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    Bates Nut Farm

    3.9 (549 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Pony rides! $14
    Victoria R.

    Love pumpkin season here!! It's a family tradition! I think this is year 13th for us haha. Our son loves all the pumpkins, feeding the animals, pony rides, and going inside their shop to pick out candy. Every weekend during October is special and they have their event calendar up on their website. Always something to see and do! Family and dog friendly!! Can't wait to come back!

    Jeanette I.

    Pumpkin patch bad hayride was so fun during Halloween! Loved the animals too! The store was cute full of nuts to buy and other foods

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    Jillian C.

    It's Pumpkin Season and you don't want to miss one of our favorite pumpkin patches around! They are even dog friendly!! Bates Nut Farm is such a hidden gem and a pumpkin patch you don't want to miss! They are located in Valley Center and are open all year round but right now is my absolute favorite time to visit since it's Pumpkin season! They have so many fun things to do for the whole family and for the next two weeks they have some extra festivities to celebrate fall including a hay maze, tractor ride, pony rides, and inflatable bounce house and slides! They also had a few food vendors like Hawaiian options, funnel cakes, corn dogs and chicken tenders. They have their farm zoo year round with goats, chickens, ducks, horses, hogs, and even some llamas. Their store has so much to look at from all types of snacks and knickknacks to nuts from around the world; it's a candy lovers dream too, with so many homemade chocolates and fudge flavors to chose from, it will blow your mind! There are decorations in every corner with Halloween and Christmas already covering the store!

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    Yvette S.

    Another year another trip to Bates, our favorite fall/ Halloween tradition. Parking is $10, cash or card at entrance. It's busy during the October season but things manage to flow well from the parking to the rides to their store. Many games are to the left side of the farm along with a handful or jumpies for the kids. *You must purchase tickets at the booth to enjoy most of the festivities. Each ticket costs $2.50 each. Rides range from 2-6 tickets. My personal favorites are the tracker ride and the corn maze, both are 2 tickets per person. There's plenty of food trucks during the season, picnic tables, and farm animals to visit on the right side of the farm. Atmosphere is family oriented with lots of fun! There's something for everyone. Pumpkins are a good value in my opinion, they also sell huge squash and other root vegetables at a great price. Don't forget to grab some yummy snacks and chocolate before you leave, located at the store (top of the farm). Restrooms are accessible. Located by the store as well as they have port-o-potties located around the farm. Enjoy the festivities!

    Kylie P.

    Such a timeless and enjoyable San Diego destination. Bates Nut Farm is open year round but I highly recommend saving your visit for the fall and visiting their pumpkin patch - Easily the best San Diego has to offer. I came here every year as a child and still enjoy it just as much as an adult! Their fall festivities are very family friendly with activities for all ages to enjoy (pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, food options, local vendors, etc). Make sure not to miss their actual shop that sells a wide range of locally made snacks and other treats! The saltwater taffy and fudge are classics. One thing to note is that it does get VERY busy the closer to Halloween you go. While parking is never impossible, you may have to wait in some traffic. I recommend visiting on a weekday to avoid crowds. Looking forward to next fall already!

    Marshie M.

    We've come here several times but never for Christmas. It was magical and so fun. All free crafts/activities for kids (tons) and a live parade with a visit from Santa. Also, amazing food vendors and shopping! We will definitely come next year.

    Goats!
    Lisa R.

    A beautiful farm that celebrates the different seasons. They have farm animals to feed, scheduled pony rides and events. Love coming here.

    David M.

    This is really such a great place with a cool store that has a bunch of unique, special goodies and a nice gift shop. They have a lot of awesome events here but their pumpkin patch is especially amazing. I really like the fall vibe they've got going on here. Just a really cool farm with cool people running it. Definitely worth the drive.

    Feed the goats!
    Lisa V.

