Such a beautiful day to visit this 123 Farm in Cherry Valley. It was the Lavander festival till…read moreJuly 19. So many shops, cafe , gardens and live music to enjoy. The Soudough shop was Amaxing. We got the fresh cheddar and jakapeno sourdough bread. Dipped with their farm made balsamic blackberry vinegar and olive oil. So crispy on top and soft dough inside. The matcha room was so good especially the jasmine tea macha and bnb matcha latte. Pizza the sourdough crust with urugula, goat cheese ,figs . Wow . Live music was so enjoyable. The Monark band performed well. Chandelier hanging all over the trees . The cafe and food stands were all open and so many to choose from. Sourdough donuts, burgers, fried with lavender solo. Drinks their signature Lavender ice tea. Be back

We have been to 123 Farm before, and while it remains a visually stunning place, our recent…read moreSaturday visit left us feeling that the event has gotten much more expensive while losing some of its original natural charm and value. The Good: Parking Logistics: The parking lot has been moved closer to the flower fields this year, which is a massive upgrade in convenience compared to previous years. The Atmosphere & Maze: The farm decorations are beautiful, especially the purple cloths hung between the rows of large trees that catch the wind. Our kids also thoroughly enjoyed the Lavender Pallet Maze. It features a fun True/False lavender trivia game inside that kept our son engaged enough to want to do it twice. The Petting Zoo: The animals were quite active (bunnies, a Polish chicken, goats, and a very soft alpaca). It's a nice stop for kids, though parents of timid children should watch out as the little goats can be a bit pushy! The Disappointing: Over-Commercialization: There are massive lighting setups in the flower fields now. It feels like there is too much human intervention, and the lavender didn't look as healthy or vibrant as it did during our first visit. Additionally, most of the fields were already harvested and cut flat. I don't think there will be much of bloom later in the month. Food & Pricing Downgrades: We ordered the Lavender Smash Burger and Lavender Carne Asada Fries. The burger patty was overly salty and the fries lacked crispiness. Two years ago, the specialty drinks (Strawberry Lavender Lemonade and Iced Tea) came with a fresh sprig of lavender. This year, there was no garnish at all. The prices have gone up, but the experience feels stripped down. The "No Water" Policy: The farm is incredibly dry and dusty. Selling lemonade here must be an absolute goldmine because they do not provide water. When my husband went around to the stands to ask for water or extra ice cups, he was told no stand has water, and a cashier literally rolled her eyes at him. Word of advice: Bring plenty of your own water and leave it in the car! The "Free" Kids' Craft: The advertised free craft was a huge letdown. It was just basic coloring pages on postcards with zero staff guidance. The actual interactive crafts require an extra fee, which felt cheap considering the high price of admission. The nearby games were also poorly maintained--the foosball table was so old and broken that it used a ping-pong ball that the soccer men couldn't even hit. Tips for Parents: Check the daily schedule carefully before lounging around! We mistakenly thought crafts started in the evening, but weekend activities actually start at 1:00 PM. Overall, it's still a decent day trip for photos, but bring your own hydration, manage your expectations on the food, and be prepared for a very commercialized experience.

I actually entered the store kind of by accident. I had a meeting next-door and arrived esrly and…read moresaw the generation sign and went in. It was like an estate sale on steroids and one of the first things I saw were statues of the Blues Brothers. I got them at a good price and they're in my living room now. I added the Chicago skyline behind them in Photoshop, but I'm thinking about painting my wall to look like that. Very happy with the service pricing location everything about this wonderful shop.

Generations is one of my favorite antique stores in the area - staff is extremely kind and happy to…read morehave a conversation. There are many booths with different items from different eras. Pricing is extremely reasonable for the value of their inventory. I always make sure to stop here when in Beaumont.

Candy with Beaumont Flowers did absolutely amazing with my wedding florals. Her communication was…read morefantastic and from start to finish the service was 10 out of 10.

We ordered this two flowers for my daughter's boyfriend's mother's funeral. His mother's favorite…read morecolors were white and purple, and those were the two colors we specifically requested. However, when we received the flowers, they came in various shades of purple, pink, and burgundy. We believe that the price we paid should have ensured that we received the exact colors we requested, rather than allowing them to use any color they desired. We are very disappointed with this outcome.

The food here is really good. My pizza (the Bee's Knees) was really burnt in the underside so I…read moreasked about if they could do anything after eating a portion of it and they made me another pizza which is very kind of them. The price can be pretty high but you can definitely taste the quality. I would definitely return here for apple picking, apple pie with ice cream, and their apple cider. They said apple picking season usually ends around October. The Bee's Knees 5/5 Apple Cider (cold): 5/5 Apple Pie with Ice Cream: 5/5

Went for a motorcycle ride out here from Hemet. Nice ride…read moreand all and decided to stop in .. well I left after waiting a 5 minutes waiting for someone to greet me. I was standing there at the counter and at least three people saw me with no response. It was a Saturday and somewhat busy but come on at least a Hi. I walked out... Terrible customer service..

