Nice big place for boarding! It was a bit too far to travel from San Jose and they had some potholes in the dirt roads.

Wonderful place to ride. Excellent horses and very experienced instructors. Just off 280 in Portola Valley.

My kids love Webb Ranch Horses. They've done summer camps here the past four summers and always ask to come back. Recently we hosted my kids' 10-year-old birthday party here with 10 riders. There is a beautiful oak tree with 4 picnic tables to set up with refreshments and cake after the ride (I recommend bringing tablecloths though to cover the dust). The staff is very laid back and friendly. Everyone had a wonderful time. The property is very convenient to highway 280 yet it it feels remote as it is set back from main road with a 5-10 minute drive down a private road to get to the lesson office. read more

Wonderful place to learn how to ride and enjoy being with horses. The summer camp is amazing and so are the private lessons. Everyone is amazing and super friendly. read more

U-Pick Review: - Berry farm on the other side of 280, there is signage and plenty of parking - Entry fee ($4/person, 65+ and kids under 4 are free) - Berries go by the weight (they provide the baskets) - Berries that they had: limited blackberries, lots of ollalieberries, no - All organic - No dogs allowed They're pretty generous with the weight that you pick, and very friendly. The only downside is that it seems you have to come at the right time - they've had problems with the drought, so I'd give them a break. Overall? Fun and healthy activity that's great for all ages. Glad we can support local farmers too! Tip: be sure to check their hours and the days they're open! read more

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Beautiful place to ride at and they have the biggest polo field I've ever seen in my life and they have the biggest pasture With horses I've ever seen this was the best summer camp I've ever been to in my life despite Hillary the ocean museum and camp Galileo having Internet what branch doesn't have T-Mobile cellular or AT&T 5G according to my iPhone 12 it is really stressful driving in the San Francisco Bay area and this gives you some relief driving 5 miles an hour past horses and it feels like you're not driving in the bay area but it's beautiful read more

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My daughter has been riding at Webb for over a year and absolutely loves it! Such a friendly and welcoming environment! We have tried many different riding centers and none where as good as Webb! A lot of riding schools are pricey but don't offer as many opportunities. Webb is less expensive and offers many opportunities! We were also in the leasing program for a while- which was a great experience. At Webb they have something called the "helper program." This is where teens and tweens can help out for a certain number of hours per week. You don't get paid for this, however, it reduces the price of your lessons. We love Webb Ranch! I would definitely recommend! PS. They take all levels of riders. PPS. I can't even describe everything at Webb! They have lots of other things; go check out their website. read more

Between the end of May to the end of July our family and friends love spending a morning here picking berries! You can eat as you pick. There is a portable potty by the bounce house, which is located near a shaded picnic table. I recommend you bring a lunch to eat once you've made it to these tables/ the bounce house. Great morning activity with kids, but remember to wear sunscreen. We make ice pops with the berries we bring home. read more

Webb Ranch - Enjoying the fruits of our labor! - Horse Boarding Near Me - Portola Valley, California

I take horseback riding lessons here, and as a kid, this place is literally the best place in the world!!! Hailey Allison is my instructor and she is amazing, kind, and helpful at all times. I have also made so many amazing friends, and had such great times and experiences I cannot even say. Me and my sister have been riding here for 3 years now, and are horse crazy. We love show jumping, and are crazy about jumping more. We sadly don't lease a horse (yet) but really want to. All of the horses at Webb Ranch are truly all beautiful, perfect angels and love all attention. Me and my sister transferred from Isola Stables ( who treat their horses terribly:( ) and adore Webb Ranch so much!!! My favorite horse is personally Twinkle or Maverick (and am planning to lease one of them) and my sister likes Sprinkles. Webb Ranch is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

This is for the riding lesson office. A great place to throw a party. My daughter has had 2 parties here so far. The first one was more a pony ride party with a horse that they got to finger paint on and then clean off. The Ranch provides a wonderful shaded area under the oak trees with picnic tables. No balloons are allowed because it scares the horses. My daughter is now taking regular lessons and summer camp and loves it. read more

