came here pretty early in the evening on wednesday. i would say get there early to get food parking…read morebut there is an overflow lot. the pumpkins are out and ready for pictures or to be purchased. we did the corn maze which was fun as it was quite fall and you could see where people cut through the corn. the hay ride was fine, it takes all around the farm which is nice but there's not much to see other than the sunflowers and some pumpkins still on the vine. the goat petting zoo was fun but you can tell that this is all they do based on how food aggressive they are. please don't forget to feed the old ones and the small ones. the aggressive ones do tend to jump so be careful of small children

Cute, fun, organized, and well-run! Second year in a row going, my toddler son and i had such a…read moresweet time going each time! Lots of spots for cute fall photos, train ride, hayride, corn maze, goats to pet, and of course, pumpkins! Loved the beautiful sunflower field too. Will be back every year.

My family spent a Sunday afternoon at Pumpkin Station Rancho Bernardo and had a lovely time. This…read morePumpkin patch has lots to entertain young children- petting zoo, hay ride, corn maze, pumpkins, sunflowers, and a child-sized train. Kyle, who was managing the train, was very fun and engaged with the kids. We explored all the activities and found it to be a fun way to spend the afternoon. I would come back for another visit.

First time here .. super friendly folks ! Selection and price of pumpkins was good ! Ticket prices…read morewere good too for the hay ride , train ride , petting zoo , animal food , and sunflower cutting . Wasn't too sure about this place when I drove by but it's so peaceful and calm . They do close at 6pm so getting here midday worked . You do need at least a couple hours if your going to do everything they have to offer . There isn't any food for sale , they do sell waters , however you are allowed to bring in snacks and drinks to this one . One of the best , peaceful pumpkin patch family visits we have done ! I recommend this place !

My family took a field trip to the Bates Farm. We had no clue what to expect. My family overall…read moreenjoyed it! The place itself is open to the public to buy candy, nuts and snacks. There is also an area with animals to feed. The food to feed the animals is decently priced. My kids really enjoyed that! The store is very clean and had large variety of food to buy. Most of the snacks they have they do not make or grow themselves, but they do roast the nuts. We went during the spring, but they do offer a pumpkin patch experience during Halloween time. I did save the best for last. The store does make their own fudge. It is so good! I am not a big fudge fan, but the quality of this fudge will win anyone over! It's not too sweet and it's just perfect! They offer free samples-they are confident you'll buy! And they are right! I think the only disappointing thing about this place is they don't actually grow their own nuts, but honestly the quality, variety of their products and charm of the whole place makes up for it! I will for sure be coming back to visit for fun! Service 10/10 Food 8.5/10 Overall 8/10

Bates Nut farm is a large venue for events that take place throughout the year, most noteably the…read morepumpkin patch. I have also been here for the swap meet among other things. It is located in Valley Center, so be prepared for your trek. I always go with plenty of snacks, food and water. Having celiac means the food tents will not have options for any food restrictions, but maybe if you're lucky you can get a lemonade for $13 or something. Be prepared to shell out exorbitant amounts for any purchases. The pumpkin patch is a great place to get fall pictures, but the prices are wild. The rides are about $5 each for a minute or two. The bounce obstacle course was $5 for three times running through. It was unreasonable. The gift shop sold the cheapest temu crappy toys for $20!! Buy you're own toys at Walmart and bring them with you to keep the kids happy. I can buy junk on my own. The nuts and candy and dried fruits are probably the only thing I am ok with buying. It's about the price of Sprouts or Whole Foods. I'll usually buy my kiddo a treat and steer him away from the insanity of the price tags of the crappy toys and we're good to go. I buy my pumpkins at target though.

Cute place. I came for my son to see their Dump trucks and dozers event. We even got our tickets…read moreahead of time and came at opening 9am on Friday. Very thought out event. More stuff to see and do than Bates Nut Farm. I truly wish there was more crowd control with the tickets for the event because it became hard to enjoy after 10am. Like maybe maxing out the event tickets would have been nicer for each time slot. I will plan to be back for the next trucks event definitely!

