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.

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!

Usually love this place, however, when we went on Friday, we received our pastrami pizza with a…read morelittle slice missing. I asked the young lady that brought it to our table, "Who tried my pizza?" She just laughed it off and walked away. I'm thinking maybe a newer employee hadn't tried the pastrami yet and now they have. I hope they liked it. Please note: Nothing was missing from the extra large pep, breadsticks, or hot wings were ordered. ‍

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted politely. Once…read moreseated, we were brought soft & delicious bread with butter. Menu was clean, great prices, lots of selection! We ended up ordering lasagna and fried calamari. Food was warm and delicious! Everything came out fast. Host checked on us the perfect amount of times. Very friendly staff. Definitely coming back next time I am in town to try some other dishes!

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!

This is the best restaurant in Apple Valley, hands down! The…read morestaff is friendly and courteous, and I've never had a bad meal there. The dinner salad is cool and crispy. The bread that you dip in the oil and balsamic vinegar is always delicious! Try it out and see for yourself.

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.

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 haven't been here in a long time... But I have stopped in for the last two times to grab…read moresomething to eat Calzone was extremely good- very expensive for a small calzone beer was cold... Second visit Meatball sub and a cold beer Food was really good, except the meatball tasted a tad salty The only downside to this place is the air conditioner doesn't work as good as you would expect they have a swamp cooler moving around and when you walk in, you could definitely smell the swamp cooler meaning moist air and the only way to stay cool is to sit near it so you can feel the breeze as it swings back-and-forth I would recommend the place I couldn't eat here that often because the prices are higher than what I would expect

Jessica went about above and beyond She went the…read moreextramile. Thanks. This place is a clusterfu@# for pick up/ delivery. What a mess. ZERO OUT FIVE

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.

My husband and I love this little hole in the wall Italian restaurant. Service has always been…read morefantastic. We love most dishes some more than others of course. Last night we had the clam chowder (which is 5 stars imo) shrimp primavera and cheese raviolis. We both loved the clam chowder thick creamy yummy. The primavera was good not great, hubby loved the raviolis. My favorite so far though is the eggplant Parmesan and baked ziti. I do wish they would change up their appetizers none of them are particularly wow. Over all I would say this is definitely worth a try love local small restaurants. NOTE: this is a cash only business. Other suggestions for business to upgrade freshen up seating, have cloth napkins.

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.