I remember one time I was complaining to someone about how much my bike parts cost, and that person, tired of my whining, looked at me and said, "It's cheaper than a horse." Yep, I don't have the resources to own a horse. And I'm not sure if the genetic researchers have found the gene that leads to young girls having an addiction to horses, but that craving is strong in my Girls, and Webb Ranch has been the dealer of choice for the past year or so. The Wife has taken The Girls to Webb Ranch for riding lessons since the summer or so now, and they could not be happier. They know many of the horses by name, and they also know many of the instructors. The place is huge, large enough to make you wonder how they can afford to have this much land in this area. There are several riding corrals, stables, and paddocks, and the lessons area is in the middle of them. The lessons area is well-equipped. They have boots and helmets for those who are just starting out, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. We recently had a birthday party for my older Girl where we had a total of seven people riding. The instructor took the time to find out which girls had experience riding, and she chose the horses for each girl based on the horse temperaments. I should note all of the horses I've seen are calm and don't buck or anything; however, one or two of them are a little more stubborn than the others and need a stronger hand on the reins. The instructor gave very clear and helpful directions on how to handle the horse, and it did take a little time to get everyone saddled up and in line for the trail ride. After everyone showed competence in riding, we went for a trail ride that wasn't particularly long but it was enough for the girls who hadn't ridden before understand the experience of guiding your horse. The instructor made sure everyone followed her lead, and provided guidance throughout. The bill at the end of the day was well within expectations. You are dealing with horses, so refer to my other comment, but I've spent more at other birthday parties for entertainments that didn't involve living animals that require enormous quantities of food and care. P.S. We also come to Webb Ranch for the pumpkins and the Christmas trees. As others have noted, you are paying a little more, but you do get quality. read more

My 8 year old son has been taking private riding lessons for almost a year now. He started with summer camps and after getting bit hard by the riding bug, continues to ride once a week. When I was originally looking for a reasonably priced stables for him to start lessons I had heard from a number of other moms I trust, that Webb was the place to go, especially for a boy. I know some people don't like the rustic environment, but it's perfect for my little cowboy. I really don't like some of the snobby attitudes I have encountered at other local stables. And if you are going to complain about getting a little dirt on your shoes or flies, Webb is probably not the best match for you. One of my favorite things about Webb lessons and camps is how much work the kids get to do around the horses, grooming, cleaning, carrying supplies, feeding, hoof picking, I don't know why my son can't seem to fill up his dog's water bowl or feed his fish but he'd happily work on those horses for hours! I feel like he is really developing a work ethic doing all of this horse care. I have been incredibly impressed by the women and girls that run the riding program at Webb. It's a total girl power experience! I've never even seen a man at the riding ranch and it really is awe inspiring to watch these young women handle all of the horses and riders needs. I am especially grateful for how much they obviously love their horses and tend to them with great care and concern. I also appreciate that they make an effort to teach my son about horses as they go about their chores. Every week when I drive through those gates and enter the ranch with it's beautiful rolling hills, majestic oaks, expansive fields and slow flowing creek, I think about how this area has changed and been built up over time, and I feel so grateful this land has been preserved, intact for hundreds of years. A true gem of the peninsula. No matter how stressed I feel driving onto the dirt road, my son and I are always in fantastic moods driving out the gates watching the horses graze, seeing the same doe scamper across the road.. such a special place. Quite possibly my favorite spot in the Bay Area. read more

Webb Ranch - weekly riding lesson - Horse Boarding Near Me - Portola Valley, California

No handicapped access at all. Probably great fun for typical kids, but if your child can't walk safely down a busy street with no sidewalk, don't go to Webb Ranch. Saw Webb's reply... that is great! It looks like such a fun place. It was probably just bad timing. I held up the handicapped placard and the chp just waved me off. We'll try again another time. Had to change my review from 1 to 5 stars, even though I didn't actually get to experience the pumpkin patch. The ranch reached out to me in an over-the-top thoughtful manner. For any business to so promptly and kindly address an issue is amazing. read more

