What a wonderful experience at the farm, they have an amazing picnic area where you can purchase…read morefood such as tacos, Flatbread and various small bites as well as fresh produce with a section for honey and fresh cheese. They have a large playground for the kids and a huge fire truck that everyone was able to play on and explore. The farm offers tractor rides, educational seminars and has a lot of small animals on property that the kiddos can pet or try and catch. Ponies, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chicken are among some of the animals here. They also have a large berry field we're you can walk through and pick fresh berries (strawberry, blackberry and raspberry). Right now they have a large pumpkin patch for you can explore and pick your favorite pumpkin. The farm is a bit out of the way but thats what makes it worth it. The views are spectacular.

This place is amazing, a true farm with multiple produce growing on site…read more its not your public u-pick strawberry fields, this is a private farm that opens its doors just a couple time per year for general public to pick organic berries. The farm is nestled in very picturesque area of Valley center, surrounded by orchards, other privately owned farms and horse stables. I've heard only great things and was looking forward to visit the farm. U-pick event was very well organized, yes there is a dirt road but you will follow the signs and you won't get lost. Its a family event so tractor rides, petting zoo and a playground are the main attractions besides the strawberries. There was fresh food like tacos and pizza, fresh produce for sale, juices and smoothies. It was $15 per person, which i think its fair price. Looking forward to coming back here for their blackberries

I visited Eli's Farms years ago and recently found their new location while visiting a friend. It's…read morea family-owned farm with a big selection of fruits and vegetables. The products are fresh, all natural, and of course, locally grown. The staff was helpful, and I learned they don't use harmful chemical pesticides or fertilizers, which is a huge plus. The farm stand is a nice size, shaded from the sun, with beautiful views of the Fallbrook hills. Peaceful too! I purchased a few jars of fresh honey and a sourdough loaf, the honey on toasted sourdough was a delicious treat. I also picked up some crisp green beans. They had a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, all of which looked fresh and beautifully grown. I'll be back when I need more fruits and vegetables. They now offer a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription too. I'm looking forward to trying one, since I already get a CSA box from a nearby farm. They offer both delivery and pick-up options. If you appreciate fresh produce, definitely make a stop!

Abundant of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey and homemade bread. Eli's farm stand is adjacent…read moreto Subtropica nurseries owned by the same family. We came here to pick up a couple avocado trees. The healthiest avocado trees I have ever seen in 3.5 gallon sleeves. We could get our grocery shopping done while having avocado trees back home. The best of both worlds! It's so well worth a drive. Highly recommended!!!

I ordered avocados from ACE RANCH this week for my sister in Michigan who is missing her CA…read moreavocados she called today to say she had already received them and was so excited! Excellent service Every question I had was answered immediately !! Great customer service! Thank you Eric

I placed My order for 3 items on November 6. It is November 28 and I still have not received my…read morebox. Order was placed on November 6, confirmation received on November 18 advising my package is ready to be mailed and I still have not received the package. I live less than four hours away from the ranch, not sure why it's taking this long to receive one box of merchandise. If it wasn't available I should've received an email saying that when I ordered it advising what I ordered was not available and not that it's been sitting in Escondido ready for shipping since the 18th. It will be interesting to see how my avocados look when they arrive if they've been sitting somewhere for 10 days.

Apples and Avocado's are great! The gentleman working there very pleasant & informative!…read more I will be back!

Love this stand. It's hard to see from the freeway, but once you find it, you won't ever forget…read more I've grabbed some wonderful honey from here. There are so many to choose from and all are local. Talk about combating your allergies! The employees here are wonderful at answering all my questions and are always ready to suggest any good fruits/veggies. Next time you're on the 15 and 76, stop by Mama's Fruit Stand!

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!

A friend turned me onto this farmers market a few weeks ago and I've gone the last two Fridays to…read morepick up a few items. If you are big on Farmers Market, you probably won't really think much of this one but because it takes place on a Friday, its easy for me to swing by to pick up a few items after work. The market is really small but there a few vendors worth checking out. --Organic Meat Guy - Great prices. Their natural tri tip is great. I purchased 8 pounds from them last week for my husbands poker party last weekend. The two guys who work this are great. Very friendly and very helpful. Tri tip was a hit. --Flower guy - Again, great prices and pretty decent selection. --Fish Taco Lady - Great fish tacos and her shrimp ceviche is AMAZING! I'd definitely go back here again but if you're into buying organic veggies and fruits, there is little to none here so don't bother. I went through the entire market (all 3 aisles) both weeks and the 3 vendors listed above are the best of the bunch. Here are the hours of operation: Year Round each Friday April - Nov (2pm - 6pm) Dec - March (1pm - 4pm)

Its a bit of a jog from the city. We were out that way and stopped in for some free mushroom…read morecompost. You need to sign in. Then drive to a giant pile. Bring your own shovel and bags. Fill up as much as you can. It was 103 F there in Aug. I could only spent 15 min shoveling. The flies aren't too bad but there are a bunch. The smell is strong, but I got used to it quickly. I had 6 garbage bags full. They didn't make my car smell which was great for my daughter. The compost is visibly helping my garden. I'll definitely go back, maybe in the winter. Check hours and days of operation before going.

My friend told me about Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farm and its free mushroom compost. I finally took…read morea long drive deep into Escodido and was rewarded with some really nice, organic mushroom compost. There are mountains of compost, and all you need is a big car (ideally a truck) and some muscle to scoop them up. Mushroom compost is high in salt so you need to be careful not to use too much with fruit trees. On the other hand, vegetables love mushroom compost. They also sell all kinds of mushroom varieties (Portobello, Shiitake, King Oyster, Cremini, etc.) at their front office for a pretty reasonable price (around $12/lb). Overall, a great place to get free compost, buy fresh mushrooms, and enjoy a country scenery ride in Escondido.

We enjoyed live music and some yummy burgers (food truck) in a beautiful setting. We made a few…read morepurchases from some unique vendors and enjoyed a cool breeze. We learned about the Mum field where you can pick / arrange your own bouquets. The corn maze and pumpkin patch will be open soon. Pet friendly with comfortable seating. All the representatives were friendly, helpful and talkative. We will return soon.

Highlights: quaint farm stand off North River Road that serves local honey, oil/vinegar, and of…read morecourse their veggies and flowers! Great prices (they beat most stores and farmers market prices) and their fruit and veggies are fresh and tasty. I've met Delilah each time I've gone; she's very sweet and knowledgeable. You can bring your pups if you want, but they must be on a leash and kept to the front gravel area by the parking lot. You can pick your own fruit (very cute date idea) or if you're local, you can do weekly fruit/veggies pick ups. This subscription is a steal for a large amount of local grown fruits & veggies (think two heavy paper bag size). Check out their website for more information.