I didn't want to make the drive all the way to Brentwood to just pick cherries. But as my family…read moreand I was on my way to Gizdich Ranch for strawberries, we actually pass this Farm and was super curious about it. So on our way back home we went here and it was pretty cool. I didn't realize how close Morgan Hill was to the Cupertino/San Jose area (~30 miles or less). It was a great experience. The entrance to the parking lot is very clear but it's only one way so if you see parking just park there. I saw cars park on the highway road because it was full. First you check in to pay admission for adults ( kids under 4 feet are free) then they hand you the bucket and your on your way. It was a bit muddy because of the rain the past few days so make sure to wear shoes you don't care about. We were a bit lost as to where we were allowed to pull but we found our footing and it was a fun hour experience. You can eat the cherries as you pick. They don't care. There's a lot of cherries at the bottom of the tree as well as on top for the kids to pick. But because of the weather and rain I saw more baby cherries or cherries that weren't ready to ripe yet. Maybe next weekend it will be better. When you check out, they weigh it and bag it in a plastic bag for you. Morgan Hill downtown is very close to here so you could go there for lunch or walk around to complete your Morgan Hill experience but you'll probably have to make a UTURN to get there. Check online for hours!

4/5 I was satisfied with how they handle themselves with…read morethe parking situation and they covid guidelines there. The line to get in is usually long and the longer I have seen it is at the front of the entrance. It is hard to find some good sweet cherries near the entrance, so you would have to walk half a mile away to get some good ones.

Easy to go and price is good. Big farm. Frienly employees…read more Just a bit too far for me or I will go every season.

Really enjoyed our visit to U Pick Orchards. The staff was friendly, the orchard was…read morewell-maintained, and picking fresh fruit straight from the trees was such a fun experience.

This is a great locally owned business. Andy farms like we used to in the Santa Clara Valley, with…read moregood quality fruit and local walnuts. He really does the best for his customers as does his assistant Lisa Silva. HIs dried apricots are miles ahead of the poor quality imported "Mediterranean apricots" from Turkey which are tasteless and colorless. The quality is well worth the price at Andy's. Stop and try the almond brittle. It beats peanut brittle hands down.

We were lucky to book a tasting & tour at Andy's Orchard well in advance (5 months ahead) before…read morethey sold out. I highly highly recommend it for families, kids, and outings. They only do tastings during the summer months, so it is a bummer we can't go ahead until next year but we are totally already looking forward to it! Each ticket was $25 for adults, or anyone over 11 years old. Children under 11 are free and there are discounted prices for seniors. I want to take bet that we probably tried over 50types of peaches, nectarines, plums and other fruit varieties. And even though you are only to take 1-2 pieces of each variety, my plate was full at the end of each section. Who would've thought there are like 20+ different kinds of peaches in the Silicon Valley? Some of my favorites were the Snow Beauty peaches, the Italian Ice peaches, as well as the green gage plums. But many were delicious and after awhile, they start to taste the same but they were still flavorful. The kids enjoyed fruit picking on the tour of the orchard and were able to pick some and taste along the way. You can purchase by the pound the fruit you pick or you can get some at the store. They also sell chocolate covered treats and desserts in the shop. Overall, still highly recommend trying this out. You can also just visit them and purchase fruit by the pound. I like that they have a"cheaper" section for "ugly" fruits and I was able to snag a couple of bags of delicious peaches there.

We drove by and found this U-pick cherry farm in Morgan Hill and decided to try it out…read more There were staff directing you where to park on the farm when you arrived at the entrance. When we were there, the staff advised us to head deeper into the farm since most of the cherries near the parking lot had already been picked. The price was $6.5 per lb, which is slightly pricy compared to the farms in Brendwood, but considering the location, if you live in South Bay, this is the ideal location for cherry picking. A couple of things to note that they do not provide ladders on site due to safety and liability concerns, and you cannot bring your own buckets/bags; they will provide the plastic bags for you at the farm.

Extremely disappointed in the cherry turn out for this year. Not necessarily the ranches fault, but…read morea number of factors--insufficient rain, blazing heat, and other environmental impacts that have not been kind to the farmers. However, I would think that coming on the first day would give me a better chance of cherry picking. Many trees were sparse and had little to no cherries for picking. :( I wondered if I just chose the wrong ranch to pick from. I came for bings and Rainer's and left with only Rainer's. The bings didn't look as red or ripe to eat. It's a fun summer activity, but I recommend all come early when ranches are open! $6.50/lb for self pick and $7.50/lb if you want them pre-picked. Bags are provided!

Beautiful orchard with delicious Lapin cherries. Price was not bad either. Has a cute little rustic…read morefront entryway and swing in a tree. My kids enjoys it (ages 5 and 2). There were trees small enough with plenty of delicious cherries low enough for my kiddos to reach!

Picking season is short and seasonal. This location is done for 2019 but their other locations will…read morestill be open. To figure out availability and dates signup on their website to receive email alerts or follow them on IG or FB @upickcherries 2019 prices $4/lb w/$3entry fee for adults. Cash & credit accepted.

