What a cute patch! We had a group of about 30 who met on a Sunday morning at 9am when it opened and…read moreit was perfect. It wasn't too hot or crowded. An hour later around 10am was when it started to get busy. It's a smaller patch so a couple hours is doable if you have small kiddos. There's a barn to buy your pumpkins, a corn maze ($5pp), corn blaster ($1 per shot), petting zoo (free), and some small booths of food and small trinkets. Our group had a lot of fun for the 2 hours we were there. There is a huge rock display where the kids climb and great photo ops. This patch was quite a distance from Mira Mesa (40-45 mins) but since we left early in the morning, there was no traffic and ample parking. Parking is free and lots available.

I enjoyed my time at mountain valley ranch pumpkin patch. It gets busy but it didn't feel too…read morehectic. They have a cool aesthetic and the pumpkin was reasonably priced.

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 !

Bates Nut Farm is definitely a drive from Chula Vista, but it's a fun seasonal family outing around…read moreHalloween! It's a huge open farm with a country store selling local nuts, candy, snacks, and must-get fudge. They also had several food trucks which is good, but a little pricey. My biggest complaint is the ticket system. Want to go down the slide once? Ticket. Petting zoo? More tickets. Pony ride? More tickets. Hayride? Yep, more tickets. You wait in a long line just to buy tickets, then another line for each activity, and it adds up FAST. I really wish they offered an unlimited or bundled activity pass. That being said, my son absolutely loved the petting zoo. Lots of friendly animals you can feed, and the hayride around the pumpkin patch was another favorite. Overall, it can get expensive, but it's still a really fun Halloween tradition with the kids!

I come to Bates frequently and just love the whole place. They frequently have live music in an…read moreoutdoor setting that is beautiful. I did struggle on this visit because I felt that the food festival could have been better. I stress that I love this place and enjoyed the music. I often buy nuts, candy or fudge there. They have a section in back where they sell cool stuff. I especially love going near Christmas. If you haven't been, give it a try. Good for kids too. Don't forget about the pumpkin patch in October

This may be my longest Yelp review ever because I am OBSESSED with Oma's Family Farm! Hands down my…read moreson's favorite place to go, and honestly one of mine too. It's basically a giant dirt-filled playground free-for-all where kids can just be kids, and I'm so here for it! We first came during Halloween last year, and it's easily one of the best pumpkin patch experiences in San Diego. I LOVE that you can buy admission with everything included instead of constantly buying individual activity tickets. It makes the day so much easier with kids, and for everything they offer, I think it's a great value. Just know: it's a FARM. Dirt road, dirt parking lot, dirt everywhere. Expect your kids to leave filthy and happy. The entrance can also be easy to pass the first time since there isn't much warning before the turn. They do have handicap parking right up front, which is a huge plus. There is SO much to do: endless slides and bikes, petting areas with the sweetest animals, goat feeding, chickens, tortoises, horses, cows and llamas, a hay maze, shaded jumping blob, tricycle course with tunnels, toddler area, corn pit, inflatables, water slides, sunflower fields and hayrides. And if your kid loves construction equipment, this place is HEAVEN. There are endless dump trucks, excavators and bulldozer toys, plus real equipment the kids can actually climb on. Even when it's busy, there's so much to do that it never feels like kids are fighting over one toy. They also have a little snack bar where you can buy food, drinks and refreshments, but I love that they allow you to bring your own food and drinks too. There are tons of shaded patio areas with tables, so you can pack a picnic, sit down and take a break before the kids run off for round two. Everyone working and volunteering here has always been incredibly friendly. One of the owners even drove our hayride and told us about all the animals, which made it feel even more special. We now look forward to their monthly themed events and make them one of the highlights of our month. We're already excited for Halloween and Christmas! Such a wholesome, family-owned place where kids can climb, explore, get dirty and HAVE FUN. If you have a construction obsessed kid around ages 2-8, you absolutely need to bring them here. We could stay all day and still find more to do!

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!

Such a fun fall experience. My friend and I came and chose the u-pick strawberries ($7),…read moreraspberries ($7), and flowers ($20)! Pumpkins were out and the decorations were so cute, so many photo ops all around. Parking was free, just try to get there early! Everyone working here was so lovely but I want to give extra recognition to the wonderful Mistie at the ticket booth. She is incredibly lovely and helpful, and her amazing energy truly made my day!

Had a great time with my son. It was a great family day and it was so beautiful and all the people…read morewere nice, especially Mistie who helped us at the front and answered all questions. Definitely gonna go back. The drive up was beautiful too

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.

Amazing pasture raised eggs and great customer service from this family owned farm!…read moreI go out of my way to get these eggs and grateful I get to enjoy such a treat.

FRESH FARM EGGS!!! (5 stars + meteor shower + starlinks)…read more Pasteurized eggs are the best quality. But pasture raised + fresh farm eggs; Hens that roam freely and forage, even better quality! Did you know... fresh farm eggs can sit on the counter (unrefrigerated) for up to 14 days IF the eggs have yet been refrigerated. And they are SO good. Obviously, refrigerate if they won't be consumed within the 14 days but once refrigerated they must stay refrigerated . When buying at the booth, they have not been refrigerated. Current price: $8 for 1 dozen. Expensive but quality and freshness is priceless. If you haven't had fresh farm eggs or don't know the difference, you need to refine that pallet of yours because you are missing out. Fresh as in unwashed!!! I've gone "country" in this beach city! Many times I have considered taking the drive to Ramona to the farms to hunt for some fresh eggs for my baked goods, breakfasts, and my fresh pasta noodle making. Especially when it comes to making my fresh pasta noodles from scratch I want the freshest eggs possible. Well, you don't need to drive to the farms. Their tent is available at some of the farmers markets around the county. If you see their tent, don't pass them up! Well worth $8. Some of the other food vendors at the farmers markets use their eggs as well. I had a "breakfast bowl" and they were frying up fresh eggs from Three Sons Farm. The taste of fresh eggs... I can't find the right words that deserve their compliments. Has a fresh and clean taste to them. The yolk doesn't have a harsh "yolks-ness" taste, it's lighter and creamier - if that makes sense?! The difference is in the yolk. I will take creamier over store bought any day. Ex: I make my own fresh pasta noodles from scratch. That alone, the noodles are already fresh and silky. With fresh eggs... "!!!!!" JABA APPROVED. Until the next review....