We came here on July 16 at 10.30am There is berrys but 90% of them not ready to be picked up. I feel like I spend 2 hr of my day in vain. in 1 hour we pick up tiny container . When I asked the Lady at the gate why they invite people in if the berrys is not ready she told me that " YOU DONT HAVE TO COME HERE AT ALL, NOBODY INVITED YOU" She was very RUDE for no reason. When I asked her for her name, because I wanted to include it in review _ she refused to answer. She refunded me $4. May I ask why she was so rude ? If she was in really bad mood for her own reasons it still does not give her right to take it on me. Kind Regards. read more

Webb Ranch - Horse Boarding Near Me - Portola Valley, California

Webb Ranch is absolutely amazing! The program takes riders of all levels. All of the instructors are kind and supportive but still ensure that you are learning as much as possible. English and Western are offered, and there are also arenas and appropriate tack for dressage, jumping, and vaulting. All of the lesson horses are super talented, and each of them will teach you something different. I haven't leased at Webb, but the leasing program looks very well organized. I believe there is also a place to board. If your kids are looking to try out riding for the first time, the trail rides are a great place to start. They give you an introduction to horses and how to ride, and are very safe and enjoyable. Camps are also available in the summer, I attended a few when I started out riding. There are camps offered at all levels. The beginner camps teach you the basics on caring for your horse (grooming, tacking up, etc) and I believe you also learn to trot and canter. The more advanced camps go deeper into riding, offering you new experiences such as riding with other riders around, pole courses, and lessons from new instructors. Overall, an outstanding experience. If you are looking for a barn with an amazing, supportive community and every riding opportunity available, this place is for you. read more

This review is not so much about Webb Ranch, but about one of the instructors, Taya Perry. I took lessons with her for a few months, but eventually I quit because she constantly canceled on me, showed up late, and was generally unprofessional. During lessons, she would constantly be on her phone. She would tell me about her mental health issues, drinking with friends, etc. I didn't feel that she was there to teach horse riding lessons, which was what I was there for. read more

Two Thumbs Up for Webb Ranch! We set out early to find the great pumpkin and some family fun and lucky for us that idea brought us to Webb Ranch, a fine horse farm located just off 280 at Alpine Road. We were there in no time. KID FUN: Loved the pony rides and petting zoo, nice sized jumpy houses. Gift and snack shop is small but has a good selection, you can find some shade and a bottle of water too, I had jaco-lantern envy. Kids roam free (mostly, try to keep up!), there was a friendly witch doing face painting, a short tractor-pull train, a haunted mill, a hay ride and plenty of family picture opps. AMPHIBIANS POP-UP ZOO: A traveling Zoo! Unexpected! A tent-like structure housed a number of teraniums inhabited by creepy crawly snakes and lizards (like the bearded dragon, the leopard gecko, the egg snake and a softball sized African mud frog - he could swallow a man's fist), kids (and brave parents) can hold the critters and pet them, a grand time! We skipped grabbing pumpkins in favor of skedaddling down the block to Portola Kitchen bc it was hotter than a bbq on flag day! And your Raiders were on...yes, yours not mine. SUMMARY: Easy to get to off 280, kids love it, has what you need for welcoming fall, plus snakes. We'll be back. read more

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Nestled in Portola Valley just off of 280 and Alpine Road, this pretty little place sure offers a terrific berry picking experience --- just be prepared to pay. You pay to park your car, you pay per person to enter the berry picking area and you pay by the pound for the berries. I'm not sure how often we'll do this particularly if it's going to make my wallet $6 lighter before I even have a berry in hand! My kids and I enjoyed the experience nonetheless. If you visit during the summer months, it gets hot out there! Be sure to take a hat and sun screen! read more

