The good: I've been so excited to checkout Valmonte Farms…read moreand I've had it on my bookmarked list for so long! The worker at Wav Cafe recommended it to me as he also works at Valmonte and I'm so glad I got to check out their Saturday holiday market. This place is a dream. It feels like a hidden fairy oasis, hidden garden, rural gem, and rustic childhood dream. My husband loved looking at the fruit trees (avocado, peach, mulberry, lemon, etc.) The kids loved running around, seeing the chickens, petting the friendly cat, drinking free hot cocoa (there's free coffee too), and finding pine cones and interesting plants. I bought some fun turquoise jewelry from one of the picnic tables at the holiday market. They had vendors with bonsai plants, jewelry, thrifted clothes, crochet items and more. I loved the holiday music, moist leaves on the ground and magical feel. The bad: The hot cocoa could probably be served less hot especially for kids. The interesting: The parking lot is behind the public school and is maybe shared with the school? The bathroom is across the baseball field. My husband was wondering if he could purchase cuttings from their mulberry plant but a couple of the workers weren't sure. The parking lot does get full so I noticed folks park in front of the homes. They sell Valmonte farm merch too like sweaters. They also sell lemons, kale and other produce grown in the garden.

What the heck. I've lived in this neighborhood for almost 3 decades, walk around this school…read moreregularly, and this was my FIRST time ever visiting. I only started hearing about this in recent years, and initially thought the farmers market only happened once a month. Turns out, it's every saturday, and they've started to get better about advertising/directing you with signage. Probably still needs some more signage though, as I and many other families were lost looking for the entrance (even got asked as I left purely because I was holding squash and fava beans lol). It's not a traditional, large farmers market - in fact it's probably not great if you're going looking for a lot of produce. But it is a cute place, and there were plenty of arts and crafts small vendors, with a mix of foods and even a coffee stand inside. Feel like this is a great service to be running alongside the massive amounts of families coming and going for little league that was happening right next door. Chatted with the staff briefly, and they were super friendly and explained more about the garden. There are spaces (a cute greenhouse) for parties & teaching events, and a chicken coop. Just a very nice area to explore. And the fava beans were delicious.

Wonderful I love going to pick strawberries and the workers a wonderful, went in a school trip and…read morehad to go with family again, the lemonade are good I love it

Back to Underwood Family Farms again for Strawberry picking! I do not know what it is, but these…read morestrawberries are some of the best I've had. Do they taste better because I picked them myself? I don't know! Yes? Regardless, they are delicious. The staff here is always so friendly and they are so welcoming to large groups. This is a great place to run the kids around and there are plenty of activities you can do for free or a small cost, like animal feeding, rides etc. My son loves all the playgrounds! Definitely recommend Underwood if you are looking for a party venue! The kids love it and it's a beautiful space!

Centennial Farm is FREE to enter with free easy parking!…read more Make sure you check their website calendar for closures. My little one had an enjoyable time seeing and hearing all the animals and walking around the gardens! We saw cows, pigs, piglets, oxen, chickens, goats, sheep, bees, rabbits, and peacocks. You can even pet most of them! There were many handwashing stations available. The garden was fun to walk around and see all the labeled flowers, fruits and vegetables growing. The entire area has plenty of shade and seating. Keep in mind that you'll mostly be walking in dirt so dress yourself and children appropriately!

I don't see how anyone could give this less than 5 stars. First of all it's FREE. Name one other…read moreplace in OC that offers an experience like this for $0. Second of all it has quite a large range of animals, i'm happy they titled it a Farm and not a Zoo because that's exactly what it is. I take my toddlers here very very often and they love seeing the babies, the plants and the food grow. It's such a good educational opportunity and family is always fascinated and intentional to go back. I hope we never lose this diamond!

We are so lucky to have this gem in our hometown! DeBellis farm is where you go for beautiful…read morepesticide free flowers, homemade goods on weekends and the best backdrop for photo shoots. Such a sweet family, their tours are the best, they make you feel right at home.

Amazing family farm. Go there to pick your one follows amongst other boutique items. Owners are a…read morelovely California family who loves what they do.

