morean hour away from his place. After meeting up, we trekked out to visit the museum. Located at exit 173 on I-10 on the way to Arizona, the Patton museum is located on the outskirt of Joshua Tree National Park and the WWII-era Desert Training Center that GEN Patton founded to train tank crews for the North African battlefields. Admission for veterans was $17, not bad. The museum consists of indoor exhibits and outdoor displays. The indoor displays covers Patton's personal history, World War II timeline, and special exhibits such as women in the military, the Nazi "Final Solution," Korean War Medal of Honor recipients, and WWII-era individual weapons. The outdoor exhibits included at least 3 of the 4 U.S. Army tanks named after General Patton, and numerous other vehicles including some from our time in the Army. Probably the best and most interesting exhibit was the M60A1 tank with its turret separated from the chassis. It was great to be able to look at the interior and see its tight dimensions for its crew of four and all the gear. And listening to my buddy (whose Army job was maintaining tank and other armament) explain the specifics of working on the tank cannon. The museum is small but complete. Glad I got a chance to check it out. If you're in the area, it's a good 2-3 hour detour- recommend.

We enjoyed this museum…read more It's located about 50 minutes east of Palm Dessert or about an hour east of Palm Springs. This privately run and funded museum touches on al aspects of General George Patton's life, from childhood, school, military life and his death. It also touches on and is sited near the Desert Training Facility that trained 100,000 US troops before they went to fight in Africa. The museum is well done and flows "okay". There are many displays full of photos, artifacts, plaques and notes. There's a large room with a lot of war-era artifacts. Some of them are scale models. There is a large outdoor yard with tanks and other heavy military vehicles and artillery. I wasn't able to figure out how to get into that fenced space but I took a few pictures of it from outside the fence. If you follow military history and enjoy museums like this, you'll enjoy the General Patton Memorial Museum.

Amazing, fun, knowledgeable, and such great day!!!! Bridgette is the best!!!!! Can't wait to go…read moreback!!!!

Had a interesting, informative and pleasant tour with Bridgette around Balboa Park yesterday. I am…read morea "local" but learned new things about the park even though I have been visiting it for 30+ years. The Sedgway was fun and easy to maneuver. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and Bridgette was quite entertaining.

We took a private carriage ride to celebrate two great dads on Father's Day. The ride was…read morebeautiful, our driver was knowledgeable, and our experience was exceptional. Kerry K-W.

We came for the astronomy night, it was a fun carriage ride through the field to a cute spot they…read morehad set up with a tent and some chairs. There was some really loud country music and a bonfire. There was supposed to be smores but the marshmallows got wet so they offered doughnuts instead. They had the Temecula Valley astronomy club out there with some cool telescopes. They were very knowledgeable and kind. Even told us about a really cool app to see the stars. Event was fun we like supporting this local business with all their holiday and themed events.