I try to stop here on my way back from Pacific Grove every trip, to do the following…read moreStretch my legs Get some Hot Sauce Grab some Dried fruit (specifically the Dried Strawberries are elite) I hear the restaurant is also quite good but I have yet to try. It contains Several buildings with a vast parking lot, this place is quite the mecca for a traveler needing a stop. Restaraunt, coffee sgop, deli, fruit, fried fruit, hot sauce, ice cream, a train ride for the kids, and the nicest restroom Ive seen since I hit a Buccees. Prices can be a little higher, but the quality of product is top notch. From the selections of Hot sauces, to almost every version of dried or candy feuit you can think of. They also have a selection of oils, wines, rubs, and candy. I got myself a bottle of got sauce, some dried strawberrys, and an ice cream cone. Well worth the stop if you are out this direction.

4 stars for Casa De Fruta & 5 PHENOMENAL STARS FOR RIC!!!!!!!…read more My family and I have driven past Casa De Fruta on numerous occasions and never thought to stop by and check it out. Located in Hollister, this is a well known family owned attraction. Here you will find a market, a restaurant, and some fun kiddy attractions. The attractions are what brought my family and I here. After seeing social media posts about the activities, I knew I had to take my toddler here to explore. Fun attractions available are: 1) Casa de ChooChoo 2) Casa de Carousel 3) Gem Mining 4) Casa de Playground [a whole playground kiddy structure] We purchased tickets for the carousel and the train ride. The carousel seemed a little outdated and could use a little bit of maintenance. some of the seating rocked a bit- nothing unsafe but definitely had some unexpected movement. Casa de ChooChoo was by far our most favorite attraction. At $5 a ticket, this little train takes you all around the property. This was a good 12 minute ride so you aren't rushed to get the next load of riders on. The views aren't anything amazing but the seating is comfortable and you get a nice break from being on your feet. Popular purchasing staples include: fresh produce, dried fruits, spiced or candied nuts, & CDF's pomegranate wine. We walked away with some pink pineapple, assorted jerky, candy, & caramel apple. I'll have to come back and try their pomegranate wine again because of all the raving- I got a bottle a few years back as a gift but didn't enjoy it at all. Hopefully my palate has become more refined with time. LMAO! Shout out to Ric. Thank you for the delicious samples and even better convo!! You shine in a store full of staff, you are my favorite part of my very first visit to Casa De Fruta.

All the girls are nice. They're the owners. I really enjoy going there. I recommend him to…read moreeverybody.

Compared to fruit stands in San Jose, pricing for Blenheim apricots are worth it here. I was in the…read morearea visiting a friend & gave them a call. They answered promptly and were very informative. This review comes during the time of COVID-19....when I arrived, they had a line set up with "X" markings to ensure social distancing. Also, a stand dispensing hand sanitizer. I purchased a 12 pound box of Blenheim apricots for $26! They look very ripe and plump. Decently sized. Can't wait to eat them! Sadly, I missed the bing cherries for the season. Will have to make note to return here next year.

I stopped here to try their apricot freeze. For $5, it was very tasty. I sampled their fresh…read moreapricot. It was not like the ones I get at Masumoto Farms in DelRey.

They had me at APRICOT FREEZE---when I went in and discovered I was in apricot heaven!!!!! Cannot…read morewait to go back!!!!!

Avila Farms of Hollister a small farm using organic processes and working on their certification at…read morethe Fort Mason Center Farmers Market. They brought a nice mix of vegetables.

I adore Avila Farms and am thankful that they pop up at the Saturday Santa Clara Farmer's Market…read more I've been happy with their peppers, carrots, and ginger, but the lettuce is really out of this world. I'm no gourmet chef, but I can use the lettuce to make a salad that would hold up at a fancy restaurant. The staff is always very friendly. Recommended!

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.

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!

I love the Hollister Farmer's market. Despite being surrounded by agriculture, we don't have many…read morelocal stores or restaurants, so the summer Farmer's Market is a rare treat. I should add that its especially good if you don't happen to work, and you can show up in the afternoon and browse. Commuters might find 7pm on a Wednesday a hard target to meet. Anyway, I love the organic heirloom tomatoes and fresh peaches. You also get your fair share of characters (go talk to the guy with all the herbs and lettuce). The price is always right, and you just feel good about yourself buying fresh and buying local. Other towns may have bigger and better markets, but this is Hollister, and I think the selection and size is pretty good. I just miss the honey sticks. Bring back the honey sticks!