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We took our four year old and one year old here today to do the Pumpkin Patch in the fall. They've raised their prices since last year. Tickets are $5 each now. A "long" pony ride is $15, the Petting Zoo is $5, Bouncy House is $5, Reptile House $5, Train Ride is $5, Hay Ride is $5. No wrist band for $15 anymore. The lines were long and there is very little shade. :( I think we might go to Lemos Farm in Half Bay instead. read more

We come here for the U-Pick berries, it's a fun way to spend the morning. And I do recommend trying to get there early because a) it gets hot and the berry vines don't provide much shade and b) you want to get first pick (haha pun intended) of the berries. If you wait until later in the day there is less left on the find. Do bring sunscreen and water! You pay a $4 entrance fee per person (though kids under 4 are free) and you are encouraged to eat the berries as you go. Definitely do this! We found we preferred certain berries to others. At the end they weigh your fruit and you pay by the lb. It's easy to rack up quite a bill, we picked 8.4 lbs of berries (ok maybe we got a little carried away) and it was ~$40 worth. FYI, it's not easy to use up that many berries! I made jam, breakfast bars and ice cream and I still had almost 3 lbs of berries left! read more

I have no idea why Webb Ranch needs two business pages, but whatever. It's just a little north off the 280 at Alpine Road. I've only come here for the pumpkin patch experience, which was fantastic. A little outside the usual customer, I came representing a service group from my school. For a fun trip on Saturday, we were able to get a great deal on pumpkin slingshots and pumpkins to take home for the kids. We budgeted for them to take tiny pumpkins, but the manager hooked us up for a size up at an even cheaper prize! My friend had it right when he saw the most stereotypical southern ranch experience in California. With that environment came the great hospitality, and I can guarantee we had a great time. Plus, the pumpkins were cheaper and better quality than a couple other pumpkin patches I visited this year. 10/10, would totally come again on my own dime. read more

Came here over the weekend (June, 10th) to berry pick. We spoke to the lady up front to pay the $4/per person entrance fee and she informed us that Loganberry, Olallieberry, and Blackberry that are currently ripe. She also encouraged us to try the berries in the bunch first before picking them. When you walk through the center there are markers letting you know what type of berries you're picking. Our favorites were the Olallieberrys and we picked out a bunch of them. There were some Boysenberry starting to ripe but they told us that it would probably take 1-2 more weeks for them. The place wasn't too crowded and there were plenty of ripe berries there. Our basket (3 containers) full of berries cost $11; measured by weight. They are open on Saturdays from 8 to 1PM. read more

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Where did I learn to ride? Where did I spend countless summers? My first memories of this place are from when I was 12, driving Daddy's Porsche down the windy private road to the stables. They treat their horses well. The staff people are all nice. Private trail rides take you through pretty scenery, a large open field to a stream in the forest. The fruit stand-tent-thing stocks FRESH fruit and veggies. Prices are on the high side, but you know you're getting only the freshest, most in season organic produce. They have the best raspberries! read more

Disappointed. Came here to have fun with my kiddo. Turns out this place needs online reservation which is not very obvious on their website at all. It's hidden somewhere at the right bottom of the screen. Yelp does not say anything about reservations. Disappointed. read more

We made our pumpkin run to Webb Ranch this year and left satisfied. + A whole lot closer than Half Moon Bay + Plenty of pumpkins + Our small-medium ones were $6-8 + Very friendly staff including Webb family members + Bouncy house is always a winner + Haunted house was laughably low-roller but fun to have Overall it's no Pastorino or one of those other Hollywood-style pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay, but it's plenty nice, plenty big and does offer an authentic family farm right here on the Peninsula. read more

