On a recent two week trip to visit family in California, we discovered Twelve located on the top…read morefloor of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. It was on a Sunday evening. The place was relatively quiet with several people enjoying themselves at the bar. We opted to sit in the comfy lounge chairs overlooking the breathtaking scenery of mountains and blue skies. We had eaten dinner earlier in the casino and since I had a sweet craving, I ordered an Espresso Martini. It definitely satisfied my craving. It was a TREAT! The bartender informed us that live music is showcased on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. We decided to return to Thursday Night Rock Show featuring HWY 111. We actually met vocalist Niki Bente in the elevator on our way to Twelve! She was very friendly and personable. Niki Bente also preforms with Twisted Gypsy whom we had the pleasure of seeing at the Rock Yard on Saturday night. Rocking Show!!! HWY 111 was very entertaining as I danced the night away! The place was lively, filled with people having a great time. It proved to be a wonderful experience! I thoroughly enjoyed two different specialty cocktails from the menu. The bartenders are attentive and offer a choice of complimentary almonds with or without salt. Whether you're looking for a quieter place to enjoy a cocktail or two and take in the beautiful views or you prefer to Rock Out with live music, Twelve is the place to choose! I will definitely return to Twelve when I visit California in the future!

Twelve is a great, cozy club venue with gorgeous views and a great residency band - 'Steel Rod.'…read moreAlways loved Rock Yard, but Twelve is a very different, better SOUNDING experience!

Stopped by Spotlight 29 Casino mostly because the gas station next door is honestly perfect for a…read moreroad trip stop, stocked with pretty much everything you could need. Since I'm not much of a gambler, I figured why not walk in and donate my yearly $20 to the slot machines Parking was super easy right up front, and they also have a garage that leads directly into the casino. The front door security guard was really friendly too, he laughed when I told him, "I'm just here to give away my $20, I'll see you in 2 seconds." And honestly... I wasn't lying I put my $20 in, lost it immediately, and was back out in about .2 seconds. That said, it was still a fun little experience. The casino itself felt clean, quaint, and easy to navigate. Definitely a nice stop if you want to stretch your legs, play a little for fun, and get back on the road. Just maybe keep it to a small amount... at least that's my strategy Stop in for the stretch but leave your wallet and purse in the car and only take in an amount you won't cry over if you lose.

This review is just for the FREE 3-day overnight RV parking:…read more Most Casino's these days are NO longer allowing RV overnight parking unless you are renting one of their rooms, which makes sense to some.... However, this Casino is the few who are still friendly and allow a 24/48/72 hours passes you get at the Security window that you place on your RV window as they do have visible Tribe Police Officers along with Armed Gunman Security inside as well ..... Strong Team that makes this Parking lots of RV's Mixed with lots of Semi's feel adventurous as well ..... Highly recommend this for a 3-day pit-stop.... P.S They have a 24-hours Cafe inside ..... Will be Reviewing it Next time for you guys

I didn't eat there so I don't have anything to say about the food…read more The service was great very welcoming and nice, it's inside the casino, lots of security and great ladies to help you with anything you need. The ambiance was awesome great music Saturday is It's 80's dance music, lots of people, we had a great time and it was such a good vibe. The DJ was amazing I love all the songs he played. The drinks were well served, my friend got a strawberry margarita and I got a mojito. Recommend it if you are in the area. We want to come back Sunday for the Noche de Fuego, latín night. You can also enjoy the casino and play poker.

Service was terrible and food wasn't good! The patio was pretty , but the martinis tasted like…read morecough syrup!

Great outdoor patio type area with free tribute bands. Tonight we hear Tears for Fears band.read more

Good music great atmosphere, always fun, We have made many…read moregood memories and good friends over the years

Offers beer and wine. Love coming here for the great vibes. There's a monthly event calendar posted…read moreon Instagram - follow to see what they are playing for the night.

This place was almost too cool for me...like, the kind of underground vibe where people wear…read morecreepers and sport thrifted and handmade clothing, while sipping natural wine and bobbing to an impressive setlist on vinyl. It's low key, small, vibey, and the music is impeccably curated. A great experience and can't wait to go back.

Neil's Lounge totally lives up to its reputation as one of the Coachella Valley's top bars--in the…read morebest way. Walked in and the place was clean, super sociable, and genuinely friendly. The bartender immediately introduced himself, asked our names, and made us feel like regulars five minutes in. Big Cheers energy here. The crowd skewed more 50 yrs old+ locals, everyone posted up at the bar, chatting, laughing, clearly comfortable in their spot. Drinks are well-priced, no nonsense, and they've got karaoke if you're feeling brave (or just want the entertainment). I can already tell this would be a great spot to catch a football game or any sporting event--laid back, fun, and zero pretension. All in all, exactly what a bar should be. I liked it, I'd definitely be back, and I'm already planning my next visit.