I visited this country store after apple picking since my friends and I were craving apple cider…read moreand my experience here was pretty good. The apple cider was good, but I would've preferred it to be colder and not served in a Styrofoam cup. I'm assuming that's because it was the end of the day and it looked like they were running out of apple cider and other materials. I also got the apple cider popsicle for $2 which was a good deal. It was good, but I didn't like how the juice separated from the water during the freezing so it tasted like regular ice by the time I got to the core of the popsicle. For food, I tried their Strawberry Banana Sweet Bread and that was my favorite thing! It was not too sweet and moist. It was $6.50, but not too bad for a whole loaf. The interior was fun and rustic. There are several things to shop for from different baked goods to nic nacs. The service here was pretty good and the staff seemed nice and personable. There's some parking out front as well as some picnic benches and tables with nice views of the mountains and foliage while you enjoy your treats. Overall, a good stop for some casual shopping and to enjoy a sweet treat if you're ever in the Oak Glen area.

I have been getting my apple fix since I can remember from this local spot. I moved away to Hawai'i…read moreand missed the apples so much. I took a trip up to get my fix. The staff was so nice and friendly made me miss home. The. Christmas jam was delicious and now my favorite. I was worried they weren't going to have winesap apples since it wasn't apple season but I was so happy they had them. I was able to bring back a bag to Hawai'i with me in my carry one. If you like varieties of apples this is the place to go to. They give you slices to try and it's so hard to pick which one because they all taste so good. Mahalo and A Hui Hou.

They surprisingly have a lot of train stuff. My father in law was very happy with their selection…read moreand their knowledge.

From the owner: Clocks, Model Trains, and Collectiblesread more

As soon as the owner saw my boyfriend and I looked at us she had the look of disgust as soon as we…read morewalked into the shop. We are an interracial couple. He is white and I am brown. Prior to us walking in the store she was laughing and giggling and explaining how a very lovable clock she had in her store worked, to some people in her store. (The people were white) When I asked her about the clock and how it worked it was like pulling teeth. My boyfriend and I kept going about our business and he happened to see this cute stuffed animal that had the option of playing a song when you pressed its little hand. He pressed it and when it started playing the song, we both laughed. The whole time she was staring at us like if we were some kind of criminals an immediately turned off the song. My boyfrienf and I dismissed the incident and we continued looking at all the other stuff in the shop. We came upon a zippered sweater that my boyfriend and I liked and wanted to purchase because he forgot his and it was chilly in Oak Glen today. There was 4 folded sweaters and one was not folded so as anybody would he grabbed the one that was not folded and started looking at it. When we were standing there deciding if we should purchase the sweater or not she went straight to us asking us what we wanted. My boyfriend proceeded to inform her he was deciding if he was going to purchase the sweater and she flat out told him he can leave the sweater right there where he found it and told him she will fold it. Assuming he was the one that had unfolded the sweater. We immediately left. I did come back into the store to ask her if she was the owner and she confirmed she was. I normally don't share stories like this but this time it was different. It sad that even in our own back yard we still deal with prejudice and racism. I hope you share my story so people like her know that people like me have a voice. If you ever happen to visit Oak Glen California be cautious when walking in this store as you might experience something similar to my boyfriend and I.

STAY AWAY . The woman who was in charge of the store was very rude. Their clothing is overpriced to…read morebegin with. She has one sorry sale rack in the front with several pieces of damaged or outdated clothing on it. I was considering one dress that was decent and then noticed that it had a HOLE in it. She hemmed and hawed over it and I was going to just put it back but asked, "Would you consider taking $2 off and I would repair it on my own?" Suddenly she was haughty and snooty and rude. She said, "ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! That is a VERY GOOD PRICE for that dress!" I said, thank you and left politely. I was pretty shocked to be talked to in that tone. I was so polite to her and cannot believe she treated a customer that way. She had every right to say no. She gets to pick the selling price after all but could have been more gracious and said, "No, I want to stick to that price." Either way, I will never go back there and will actively discourage others to go to a shop where the owner has such an attitude toward her customers. On a positive note, I did go into the Jewelry store in front (Indian Jewelry) and the couple in that store are very friendly and talkative and were a pleasure to do business with. Generally, if you are going to visit Oak Glen, you probably want to stick to the farms and other restaurants. The Village is just way too "swap meet" meets the big city Fair.