We try to go cherry picking every year and somewhere in Morgan Hill since Brentwood is too far and…read morecrowded. I have previously gone to one of the U Pick ranches but they had very limited timing this year and none of the times worked for us. I found this place while looking for other places to go and it was open on the weekend that we wanted to go. We went late on a Friday afternoon and this place was easy to find but I didn't think it was the right place because when you enter, it looks like a car junk yard. There was one other family picking cherries so the place was not too crowded. We checked in, had to read some information, got our bags and went right in. They have various types of cherries - bing, lapins, black etc. and that was the best thing about this place. The trees are have a color stripe that tells you about the types of cherries. We walked for most of an hour with barely any cherries. All the reachable ones were either picked out or too unripe. What I noticed is that for the other families who came after us, the people in the front gave them long poles that will help pick cherries on the top which we were neither told about nor offered, hmmmmmm. We finally found one tree loaded with black cherries, they were small but delicious and we went overboard and picked too many. This place charges $6/lb while most others charge $.50c more. They also have apricots but the fruit was not ready on the weekend that we visited.

My favorite orchard to pick cherries!…read more This orchard seems to have expanded their parking area. Last year they just had the main small parking lot you would pull into. Now there's more parking available on the side of the road for overflow. Guess the place got more popular. When you walk into the lot, you'll see the tented area where they hand out bags and you purchase your cherries at the end of your adventure. When you first arrive at the tables, they'll ask you to read through all their rules and overview of how to pick cherries. They have a handy print out of all the varieties of cherries that you can identify based on the colored stripes on the tree trunks. When you go into the orchard, the fun begins! This year to start, they just had a few varieties ready so far. I ended up focusing on picking the Tartarian cherries. These are a beautiful dark red cherry that are very soft (hence bruise easily!) and tasty. They're sweet and not that acidic. Compared to the other cherries available so far this summer, these are my favorite. $6 / lb of cherries. That's 50¢ cheaper than the other U-Pick orchards that are currently open and for even better cherries (imho) :-) I'm looking forward to coming back soon!

I heard that you can get free compost from mushroom growers, so I called Monterey Mushrooms…read more They give away free mushroom compost (up to 3 yds) weekdays, you should call for their hours. I've been told that it is hot compost, so it may need to sit for awhile before you can use it. I plan to amend my clay soil with it in hopes of planting veg someday. For now, I am digging out the bermuda grass and pre-sprouting weed seeds :o) Check out my photos for an idea of what to expect - they uploaded in random order. Bring a tarp and weights (I used pavers) or tie downs to cover your load. A pair of gloves and a small stiff rake might be helpful too!

Kept in the dark and fed sh*t!!!!! Sounds tasty huh!…read more You need to know where the stuff comes from that becomes who you are. With thousands of varieties, over a 1000 are poisionous. So thank GOD for the shroom company. Some think mushrooms have no nutritional value. Mushrooms DO have vitamins and metals good for the body. Also, they are high in fiber, and low in sodium and other bad stuff. But, most importantly, they's delicious. It's obviously a farm and distribution location. But, having the opportunity to see the facility, I respect the shroom a bit more.

Spina Farms offers some great family fun for the entire family. There is something for young and…read moreold to enjoy some fun. We came during the Halloween season and had a blast. It has its hit and miss with parking costing $20.00 right from the start. However if you come during the week parking is free, score. They have giant cool animatronicKing Kong and Godzilla with sound and lots of dinosaurs throughout the farm great for some photo ops. There are lots of food trucks and venders if you get hungry or just need some fruit or a funnle cake treat for your sweet tooth. they have a petting zoo, a train ride through a fiels of marigolds and dinosaurs hidden within wich you can see on a train ride. They offer two trains a small cow train or a full size seating train. You can also try your hand at the pumpkin blasters wich is always fun. What I look forward to every year is thier corn maze that is differnt every year. Its fun to see how long it takes you to get through it. This year we had oun little brave witch to guide us through the dark maze. The key is having a good sence of direction and listening to your surroundings. I already look forward to coming next year. Private party tents ar also available for those special events.

I will be short if I can…read more $25 for parking, cash only. Tickets were around $8 if not more. Food was overpriced. Very crowded. Lots of dirt. And unhinged teenagers and college students LOL! Leaving the place was so bad. People were so impatient and inconsiderate of the lines. It's not a bad pumpkin patch, I just couldn't handle so much dirt flying. Overall, if you're willing to wait in long lines for rides and walk through dirt, give this place a try. P.S. we did enjoy seeing lots and lots of pumpkins and dinosaurs.

Very clean. They were making butter and about to milk the cow when we visited. Both the butter and…read morecream we purchased were excellent!

Love making Creme Caramel. On my way to Safeway, I remembered that SMMC was available and I had…read morenot had their milk/cream products so I was wondering if I could make the caramel even better. I purchased milk, heavy cream and eggs for the dessert and it was superlative. The fresh dairy products definitely gave it a nudge upwards. So creamy and delicious. I have purchased the queso fresco before and it is delicious. I enjoy it on its own, but have made quesadillas also. There is a subtle difference between buying freshly made vs a packaged product. I don't really drink milk but I encourage you to try it if your are a milk drinker - but definitely try the cheese.

Great fun for the whole family! A variety of animals and farm produce and experiences!read more