The most amazing place I've ever stayed. Feels like an adults sleep away camp. There's so much to…read moredo, it is so beautiful, the employees are super friendly and the property keeps getting more and more entertaining as you explore. I will definitely be staying again!

My first time at Hicksville was in 2016, and I just completed my fifth stay - my second with my…read morekiddo during a family week. This is one of my favorite places in the world. It feels like a little secret world where responsibilities fade away and community comes naturally. My kid is 6 now, and it's been so special watching him come to know and love this place too. The staff is amazing. There's truly something for everyone. The desert views and star-filled skies have a way of centering you that's hard to find in our busy lives. I almost wish I could keep it a secret, but it deserves to be experienced and loved by as many people as possible.

Just took a Joshua Tree morning tour with Wendy. She was excellent and patient with my family…read more Since we got into the park a little after 8am, we were constantly ahead of the crowds. Overall we really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend using them. And we paid about $100 per person for a private morning tour. That's pretty good value IMO! The selection of different activities was very low but that was because we booked the busiest time of the season, and only about 3 weeks ahead of time. Booking process was very smooth. The only issue I had was they were unresponsive to any type of communication beforehand. After I booked online, I wrote them and email asking for confirmation, as well as called them and left a voicemail. I received no reply. I almost thought I might have been scammed! Thankfully that wasn't that case.

Great day hiking experience! Our guide was knowledgeable about the park itself and the plants,…read moreanimals, and geology. He also was flexible to adapt to our group's need to change plans when we realized not everyone was interested in rock scrambling.

5 stars Upon…read moreentering the visitor's center, I was greeted by a little museum that NPS is so well-known for. It details the rock formations and the wildlife that can be expected while hiking. Within the visitor's center is a gift shop with gorgeous Joshua Tree Nat'l Park-inspired clothing and products. I recommend purchasing merch here since a portion of proceeds go back to the parks. The souvenirs are also much more affordable than privately-owned gift shops nearby. I bought a pin ($7) and a Travel Stamp sticker ($3.99). The office staff are also very knowledgeable about the area. The young man I spoke to highlighted the areas I asked about - see photo for highlighted map. I wanted short 1-mile hikes along with Heart Rock & Arch Rock. 5/5 stars for service! The restrooms inside are clean and there are also portapotties in the parking lot with outdoor sinks available. Their parking lot is small, but there's plenty of street parking. The entrance to the national park is really close by as well.

One of four visitor centers for Joshua Tree National Park, each having a slightly different name,…read morethis location is in downtown Joshua Tree, surrounded by other city buildings. It is the one fronting the West entrance to the Park, which is the more popular of the two. It is located before having to pay the park entrance fee. It was manned by two friendly, quite busy volunteer rangers, answering any questions about your visit. We didn't have time to visit the park itself, so took the opportunity to learn a bit more about the park from displays and presentations. As I learned, it is crowded inside (shoulder to shoulder). There is a dedicated parking lot, along with street parking, and a small gift shop. My wife's mom ended up buying a tote bag (or two) to take back home. We didn't get to go inside the park this time, but was able to see plenty of Joshua trees real close, which are only endemic to this area.

My family and I came to Joshua Tree for the first time and since we were unfamiliar with the area,…read moreI hired Ethan from Joshua Tree Adventures to be our guide inside the Joshua Tree National Park. It was the best decision I made!! The first day he took us on an amazing 4-hour hike inside the park, he showed us all of the extraordinary sites and also educated us about the very complex geological history of the park. On the 2nd day, he took us mountain climbing, which was the highlight of our trip!! Ethan's kind, encouraging and wise nature helped my son and I accomplish mountain climbing feats we thought were impossible! I HIGHLY recommend Ethan's services for anyone visiting Joshua Tree! The guided tours we took with him really made our trip adventurous, fun, educational and very memorable! Ethan has been guiding for many years and has a real passion for what he does! He's one of the BEST guides I have worked with!

I can't recommend Joshua Tree Adventures highly enough. My friend and I did a day of guided hiking…read morewith Ethan in Wonderland of Rocks. He took us to beautiful parts of the park that we would never have found on our own. We are in our late sixties and hike regularly. Ethan designed a route that was a good match for our abilities; some elevation gain, walking up and over granite faces and between boulders. He was there to provide help if we needed but was also willing to let us sort out our footing on our own. He regularly checked in to see how we were feeling about the route. As we walked, he gave us a lot of information about the geology, plants and history of the park and answered all of our questions. I wI'll definitely book another adventure with him on my next visit to the park.

