Camping nearby and ventured into town and had this on my list of places to check out. I was so sad…read moreto learn that the blackberries bushes were all picked for the year, with the possibility of a couple vines but not yet ready. Flowers were in bloom and they did offer raspberries, but also said that was slim as well. Sure enjoy, with 3 people and 6 eyes, we were able to fill up. You pre-pay and then they give you your container. Walk around and you can come here to pick different fruits during different seasons. Guess what, they have a petting zoo inside as well! How cool! If there is food available and they haven't been fed too much, you can grab a scoop and feed away! Staff was friendly and very helpful in navigating, especially when you forget where you are supposed to walk to in order to pick your fruit. I would say it is about farmer's market pricing, definitely not on the cheaper scale but you are paying for quality here. Can't wait to come back! We came here in August 2025, and then my Husband brought his mother and siblings here in October 2025. They loved it as well. Plenty of parking, although dirt parking, easy to get in and out. Highly recommend if coming to Julian. This is a landmark/staple of Julian to visit.

We visited the Julian farm and orchard for the first time in November and we had a great time! We…read morearrived at around 10:30 am , we had heard that it gets pretty crazy with parking but the staff was very organized and guided us to our parking . Pricing is great and affordable we did the Barnyard experience ! I didn't know they did online reservations which is something we will do in the future as the line to purchase tickets was a little long . The animals are very cute , but some of them are a little more aggressive for food so watch out ! Overall we loved the experience we had! So many places to walk and take pictures! I knew it was busy due to the parking but it didn't feel as overcrowded since the space is so large ! Highly recommend everyone to bring their families !

This year was the first year we did our apple picking at Apple Starr and I think I may have found…read moremy new apple orchard. A bit further passed another popular orchard and a winery, Apple Starr Orchards offers a variety of apples and even pears! All organic! Easy to find, pay and get loaded up on your fruit. Lovely orchard, the staff were absolutely amazing and we all definitely look forward to this as it's our annual family tradition. If you plan to get 2 or more bags, I would highly recommend bringing a radio flyer or some sort of cart to hold the apples in. The bags get heavy and after so many apples, the handle may give.

We've come here for the last 10 years and can say become friends with the owners. This year we came…read moreand found out there's new owners and the place was sold three months ago. We were bummed that they were not open for picking and the trees were full of fruits this year. Congratulations to the new owners and good luck. The apples and pears in this orchard are by far the best. We've brought so many at this place and we hope the new owners continue on the legacy. Apple Starr Orchard will always have a special place in our hearts.

The bartenders are very friendly and the drinks are delicious. They have tables out in the orchards…read moreand the ambience is perfect. Lovely day. Also we enjoyed some tacos from a vendor that was set up in the orchard 10 out of 10 recommend.

Nice, dog-friendly environment... Great service and recommendations. Try the flight to capture the…read morevarying flavor notes.

My resourceful sister found this place for both our families to gather and pick apples in Julian…read more It's a cute family owned/operated orchard that's not as big or as commercialized as others you'll find out here--perfect for an intimate family outing of apple picking! Because it's a smaller orchard, parking is limited to perhaps a dozen cars on the property. During our visit on a drizzly late Saturday morning, they had a guy helping cars onto the property. He was friendly and asked if there were others in my party and I replied we had 1 more car coming. He conveniently had us park together in a dirt path clearly intended for vehicles so we could easily leave together. There is no charge for parking. Before you start, the owner gives a quick orientation of the orchard, telling you what types of fruits are available and how to pick them. Then you sign a waiver and pay for bags to fill. Brown bags are for picking newly dropped fruit. White bags are for fruit picked right off the trees. The only available restroom is inside the farmhouse. They have several types of apples available here, in addition to a few pears and a huge plum tree tucked away in the back. Visitors are encouraged to use the bucket of feed to the delight of the chickens in their coop. The kids enjoyed roaming the orchard with Lola (grandma) and it felt like we were visiting an uncle's farm. It was a fun experience even with some rain falling. Again, please keep in mind this is a small family orchard so the trees will get picked clean early in the season so you need visit early. There wasn't much left by the time we visited, but we were here for the experience more than the volume of apples. With little effort, we filled 6 bags! I definitely want to visit again next season with my family and I greatly appreciate the owners literally sharing the fruits of their labor.

