We had such a wonderful experience at Hidden Star Ranch. We picked up some delicious pasta sauce, calm home vibes are everywhere and enjoyed trying a variety of their cider flavors--each one was unique and so good! My teenage son especially loved The Pink Panther--it felt like it was perfectly crafted for his generation. What truly made our visit unforgettable, though, was meeting Mr. Yoland. His kindness and words of wisdom meant more than I can express. My son has been going through a very stressful time these past few months, and your conversation with him truly touched his heart. It brought him healing,clarity, comfort, and a renewed sense of direction. To us, meeting you felt like a blessing at just the right moment. Thank you for being such a positive light in his healing journey. read more

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This place should not be serving food if they take an hour to make a grilled cheese and microwaving chicken nuggets.... If you want to just come hang out and have some cider, cool spot. read more

First time here. Really cute. Lots of parking. Had a jungle gym area with a pirate ship, old plane, fire truck and giant tubes. Not sure if it's part of the place but - it's right next to it. There was a big tent thing too with vendors. One guy was selling carnivorous plants lol there were two little barns: one was the cider bar (looked cute. Lots of little twinkle lights) and the donut/food barn. I would say the food barn could be run better. Smoother. Long lines. There should be a line specifically for real food and then one for the baked goods. Took forever to get donuts. You can get cider flights too. We didn't get any this time around though bc lines were ridiculous. You could also buy apples to slingshot and try to hit a mark some distance away. Looked like the kids enjoyed that. There were also several porto potties and a hand washing station. The potties needed attention as several were outta TP. I'd say this could be a 5 star review if the ordering systems and bathroom situations were better. Overall really cute and we will come back. read more

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Local gem! Great for kids, delicious cider, and donuts. We also had a surprisingly good apple grilled cheese! Sounds weird- tastes good. read more

Hidden Star - Kids play area - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

I saw these folks in Palo Alto farmers market. They had multiple juices. I went for an orange juice. It felt pure. They sort of freeze the whole bottle overnight so that it stays cool during Farmers Market hours. read more

Hidden Star - Palo alto market stand - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

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First time here. A lot of parking. We only made it to the kids play area. It was busy, the kids had a lot of fun and a lot of room to run around and things to play on. read more

Come on, let's get this review rating up to the five stars it deserves! The owners that have taken over in the last couple of years are killing it with improvements from more exciting cider flavors and cidery to an expanded kids playground and even better on-site food, including a whole host of Panini's are keeping hidden star a favorite for ours and making it even me for so many more. I always campaign for this to be stopped number one but inevitably we finish our visits here. My wife will take the boys into the play area and I'll head to the cidery to choose two glasses for us to enjoy while they play. This time around we had the bourbon jalapeño cider as well as a cider that combines various types of heirloom apples with Cabernet, grapes for a delightfully, dry crisp drink. Our kids can never get enough of this playground. They love the seesaw and all of the old vehicles, including the plane, firetruck and many more. The new owners have fixed up and enhanced many of the structures from the ship to the culvert tunnels there's just so much to do for children in this playground. This is a must visit for anyone in Apple Hill and the fact that it's rating is 3.7 which is an improvement from before is shocking. Please leave these guys some reviews and if you haven't been check it out asap! read more

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Hidden Star is a hidden gem tucked into the gorgeous hills of Apple Hill. The kids can run wild in the play area while adults "supervise" with one of their twenty cider options (no need to narrow it down- they offer flights!). We went on the last day of November and on our way out discovered the apple slingshot! There's a spacious outdoor patio with jumbo Connect Four for a little friendly competition, and the food smelled so good we had regrets that we'd already eaten. The staff were friendly, attending, and genuinely excited to share their cider favorites. We'll absolutely be back with empty stomachs! read more

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If you like hard cider, this is the stop for you. Line for it is long and moves slow so be prepared. However there is plenty of variety to find something you like, even non-alcohol ones. They have beer caddies if you want to buy six to bring home. I wish the line was shorter so you could try the options before buying. Didn't get to try the bakery since everything was sold out by the time we stopped here (~1pm). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Not much else to do here though. Parking is tough too. read more

