Flashback Friday!!…read more Giving some love for the ville, aka V.V.... The popular city of the HD and IE's High Desert... Also a city that was home for many years growing up in San Bernardino County's still growing community. From Old town Victorville to all of it... This city of well over 100k in residence has a really cool history being home to Former home of the Dale Evans and Roy Rogers Museum, always home of the San Bernardino County fair, George Air Force Base fka Victorville Army Airfield and now the Southern California Logistics Airport - all used to film major films such as the Lethal Weapon, Contact, Space Cowboys, Ocean's Eleven, The Hulk, Jarhead, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift/3, Kill Bill Vol 2 and Tenet to name a few. Running along I-15 fwy you'd probably know it as a pitstop to Las Vegas, last city/big town before Barstow or Palmdale (depending on your direction of travel). Encompassed by other cities such as Apple Valley, Adelanto, Hesperia, Helendale/Silver Lakes, Phelan, Pinon Hills, El Mirage, Ore Grande and Lucerne Valley... Victorville is definitely the central city... with its own mall, major theater, popular restaurants, hotels, attractions (few, but some), schools, neighborhoods, bars, clubs and one of the most affordable community colleges in the US, which I'm also a graduate of, Victor Valley College. As years have gone a lot of new places have developed and previous or long standing ones haven't had as much as staying afloat. You're able to take the Greyhound, Las Vegas Shuttle(s) and Flixbus here, but aside from that driving is the best way to get to and from this HD city. I don't get up as much with a lot of my friends relocating with time to various other California cities and other states, but still make it up to see my dad, brothers, niece and nephews almost every Christmas. Love popping into Rustic Tavern or Ricky's Bar, both off Hesperia Rd for a holiday drink and seeing who's around. And you never know who you could run into as Rupaul's Drag Race alum Raven (David P.) is from here super fun person. Fun Fact: I had his dad and stepmom as teachers in high school... #SmallWorld #Classof03 From crazy stories to savory memories... First jobs, first loves and first driving experiences... This place will always be a part of me.

Not a town that I would want to move to, but for some reason my mom loves this town! Nothing wrong…read morewith that. It seems friendly enough, just not my scene. It's very hot and dry and I didn't see a school for miles. Mostly a small town and small shops, catered to the Latin community. This town is definitely industrial and I don't judge the hard working people who live in this town. Just passing by.

I contacted Carissa with a very generic idea of what I wanted and she was so receptive and kind. I…read moregave her an idea of the floral design I wanted on the side of my Little Free Library and she provided a proof. She met me within my budget, did what she said she would do, and produced absolutely stunning artwork. She knew the correct products to use for this outdoor project and really cared about making sure it would last. I would recommend her over and over again! Carissa is the kind of person you WANT to work with: communicative, friendly, and incredibly talented.

We couldn't be happier with the mural painted in our hallway! From the very beginning, [Artist's…read moreName] took the time to truly understand our vision -- and then went above and beyond to bring it to life. Her creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism were exceptional every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who will not only meet your expectations but exceed them, Carrisa is the one. Her talent speaks for itself, and her passion for her craft truly shines through.

Food was amazing!! We hosted our team party there and everything turned out great! The place was…read moreclean, games were fun and college football was on !

Apple Valley: Recently had their special: one topping mini pizza with a salad. It was a really…read moregood salad! Crisp and fresh tasting. Plentiful. The pizza was great, hot with good sauce flavor & lots of pepperoni. I even had two pieces to take home after the eating the salad & few pieces of pizza. This was a good deal. The place was clean and I noticed one young employee wiping down all the tables. He was very friendly to me. Good service!

My daughter and I love this restaurant. We typically order the antipasto salad (so good, i love the…read moreItalian dressing) and we share a meal. I love the asparagus soup, it really takes me back to childhood, it's so good and comforting. Every time I've been there Francisco has been my server, he is kind and I never feel rushed, he always gives us a great experience. I've tried several dishes but some of my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo, manicotti, and cheese ravioli with a cream sauce. Tonight I had a dirty martini and it was on point, very good. Always a wonderful dining experience here.

HESPERIA: Local Italian eatery with reasonably priced food - Juliano's has been here 20 years I…read morebelieve. Old school, warm Italian atmosphere, very family friendly. I've had several menu items and they've all been very good. Asparagus soup is a good starter. Eggplant Parmesan is good, but I would like it a little more crispy. Others have ordered the Penne Alla Vodka (ordered al dente, and it was perfectly al dente). Cannelloni Grattanati is a flavorful, attractive dish. I've had the chicken with spinach & cream sauce and Chicken Cacciatore - both were good. I would order either again. The Lasagna Forne was very flavorful, but too salty for me. That's just the way Lasagna is no matter where you have it. This is a delightful local place for lunch or dinner!

We are new to the high desert, and are so happy to have found a good Italian restaurant up here…read more First thing that came to the table was bread and a balsamic vinegar/oil dip. Yum. My husband ordered the Smoke House Pasta and said he would choose that dish as his last meal! I ordered the Bruschetta Pizza. It was good but needed something. I also got the Antipasto Fantastico Salad... nice fresh crunchy lettuce is a plus (it was not the bagged lettuce)... just wished they chopped up the deli meats/cheese into smaller pieces. And we ended our date with the chocolate cannoli for desert. Highly recommend you order one of those! We will definitely be going back there and taking family & friends who come up to visit us. The staff were really nice and the place felt homey. Worth the wait time.