Five stars all the way!…read more First, I had fun and didn't die so, in my opinion, my adventure with Cliffhanger was a big success. Second, the whole experience was seamless. Booking was quick and easy. Their questionnaire about my experience, preferences, etc was thorough. Pricing was fair. They are conveniently located. And the owners do a lot of good work in the community. Third, my guide- Mike C- was just the absolute best. Relentlessly upbeat, patient with my questions, the essence of calm. This young man cheerfully and gently verbally assisted me beyond several points where I would have just... stopped. He was an excellent safety and technique coach but without his encouragement and, again, unflappable calm, I would not have felt as confident or relaxed. He's very gifted and I'm lucky to have been assigned to him as he crafted an amazing experience. Fourth, food was a real surprise! I expected the barest minimum but it was nicer than anything I would have eaten at home! Overall, if you're wanting to rock climb and need a guide, Cliffhanger is the way to go. I have nothing but praise for them.

Could not have asked for a better experience. First time Rick climbing at 49 y/o with a super…read moreexcited 18 y/o nephew. Lots of doubts. Saleh gave me confidence when booking that we were in good hands. Andy our guide was amazing inspiring confidence while knowing that safety was top priority. We successfully navigated all the climbs. I did things that felt impossible with Andy's mild encouragement. At the end of the day, Andy took us to an epic bonus sunset climb that made the day of of those inspirational experiences that will stay with you forever and gave us a once in a lifetime uncle/nephew bonding moment that will stay with us for a lifetime. Like nothing we've ever experienced before. Thank you Cliffhangers for a day we will never forget reaching heights that seemed impossible from the bottom.

My family and I are in town for a few days and were struggling to find a place to eat since so many…read morespots were already closed. I called Giant Rock Meeting Room but assumed we were out of luck again when no one answered, so we headed to a market to grab ingredients and cook at the place we're staying. On the way there, we got a call back and they apologized for missing our call and offered to squeeze us in even after hours, even letting us dine in. We were so grateful! The service was amazing, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered a margherita pizza, a pepperoni and sausage pizza, and a salad--everything was absolutely delicious. Such a great experience all around. Highly recommend!

Arrived right around when they open at 12pm on a Saturday and there was no wait and plenty of…read morespace! Service was very friendly and attentive. I wasn't very impressed food wise though relative to the cost. We ordered a Pepperoni ($19) and Hey Boo Boo ($22) pizza and some cheesy bread for an appetizer. They were fine. We all enjoyed them, but wouldn't crave the pizza here more than at other locations that offer more value. What did make this place standout though was the fun decor and opportunities for play! We had a fun time playing street fighter on their video game console and an even better time playing on their shuffle board. All in all, I would definitely come back for the vibe, and would love to check out a live event.

The park regularly hosts summer concerts. Bands play everything from jazz to classic rock--and…read moreadmission is always free, family-friendly, and laid-back. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers: leave alcohol and pets at home. I love watchinhg the little kids showing off their dance moves right in front of the stage. Yucca Valley partners with nonprofit orgs like Reach Out Morongo Basin to address homelessness--this includes food distribution and outreach initiatives. Additionally, church groups, athletic teams, and local artists reach out and share their skills on a regular basis. Unlike other parks in this town there are rooms where events, meetings, and shows can be held. Community Resource events using Park Center spaces often offer services such as mobile legal aid, defense programs, and low cost pet vaccination. Not too long ago my daughter got a chance to hold a number of unique animals. I different time the labrary held a reading challenge and I won a brand new tablet. Park offers major events like Grubstake Days, job fairs, Memorial Day observances, and cultural festivals. Perhaps one of the biggest events is the 4th of July festival. It is a real pleasure to see people from every walk of life to come together an celebrate both being an American and thewir local community.

I gave this park a three because there are Times I come and nasty ass adults are smoking and if it…read morebothers me it must the kids. During after school hrs you have your troubled teen's out doing what they do near the younger kids not much of a fan. Otherwise I enjoy the park my daughter rides her bike and scooter here. We come to watch the sports games. I will say I was disappointed during Halloween time that had a candy give away that lasted all about two mins out side and it was cold. I do enjoy going to the museum and the library is right next door.