Hidden Star - 11/2025 - Indoor drink menu - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

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Neat spot with a relaxed atmosphere. Even indoors it was a bit cold, so some added heating would improve comfort. There was also a leak from the ceiling near our table, which wasn't a major issue but something to note. We ordered three cider flights (12 tastings) for six people; a great way to try a wide range of flavors. The ciders were interesting and unique, even if none stood out as a must-buy on their own (for me). Overall, a solid experience with good variety and a fun place to explore different cider options. Would definitely return with a group. read more

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We always make an effort to come here on a weekday. Once, we came on a Friday, and it was busier than their usual weekdays, and that was enough to solidify that during the weekend, this place is packed! We love the toddler town and how risky it is. We are disappointed the giant swing is now down. The vendors are always interesting. The last time we came, there was a carnivorous plant man selling his plants. Such a wealth of knowledge and so welcoming of my kiddos and their questions! Parking is always accessible on weekdays. Their apple cider donuts are fresh and delicious, but severely overpriced. $7 for two old ones is ridiculous. read more

Hidden Star - Climbing the tire mountain! Huzzah! - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

Charming spot with great vibes and even better service ---------------- This place is super cute! There's a barn-style setup where they offer hard cider tastings--my husband's the cider fan, and the guy there was really helpful in guiding his picks. I'm not into ciders, but I did try one or two of his choices. Inside the bake shop, we grabbed a lavender donut (so good!), and the woman who helped us was seriously the sweetest. She was also friendly and very welcoming with us. It was such a refreshing experience--she even gave us a sample of their featured non-alcoholic cider (wish I remembered the name, but it was delicious). They also serve lunch, which is nice if you're making an afternoon of it. There's plenty of seating and we came on a Friday afternoon, so no crowds--yay! We had a peaceful view of the land while we snacked. Only heads up: the restrooms are porta-potties, so just something to be aware of. read more

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Amazing flight ciders! Great place to stop and have some drinks with friends during our Apple hill day! The service was friendly and upbeat! read more

Hidden Star - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

This stop is a great one if you have kids! Great playground for kids and hard cider for the parents! We were a little disappointed because we showed up a little after 3:30 and the kitchen was already closed, even though they are open till 5. The hard cider was really good, but I would not recommend the flights. It is a much better value to get one or two full beers than getting the flight for $20. Out of the cider I tasted, the heat wave was my favorite. Great kick to it and delicious flavor. There is a really cool playground for the kids. It has an old airplane and fire truck!! Overall, pretty solid spot and I would go back! read more

Hidden Star - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

This is truly a Hidden Star of Apple Hill. Ranch was recommended by one of my friends from work, and we made the stop here. While I didn't have the alcoholic cider, the non-alcoholic cherry apple cider was absolutely delicious. My friends loved the leaded stuff. read more

Hidden Star - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

Cider choices were great just wasn't crazy about number 1 spicy one. Others were great tho. Customer service was great! A lot of people out enjoying the weather and location. Fun place! read more

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We went here for the first time today and it was amazing! The lines were long but the customer service was unmatched. The employees seemed to enjoy their job and they were kind and patient taking orders. We ordered garlic fries, flights, apple donuts, and apple cider. Everything was delish. I also enjoyed walking around and looking at all the different vendors. The playground was a hit for the kids! They were so entertained- it was great enjoying the beautiful outdoors with my family at hidden star! read more

Hidden Star - Day old apple donuts for $5 and an apple cider for $4 - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

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We have been to Apple Hill many times in the past and had never came upon this gem! We were planning a trip with our kids and I was looking on Reddit for the best orchards for kids. Hidden Star did not disappoint, and will become a staple in our future Apple Hill trips! It is so cute, giving all the farm vibes! They have so much for kids to do. We spent hours playing, even through the rain! My boys had a blast! We didn't try their hard ciders of their food... my husband wanted to go to Apple Ridge for their pulled pork (which he had forgotten is terrible) then stated that he wished we would have just stayed at Hidden Star and given their food a try. Next time! read more

