Went Apple picking here a week ago or so. The trees were loaded with apples and the owners were…read moresuper friendly. They told us to feel free to taste test the apples from the trees. They also offered us free apple juice samples made right there with a juicer when we went to pay. Apples were reasonably priced and it was a fun way to spend a few hours. I will be making a couple apple pies with the apples I picked. They also sold lavender bouquets that smelled heavenly.

Not pick your own! Friendly people and the apples were tasty, but we were disappointed that the…read more"apple picking" was from pre- picked boxes of apples.

So fun! We have little kids so it doesn't take much to satisfy them. There wasn't a whole lot going…read moreon, however they had a great selection of apples, a cute mini maze for the kids to have fun and there were plenty of people there to mingle with. The workers were very humble and kind, and I'm certain I recognized one of the owners from website photos. She said hello and asked me how we were enjoying ourselves. Very pleasant visit. We will come back again!

One of the few U-Pick apple orchards remaining in Tehachapi. Knaus Ranch brings back wonderful…read morechildhood memories of pick-your-own farms that dotted Kern County. Farm fresh apples are a treat. Don't expect those glossy grocery store apples here. But do expect superb flavor and juicy ripe apples! Do yourself a favor and buy a bag of the ugly ones (if they have them!). These are perfect for making apple-sauce, juicing, and pretty much anything that involves cooking! Depending on the season you may want to bring a light sweater. Tehachapi is the land of four seasons (in one day!) for a reason! Cash only. No facilities. No Pets.

Love the apples and baked goods. Apple turnovers, pies and other goodies and close to homeread more

i ordered dried organic jujube online, and the quality is great! I did some research on organic…read morefarms selling jujubes in california, and this farm seems to be the most cost-effective in terms of shipping. their jujubes come in a variety of sizes too! Shipment was fast--overall a great experience!

I attended a farmers market in Cerritos, and Ha's had a booth here. I tried a sample of the Fuji…read moreapple and the purple pear. I ended up buying lots of both! They are fantastic! The pear was so flavorful, and the apple was crisp with a punch of wonderful taste. These are way better than anything you'd buy at a chain grocery store. Service was also great and friendly. You pay a bit more for these, but trust me when I say you get what you pay for. Top notch.

This is so crazy, 4 different cars had a flat tire in Westwood, LA because of a big pothole and a…read moreyoung lady offered us some apples from this place and they were sooo good haha. she said it was her father growing these apples. So, sir whatever you are doing, keep doing it

Today, their seller at the Mar Vista Farmers Market inappropriately engaged me after I purchased…read moreapples from them. He told "get the fuck out of here" and used other vulgar expressions. Completely inappropriate. I'm not aware of having done anything wrong aside from making a purchase and briefly talking to the vendor at the adjacent stand, Ommas Garden, with whom I had some history and who took photos of me while I was making my purchase. The Cuyama seller has exhibited unprofessional behaviour in the past, but I did not interact with him today until he decided to play police. I returned my purchase and won't be getting apples from Cuyama again.

Took a side quest here on the way to Yosemite and it was worth it! I would have given 5 stars but I…read morecan't get over entry fees to a farm...$10.99pp ages 4+. If you decided to pick fruit you pay by the pound at the end which is reasonable but the fee per person just to walk around seemed on the high end. They have goats, chickens, peacocks, a variety of birds, chickens and roosters and cool art displays. We saw signs for paintballing and hayrides though I didn't see any wagons operating. The main reason we stopped was to try the Okie Pies. I had never heard of them and I am always looking to try new things. They remind me of a large empanada or handheld meat pie. We tried 3 savory and 1 dessert Okie Pie. They were out of blueberry so we settled for Apple and it was good but super sweet. I love desserts and unless you're a diehard apple pie fan you may find this to be too sweet. Savory flavors were salsa verde, chicken pot pie, and blueberry BBQ pork. The blueberry BBQ sounds odd but it was everyone's favorite. Everyone was very friendly and there was even someone who let the kids pet the goats and roosters. We'll stop on the way back home for more blueberry BBQ Okie Pies.

A country store, farm and chevron gas station all in one. They have a small variety of fresh fruit…read more(depending on the season) lots of canned goods, baked goods, and a hot food section with a limited selection. Service is more so of a roam the store and if you need assistance find an employee and ask. Ambiance is that of a country store, small quaint, with snacks for the rest of your travels.

5 stars all around to this sweet little gem right off the 5 freeway!…read more When you walk in the smell of buttery crust pulls you in because they are baking fresh pies! I felt like the little cartoon character who is floating while smelling the yummyness of it all! This place is just so cute and quaint. It has a real homely feel and the young lady working was so kind! She was actually the daughter in law of the owner and she was just really personable. You could tell she really loved the family business. We will definitely be stopping in here the next time we are taking a drive down to SoCal! It's too delicious not to stop! Thanks for the warm and fuzzy feels on a cold day!

Came for the cherry picking in May, it was the first day and the weather was perfect. So easy to…read morefind and easy parking. Once you walk in to the purple barn the cashier is to the right. You can either buy your baskets right away or look around the shop. Lots of good stuff in the shop, but you should wait until you are heading out to grab stuff. After we paid for our baskets, we loaded into the tram and was driven to the cherry area. When you stopped, the attendances guided us to the 3 rows we can pick from. I understand to keep the crowd controlled and make sure the farm doesn't get trampled. The weather was perfect so we took our time, walked to the back of the rows and moved forward as we picked. They were red and beautiful, grabbed our baskets once they were full and headed back. He did buy some strawberries and honey comb inside the Little Purple Barn. You do have to come early for the pies, there may not have any later in the day. The cherry picking is only on the weekends.