Nice place,clean and neat. We had a issue with the…read morestove,but the owner came out right away and fixed the problem We will hopefully be back Thank you for a great first time experience

Surprisingly bad. Bad service bad food bad drinks. Overpriced. Mediocre food. 15$ for Cadillac…read moremargarita that was in a tiny glass. Drink menu has no prices. How much is the Margarita I think it's $15. Seriously?? Honestly, wondering if the service here is dependent on being Hispanic They seat us away from everyone else. Waited for multiple minutes for us to be served. Server gave terrible recommendations.

Absolutely love Integratron and I've been here a handful of times now. If you are staying anywhere…read morein the desert down here this is worth adding to your list of places to visit. From La Quinta it's a good one hour + drive but definitely worth it! If your staying in Palm Springs proper or Joshua Tree much closer, regardless though worth it! Integratron essentially is a sound bath experience but in one of the coolest and best acoustic domes. I'll let the staff give you the history but it was very cool about learning how this place came to be and the intention behind it and land the dome sits on. This is a family owned business which makes it even more special. Three sisters own it and all of the family helps to run this space one way or another. On the day we came different cousins were sharing the duties. Love a local family run and operated space! Before starting the sound bath it's nice to explore the grounds, relax and they even have a gift shop. Nice bathrooms and plenty of parking. The system here is organized and seamless. Very great communication and guidance here. Make sure to pay attention to your emails before you come because they give great tips - like to bring blankets, dress in layers etc. As others have shared. The first 15-30 minutes is essentially going over rules, tips and history before they get started with the meditation/sound bath. I appreciate that they take everyone safety seriously and want everyone to have a joyful experience so they make sure to talk you through the do's and donts. The sound bath itself was relaxing and very soothing. The cushioned mats were premium and much nicer than I had remembered in the past. Very comfortable and nice temperature inside the dome. My only wish is that the sound bath piece was slightly longer but all in all it's a relaxing and unique experience. Would highly recommend that everyone come at least once.

Why would anyone support a business that required everyone to be FULLY vaxxed to even enter the…read moreproperty?! Even a partial jab when you were waiting for your second or third dose wouldn't let you into their property! Flash forward to now and the truth is all coming out! Fauci plead the 5th over 100x, his diary revels so much about his intentions to harm humanity, etc. The owners of the Integratron are NOT scientists. They're family members that inhereted the Integratron and turned away those of us that refused to have an UN-TESTED mRNA vaxx full of sp!ke proteins (that was never tested in clinical trials) injected into us. How many vaxxed have suddenly perished? How many are now walking around with severe cardiac disease and other major health problems?! How many millions wish they could go back in time and not take it?! These family members that operate the Integratron are not even contactees that work directly with Pleidaians, Acturians, etc. If anything, they support Project 2025 and the dark agenda. Plus that crazy steep ladder they make you climb up is very difficult to maneuver and dangerous. Why can't they just create a more normal looking staircase that's much more functional and not so risky? The staircase they have now has large, open steps (similar to a ladder) with the steps spaced too far apart. It's difficult to use unless you're younger and in perfect health. Seniors, anyone with any type of mobility issue or disability is going to struggle and potentially fall and injure themselves getting up into the main area. Last, you never know who you're going to get. If you get a male who's doing the sound bath then prepare for it to be extremely loud and aggressive, to the point you need ear plugs and it's not relaxing. It's disturbing. Typically the female sound bath engineers play a more softer, enjoyable sound bath that helps you get into meditation better. There's no way of knowing who you're going to get, it's all just random.

I have to give a big shout out to Joshua Tree Guides and especially to Tiiowa who introduced me to…read moremy first real crack climbing experience on the beautiful granite rocks of Joshua Tree NP. When you've been rock climbing for years but never faced cracks it can be challenging and a bit embarrassing to jam hands and feet, but Tiowa was there very didactic, encouraging and just a pleasure to hang out with. A great experience I wish I can repeat the soonest

Four of us have spent the last year or two learning to boulder in a gym - this was our first gym to…read morecrag adventure! We thought it would be fun but didn't really know what to expect. Well...Alex was our guide and he was AWESOME. So supportive and positive. A gifted guide and a natural. He belayed for each of us, which made us all infinitely more confident. Not that we don't trust our partners...but...it's nice to have a pro on the other end of the rope. We had a great spot, super fun climbing, a truly perfect morning. I would go back to these guides in a heartbeat.