A little roadside adventure at Casa de Fruta! On our way…read morehome from the coast, we spotted Casa de Fruta and just had to stop! The roadside appeal was fantastic and definitely caught our attention! We decided to grab some lunch and, of course, couldn't leave without checking out the gift shop for a bottle of wine. We were seated pretty quickly and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, but unfortunately, the service was a bit underwhelming. Our waitress never really checked back with us, and we eventually had to flag someone down just to get a refill. BUT... the outside of this place is AMAZING! There is so much to see and do! A beautiful pond, water wheel, train, carousel and plenty of fun things to explore. It really makes for a great little stop while traveling. The gift shop was fun to wander through too, with wine, nuts, dried fruits and all kinds of cute little knick-knacks. We'll definitely stop at Casa de Fruta again when we're passing through--but next time, we'll probably skip the restaurant and stick to exploring, shopping and enjoying the scenery! Another fun little stop added to our California adventures!

I love stopping at Casa de Fruta as a midstop on a trip to refuel, stretch, and relax. I really…read morelike that their upkeep has gotten a lot better recently, and they have more stores open now where you can shop, get snacks, and buy fresh food. They finally closed down their old restrooms and upgraded to a large style restroom building that can accommodate multiple people at once. In the men's restroom, there are multiple stalls and urinals available now, which is a huge improvement compared to what they used to have with that small, tiny restroom by the parking area. The service was good overall. There are a lot of younger employees working there, and while most of them were very enthusiastic, the some just seemed like they were just there, but I have no real complaints about the experience. I would definitely recommend coming to visit and relax here during your road trip since there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Pacheco Pass Farmer's Market is a great stop in Gilroy! We loved looking at all the fun things…read morearound the market and had a hoot trying the vanilla and chocolate garlic ice cream. Of course it's not my #1 choice in flavored ice cream, but well worth the try at least once! Don was superb, having us guess songs for a free honey sucker stick, which made the time there even more fun. Overall, this was a great experience that I recommend to everyone and anyone to enjoy!

Cute little shop with a large selection of local goods including pie, salsa, honey, and garlic ice…read morecream! The owner was super nice and made us feel welcome as we browsed. It was cool inside on a warm day and had a clean bathroom so it's definitely worth a stop on your travels.

the kindest people you've ever met in your life. ran out of gas right by the stand. not only did…read morethey let us use their jerrycan, they drove us to the nearest gas station. not to mention the freshest, most beautiful fruit imaginable. if you're in the area, HIGHLY recommend stopping by. if there's any fruit stand to stop by, it's this one!!!

It was a little difficult to find Apricot Hill Fruit Stand but worth it! Located close to farms…read moregriwing fruit and pistachios on Central California. Plums and Pomegranates looked delicious and were larger than gigantic. Good assortment of dried, candied fruit and nuts e.g. pistachios that were roasted, salted, salt and pepper, and spicy as well as other nut assortment. Manager very friendly and helpful in describing tastes. We also got dried apricots which were tasty and tender. Also got dried peaches which we haven't eaten yet.

Best place to go to when your on a trip. Friendly staff and a wide variety of options all kinds of…read morefruits and dried fruits, candys, and beef jerky it looked very comfy of a place to be in and they have samples of some of the products there

Stopped by USA Produce during our drive back from up north to LA and spotted this cute little…read moremarket right off the 5 freeway--it was such a great find. My grandma and my mother especially enjoyed stopping here. They had a really nice selection of fresh and dried fruits, and what stood out the most were the unique flavors. You don't usually see combinations like tequila, habanero, lemon, garlic, and tamarind all in one place, which made it fun to try different things. Definitely a nice spot to stretch your legs, grab a snack, and pick up something different if you're passing by.

This farmers market vendor is our family go-o for fresh, tasty organic produce. Even on this rainy…read moreday, multiple people are shopping here. The customer service is always super friendly, and its nice when people remember your name. Great food. Eat clean and eat organic.

I got purple bell peppers!…read more Year round they grow five different leafy vegetables: lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and garlic...but that's just for starters. Depending upon the season, you may find in their booth berries, melons, tomatoes, corn, peppers, rhubarb, sunchokes, asparagus and so forth. As a supplement to their Farmers Market trade, they also ship across the country tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans and peas. In addition, the Ledesma's are active participants in the Womens, Infants, Children (WIC) program helping to provide low income families with a nutritious diet.

