If more of the world lived and acted like our amazing community members at Sugar Sweet Farms the…read moreworld would be in a perpetual state of bliss. My wife and I saw daily growth in our son Beau that came home tired and incredibly happy. A combination of amazing staff and wonderful nature / animals to learn from while having the best time doing so are hard to come by. If you are thinking of a place for your kids to spend time, the decision is easy, JUST DO IT! You wont regret it. Thank you Elizabeth and team, your the best!!!

Our son Cruz has been going to Sugar Sweet Farm since he was 6 years old. Last summer, as he was…read moreapproaching 12, we thought it would probably be his final camp season. We were wrong. He signed up again this year, and when we picked him up today, he couldn't stop talking about all the fun he had--just like he did when he was 6. Seeing that kind of excitement after all these years truly melted our hearts. Now, Cruz is already looking forward to becoming a counselor one day. Elizabeth, Farmer Bubba, and the entire team are simply the best. You've created a place where kids make memories that last a lifetime. Parents, if you're looking for an incredible summer camp experience, Sugar Sweet Farm is the place to be. Thank you for all the memories.

Great family experience just outside San Diego! A real operating Alpaca Farm with a newly installed…read morepetting zoo. Had a great guide, JJ, learned so much about their animals, farm, production mill and great products in the store. (the dryer balls are a must have).

My son and his wife found about the tour of the Alpaca Farm....and suggested we all (out of town…read morecompany) do this together...our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a nice tour....however, it was a bit too hot...maybe a little pricey....

This place is incredible! I stumbled upon this gem online and planned a day trip to SD with my…read morehusband so we can check out SoCal MiniPigs. The animals are so friendly, and the hour just flies by as you feed and spend time with the animals. The pigs love belly rubs and will come up to you for some snuggles! They don't like being picked up though, but if you stay still with a bucket of lettuce they won't leave you alone! :) We also got the VIP Mini Cows package and the owner, Wes, truly treated us like VIPs. We were lucky enough to be the only ones to spend time with the cows, and we got to feed them and lounge in the VIP area. The farm also doubles as an Airbnb with stargazing, and the suites are named after each of the cows! We were only here for a day, but are planning on coming back for the Airbnb and get the full farm and stargazing experience!

Where do I begin? We absolutely loved our visit here! You can tell Wes and his wife love their…read moreanimals so much and take such wonderful care of them. We booked the Mini Pig Experience and added on a visit with the mini cows: Adeline, Shasta, and Sedona. We really enjoyed our conversations with Wes, and he made the entire experience so fun and memorable. Their ranch, along with the time we spent with the beautiful pigs and cows, gave us the chance to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life. We received a complimentary bucket of greens to feed the pigs. Definitely wear clothes you're comfortable getting dirty in - the pigs love the mud, and they also love cuddling up with you! We would love to visit again and stay in their Stargazer Suites that overlook the cows' ranch area!

Booked this as an activity while we were in Temecula, not knowing much about Alpaca's. Well, let's…read morejust say I left full of knowledge! Our tour guide, Julie was great at going over the do's and don't of being around them. Also, she shared beautiful stories of how this all started and information about Alpacas. They were all so cute and well behaved (didn't get spit on) haha. I apologize that I can not recall the name of the great woman who showed us how their coats are handled. I think I was so intrigued with what she was sharing that I didn't catch her name. With that said, it actually was my favorite part! If in the area, I would recommend booking this! Great for all ages :)

Came here with the fam for a weekend visit. We love animal experiences, so we were excited and were…read morenot let down. Julie was our tour guide and was so great. Started with a short presentation about the facility and alpacas, then on to the visits. We had a blast getting to feed them and petting them occasionally. Apparently they aren't real fond of it, but you can get a head rub in while they eat. They have such great personalities and are fun to be around. We also got to spend some time getting a lesson on the process of spinning alpacas fur from Nancy. Such a great job showing us how it is done. They also have a small gift shop you can visit after for some really cool alpaca products, post cards, and such. This was an unbelievable experience that I would highly recommend. We are already planning to go back with other family members. Please, give this place a visit!!!

We visited Olivenhain Farms for the first time for their Monday morning animal play session with my…read morealmost 3-year-old and had such a fun morning! It's a cute, small farm right across from the San Diego Botanic Garden with easy parking right out front. They have miniature ponies, goats, a pig, rabbits, chickens and quail. The experience was very hands-on the kids fed the animals lettuce and Cheerios, brushed the ponies, went inside the rabbit enclosures, and got to interact with the pig and chickens outside their pens. They also had painting activities, a super cute mud kitchen with bubbles and utensils, and ended with fresh fruit in the shade and story time. Just wholesome, messy toddler fun! The instructor was great with the kids--laid-back, friendly and informative. I think the Monday morning session is especially perfect for kids under 4. We drove up from Chula Vista, so I'm not sure I'd make the drive specifically to do the same session again, but it was absolutely worth experiencing once for $40 and we had a great time! Bonus: walk across the street to the San Diego Botanic Garden afterward and make a whole day out of it!

I enrolled my grandson in a summer farm camp at Olivenhain Farms. He had a great time. Ms Natalie…read moreis very organized and surrounds herself with great volunteers to help with the camp. The area used for camp is well kept and clean. The kids made crafts, held some of the animals, planted sunflowers and washed the pig. It was a great place for my 4 yr old grandson to spend outside time and play with other kids.

