Great farm for apple picking! Relaxing atmosphere, you can roam all the apple trees, 13 differ…read morevarieties of apples. There are also horses you can pet and feed, sweet horses. They have a cool scavenger hunt, Harry Potter themed. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves there. Great photo op spot. It is hidden, if you go, follow the signs and it will be though gates lined with rows of apple trees, barn is to the right. We bought our tickets ahead of time.

This was such an amazing Fall experience that I highly recommend!…read more Purchase your tickets tickets on their website via Event Brite for an hour slot on the weekend . Tickets are $7/adult which pays for the first lb, and after that it's only $2/lb for organic apples!! The GPS takes you to 1875 Hames Rd which is their house, so keep driving down Hames, you'll pass some horses on the right, and then you'll see the entrance to the apple orchard. Drive through the path to reach the parking lot. You check in at the barn. There are porty potties with hand-washing. It is 17 acres of apple orchards to explore! We came pretty late in the season, but there were still plenty of beautiful, crisp, juicy, perfectly sweet apples (we picked 11 lbs!!) In September they had Gala apples, and in October thy had Fuji apples this year. I had gone berry picking with my kids in the past and wasn't sure if they'd be able to reach apples, but actually all the trees are super short, the apples grow so low to the ground my 2 and 4 year olds had no problems picking all the apples they wanted! The only thing was that the weeds grow pretty high in the aisles, which makes it a little bit of an adventure to trek through- I would recommend long pants. Karell the owner is super friendly, talked to us about the farmland and apples, and was very kind to our kiddos. You can also walk over to their stables to see their horses and feed them apples. Sign up NOW if you want to make the last pickings of 2021! Otherwise we'll see you there in 2022 for sure!

What a delightful spot with incredible dahlias, pumpkins, and assorted propagates. With all the…read morebeehives and whole ecosystem going on, it feels like life is exploding here. Say hi to the gigantic chickens!

Post Street Farms is an absolute gem, and Matt is the heart and soul behind its magic. Every visit…read morefeels personal and special because Matt always takes the time to say hi, chat with my kids, and show them something new--whether it's how to gently feed the rabbits, point out a hidden spooky detail in the decorations, or explain how the pumpkins grow. His warmth and enthusiasm make every trip memorable. And let's talk about the Halloween setup--hands down the best pumpkin patch around. Matt's attention to detail is incredible. The displays are creative, immersive, and perfectly balanced: spooky enough to thrill the older kids, but never too scary for the little ones. From fog-drenched graveyards to glowing jack-o'-lantern paths and clever animatronics, it feels like stepping into a storybook haunted harvest. The variety of pumpkins, gourds, and photo ops is unmatched. If you want a pumpkin patch that's more than just rows of orange spheres--if you want magic, community, and a place where your kids light up with wonder--Post Street Farms is it. Matt doesn't just run a farm; he creates memories. We'll be back every year. Oh and I told me he also does a Christmas tree farm- excited to see it!

My kids and I loved picking the gorgeous dahlias at this sweet family farm. The supplies and…read moredirections made picking/cutting easy. Max was friendly and answered all our questions and gave us some great recommendations for some delicious local spots for our post flower picking adventures. Thanks Max and fam. We will be back.

Went with my aunt for the first time. Beautiful selection and variation of colors. Yummy green…read morebeans to snack on too. I'll definitely be back again!!!

Located at Tyrrell Park with a $5 admission fee for adults (free for kids), and no charge for entry…read moreon first Fridays of each month. Museum permit parking on Pilkington if you're lucky to find a spot (you do need to obtain the permit inside). A nature walk to explore and learn about the tide pooling at Scott Creek is among various programs and workshops offered by the museum regularly. And the lady at the front counter was friendly and shared interesting stories behind some of the items on display. There were a few live critters on site like the rosy boa near the fake snakes, and guests could even touch the sea creatures in the tide pool. Also, see and learn about plant and animal fossils and the history of paleontology in the Santa Cruz area. The animal displays were creatively set up, as well as a redwood tree ring. Lots of bird species, ducks, owls, and the golden eagle, even an interactive exhibit where guests could hear the bird calls of the song sparrow, hermit thrush, and pacific slope flycatcher, among others. My favorite exhibits were the banana slug display describing the importance of being slimy, and of course the black-tailed jackrabbit, cuz I like all things "rabbit". I also checked out the gift shop before leaving, with a variety of cute and creative products and souvenirs for sale, a great way to support the museum.

