We are giving this well-maintained, apple orchard, a solid five…read more You know none of the Apple orchard and Julian had a very good season. They pretty much had 50% less apples than they did last year so they were trying very hard to get all these apples into our bags and home safely for our own apple cobbler and apple pie. We were able to fill up three bag bags of apples, small apples, but still very flavorful , Pippin and Jonathan's and some empires .. They do allow service dogs . Super fun activity however we were there on October 4 th Honestly, I think the season would probably be about done by now .. there's plenty to do and Julian. They have dirt parking. And crazy enough they have great music playing throughout the Orchard. We did a little Apple picking a little dancing

It doesn't compare to apple picking in the Midwest and northeast but it does scratch the itch if…read moreyou want to pick apples yourself. $5 admission for each person at $18 for a bag for apples. They estimate that the bag holds 6-7 lbs of apples. When we went they said there were 5 apple varieties but three of them were pretty picked through. This was the 4th day they were open for the season. It is a pretty small apple orchard. That being said, we were able to get a full bag although a lot of apples were small or ones that looked nice only turned out to have wormholes in them. Lots of tossed apples on the ground too. Parking is all in one area now which is better than previous years where there were multiple. Some food and drinks vendors right outside the entrance. They don't sell apple cider or apple cider donuts here sadly.

The bartenders are very friendly and the drinks are delicious. They have tables out in the orchards…read moreand the ambience is perfect. Lovely day. Also we enjoyed some tacos from a vendor that was set up in the orchard 10 out of 10 recommend.

Nice, dog-friendly environment... Great service and recommendations. Try the flight to capture the…read morevarying flavor notes.

Our meetup group-The San Diego Ladies Hike, Walking and More group- went to see Arlene and Farmer…read moreJohn this weekend and had a wonderful time at their orchard. After a short education on apples, we hiked their beautiful property with pickers as we gathered our apples for our future fall pies. We were able to see their chickens (my personal favorite) and even press and taste cider. It was a fantastic fall afternoon in Julian. Thanks Arlene and Farmer John!

I was part of a private tour for a homeschool co-op. This included 40+ parents and children ranging…read morefrom 18months- teenagers. Upon arrival the location from the front the street was quaint and idyllic with street parking. Allow me to state the good aspects: 1. The apples and pears were delicious. 2. The helper (don't know her name) was kind and approachable. 3. The views from the top of the hill are beautiful. 4. The cider was tasty! 5. Arleen's apple facts were interesting and one child attendee guessed the answers with shocking accuracy. Now the not-so great: 1. The wi-fi signal is very weak which makes paying via Venmo a problem. 2. THE FLIES!!!!! THE FLIES!!! THE FLIES!!!! The flies were something biblical. They were quite insufferable... Everyone was swatting the air around them or some part of their body, or trying to shoo flies away from their children's faces, arms, and legs. Which you can imagine caused quite a constant murmur of chatting among parents helping kiddos. At this point, Arleen decided to share some apple facts before apple picking commenced. She did not have a mic- so a group of this size, that's spread out could hear. Some of the older children (8-13) that weren't currently swatting flies tried their best to answer questions. This went on for about 5-7ish minutes before, "Farmer John," (Arleen's husband) yelled out how he wanted everyone's attention, and expressed how rude we were all acting (yes, those were his words) because some people were talking and not standing still quietly to listen to Arleen's presentation. This instantly put a sour taste over the whole experience. Parents were doing their best to make the best of a not-so great fly situation. Also, there was a certain level of excitement from the kids being around their friends and the anticipation of picking apples that deflated. There could have been a more tactful way to address this, as well as a realistic expectation of how little children (and adults) that are being swarmed by flies behave. Making a blanket accusatory statement to adults and children on what's supposed to be a fun family memory-making occasion was unacceptable. I'm glad to report "Farmer John" did not make further comments to parents or children, and the tour ended without further incident. I think tours would be good for a single family, people without children, or singles looking to learn more about apples. I also think anyone considering a private tour to inquire about the flies and expectations of children before visiting. This could potentially help you avoid a situation like the one shared above.