Ah, Webb Ranch U-Pick... one of the highlights of my summer. I LOVE ollalieberries, and this is the place to find them. I don't mind the price because I'm mindful that this is someone else's farmland, they care for said farmland (both land and water are pricey 'round here), they probably have to insure the place, and... bottom line... it's a business. They aren't running this so I can amble around and nosh berries without paying (as edenic as that would be). :) Pro Tip: Before you head over to the U-Pick, check their website to find out whether they're open yet, and what's available for picking. And, be prepared to deal with the fact that even if the site says they'll be open, they *may* decide to shut down due to heat, lack of availability of berries, or something else. As disappointing as it is to traipse down there and be turned away, I get it, and recognize why they do it. Some additional tips for you... Wear grubby tennis shoes... or even hiking boots. You'll be walking in slightly uneven, slightly rocky, slightly weedy terrain. (This is not to say they don't take care of the land -- they do; but a farm's a farm, not Santana Row, so best be prepared for that.) To identify ripe fruit: Most of these berries are pretty dark in color. If they're still magenta, they're not ripe. A ripe berry will come off the vine pretty easily... if you really have to tug, it's probably not ready to go yet. Consider wearing thin latex gloves. The bushes are thorny, and you may need to really reach into the bushes to get some prime fruit. And remember, it's a farm. You will encounter creepy crawly critters like ants, spiders, and other bugs. As for the stand further down Alpine--yeah, I don't think it's intended to be a full-blown farmer's market; just a nice local stand where you can pick up some fresh local fruits and vegetables. It's a little on the pricey side, but I so value having one of these little stands nearby, I like to support it on occasion. All in all, I'm grateful for the presence of Webb Ranch. Along with CJ Olson Cherries, it's one of the last vestiges of agriculture in the San Mateo/Santa Clara area, and I appreciate it for that reason. read more

This review is for u-pick only. PROS: -conveniently located right off the 280 freeway -toddlers love berry picking so a great place to bring kids of all ages -they don't mind if you eat as you pick -wagons available (first come first serve) -fun for all -baskets provided -if you have a Harvest card it's 2 for the price of 1 (which means two adults can get in for $4 total) -free parking CONS: -$4 per person may be considered expensive for some people, depending on how you look at it -dusty (may cause allergies for some) -only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in June and July (the other days are reserved for private events only) TIPS: -go early in the morning -wear sunblock, hats, sunglasses -bring water to stay hydrated -wear old shoes (they will get pretty dirty and dusty) -bring cash to pay for the entrance fee and your berries (by the pound) -how much you pick depends on when you go. Last summer we went earlier (June) and picked a lot of ollalieberries whereas this year we went in Jul so there weren't as many. I'm guessing it's because a lot of people have already picked through them so although we saw a lot of ollalieberries, they were all red and not yet ripe. -check the website the day before you plan to go for any updates (I read there may be closures due to weather) Overall it's lots of fun for people of all ages! read more

I really, really hate to give family farms a less-than-stellar review, but this one is just not that good. I went with the little girl I care for in early August at the peak of blackberry season, and once there, we found the farm completely empty of anyone at the entrance to let us in. After walking around in the hot sun for a good while, we took off, and later found out their crop was done (way early) for the season. Can they not put up a sign? We tried again last week in search of pumpkins, and they did have a great selection of regular, Cinderella, blue and sugar pumpkins, and the farm stand was open, with a nice choice of tomatoes, beans, celery, etc. The price for pumpkins was a bit too high (yes, even for organic pumpkins) and though their produce was nice, any self-respecting family farm in CA should also offer walnuts at the very least, and preferably other forms of protein such as locally made tofu. Just okay, but don't bother making a trip here, it's not even as good as your local farmer's market. read more

It may look a little run down, but the heart at Webb Ranch is truly there. It is not like most barns you get to spend time with the horses while learning how to ride them. They are beautiful creatures that you should be able to spend time with. read more

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My home away from home.The ranch has been part of my life for 45 years.The facilities are amazing. Footing is good.. Where can you go that has a polo field, 5 all weather rings, huge covered ring. Jumping ring, dressage Court.A wonderful place to meet lifetime friends read more