Saw the sign board of "20 avocados for $1" so decided to check this place out. It's too good to be…read moretrue but I got to pick all 20 individual mini avocados and paid $1 plus tax. Limit $1 per car. Also bought some fresh corn in the husks 4 for $1, limit to $3.

We saw the sign for 20 navel oranges for $1 and 10 avocados for $1. I was afraid the oranges would…read morebe sour since they're the size of a tangerine but they are sweet!! Still a good deal. The avocados need to be ripened at home but they're a good size. I'd say it is worth the pit stop.oh and there are adorable goats you can say hi to.

The hunt is on! With the holidays rapidly approaching, I'm on the prowl for gifts. I went to…read moreMcHenry Village to pop into Keller's to check out the wonderful holiday decorations. I happened to glance over to the space formerly occupied by Skraps, the doggie boutique (R.I.P.). I noticed a sign for Stewart & Jasper Orchards Company Store. I headed on over to see what this new store had to offer. They had display upon display of glazed & seasoned nuts, gourmet chocolate almonds, dried fruit, preserves & fruit sauces and bread dipper oil & vinegar. They also had some really nice gift baskets with the above mentioned offerings. I was told that this location in McHenry Village is temporary, just for the holiday season. I purchased some pistachios and a peach pepper sauce that can be served over cream cheese as a spread for crackers or bread. MMMM If you're looking for a gift of food for the holidays, you may want to visit Stewart & Jasper Company Store. Be sure to try a sample of the flavored almonds. Yummy!

What a great find. Who would have thought about fabulous gourmet gift shop and wine tasting venue…read morewould be right across the street from my RV park stop? ?? Amazing wine flight sampling served by Becky. If you're traveling on I-5 make sure to pull off for this delightful gem.

I recently left a pretty scathing review of Capitola Produce Market near Gayles Bakery because the…read moreexperience there was genuinely disappointing. But right afterward we came to Sunnyside Produce and the difference was night and day. That contrast made me realize how important it is to give credit where it's due, especially after calling out bad service somewhere else. Sunnyside absolutely deserves praise. From the moment we walked in we were met with kind helpful people who were actually attentive and happy to assist. There was no attitude or indifference, just friendly efficient service. The team here clearly cares about what they do and about the customers walking through the door. The produce is fresh vibrant and well-organized, with a great mix of organic and local options that are thoughtfully stocked. Everything looked clean and cared for from the shelves to the displays, and it made shopping here feel relaxed and enjoyable. The prices are solid too, better than most other local places when you factor in the quality. It does not feel overpriced, and you actually leave with the sense that you got value for your money. What stood out the most to me is the atmosphere. This place has a soul. You are not just shopping, you are being welcomed. That is rare. After our visit I felt like this review needed to be written not just to balance out a negative one, but because Sunnyside Produce genuinely deserves recognition for doing things right. If you are looking for a place with real service, real food, and real people, this is it.

Excellent produce market in Soquel .They have a very nice assortment of fruits and veggies.Plus an…read moreassortment of other items like dip chips ect.The employees here a very helpful.They have a nice parking lot

Late May, 2024. Found this produce stand on our way from Sequoia National Park to Santa Cruz, CA. I…read morewas attracted by the variety of (especially) fresh fruit and some vegetables, while my husband immediately headed to the area with all sorts of nuts. A few of the items that we purchased were bargain-priced. For instance, we got four gigantic fresh and sweet navel oranges for only 75-cents/lb., tasty white corn on the cob (4/$1, for the first 12), and small avocados (10/$1, limit 20). We also got yummy fresh apricots, pecans in their hard shells, and quite a few bags of roasted nuts for snacking. The market was clean and well-organized, and the young woman at the check-out counter was very friendly. After checking out, we enjoyed some apricots at one of their roadside picnic tables that was set up next to a small garden. Parking was sufficient, even for our small class B RV.

Stand next to the gas station. The local honey is delicious. The guy was friendly and helpfulread more

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

what would improve Capitola Village produce is to have organic fruit and vegetables? I stopped…read morethere once and they did not have any organic apples at all. I have not been back because I do not like to have fruit with pesticides because not only is it on the outside. It can go into the inside. And you can't wash off the inside, especially the berries.