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This is always our first stop for apple hill. It's conveniently right off the freeway. If you get there early parking it a breeze if not good luck. The playground has plenty of things for the kids all ages. The Apple sling shot was a hit with my kids. $12 a bag of apples to sling away at targets. The ciders were some of the highest ABV percentages I've seen. The flights are reasonably prices and a great way to try their ciders. It's an easy process of writing the number of the cider you want on the paper and handing it over. The downfall, porta potties specially during the bush season. Thankfully I saw they were serviced frequently. read more

We came through here on our Apple Hill adventure. It was a great place. There was a little play area for kids to use, a small store inside that also took food orders, great sized picnic area with tables and umbrellas, cider tap house offering 24 ciders including a NA option. Staff were very friendly and loved sharing information. The store had jams, honey, pickles, sauces, sandwiches, salads, donuts, etc. The cider taphouse had single pour options or flights of 4. They even had bottles of their cider that you could purchase. We grabbed a couple bottles of the Hawaii Five-O along with some pickles and mustard. Plenty of parking. They have plenty of porta potty restrooms options. We will definitely go back. read more

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Came here with my gf and some of here friends. It was a nice location. Great activities for kids and adults. The Apple sling shot was fun. We all almost hit the target for the special prize. Everyone was nice. The cider was good and parking was ok. I would go back. read more

We couldn't resist grabbing some apple cider, pumpkin pie, and blueberry donuts. Each one tasted better than the last. The staff were so patient and informative. Great place to bring friends and family. They is play area for family. read more

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The kids play area is not safe at all. It is just corrugated pipes stacked on top of each other with large drop offs, lots of random wood pieces and wood boxes for them to fall off of. Also, an older guy who worked there yelled at me when I was loading my 3 month old and toddler into the car saying I needed to hurry up and move immediately. My car was parked the same as the rest of the cars there, traffic was moving behind me, and it was totally uncalled for. For an older man to yell and cuss at a mother loading her kids in the car for no reason is unacceptable. read more

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Cider Bar and Bakery in Apple Hill [Camino CA] Came to Hidden Star for their craft hard ciders and baked goods. While daughters went to the Cider Barn for their hard cider flights I went to the bakery instead. The line was long but it was worth it because after a bite of their pillowy soft mini apple cinnamon roll it was love at first bite. Oh, we also bought some apple fritters. But that's not all... the bakery also has an assortment of raised donuts, cider donuts, pies, jarred goods, and lunch items. The sparkling apple cider was delicious. There were craft vendors and a large kid's play area. There was plenty of outside seating but the place was packed. Would've loved to explore more. There was also a kids party going on at the time. Daughters enjoyed the hard cider flights inside the Cider Barn. They have a couple of long table seating inside. Instagram: @hiddenstar.applehill Review #3563 read more

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What an absolute GEM! We have been here many times at all different times of year and have loved every trip up there! The play area is amazing and just what kids need, outdoor fun! My kids want to go every weekend! The hard ciders are awesome. My wife and kids love the donuts and ciders and we always take home the sauces and salsa (amazing). I don't review many spots but Johann and his staff are great people doing things the right way and we are customers for life! read more

It's a great little farm with amazing food and treats inside. Their marinara sauce is to die for! Very nice staff, great customer service.

The customer service was great at the bakery room. The non alcoholic drink was tasty. But they do have an off leash poodle / doodle not altered male dog that was greeting every dog. I do not let my dog interact with other dogs and he is a working dog. The owner just said you can shoe him away but he was still just still trying to interact with my dog. Wanted to give a heads up to anyone bringing their working dog that can be an issue. He seemed playful but that can still be a distraction. Dog friendly yes but I would be wary. read more

Hidden Star - My dog wanted to climb into this dog house since it was shaded. - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

The service was amazing and so were the staff and the owner and everything was so clean and our drinks we got were so fresh and tasty. If you haven't been here yet I highly recommend checking out this place. We ended up buying some of the stuff they make like the mustards and extra. The ambiance was super nice and clean. We will definitely be coming back here again soon and telling everyone we know about this place it's great. read more