Webb Ranch - Horse Boarding Near Me - Portola Valley, California

Berry picking, corn picking, pumpkin picking, Christmas trees, the farm is a jewel in Portola Valley on the edge of the Stanford campus with wholesome family fun virtually year round. The Webbs are always so hospitable to visitors with hay rides on special occasions. Driving around the ranch, you're transported to totally different place and time. read more

It started out with looking for really good corn to take along to bbq's. My then husband and I found this place in the early 80's. We bought a LOT of corn to take to bbq's. Friends loved the corn (back then, white corn was a rarity). I started taking my daughter there when she was in elementary school. It was the only place to go to get fresh produce then as there were no farmer's markets other than Alemany in the City. We started picking berries last year. Raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries. Get there early in the day and be sure to pour on the sun block. Picking berries is very labor intensive but very satisfying. There is something to say about knowing where your food came from and that you picked it yourself. Kinda like getting back to our hunter-gatherer roots. This week, I picked up some corn, fava beans, pluouts and plums. Oh, by the way...the corn is still great. read more

It's your basic family farm that has evolved a lot. We just came home from their Halloween setup -- haunted house, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, several varieties of pumpkins, and a jumping house. The haunted house didn't inspire from the outside... the monsters were made of paper plates and corn plants so I decided it wasn't worth going in (even though payment is on the honors system). ...but the hay ride is a must-see. The farmers make sure everyone gets some freshly-picked corn (you wait in the tractor while he picks it -- it's that fresh!). Fresh corn on the cob is super-sweet and doesn't really need to be cooked. The strawberries at their stand were just as good. This family farm is not stellar -- as I say it's your basic family farm that has evolved. They board horses there, offer riding lessons, and as others have noted they just started a summer u-pick berries program (last year was the first year). They're not business-people and they're not trained on customer service skills. They're farmers, 24/7/365, run by the Webb family since 1921. ...but they do try to be accommodating and hospitable. They've found creative ways to use their land such as their Halloween program. If you're from the south bay and you're looking for something to do with your family, this is fantastic. Price-wise, they're not asking for much. $5 for a pony ride, $3 for the petting zoo, $5 per person for the hay ride... but I felt it was worth that to me to support a family farm not too far away from home. I'll probably come back the next time we're buying corn -- they pick it hourly. The stuff at your local supermarket has been on the shelf for weeks. read more

They just went certified organic! Not all the produce comes from Webb farms, but it's all local. They only sell what's perfectly in season, so you always know you're getting the best around. It's worth it to check about their berry season before doing pick-your-own berries. We went the other day and there couldn't have been a pint's worth of ripe blackberries on the 3 acres of brambles. We were probably a week and a half early, but they wouldn't refund our entrance fee even though we left empty handed. When you do go at the berries' peak, then the brambles will be heavy with perfectly ripe fruit. read more

You pick berries in June Farmer's market in May Horseback riding.... I love this place. read more

best place to have in the area We need more farms like this. There organic corn is affordable but the strawberries are pricey.. 5 stars says it all my only regret is, why didn't anybody tell me about this years ago? read more

Cool place to visit if you're driving along 280. Just exit Alpine road and its literally on the corner of 280 and Alpine!! How many kids in this day and age can say that they actually picked the berries they are eating? Well bring your kids here so you can reach them how much fun it is to pick your own fruits from the trees.! In October this place has the best Pumpkin patch around due to numerous reasons. 1- great variety of different colors and sizes of pumpkin 2 they got 3 jumping houses 4- there's an actual Pumpkin launcher for the kids (how cool is that?) 5- there's popcorn, hotdogs, honey, Hummus, pota chips and fresh fruits and veggies at the pumpkin patch for visitors. 6- The corn field ride is awesome. And u can eat the corn off the plant. It's so sweet. 7- train rides 8- pony rides 9- petting zoo 10- the big reason. You avoid all the traffic going up to half moon bay!!! I'm there every year with my family hope to see you all there read more