Great spot to walk around on Wednesday. The produce is great. Also the local food venders. Kettle…read morecorn

I've ordered their dried apricots, and chocolate covered apricots to ship to someone out of state…read morewho enjoyed them on their last visit ti this area. They have excellent options, and they ship all over the U.S. I was introduced to this company at a farmers market in Santa Cruz, and they always have super good service, and products.

This place was interesting to find. I kept thinking, where in the world am I going. So I finally…read morefound the place and right after I park a lady comes up to me greeting me and asking if I have ever been there. I said no. I said I loved Blenheim apricots and she saw I was looking at the chocolate dipped and she had one of the employees bring a freshly dipped dried apricot. It was sooo good. I was also looking at the red walnuts which I have never seen before and she gave me a sample of that also. The employees were super friendly. I got dried dipped apricots, regular dried apricots and the red walnuts. LOVE Blenheim apricots. Will definitely be back.

We recently attended a wedding at Swank Farms. While the site is lovely, the staff was unorganized…read moreand not helpful. Appetizers/charcutier boards were being assembled as the guests waited. The guests were told the bar was not open and when it did open, there were no mixers for drinks and for $ 14.00, I received barely an inch of wine in my glass. Choose another venue for your event.

I held my daughter's Quinciañera at Swank Farms Venue! July 2025. Here are the pros & cons of this…read morevenue: Pros: - Beautiful Indoor/Outdoor Venue with plenty of parking - I was able to bring my own caterer - I had access to space from 8am to 11:30pm Cons: - Venue Manager/Owner was looking over mine & my guests shoulder all the time (this was stressful) - I paid for 2 bartenders (neither of which appeared to have bartending experience - I selected only beer for my guests (made 4 different beer selections one month in advance). The beers I selected were not provided to my guests. No one ever mentioned my guests would be offered a full bar. I had drink tickets for my guests; when they went to the bar they were under the impression the tickets were good for any drink, bartenders had to tell my guests they were only good for beer, the lines backed up, there was confusion. Did I mention guests were charged $15 for margaritas that were made with the cheapest tequila (Jose Cuervo.) - Two weeks before event my music sound tech wanted to confirm the venue had sufficient electricity/power capacity. I asked the manager/owner & she was unable to confirm for me. I had my sound tech call her directly since I'm not a sound engineer & I wanted to make sure they had the electrical power needed for the day of the event. The venue manager/owner was rude to him & hung up on him. The day of the event sure enough; we are about to dance the most important song (mother/daughter dance) and power goes out! Frustrating! - The venue has security cameras in every single angle of the barn, except the bathrooms & upstairs middle dressing room. Oh but the manager/owner made sure to personally do a check-in of yes the women's bathroom & the upstairs areas. So unnecessary & intruding on privacy. - I paid one security guard which venue hired. Guy appeared to have been picked up off the street (no uniform or badge) - Once event was over at 11:30pm, I had to make sure venue was clean, owner/manager kept on calling me because I was going over the 30 minutes allotted otherwise she would have to pay her staff over time. - I found dead mice inside the venue a few days before our event. If I'm following my obligations contractually why are you micromanaging the event. This was so stressful & dont think I would ever use this venue again.

An easy stop on the way back to SOCAL! I what a gem. Best selling point was the samples. There…read morewere so many fruit stands along the way up but no samples. So naturally we were hesitant to buy many items. We with Garlic Chips & sampler of pistachios. The young lady was so friendly & informative!

We were driving by on a road trip and saw this U Pick cherry orchard and decided to stop off. My…read morefirst concern was whether they take cards, as I'm not a cash carrier, and to my surprise they did. We arrived about an hour before closing and there were only a few other people picking cherries. We walked up and were told what to look for and what cherries to avoid. We were handed bags and told how far on the property we could venture. The price was around $6.99 a pound. It's more expensive than the store for bing cherries, but you can't beat the quality, freshness and supporting a family business. We picked cherries for about 20 minutes and of course took the opportunity to take some pictures. We picked about a pound and a half and were on our way. This was a great quick stop and we had a healthy snack on our road trip. I would recommend stopping if you are in the area.

Best organic produce at the most reasonable price. I've…read morebeen shopping Pinnacle for 2 decades at the Palo Alto FM and it is consistently the best, especially the Romaine lettuce which is a staple of mine. Love the cilantro, parsley, carrots, and all the members of the cabbage family. All around excellent, healthy, fresh, high quality produce with very nice staff! Thank you!

organic organic organic my favorite farm stand on a…read moresaturday i cant wait for corn season, yum!