Found this place while searching for spots to visit with animals, and I'm so glad it popped up!…read moreSuch a fun sanctuary farm. The woman at check‑in was very nice and gave us a map plus a quick rundown of the layout so we knew exactly where to go. I'm obsessed with pigs, so I was very excited to meet their adorable pot‑belly pig at the front named Toffee. Tickets were on the pricier side, but honestly worth it -- the money supports an organization that gives animals of all kinds a safe, loving place to live. They also sell produce grown on the farm, along with drinks and snacks you can enjoy while walking around the grounds. They offer upgraded experiences for an additional cost if you want something more hands‑on. We went on a bright, sunny day, and it was HOT -- definitely recommend sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and comfy walking shoes. I was in heaven here. They have goats, camels, pigs, horses, a zebra, and more. You can easily spend the whole day here -- come early to beat the heat and the crowds. It's truly an animal lovers' paradise and a great place to learn about animals, be outside, and have some fun, all while supporting an amazing nonprofit doing meaningful work. A wholesome, memorable outing and a great day trip for families, friends, or anyone wanting to try something new.

This is the most special place I have ever been to, I've never been more happy. If you love animals…read moreyou have to check this place out! First off it's huge and you are allowed to feed and pet ALL of the animals! They have so much to see! Cows, pigs, camels, and even a zebra!! I never thought in my life I'd pet a zebra, this experience is just incredible! They even have turkeys and peacocks that roam and even came up to us for some food! All of the animals were super friendly and adorable. We even saw the smallest mini horse ever that was so cute. There are also cats that roam the property and one of them followed us throughout the whole place. Can you ask for a cuter tour guide?! They also grow their own produce and sell eggs. We picked and cut our own pumpkins and left with some duck eggs as well! Overall this was just the most fun experience I've ever had. I regret not purchasing the membership because ever since I left I keep thinking about how bad I want to come back! This is definitely a hidden gem and a fantastic experience.

We stumbled upon this Farmstand when we were killing time before a performance at The Hive up the…read morehill on a Sunday afternoon. While we didn't buy anything because we were headed to a show and didn't want it to wilt in the hot car. We were pleased by the variety of offerings. Theodore favorite is rainbow chard and they had some for sale. The staff was friendly, it pay what you can with suggested prices and for those who can't afford veggies you can check out in a special line with staff assistance. I was delighted to discover this hidden gem and will be back to support them!

Our friends told us about this farm and we were honestly blown away. We were visiting North County…read moreand kept saying the whole time how much we wish we had a place exactly like this closer to us! The farm stand is absolutely adorable. I love the concept of making fresh food accessible to everyone and anyone. It's such a great mission. The highlight for us was the nature play area; my little one could have stayed there for hours. They've done a fantastic job creating an outdoor experience that's genuinely fun and engaging for kids of all ages. I also loved the "lead experiences" they host every hour. We joined the chicken feeding, which was a huge hit thanks to Daniel! We felt very safe throughout our visit, and the security team was incredibly helpful and a special thanks to Stephanie for that. We're already looking forward to our next trip 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.

I was given camel soap as a gift. Loved it. Wanted more and found out that I could actually go and…read morebuy it in person. How intriguing. Wouldn't you know I would choose one of the hottest days of the year to make the trek to Ramona. It was well worth the trip. Nancy and Gil Riegler are two of the coolest people you would ever want to meet. You just want to hang out with them for the entire day. We got to witness the Turkey Olympics, meet the largest camel and vote on the person whose gobble sounded most authentic. We then went to feed Nancy's koi. From there we went to feed the most beautiful sheep I have ever seen. The Piece De Resistance was to feed and pet the camels. Gil is like a living encyclopedia of camel knowledge and answered the many hundred questions. Camels do not spit so we were comfortable seeing them up close and personal. There are misting tents all over the farm so we were able to keep comfortable the entire 12;00-2:00 visiting period. It was fully staffed that day and all went out of their way to accommodate us. Really fun, congenial and knowledgeable ladies. Got to satisfy my wish to buy camel soap. Unfortunately for my bank account I did more than buy soap. Every item is a draw and you just want to try everything. You can buy online, but I would recommend that you come out to meet Nancy and Gil. You, too, will want to spend the day with them.

They were closed and I did not see an alpaca anywhere. There was MAJOR CONSTRUCTION took an hour…read morebc of it. I wish we could have bought some yarn! :(

I was looking for a place for my daughter to meet some alpacas and hopefully find some yarn to feed…read moremy fiber addiction and we luckily found this great little farm! Edit, the owner was so sweet and accommodating and gave us the best private tour of the property! We were able to feed the females and learn a lot about their daily lives and history. This is a pure labor of love and they sell hand spun and hand dyed yarn and felt as well as offer classes to make your own! We'll definitely be back again soon!

We had a great family outing at Fox Point Farms! It's a…read morewonderful place to bring kids. The farm is cute and well maintained, and the tractor barrel ride was enjoyed by kids. Admission to tractor ride included picking a vegetable and animal feeding/petting. The market is adorable, and we really appreciated that many of the ingredients used in the prepared food sold are organic and locally sourced. We ordered the pizza and salad, and both were fresh and delicious; our kids enjoyed them too. Parking onsite is limited, but we had no trouble finding nearby street parking and walking over. There were also plenty of clean bathrooms, which is always a plus when visiting with young children. Overall, a fun, relaxing experience for families. Great place to take guests.

Needs shade over the green space. The website said to not bring canopies or the tents but we saw a…read morelot of people with those there. Food is decent. The buzzer doesn't work I guess. I saw my food sitting there among a lot of other food so it was a good thing I was standing by the area. They gave us the wrong sandwich but quickly and easily fixed it. It's nice there is a petting zoo, but they don't clean up the poop like other places. Overall it's a decent meet up space for a casual hang out but gets hot. Parking was easy on site. They told people to go to the off site street parking but there was plenty on site.