Southern California Day Trips

Southern California Farms, Ranches and U-Pick Orchards

Agritourism connects the public with the ranching and farming way of life. Road side stands and farmers markets offer a way to enjoy farm fresh products . Farms and ranch's are now offering tours and bed and breakfast as a way to give tourist a chance to enjoy open space and country life. Some of the activities you can enjoy include U-pick produce, farm stays, trail rides, horse and cattle events, dude ranches, petting zoos, wine tasting, and festivals. Spending the day out on the farm is educational and fun for the whole family.


Los Rios Rancho - The largest apple orchard and packing house in Southern California. U-Pick orchards, hay rides, bakery, apple cider, apple pie and picnic grounds.
Bates Nut Farm Offers tours for groups of 15 or more. Also has the Bates store filled with a variety of nuts and dried fruits. Bates Nut Farm is located in Valley Center California.
The Lavender Fields A certified organic lavender farm in the foothills of the Palomar mountains in northern San Diego County, California. Free admission in season.
Simpson's Garden Town Nursery large selection of plants, picnics, tour of antique cars and trucks, livestock viewing, ornamentals, and herbs. 20 minutes from San Diego.
Little Creek Acres Farm hands-on experiences of life on a small family farm through classes, tours, farm stays, apprenticeships, and volunteer opportunities.
Calico Ranch one of the last remaining apple orchards in the Julian area where the public can enjoy the fun of picking their own fruit.
Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast The major attraction is the peacefulness and beauty of the farm itself. Located seven miles east of the Oceanside Pier.
Blackjack Orchards Gift baskets, produce products, antique tractors, pond with fish feeding, windmill, hot and cold drinks.
Centennial Farm A 4-acre working farm at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. Tours and educational programs.
Oasis Date Gardens Date tasting's, gift and bulk dates, A 175-acre working date ranch in Thermal California.
Tanaka Farms U-pick Strawberries, pumpkins Vegetables and fruit stand. Guided wagon ride around the farm on special occasions.
Brian Ranch Airport U-Pick Orchard features a wide variety of tree fruit maturing from early June until late September
Underwood Family Farms Exceptionally fresh produce to you from the farm. Pick your own produce during season at the Moorpark location.
Indian Point Ostrich Ranch Visitors always welcome. 60 acre mountain side ranch and a separate 20 acre farm. The ranch opened to the public for tours in 1997.
Rankin Ranch Historic guest and cattle ranch one of the oldest and largest family owned ranches in the West. Horse back riding, fishing, and hay wagon rides.
 

     
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