    What a cute place to spend 15 minutes or 2 hours! Clean restrooms, kind staff, lots of barnyard animals to feed and lots of candies, nuts, jams, sauces, soup mixes... If you would like to feed the animals, you can buy feed for a quarter or 75 cents for a bag inside. There are geese, ducks, turkeys, chickens, alpaca, pigs, sheep, goats and a horse and donkey! They are all happy to see the people with feed! Bring a lunch and sit at one of the many tree shaded picnic tables or benches on the acres of grass out front. We will be back!

    All the pumpkins.

    Drove out for the pumpkin patch and we were pleasantly surprised. Ao much for the kiddos to do and explore here... they can fees goats and chickens, pick out a pumpkin, take a hay ride and walk a corn maze. The country store is full of awesome treats, decorations and tchotchkies. Everything looked delcious, cool or both. Luckily, they take American Express. Lol

    Lisa C.

    Had a great time at Bates Nut Farm on a Saturday afternoon to kick off spooky season! Especially the Big Mac's pumpkin patch! The farm is so beautiful and the pumpkin patch makes for a great photo op! We also enjoyed feeding the farm animals and buying delicious goods at their convenience store. My favorite is the toffee peanuts!

    Fudge and candy shop!
    Jordan W.

    Had a great time at Bate's Nut Farm (Pumpkin Patch day) yesterday. Spent about 4hrs with a couple of families. Great for the kiddos. Cheap pumpkins ($10!) and they're just about perfect for Jack-o-lanterns. Perfectly round with no blemishes. Spent a little more than that on tickets but we were able to play for hours! Also bought some fudge and IT'S AMAZING! Got peanuts butter/chocolate (delicious), mint chocolate (fantastic), dark chocolate (super creamy and rich), cookies and cream (tastes just like ice cream!), and sea salt caramel (caramel is so soft, great texture). The staff we dealt with was great at both the booths/vendors and the brick and mortar store where they have snacks, trinkets, decor, candy, etc. Will definitely return to Bate's next year! (Maybe even for Xmas since I saw signs for Xmas time as well).

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    It's lovely here. A classic, a tradition. Just wish they'd do more events throughout the year that pertain to the local community!

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    Overpriced. Merch you can buy in regular stores in markets/fruit stands it is just way over priced

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    Really nice stop to visit to get a snack and enjoy the nice views. Kids can feed animals and enjoy the ample land.

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    Ask the Community - Bates Nut Farm

    Is the pumpkin patch ADA accessibile?

    It is from what I remember! I took my baby in a wagon, there were lots of ramps and most of is flat and we didn't have to maneuver him weird. It does have grassy patches but most of them also have paved walkways, just not from the parking area so if… Read more

    Are dogs allowed? Most of the answers are older and pre COVID so just want to be sure..thanks!

    Yes, on leash

    Besides the pumpkin patch are any other activities available on the remaining weekdays in September?

    Most of their events are on the weekends. Their store and animal area are always fun to walk through. Here is the website to future events. Hope that helps.… Read more

    Are pony rides available to do on a weekday?

    Yes, 1030-430

    Pony rides this year?

    Yes, they have plastic covers on the saddles so they sanitize between riders.

    Do they have funnel cakes?

    Yes, there was a funnel cake truck.

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Yes, dogs allowed on a leash and must clean up after them.

    Does this farm have a sunflower field?

    Not that I'm aware of but you can call to see if they have one.

    Can i bring my dog to meet santa whens hes there? please answer asap

    Absolutely, your four legged family is always welcome.

    What day do you close for the rest of the year?

    They should be open year round.

    Can you bring outside food?

    Yes, you can bring your own food.

    What time do they open on Sunday's?

    830 am

    Are you dog friendly?

    Please bring you dog kids! Dog friendly! Have fun!

    How much money should I bring? Is it only cash or card? I would do the pony ride, cornfield ride, feed the animals and pick a pumpkin. or is there a package? I didn't see anything on the website. Thanks

    Pony ride $8.00 Maze $2.50 Petting Corral $4.00… Read more

    Do they have pony rides?

    Yes we do! Everyday 10-4. $8.00

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