What a treasure! The family that founded Ranchita Del Reo is in it's 4th generation of growing…read moreheritage varieties of apples in Julian. So rare! Arkansas Black, Northern Spy and so many more kinds of apples that you will never ever see in stores. The visit alone is amazing! Beautiful mountain setting, nice people to help, and they give a little tour to let you know which varieties are available. CUTE LITTLE STORE with preserves, honey, baked goods and more. Do NOT leave without cider! Made from those rare apple varieties, it's like nothing you've ever tasted

Before coming here make sure to download an offline map of Julian on Google maps because you do…read morelose signal up on the mountains! It can be easy to get lost here. The GPS kept re-routing me to volcan, but if you continue straight rather than taking a left onto farmer road, continue straight ahead past volcan and you will see farmer road continued and take a right there. The entrance of the location is the 3rd driveway off of farmer road. My friend had organized an event here for a group of ~20 people and they accommodated our group and were so friendly! I like how each group gets their own booking time and you get a private experience. We got to try the apple cider that they make, a several variety of apples, honey and take home some bags of tea. The owners gave a great educational overview of the types of apples, the farm, and how they take care of the trees here. They also had some other fruits including plums and persimmons that were absolutely delicious. They had a unique variety of apples called russet apples which look like russet potatoes but they taste so sweet and I think this was my favorite apple to try! The gift shop here is adorable and their Jams specifically the apricot jasmine and strawberry rose taste SOOO GOOD and are a must to get! There is also a bathroom here which is really clean. Overall they are an amazing place to go to, well priced, and very friendly! Def would be back

I go to Julian often and always make sure I stop by. I love the flight, the chicken coops they have…read moreand the space for the pups to roam around. This gem is a must if you're visiting Julian!

We decided to do some hard cider tasting and stopped by here. We ordered a flight each. Each flight…read morecame with 3 hard ciders. They have an apple orchard in the back with picnic tables. The ciders were cold and refreshing. Sitting out back ... we enjoyed the scenery and we definitely felt like we were in the countryside. It was beautiful. Will definitely be back!

First, shout out to Gil. He helped us rebook our tour since my mom was sick the original date we…read morechose. He was so helpful! My family had Such a fantastic day enjoying the Oasis Camel Dairy farm. From the back story of how the couple met, to feeding animals to education everything was entertaining and fun. We didn't have little kids with us, but still enjoyed this so much. Our 2hr noon hour tour had about 70ppl on it. We never felt like it was too many in any one place. The owners were so good about answering questions and were very funny! I'd highly recommend this to families who have kids and want to see and visit camels up close. Plan to take a picnic lunch, and plenty of water. The camels were awesome, they definitely wanted our apple treats so, it's worth buying extra.

The public tour that we attended on a weekend was so great! It was fun to hear the turkeys gobble…read morein the background while Gil was giving details about the camel that was part of the tour. In addition to this, we were surprised to see koi, goldfish, parrots and be able to feed the camels as well as the sheep in the grounds. After the 2 hour tour ended, we drove to the lavender field and took photos - also saw camels running down the pasture to where the lavender field was while a staff member gave a brief 15 minute overview about the camels. It looked like a scene from a fairy tale. The vista of the mountains and greenery is so beautiful, and the environment peaceful. It was such a beautiful time, and we definitely enjoyed the friendliness of Gil, Nancy and all the staff we interacted with.

Visited 2/18/2025 This Place Rocks for The Freshest, Largest…read moreEggs anywhere. Super Jumbos have Double Yokes. Always less than a day old Fresh. Prices are Fair for Eggs Twice The Size of Store Bought and Super Fresh. Worth the drive anytime.

We took a nice drive out to Julian to see if it's worth purchasing geggs…read more We drove up to the window but decided to go into the store. Entered through the door on the right side of the shop and made an exit out of the left door. The ambiance was arthritic cold in the shop and CLEAN! Customer service was great!

Kim and Marty took such good care of my family. My children and I can be a handful and Kim was so…read moreaccommodating to my children when they were being silly and Marty was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the produce as he welcomed us to pick our own last night. We also purchased a small produce box next time I will be getting the large one for $20 I got a large assortment of vegetables and farm fresh eggs and it all depends on what they have. You can also order and pick up from a car if you text them. They are located in beautiful wine country the drive out there was a dream I will be returning very soon for some more produce and because they are such a wonderful family.

Highly recommend for both quality and exceptional customer service. Easy pickup using their…read morescheduled times. Thank You Kim