I recently attended a brunch at Bloom Ranch in Acton, CA. Bloom Ranch is Los Angeles County's…read morelargest Black-owned ranch, led by Dr. Bill Releford group. Our group organizer asked everyone to arrive to the ranch by 9:30 a.m. My wife and I made the long drive from the Torrance, Ca area. Although the trip was lengthy, I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival by the warm welcome and helpful staff assisting with parking, which made for a positive first impression. We arrived to Bloom Ranch arriving at 9:30 a.m., after a long drive from the Torrance area. Despite the chilly 41-degree weather, the staff made everyone comfortable by welcoming our group inside to warm up before seating us outdoors. With about 100 guests in attendance, and heat lamps provided, the setup was well organized and accommodating. Guests were dismissed by tables to enjoy a brunch that was fresh, hot, and delicious. From eggs, grits, and waffles to a made-to-order omelet station, every dish was prepared perfectly. The attentive food crew ensured coffee and juice were served promptly and professionally. Adding to the atmosphere, a live saxophonist provided enjoyable music during the meal. After brunch, guests were invited to explore the Bloom Ranch Store, which offered a wide variety of goods including fresh eggs, greens, honey, butter, pantry items, harvest boxes, candles, vinegar, and more. The ranch also offers driving and walking tours of the beautiful property--an experience you look forward to enjoying on your next visit.

Such a great adventure. Celebrating a friends birthday and we rode up to see the produce, nature…read moreand got the chance to take a tour. All staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the product. The energy was so relaxing, happy and tasty! We were able to sample the vinaigrette, tangerines, trail mix, toffee, jams and butter. My favorite was the honey ginger and peach vinaigrette. The trail mix was addictive and the honey was so good. I bought broccoli, green tomato, peach and honey ginger vinaigrette, brown sugar scrub, sun dried tomato with garlic, honey in a jar, peach vanilla jam (taste just like peach cobbler) Can't wait to go back in the spring

Overall: Great spot for some sweet fruit. Peaches were small but very sweet. It was a bit pricey,…read morebut I think it was worth coming here for it! Service was very no frills - it is a small stand on the side of the road (almost missed it when driving here). I think because we went during the beginning of the peach season, there were only peaches and apricots for sale. I believe that they take cash only so keep that in mind when you come here! There is plenty of parking on the side of the road.

Love their fruit! Always look forward to it in the summer. Especially their peaches!!read more

I haven't been back here since COVID occurred, but I'm so happy to have come back here to…read moreexperience cherry picking again! I came here with family on a weekend, and due to the large crop bloom, there was a BOGO deal going on this year where if you buy 1 bucket, you get another bucket free! It 's always extremely hot whenever we come here as it would be usually in the summer months. I suggest being prepared because you walk up a small incline in between rows of cherry trees, so being hydrated is necessary. Parking and entrance is free, instructions are given by staff and they lead you to where to go to begin picking. General rules include no eating the cherries inside, no yanking cherries off of branches (leaving stems behind help them grow again), and for the BOGO deal, you must fill up an entire bucket. Now, it can be pricey because it's currently at $6.50 a lb (.50 cents increase compared to pre-covid) and I think a bucket can contain at LEAST 10-12 lbs. So you need to shell out at least $65 in order to do the BOGO deal for example. A staff actually said that a bucket might cost about $85 each when I asked. We didn't do the deal because that would be too much for our small family, so I think this is optimal for large groups! We ended up paying $48 for our bucket and we went our ways. Good for a quick hour. Too long and you may overheat from the heat! - bring own water, bottles sold onsite are $2 each - local honey is also sold - 2 lbs minimum for adult to purchase - overall fun and unique experience! - always double check dates and times, sometimes they close at 1/2pm!

Villa del Sol is a family-owned cherry farm and the largest one in the area. Came here with my…read moreboyfriend on a Friday morning to pick cherries and it wasn't too crowded. It's best to go on a weekday or around open on the weekend (7:00am) to avoid crowds. It gets hot during the day, so going early also helps to avoid the heat. The cherry trees do provide some shade though. Parking is free and easy to find. There is no entrance fee, but there is a $10 minimum per person. Cherries are priced at $6.50 per pound. You pay for the cherries at the end after you're done picking. The farm also sells honey that can be purchased when you pay for the cherries. The staff are kind and helpful. Upon arrival, we were given buckets for picking the cherries and given an explanation on where to go and what cherries are currently ripe for picking. Most of the cherries ready to pick at the time were Brooks and Rainiers. There were a few Bing cherry trees to pick from as well. The crop this year is top tier in quantity and quality due to the good weather. While we were picking cherries, there are staff members who walk around with hooks to help people access cherries that are out of reach. Shoutout to Ramon who helped us reach the ripest cherries on many Brooks and Rainier trees! We chatted with him about all things cherry and he told us about wrinkled cherries. These cherries are some of the sweetest ones due to the sun exposure and partial dehydration which result in a more concentrated flavor. We appreciate his insights and enjoyed his company while cherry picking. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Villa del Sol and give it 5/5 across all categories. Highly recommend to anyone who has not visited a cherry farm, picked cherries, or looking for a fun date idea. The cherries are so sweet and much better than the store-bought ones. We will definitely be back!