Webb Ranch - Having a blast at webb ranch - Horse Boarding Near Me - Portola Valley, California

Since we just went for the open season of u pick, I can safely say that berrypicking is worth the small $3 admission fee (per person six years old+). Obviously, you're going to end up paying more for u pick berries than for berries at the store; you're paying for the experience of sweating and picking berries! If I had wanted cheap berries, I would have gone to Safeway. The last time I reviewed Webb Ranch, I noted how expensive the pumpkins were. Well, it's true. Webb Ranch is located in an upscale area, so the prices are high. Do I fault Lamborghini for putting a shop in Los Gatos? Hey, some restaurants charge you $15 for a plate of pasta and some sauce. I paid $9.99 for two boxes of handpicked berries. It was not for the berries; it was for the experience of picking and showing my kid that berries do not come from the supermarket. Hands-on experience. I could read Blueberries for Sal or Jamberry a million times, but hands-on experience is better! We had a fun time going up and down the rows of berry bushes and looking for the best ripe berries -- did I mention we ate them fresh off the bushes? That's something I did as a kid. read more

Love everything about this place. Love the horse riding lessons. Recently we visited their pumpkin patch and I must say we loved the pony rides for the kids, the bounce houses and the quirky train ride. read more

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Everyone on the peninsula knows that come the month of October, the usual 15 minute drive to Half Moon Bay's pumpkin patches turn into two hour long treks as you get everyone coming to take their annual family pictures next to $35 pumpkins you can find at Home Depot for $3. Our family made the drive for years - first Lemos for their carnival like atmosphere, then to Arata's for their hay maze - but last year we found Webb Ranch in Portola Valley and haven't looked back. First off, it's close by and without traffic. It's right off Highway 280, so I can pop over in 15 minutes after lunch and still head to Stanford to do some shopping a couple hours later. I do miss the long podcasts I would get to listen to on the way to HMB while navigating those windy turns but after Serial moved onto their second season, there isn't anything worth listening to anyway. Second, it resembles a pumpkin patch farm. Yes, I know I can bring my kids to the local parking lot pumpkin patch with a billion inflatable slides but you don't get that nostalgic feeling of fall when you're staring at the Safeway supermarket across the street. Here you get the parking lot that gets dirt all over your car, the hills of uneven rocks that can send your kid rolling, and a good selection of overpriced pumpkins. Third, they have all the right activities for young kids (which c'mon, is the only reason you'd come to a pumpkin patch besides the IG photo ops). They have a pony ride (one that looks like the ones at the fair where you just go in a circle, and another where you roam the field a bit), petting zoo (thankfully in the shade so I don't cry over the poor animals), reptile house where your kid can hold a snake or bug, two bouncy houses, and a small train ride. There is also a 20 minute long hay ride that offers you the opportunity to drive out through the ranch in a tractor with zero safety precautions (and if you're lucky and come earlier in the month, they'll even stop off in the corn field and let everyone grab an ear of organic corn to munch on for the ride). All activities are $5, and with the exception of the hay ride, parents don't get charged to watch their little ones. Free activities include a "haunted house" for all ages (seriously, it's just Home Goods Halloween decor in a dark room with a spooky soundtrack...my 3 year old went through by himself), a hay "maze" that is about as tall as a pair of boots, a makeshift "slide" of cardboard on the side of a hill, and of course climbing onto hay bales and pumpkins. My kids had a good enough time with all the free activities that we were able to leave only $20 poorer, which I consider a pretty nice feat. For this type of ranch, I would have expected a larger snack/gift shop, something more than a couple types of berries and dried tomato slices. This time of year, they would make a killing if they sold some fresh apple cider, pumpkin pies, etc....but then again, maybe it would feel too commercialized if it did. A good part of the charm is that I don't feel like I'm entering an amusement park when I come in. This will be on our rotation every fall! read more