Mama Carpino's did not come to play. Ordered to-go but the flavors traveled like they had a…read morepersonal driver. The pizza? Straight-up New York attitude with California glow. Light crunch. Golden crust. Cheese was balanced and not greasy. You could tell this wasn't made in a rush. It was made with pride. The Penne alla Vodka came in like a headliner. Sauce was creamy with just enough kick. Pasta had bite without being too firm. Easily one of the best takes on this dish I've had in the area. Italian Jalapeño Poppers threw me off in the best way. Spicy. Cheesy. Crunchy. Felt like Tony Soprano and a Tapatío bottle had a baby. Chicken Parm came through like a hero meal. Breaded right. Thick but juicy. Sauce and cheese ratio was tight. No sogginess. Just layered flavor. Packed up well and still tasted fresh after the drive home. That says a lot. Spot was packed when I walked in. Staff seemed busy but still managed to be polite. A couple looked slightly stressed but not rude. Just overwhelmed. Still got the order out timely. The place was clean. Floor was swept. Tables reset fast. And the bathroom? Clean enough for me to trust it with white sneakers on. It's giving... Scorsese would shoot here just for the garlic bread close-up.

This was such an amazing experience from the moment we walked in. My son and daughter in law went a…read morefew weeks ago and said it was amazing so they took me today. The reviews were good but I was uncertain. It is a small place but omg so worth the time and money. The woman who helped us was so friendly and fast and helpful. The food was fresh and so good. We got the garlic knots with marinara sauce and that was so yummy, then we got the white pizza and added chicken and jalapeños and wow, it was better than expected. Also we got a small margherita pizza to try and it was perfection. Fresh flavorful tomatoes and basil and the dough was fresh and tasty. Oh and how could I forget the Sicilian fries. I could've eaten them all if I didn't know other things were on the way. We will definitely be back.

I have heard of Giuseppe's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in the past. My first time eating at a…read moreGiuseppe's was at Pismo Beach. I don't know if they are related like a family chain. Anyway, this location is at Jess Ranch Marketplace in Apple Valley. I walked in with the intention to pick up one Hawaiian pizza. Good inside seating and limited outside seating. The outside looked like it hasn't been attended to for a very long time. Tables and chairs looked old. The ground was not swept. Just not the best appeal looking from the outside or inside. Anyway, the nice young man behind the counter greeted me right away. They weren't too busy at the time with just a handful of tables occupied. As I got closer to the counter, another staff member assisted me. She wasn't the most smiley and that's okay. Maybe she wasn't having her best day. I ended up ordering a medium half Hawaiian and half Margherita pizza. Pizza looked amazing! Crust was lightly burnt and bread was soft. Unfortunately, the taste of the pizza totally missed the mark. Pizza sauce was just plain old tomato sauce. No seasoning whatsoever. If that's their signature sauce, then it's not my kind of pie. Hence, 3 stars!

The Olive Garden in Victorville goes above and beyond for the community. Recently, our small Air…read moreForce unit organized a 24-hour run for a fundraising and awareness campaign. Operating with minimal financial support, we reached out to the local community, and this Olive Garden graciously provided an entire, high-quality meal for our hardworking team. Their generosity and seamless support surpassed all of our expectations and provided a huge morale boost during a grueling event. Our entire team is deeply grateful and will continue to be loyal patrons of this restaurant. Highly recommend them for both their great food and their phenomenal community spirit!

We visit a lot of Olive Gardens and this particular location has the best server, hands down!…read moreMelissa was exceptional and very attentive during our visit! The food came out quickly and was excellent. We don't live in the area but will ask for her when we visit again.

Love this place! Food is authentic and everything we've tried is wonderful! Been coming here for…read moreover 24 years and always have a great experience. Items to try ... the. The shrooms, calzone ( its big), any of the pasta and the meat sauce

Eggplant Parmesan is disappointing. It has just two super thin slices of eggplant with a few…read morelasagna noodles and lots of mozzarella cheese. I'm used to eating healthy everyday and this is supposed to be a vegetable based dish so I just left it and didn't finish. It comes with spaghetti. Everything tastes ok but it's just not a good meal for you.

City of Hesperia is part of the San Bernardino County. In…read morethe High Desert , barren desert atmosphere. Was here briefly to look at some brand new build homes by Lenner . Off the 15 fwy exit Ranchero Rd ( exit 140 ) the drive looked dry with a lot of sand dirt / not much green trees, some section sidewalk not yet developed. In due time more families will move in the area will help improve the city . I did some research on what to do in the city . To my surprise City of Hesperia has a zoo! Yeah who would have thought "Hesperia Zoo", Hesperia golf and country club , and a man made Hesperia Lake park . Camping is allowed, fishing , picknic tables and fire pit . .

City of Hesperia is one of the cities that you'll drive past on your way up on Fwy 15 coming from…read moreFontana to the high desert and even to Las Vegas if that's your final destination. It's one of the younger cities compared to Victorville and Apple Valley. What's here you ask? Well, there is a Target, Wal-Mart, Ross, Marshalls, Stater Brothers, Petco, Kahoots (pet store), In-N-Out, Jack in th Box, McDonald's, Starbucks, and more. As for attractions, to be honest, I haven't ventured out much if at all to explore much of them as most if not all of my adventures are down the hill. Hesperia is still a good city to live and visit if you're curious.