Forgot to review this place! We had been wanting to see this place for years and finally went. It's…read morea mile or so from the Boardwalk. Long walk or fast drive. They'll give you a parking pass for the street. It's very small but really a neat visit. Perfect for smaller kids especially!

I visited this Filimon Farm and the lady, Vivi and her husband are very welcoming. I saw their…read moreplants and distiller process. I learned so much. I have bought few of their products and they are excellent! I grew lavender myself and bought many locals and on Amazon, but this one is the best I have . The scent of this lavender is absolutely amazing and I know I am getting the real stuff. I highly recommend Filimon Farms products and a visit when you're in the neighborhood.

Came to Filimon Farms to pick lavender for my wedding! I got more than enough for such a cheap…read moreprice!! The couple is so lovely and welcoming! The Lavender farm is a dream and exactly what you would imagine! My friends and I also brought a picnic! be sure to make an appointment though by emailing them! They are very responsive!

Silvia & Poli run a great berry stand! I've been buying their strawberries for a long time, and…read moretheir mara des bois sell out quickly. Their albion and seascape strawberries are wonderful, but it's the little French ones that taste like candy grapes that have me coming back week after week during the summer. If you buy three flats, they'll load you up with extra berries too, and a few times gave me a half-flat of maras for free when that was all that was left. Yerena will also sell squash blossoms, which are great stuffed or cooked into a summer pasta. Bring back your strawberry containers so the farm can reuse 'em!

Best organic strawberries in the Bay hands down. Silvia and Poli are the owner/famers and their…read morecare shows in the extraordinary quality of their product. Mara du Bois is my fav but their Albion are amazing too.

A classic Art and food festival in the redwoods. The Quaint town of Scotts Valley is a welcoming…read morecommunity.

First things first~ Free admission!! I'm not a fan of paying to get into a festival to spend my…read moremoney$$ Next to the dog park!! Ok, ok inside I'm still a 9 year old lil girl! Love my dogs, you're dogs... Everybody's dogs... we went Saturday. The dog show was Sunday. But enough ppl brought their babies out with them for me to enjoy... Since it's a cooler climate and on grass it worked, So no paw injuries from hot asphalt at some of these festivals. Thanks I enjoyed watching all the mutts on parade... Plenty of food boothes and trucks! No real lines to speak of, maybe a few ppl ahead of you. But, no hour waits... (hello urban nights) Like most Art & Wine festivals you can ohhhh & ahhhh over the Cool Art & Jewelry! I had a napkin... didn't want to drool on those jewelry cases...LOL! The kids area and bandstand were on one end...Car show on the other. Nice music, great way to spend a day! This is super family friendly on grass at the SKYPARK! The one thing I would recommend, is if you gotta get tickets to buy beer or wine you need to make that easier. Possibly more ticket booths or more signs where they are at...

This review is for Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls specifically. They really are the best cinnamon…read morerolls ever! Huge, freshly baked, served warm, ooey and gooey, with the perfect amount of frosting (i.e., A LOT of frosting), surprisingly not too sweet, and the Tres Leches cinnamon roll was genius! Drenched with deliciousness. I'm drooling as I write this. The staff is also super friendly! If they're in town, you must go!!

I've been to the OC County Fair, Alameda County Fair, a bunch in the East Coast, and now this one a…read morefew times. I do enjoy the Santa Cruz County Fair, but it has its negatives and positives. Positives: - more local activities and exhibits (you can feel the pride!) - more little shops and carts - camels!!! - more agriculture (specific flower exhibits, specific tree exhibits, etc) - it has some of the same things you'd find at the other fairs, like the miniature pig races, a magic act, a Ferris wheel, some other rides, food vendors like funnel cakes and BBQ. Negatives: - no fireworks (like at Alameda County Fair) - high ticket price ($22/adult, $15 parking) - fewer daily promotions for lower entrance fees - smaller ride area (some fairs have 2 sections: one for older kids, one for younger kids) - smaller fair overall - fewer exhibits and shows (ie, no motocross, no horse racing) - no large concerts Overall it is very fun to attend with friends and loved ones, but it can be pretty expensive, and you don't need to spend all day here since there isn't that much to do compared to other County Fairs. I can't complain though... I always have fun here.