I was on the hunt for a family-friendly pumpkin patch to visit while in Paso Robles for the…read moreweekend. River K provided all the perks of a traditional farm-like pumpkin patch with tons of photo opportunities, and free admission! The location was perfect, less than 10 minutes from downtown but still supplied a countryside feel. The open area was vast and well-decorated for fall. There were plenty of fun Halloween themed boards with face cutouts for photos which had us all laughing. I wanted to give River K a higher rating but unfortunately the majority of pumpkins were beginning to go bad (9 days before Halloween) and my family could not find a carvable pumpkin. Additionally, the corn maze was a decent size but was not very challenging for the price of $7 to enter.

Great experience to pick out your pumpkins. Such a variety to choose from. And you get to use one…read moreof their wagons to cart your pumpkin around to make sure you pick out just the right one. Went to check out and pay for the pumpkins and the staff was friendly. They even have ice cream and waters for sale. And if pumpkin picking wasn't enough, you can pay to go through the corn maze. Its only $5 per person. If you've never gone through a corn maze, you should as it is fun. Haven't been to theirs but I'm sure it's just as fun as others I've been to.

I have never taken the time to truly be in the moment and really chill when in California and see…read morebeyond the obvious gorgeous beaches, sunsets and sights. This 8 day leisurely drive to and from SF was beautiful and stopping at will and experiencing this farm in San Luis Obispo was so peaceful and fun. Open fields for acres, a beautiful calm in the air, no loud noise and no horns or city sounds, beautiful flowers in every color that greet you and make you smile; apples and then more gorgeous and delicious apples that you leisurely pick and place in the basket that fills up fast. A wonderful and warm Manager Olivia who lives in the area and loves what she does. A lovely store with Halloween Knick knacks and jars of honey and other delicious items. A nice area for kids to play. We loved the SLO Creek Farms just off the 101 in San Luis Obispo.

One of our favorite places to come as a family! We have been visiting every year for almost 5 years…read morefor their apple picking in the fall! The service is always so sweet and inviting! The snacks are fun and we love taking pictures in the fields!

A MUST STOP on the route north!…read more A local farm turned into a FARMER's market with fresh locally grown produce and U PICK options! You can roam around or sit and enjoy the fresh produce food or candy. Also iconic for fresh PIES which ran out by the time I got there in the afternoon. Great place to take kids to feed a variety of barn ANIMALS from goats to cows and even a bull!

Avila Valley Farm is a must stop of roadside tourist traps. What they have is a farm-stand shop on…read moresteroids. They have chicken shack & smokehouse stand, corn toaster stand, ice cream & sweets shop, and a main shop (filled with fresh produce, local honey, jams, snacks, pies-fresh and frozen, home gifts). Plus they offer hayrides rides and feeding farm animals. Public restrooms are not limited to paying customers which is always nice. True confession, we stopped here to use the restrooms. I've never been here. The game plan was to head back onto the road quickly after our break. But ya, that didn't happen. I got TRAPPED. My interest was peaked. I HAD to browse every inch of this place. Luved it!! The chicken shack stand sells BBQ and local crafted hard ciders. Corn roasters stand sells fresh roasted corn on the cob. Mmm. I bought one, delicious!! The ice cream& sweets shop sells taffy by the weight, packages of fudge and candies, and coffee. Take note though they do NOT offer ice cream samples. Don't even bother asking for the exception, they have signs stating no samples. The main shop had a dizzying amount of inventory. I picked up some items for purchase but bailed out of the line since there was no movement in the line due to multiple line cutters. I wasn't the only one that bailed out. Several others did as well versus losing our cool and spiraling into potential tourist trap rage. Chaotic checkout line. My suggestion is to move the pie display stand and make a roped line maze. And don't forget to check out the barnyard animals. Lettuce can be purchased to feed the animals. The animals are behind a fence and include goats, Abby the Jersey cow, donkey, chickens, alpacas, and that's to name a few.

Great fun for the whole family. Probably not ideal for…read morepeople in wheelchairs A lot of different fun for smaller children including play area with swings and corn dive, bounce pad and more. The corn maze design changes by year so come out and try not to get lost. They is a bingo game you get a scratcher card to win a raffle. Will post more photos

lots of activities, the cost wasn't too expensive at all, it was totally worth it. They had every…read morepumpkin I could think of and then some, and also sold some food and drinks. The people were very nice, and Shawn was very generous and gave us a free Mashed Potato Squash. He gave us a full recipe and everything. It was a great time!

This is an adorable little outdoor pumpkin patch in the outskirts of San Luis Obispo, near the…read morewineries in Edna Valley! They have a wonderful assortment of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, available to peruse as you walk around! It is so fun to explore and they are even dog friendly, which is always an added bonus! They have a very small corn maze in which they charge $4 per person if you want to go through it. Coming from a small town with a pretty impressive corn maze, the one here is nothing too crazy and only takes a few minutes to go through. Parking is super easy and free which was great though! Overall, this place is so adorable and definitely a great spot to pick up some pumpkins this fall season!

Every year they have more varieties of pumpkins and produce. Parking is easy and so much fun to…read morewalk around the farm. Very cool to cut pumpkins straight from the vine. Helpful young men working and very small town feel. We will be back!

One of the most beautiful spots on the Central Coast, Tar Creek Ranch is a perfect venue for…read moreweddings and special events. I have been fortunate enough to have visited the ranch on a number of occasions and am always blown away. I don't think I have ever pulled onto the property without seeing deer in the field behind the barn. With Holly at the helm, guests can rest assured that their day will be everything they hoped for. With amenities that include a gorgeous guest house, tented banquet area, stunning, historical barn, full bar access, outdoor ceremony area, and more, Tar Creek is an exceptional venue choice. If the Central Coast is the location you've chosen for your destination wedding or event, I highly recommend you book a tour of this stunning property.

I came to Tar Creek Ranch for a work holiday party. Wow!…read moreWhat a beautiful spot. Our crew of about 50 adults and kiddos had a blast eating, drinking, playing games, and chatting at the ranch. The layout of the property provides for a smooth flow for guests to enjoy their time such as grass, benches, fire pits, and indoor/outdoor bar. The facilities were modern with a rustic country feel perfect for weddings.