Great local spot! We came here to watch the game and have a few drinks…read more It is very busy and packed if you come in the evening and I haven't tried the food they serve there, but I heard it's really good.

This place is under new management. There's also a new menu and it's great! I love the atmosphere…read more If you go, ask for Cindy, she was our waitress and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the menu, and was able to give suggestions based upon what we like. I ordered the bacon wrapped blue cheese dates! Yum!

1 star A "Kitchen…read moreFee" on Drinks. Then They Played Dumb. Let me save you the time and the mystery charges. The service was bad. The ambience was worse. And then came the bill. The Tack Room slapped a 2% "kitchen fee" on our entire tab -- which was almost entirely drinks, plus a whopping $14 of food. When I questioned it, our waitress pulled the classic move: wide eyes, "I don't even know what that is," and blamed it on the kitchen. The kitchen. For drinks. Here's the thing -- you work there. That fee doesn't materialize out of thin air. Either you know about it and you're deflecting, or management is hiding charges from their own staff so customers get surprised at checkout. Neither one is a good look. A kitchen fee implies a kitchen was heavily involved in your experience. Ours wasn't. We were essentially charged a surcharge for the existence of a room we barely used. No accountability. No transparency. No reason to go back. The Tack Room managed to make a bad night worse with a sneaky line item and a server who suddenly had amnesia when it was time to explain it. Skip it. There are plenty of places that will take your money honestly.

Fantastic Pre-Season Soccer in Palm Desert…read more - - - - - - - - February, 2026 Visit We visited Palm Desert to see our St. Louis CITY Soccer Club (SC) play Austin in pre-season MLS soccer at the Coachella Valley Invitational Tournament, and we had a GREAT TIME!! The Coachella Valley Invitational Tournament is pre-season soccer for men (MLS) and women (NWSL), played at the Empire Polo Club in February each year. We have visited Palm Desert for many years, and have visited before and after the tournament the past couple years, but have missed attending; thankfully schedules aligned this year. After watching previous games on YouTube, this year we got to be there in person! The tournament's site offers some challenges on finding General Admission tickets; after some time we found that the Los Angeles Galaxy (LAG) were managing the tickets; a quick call with Miguel, who was very helpful, and we soon had our tickets in the app ready to be there for the soccer. Thanks, Miguel!! Parking for soccer was easy to find based on the online map and following the signs. For food, under the semi-permanent tent they have food trucks and an open bar. Here is little shade on the fields; some palm trees in the corners offer a place to cool off; otherwise if the skies are clear, the Palm Desert sun will provide copious doses of Vitamin D to lift your spirits. DJ Alf Alpha provided dance tubes all day and there were various soccer skills for fans to participate in. Even when the weather is not as nice as it was for us, this is still a great facility, with low humidity. Fun fact... the Salton Sea is the second lowest point in the US, after Badwater Basin / Death Valley; if I calculated correctly, the Empire Polo Club elevation is 5-20 feet. Thank you to everyone who makes the Coachella Valley Invitational possible! As Major League Soccer transitions its season to match the rest of the world, and to spread across two years, but no soccer in cold Jan/Fen nor hot July/Aug, we hope you'll continue the tournament as a mid-season break tourney. ----- ----- -----

The Polo Club is a big and varied place. They do actually have polo fields there. AND, they also…read morehave other areas. Today I was there for the soccer invitationals. I've been for others things. The dog show, for instance. It's a nice outdoor space. There are areas that are very rich in foliage and give plenty of shade. The staff has always been nice and helpful, from the parking people to the security and cashiers, I've never have anyone be ambivalent. Food is, well, epic expensive. If you plan to spend $30 on food and $10 on drinks, you can get by. Beer was not outrageous though, which was a surprise. I definitely recommend going. Parking has always been easy. Some events it's free parking, others it costs, so plan ahead.

Great service, great meals and the place was clean and easy to navigate. We will come to Sloan's…read moreagain!!

I'm not a big pancake fan. I'll usually go with a waffle or French Toast but seeing the pancakes on…read moreother tables as we walked to our table, something said I had to try them. And they did not disappoint! Wow! Seriously, not a pancake fan, but these were great! I ordered a side of sausage patties, another breakfast item I prefer over sausage links, and they were also very tasty. The place was busy, but we only had to wait about 10 minutes on a Saturday late morning. I'm sure Sundays are PACKED! The service was top notch and friendly. I'm not always in this area for breakfast, but if I am, this just might be my next go to.