I love how friendly and welcoming everyone is at the farm stand. From the first time I wandered up…read moreasking questions, I felt like I was part of a tribe. The selection of produce and fruits is excellent and I get to pick out what I want every week with my CSA (community supported agriculture) share. Alyssa's sourdough bread and jam are (forgive me), the JAM. I feel confident and safe in my choice to support local farms and purchase produce that is filled with love and pesticide and bacteria free. Also, the Farm to Table dinners and workshops they host are such a wonderfully delicious way to create community.

Came here for a field trip and I love this little farm. Staff is fantastic and the veggies are…read morefresh . I have yet to try the fresh Sourdough bread. Every week they have a couple of new items to choose from. The eggs are fresh and very clean . I wish they had more fruit but the mangos were super sweet . I appreciate all forms of payment as accepted .

This may be my longest Yelp review ever because I am OBSESSED with Oma's Family Farm! Hands down my…read moreson's favorite place to go, and honestly one of mine too. It's basically a giant dirt-filled playground free-for-all where kids can just be kids, and I'm so here for it! We first came during Halloween last year, and it's easily one of the best pumpkin patch experiences in San Diego. I LOVE that you can buy admission with everything included instead of constantly buying individual activity tickets. It makes the day so much easier with kids, and for everything they offer, I think it's a great value. Just know: it's a FARM. Dirt road, dirt parking lot, dirt everywhere. Expect your kids to leave filthy and happy. The entrance can also be easy to pass the first time since there isn't much warning before the turn. They do have handicap parking right up front, which is a huge plus. There is SO much to do: endless slides and bikes, petting areas with the sweetest animals, goat feeding, chickens, tortoises, horses, cows and llamas, a hay maze, shaded jumping blob, tricycle course with tunnels, toddler area, corn pit, inflatables, water slides, sunflower fields and hayrides. And if your kid loves construction equipment, this place is HEAVEN. There are endless dump trucks, excavators and bulldozer toys, plus real equipment the kids can actually climb on. Even when it's busy, there's so much to do that it never feels like kids are fighting over one toy. They also have a little snack bar where you can buy food, drinks and refreshments, but I love that they allow you to bring your own food and drinks too. There are tons of shaded patio areas with tables, so you can pack a picnic, sit down and take a break before the kids run off for round two. Everyone working and volunteering here has always been incredibly friendly. One of the owners even drove our hayride and told us about all the animals, which made it feel even more special. We now look forward to their monthly themed events and make them one of the highlights of our month. We're already excited for Halloween and Christmas! Such a wholesome, family-owned place where kids can climb, explore, get dirty and HAVE FUN. If you have a construction obsessed kid around ages 2-8, you absolutely need to bring them here. We could stay all day and still find more to do!

Cute place. I came for my son to see their Dump trucks and dozers event. We even got our tickets…read moreahead of time and came at opening 9am on Friday. Very thought out event. More stuff to see and do than Bates Nut Farm. I truly wish there was more crowd control with the tickets for the event because it became hard to enjoy after 10am. Like maybe maxing out the event tickets would have been nicer for each time slot. I will plan to be back for the next trucks event definitely!

If you grow anything and or have an interest in furthering your understanding of gardening…read morepractices then check out their website and and subscribe to their facebook to get updates on their events. This place is a real working and educational farm. You must come to visit. There are not many places that I know of that offer this type of shared insight and opportunities to take part. A couple of months back I was in Ecuador visiting a farm to learn about Permaculture, various composting, and different methods of growing techniques. The name of that particular farm is Rio Muchaho Organic Farm and Eco-Lodge. Wild Willows will teach you much in the same way but there is no where to actually stay. It's a place to visit, study, and work for the day. I am currently taking an Herbal Medicine class that is 2 days long Saturday and Sunday from 10-5pm. First day we discussed herbs in the field, there was engaging lecture, hands on experiencing learning how to make fermented foods, made natural beauty products like cream and salves. Lunch was included and was sooooo delicious and fresh. The class was full and this tells you that many people have an interest in these topics. The other class mates were kind and super interesting. At the end of Day we got to take home jars of yumminess and tins of body cream and salves. How wonderful is that! It can get very hot. Check the weather. Bring a big sun hat, a light wrap to cover your shoulders from the sun. A water container that can keep your water cool. You will learn lots and make new friends who share the same curiosity about nature. Go check out their next events. Last thing... there were several people in class that drove from afar to come to this class. They made a weekend trip just to attend. For people who live in San Diego or across the border... this resource is right in our city... do take advantage of this unique resource as you don't have to spend as much on gas or hotel to get access to this experience. Come with open mind and heart and enjoy!

Came here for a field trip and the staff is very nice. The kids had lots of fun and was very cool…read morecause there is a lot of hands on stuff to do.

We had the most magical experience at Hoots Hollow Farm with Diane. I truly cannot recommend this…read moreplace enough. From the moment we arrived, Diane went above and beyond. When it started raining, she drove us around in her golf cart so we could still enjoy everything without missing a thing. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the whole experience feel so special. She took the time to introduce us to all the animals and was especially sweet with my son Atlas. Watching her gently introduce him to everything and everyone was honestly the highlight. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and cares so much about the families who visit. The eggs are incredible. So fresh you can literally taste the difference. Her "rainbow eggs" are beautiful and you can tell there's such a variety. It feels like you're getting something truly special, not just a carton of eggs. One of my favorite parts is that after you buy eggs, she lets the kids hang out in the coop and play for as long as they want. There's also a little play area, which makes it such an easy and fun outing for families. And the location is perfect. It feels like a peaceful little farm escape, but you're still so close to the city, which makes it even better. Diane is truly the sweetest, and this farm is something really special. We loved every second and will absolutely be coming back.