My family and I went apple picking over the weekend at Ken's apple orchard. He had several…read morevarieties of apples still available and a couple of pear. I went back and forth between whether it as 3 or 4 stars. Because of the price and what we got I gave it for but for some this would have been 2 or 3 stars. Pros: -$20 price for the bag was enough for my kids to pick several varieties, run around the orchard and take family pictures. Plenty of apples to pick from. Optional $10 bag if you want to grab apples of the ground for baking. We were offer a chance to feed the chickens but had to move on to our next so we couldn't take advantage. Cons: -a little disorganized, we didn't clearly understand where each apple variety was. Be prepared for 10-15 mins of chatting before you get started and when you finish which I found comical but my wife was not as entertained. Four families show up at the same time but each had to sign a waiver for their kids, pay etc so know you'll need to be patient to get started. For us, we got all we wanted for $20 so the cons didn't really get in way of our experience. Think of this as going to the neighbor's house or a friend's property without all the frills, just a mom and pop kind of place which for us was fine but not be what everyone is looking for.

I was pretty full but I wanted to sample this Julian Cider. I didn't want to commit to anything but…read morethe good people at the cafe recommended to check out this place. I'm glad I did. AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking in downtown Julian. It can get pretty busy based on the time and season. Vibes: Welcome to Julian! A small town feel as you can experience almost everything within a block. However there are also some cool bars/farms to explore around to. The Cider Mill itself is in the heart of downtown Julian. Shelves filled with jams, preserves, candies, local honey, nuts, dried fruits, and all kinds of nostalgic treats. FOOD / DRINKS Apple Boysenberry Cider (Recommend) I'm a fan of apple but a fan of all seasonal flavors. I enjoyed the sweetness and light tart of the berry flavor - a nice depth of tanginess that just felt lively. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. Ondean served me a sample of the drinks and they were great! TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good selections, good products, and a pleasant experience. I love the small town feel as they're attentive with the details and interaction. Julian Cider Mill isn't anything flashy just your good old reliable snack shop when you need it. TIPS * Great place to stop and go for snacks, cooking flavors, or samples like their ciders!

I read some good reviews on this small business spot. I even checked out videos on YouTube to get…read morean idea what this store is all about. As we walked in, I was so impressed with how many products they were offering. Lots of different honeys, candies, ciders, sauces, pickled vegetables, toys, beef jerky, snacks, and so much more. Absolutely, loved the samples of apple ciders. They were offering cherry and boysenberry flavors. We enjoyed the boysenberry cider so we had to get a cup of it. Although, I felt it was pricey for a small cup of cider where I gulp it in a minute. Really refreshing since it was a nice day out in Julian. The staff were very inviting and nice. Store is small, so when it got busy we had to leave. Worth checking out when you are looking for something to do in Julian.

Good fruits it's so sweet and fresh . I'm enjoying here . I can't wait till I get to my kitchen…read moreand bake

Awesome little farm! Little stand where you can buy veggies for a great price, and we were able to…read morewalk around and check out all the growing going on. Very nice and beautiful little place. Check it out! Open Wed. 1pm to 4:30pm, Friday 1pm to 4:30pm and Sat. 8am to 2:30pm.

Sandoval and Sons Flower Grower is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful, vibrant flowers, clearly grown…read morewith care, and incredibly friendly service. You can feel the pride and quality in everything they do. Highly recommend!

This is an absolute hidden little gem. The flowers are always fresh and they are reasonably priced…read more The flowers primarily come from the nearby field, adjacent to the flower stand. I stop weekly to purchase multiple bouquets for my mother. She loves sunflowers and as long as she waters them, they will last for a few weeks. They are some of the largest sunflowers, nothing like you find in the stores. They sell beautiful roses and assorted arrangements as well. During the various holidays, they have holiday arrangements and they are so vibrant and festive. Sometimes they will have fresh produce such as watermelon or other locally sourced fruit, but not often. If they do, buy it, try it because it's fresh and flavorful. They accept cash and Venmo! There is a cash box to leave your money in case an employee isn't working directly at the stand to take your payment.