Im still a huge fan of Billy's Egg Farm and highly recommend them for their farm fresh eggs!…read more Their quality is amazing - eggs just tastes better! If you're looking for that rich deep orange yolk, you'll likely find it here. I find that their eggs do not always have that deep orange yolk, but it often does! I finally tried their Ugleez ($12.50/30 eggs) and besides being "ugly" and much lighter in color on the outside, they were delicious and had the perfect orange yolk! See my photos for comparison with their Jumbo ($12/20 eggs). It's a steal to get the Ugleez if you aren't looking for a massively huge egg and still want that farm fresh quality!

Billy's Egg Farm is located in Chino Hills and is open 5 days a week (Tuesday thru Saturday from…read more8am - 5pm). The chickens are fed a vegetarian diet with no hormones and no steroids and have plenty of space to roam. I arrived on a Saturday morning 5 minutes to opening and there was a line of 10 cars at the entrance. Ordering is done via drive thru style and they were handling 3 vehicles at a time. Eggs are sold as large, ex-large, or jumbo variety. I went with extra large and got 30 eggs for $16. There is a fee for credit card usage. The egg yolk is dark orange and overall the eggs taste great. Even though these were extra large I felt they were the same size as the large ones I get from Trader Joe's. And the Trader Joe's ones work out to be $17.50 for 30 eggs and they are organic and pasture raised. Overall, I do think the Trader Joe's eggs maybe a better deal and both are similar in taste.

OMG!!!!! I am here right now, and do not want to leave! This exquisite hidden gem is a must see! My…read morefirst time, visiting from Reno, Nevada, and cannot wait to come back! JAZZ, mouth watering food, top tier customer service! The atmosphere is everything!

Wow. It had been a…read morecouple of years since I first became aware of Bloom Ranch. I'm not originally from California, but in the spaces I've moved through, I've always done my best to support Black-owned businesses whenever possible. Unbeknownst to me, I had no idea Bloom Ranch hosted a jazz brunch experience on the property. I was reminded about Bloom Ranch by someone whose opinion I trust deeply. She had traveled all the way from San Diego for the experience and left without words. She couldn't quite explain the levity, the love, the light, or what she had felt there. That was all I needed to know. I immediately booked a Sunday brunch and came with my partner and another couple. The experience begins long before you arrive. Driving from Pasadena into Acton, the landscape slowly transforms. The city gives way to rocky hills, rugged peaks, and wide-open skies. Then suddenly, you turn into Bloom Ranch and find yourself transported. Lush gardens, lavender, herbs, fruit trees, and rows of vibrant greenery welcome you onto the property. It feels as though you've stepped into another world entirely. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed not only by the Bloom Ranch staff, the people who steward and cultivate the land, but by what genuinely felt like family. From start to finish, we were cared for, supported, and guided through an experience that felt intentional in every way. The soulful jazz music would periodically pull you out of conversation because it was simply too beautiful not to fully absorb. The food was prepared in-house, sourced from the land, and served by people whose care and intention could be felt in every detail. What surprised me most was how spiritual the experience felt. There is something profoundly grounding about being surrounded by people who genuinely love the land, nurture it, and share its abundance with others. In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, Bloom Ranch offers something increasingly rare, presence. It invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember your connection to nature, community, and yourself. I am filled with immense gratitude for having experienced something so special, created by people who look like me, people who feel like me, people who are intentionally cultivating peace, connection, stewardship of the land, and community. I was also filled with an incredible sense of pride. Bloom Ranch is the largest Black-owned ranch in Los Angeles County, and its existence feels both meaningful and necessary. Dr. Bill Releford is a beacon, a pillar of optimism, wisdom, and possibility. To witness someone carry the values and lessons of his upbringing through a successful medical career and into the creation and stewardship of Bloom Ranch is truly inspiring. And then there is Debra Releford, the Matriarch, whose warmth and presence seem to illuminate the heart and soul of the ranch itself. To say that I will return almost feels inadequate. It makes it sound like Bloom Ranch is simply a venue where one has an experience and then goes home. That is not what this felt like. What it felt like was being welcomed into a family. Into a community. Into a frequency of love, joy, nourishment, and belonging that has been needed for a very long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Dr. Bill Releford, Debra, and the entire team who made this experience possible. What you have created is deeply meaningful. Forever grateful.

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!