We have hosted a few Easter events here for the families in our office and it's always a wonderful…read moretime! They also offer a farm program for little ones, where they get to hang with bunnies and chickens and horses. Diane is so kind and accommodating, highly recommend!

I came here today and I loved this experience. Alpacas and llamas are my favorite animals and this…read morefulfilled one of my bucket list dreams! Rick and his family were so nice to us and we got to learn about his ranch. The entire experience was free and the feed was $1 for a full cup. We ended up feeding 3 cups worth because there were so many alpacas and goats! I loved that we were able to park in and walk around our own pace to see each animal there. It was so worth it and this experience is amazing! I highly recommend coming by during their open ranch dates (check their website- only open for select days per month)! I ended up checking out their vendors they have and bought a standing alpaca! So adorable :)

We had the BEST time! I've loved llamas and alpacas for a very long time and was SO excited to see…read morethem in person and close up. The farm is free of charge. You have the option to walk around the farm on your own and/or take a guided tour around it. If you want to feed the alpacas, their food in a cup is offered for $1. And there is a place for you to wash up after feeding them. The barn offers locally crafted items, including one that uses the llama fur for hats, scarves, etc. The official gift store for the farm is there as well. We found a cute painting for our kitchen, which was fairly inexpensive. They're only open one Saturday a month so grab the opportunity to visit when you can!

Went to the winery on a Friday afternoon, was presented with a very thorough explanation of their…read morewines, the grape origins and the subtleties of each wine. The tasting was seriously enjoyable. They also make their own olive oil from their olives on the property. You can really tastes it's pure, clean taste of the extra virgin olive oil. I even brought home some of their honey. I live close to Valentina's and they say that eating locally sourced honey is good for allergies. I also came home with 2 other bottles of wine that I am sure we'll enjoy. Lance, the owner was a pleasure to meet and I will definitely be sharing this place with friends. See you soon

What a jewel of a place. Honestly one of the best wine tastings i have had in a while. To begin…read morewith the dulzura creek area is a hidden treasure of 6 working and one to come wineries. They are representatives of what old California wines use to be. The kind of places where you met the owners, talked about the grapes, got to see the fields, discuss real life events, enjoy good wine. You don't get that anymore from the commercialize corporate Napa or Temecula areas. There are still some places but in general the days of enjoying those wine country areas are long gone. The wines had great character and taste. From the whites with their aromas and great senses. Easy to pair with light food or pastries or just drink at an event or picnic. The rose wine with their unique changes in palate and taste a great addition for an awesome lunch get together, an afternoon boating, or a good sunset. To the ideals reds with bold creativity. Screams of chimichurri, big pieces of beef, lamb or portobello grilled. Yet you can just sit with some and enjoy an evening with some cheese, bread and music and think "life is alright". This place is not big but you feel comfortable, you are welcome by the family as if you are a long lost cousin, the country side makes you want to stay. Next door there is a nice store with a continuous running grill and excellent tacos when you get hungry. Don't forget to try and buy their great olive oil and honey. All natural grown on location. I am hard to please to 5 stars. I can't wait to come back bring a good basket of food and just spend my afternoon thinking of nothing and enjoying everything.

This a pretty cool spot and not well known around San Diego. It is dedicated to California Native…read morePlants and Trees, and there is also a section dedicated to the native tribes of the area. The garden offers nice paths that meander through the park and one that goes around the perimeter as well. There is a dedicated dog park area that is fenced off, benches scattered about, and several information billboards around specific areas. Many of the plant and tree species have identifiers at their bases. There are areas meant to attract butterflies, a pollinator garden, and a Kumeyaay Ethnobotany Garden with great information regarding ancient people that lived in the area. To my surprise, there's also an adjacent skate park. Parking is available.

This is my review # 4000 and what an honor to review a hidden gem in Paradise Hills! the Paradise…read moreHills native gardens caught me by surprise last week when I was in the area. I searched on Yelp for interesting things to do around and found this. I am into gardens, trees, plants, flowers. I love nature and value enormously the effort that many volunteers have put to create this from a landfill. It is amazing. I did a long hour meditation walk around the park, checking every label to learn about the local flora. Learned also about 4 varieties of trees you can only find in San Diego county. I encounter a group of volunteers discussing the next planting they will be working on, chat with them and kept enjoying my own company in a meditative state. It is a great place to relax, very recommended a visit for nature lovers and people who like to get off the beaten path too. There are so many different corners and angles in San Diego and this neighborhood is an interesting discovery

Brandy, our docent, shared incredible historical accounts of her family growing up knowing Olaf…read moreWieghorst. Brandy has a degree in archaeology. She took us all on a tour of the historic home and of the museum (two separate buildings, adjoined by a garden, including cacti). Brandy played a movie for us, highlighting the points of interest. I truly adore her bright character so much. Having just met her, she makes you feel as though you are an extension of her family. Brandy is from Jamul. We entered the house from the back and made our way to the front. Some additions were done in the fifties. In the museum, itself, two busts are of notable mention. A drum is in the center of the room. Many fascinating works of Olaf's art adorn the room in its entirety. Statues, drawings, and paintings that depict the Old West are preserved here. I became acquainted with El Dorado, thanks to Brandy. Donations are welcome. Entry is free. Meeting Brandy and hearing her heartfelt passion for her work, a labor of love, is priceless.

Who knew that Olaf was THE western artist after Remington and Russell. This little museum is…read moretotally worth the time to visit. PLUS, the garden area is an excellent example of plants in the southern region. Exhibits are well described. The docent there the day we visited was informative and the person in charge of the gardens. Donations are appreciated.