Oma's Family Farm is such a special little gem. Everything feels thoughtfully put together, from…read morethe animals to the open space, and it's such a fun, wholesome experience for kids and parents alike. You can really tell how much care goes into maintaining the farm and creating a welcoming environment. My little one had the best time exploring and interacting with everything. It's one of those places that feels both relaxing and engaging, which is hard to find. I do wish the playground areas were open daily because they're such a highlight and would make it even more of a go-to spot during the week. Overall, we absolutely loved it and can't wait to come back

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 !

Apple picking tours sold out in 20min once they released openings!! Sooo that was a bummer…read more However, there's a lot of activities to do at the farm (berry picking, flower & pumpkin fields, apple cannon, hay rides, petting zoo). We really enjoyed the apple press demonstration! Everyone working here is always smiling and look like they enjoy being there. The parking situation is also stress free and organized. There's plenty of overflow parking and staff is directing traffic. We wanted to buy apples in the shop to take home, but nothing there! You'll only get apples on the farm if you were lucky to get a tour. Maybe we'll try to snatch apple tours again next year but this place is great to take family, friends & little ones. They even allowed dogs so many furry friends were wandering around.

Wow what a fun place to stumble upon. My daughter was asking for me to find a nursery that was…read morekinda near Grand Ole BBQ. She said she went there before so I found one and off we went. She told me that she didn't think I put in the right place but we decided to go anyway. We saw that this place was so cute and had so many fun little things to see. At the time there was a sort of craft swap meet too. There were so many creative creators. I almost went broke. They have a decent size store that had about average prices. We got some great deals at the swap meet as well There is a small coffee shop and the lady behind the counter was super friendly. The coffee was average. It could have been less milky but my grandson loved his smoothie. There were a couple of cute chickens in a pen. There is a small sand pit for toddlers and also a swing set for smaller kids as well. There is a flower maze near the beginning The maze does need a bit of a makeover but we still had a nice time looking at the tall sunflowers. They have a small kissing bridge for a cute photo op I will definitely be back with my other grandchildren.

If I could give more than five stars, I would! Summer Past Farms is a whimsical, family-owned farm…read morethat's overflowing with charm and beauty. From the live music and coffee shop to the rustic Mercantile barn full of unique finds, every corner invites you to slow down and enjoy the day. The pumpkin patch was incredible -- filled with all kinds of beautiful varieties at prices far below what you'll find in stores. We loved seeing the Highland cows, wandering the gardens, and finding all the perfect little spots for photos. There's plenty of seating, shade, and even a play area for kids. It's free to visit, thoughtfully designed, and clearly run by people who love what they do. Just off Highway 80 in East El Cajon, this is the perfect weekend escape. Can't wait to return!

Our family tradition since 2016. We love making the trek east for the fun adventure of choosing and…read morechopping down our own Xmas tree! The pony rides and animal feeding are always a hit with our young kids.

We love it here ! The bouncy house is free & sanitized often . They have free cookie or ornament…read moredecorations for children . We got to meet the owner Jen & her children & mom . They were so kind . Customer service is really good we chose to cut our tree they just supervise or they can do it for you too . You can sign up via email to get a coupon for $4 off . Also there is a petting zoo & pony rides but that's a separate establishment right next to it . It's good for family time .

I had such a fun time here!!! The event is in front of JCPenney. I parked on the mall lot and…read morewalked over. The event is pretty big. Lots and lots of photo opportunities, games, slides for kids, a little train ride, a petting zoo. A ton of food stands as well. Selling tacos, mulitas, quesadillas, tapatio ramen, chips, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and so much more. They had photo booths for $10 with l nice Halloween themed decor and props. There was a huge scary haunted house that tons of people were waiting in line for. You can hear a lot of super loud and terrified screams from guests inside!!! I bet it was scary as heck.

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening and completely missed a crowd. Just enough kids to make friends but…read morestill enjoy all the attractions. Definitely a patch worth visiting with little ones. They have the hugest jumpers, a petting zoo, photo props, and a snack shack with kettle corn, fresh lemonade, cotton candy, and more. Can't speak for the weekend but after talking with one of the workers she says it gets really packed especially when the haunted house is open. For now I'm glad we went when we did we had the whole place to ourselves and few other kids. Worth a visit if in the area.