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Very cool farm to come to if you have kids. Lots for them to do. Old airplane, fire truck, boat, big rig cab, a little town to run around in and a pirate ship. The apple sling shot was fun. Bag of 12 apples was $12 and you have these pre set up slingshots you shoot the apples into the field and try to hit these two pans to win a prize. We failed but it was fun. The vendors in the barn were friendly we found our ornament for the year a Sasquatch hiding in the trees. Only $5 for a hand made wooden ornament was a great price. We will bring the grandkids next time to play and try Apple pie and apple cider. read more

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Amazing cider house!!! This was a beautiful surprise! Stopped by right before closing and we were not only welcomed but encouraged to stay and enjoy our drinks. Johan, the owner, was knowledgeable, hospitable, and friendly. Flight selection abundant and plentiful. Lavender apple cider donuts were delectable. Creative and unconventional play yard was enjoyed by even us adults! We felt the passion and energy the owners spend on mastering their craft. Dog and family friendly local establishment that we will continue to support. read more

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Been here many times since we discovered it a few years back. Tons of cider options, flights are self-choose, before you go in the barn, so it's quick for them to pour your samples and get to the next person. They have a lot of their ciders bottles, but be warned it should stay cold, so come here last or bring a cooler chest. They have a pumpkin patch and a bakery, which includes lunch foods such as a pesto turkey sandwich and apple grilled cheese. Tons of room in the shade to sit. The day we were there they also had wood fired pizzas from a local vendor. The highlight of this place for kids is the giant playground area. They have a real firetruck, a real airplane, some other trucks, tons of little wooden houses, giant crawl through pipes and a pirate ship. The sand play area is a really high sided bin, so the sand doesn't get anywhere and little ones can't technically crawl away. Kept the kids busy for a long time while we enjoyed our cider. Parking fills up quickly and there's often daycares here with their group of kids on weekdays, so arrive early if you want to be at the crowds. read more

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Our family had a great visit here. We grabbed some ciders and sat to watch people use the apple launchers. There is a pretty big selection of alcoholic ciders and lucky for us, a couple of n/a ciders since we don't drink anymore. They have a sweet dog that roams the property getting lots of love. We brought our pup and he soaked in some attention and even got a treat too! If you have small kids, there is a large playground for them to run around and play on. read more

Hidden Star - Pink panther and designated driver non alcoholic ciders overlooking the Apple launching area. - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

Look, is it a great place to bring you kids? Yes. Do they make great cider? Also, yes. Did it take THREE HOURS?! YES. Don't come to eat with your children. We stood in line for over an hour to ORDER food and then waited ANOTHER hour to actually receive our half assed sandwich and hotdog. Please hire more people or have a better process. read more

Great Little hidden gem. The kids play area is insanely huge. We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was only a few other families there the couple of hours that we were. Entry to the play area is free with purchase of something from the bakery/Café or the taproom. They are very dog friendly plenty of seating and picnic areas. It says no outside food, but we did pack some snacks and drinks for the kids. All staff we encountered were very friendly. read more

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We are locals. Bummed to see it's $20 for the cider flight. It's the tinniest 4 sips, like seriously sips. $20 is very steep. Flights at breweries are cheaper and with more volume. $10 is fair for that amount. Or at least make it 6 pours. Good ciders, nice variety, but unfair price, makes it hard to support and certainly unable to buy any to take home and tell my friends about. Parking was available, park was nice. Staff was friendly, nice views. read more

Hidden Star - Cider flight, $20 for 4 sips - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

Hands down one of our favorite spots in the area! Some of the most unique and delicious ciders, truly crafted and curated by some amazing minds. There's also delectable other items they have for purchase like jams!! Service is 10/10. They know what they're doing here. There were board games and plenty of areas to sit indoors and outdoors. Extra points for having Summit, the friendly gray standard poodle who kept us company. Definitely worth grabbing a flight or two because of the variety they have on-site. The standouts were the Love Bug which had a passion fruit forward flavor and the Cab(?) which was a blend with red wine- such a winner! My husband loved the whiskey blend and I adored some of the spice forward creations with guava and habanero (yes please!) We look forward to returning and bringing home more bottles of our favorite ciders! read more

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Lots of great tasting hard ciders to choose from! Long line but moved quickly. Lots of seating and shade, dog and kid friendly. Cute little shop also for some food/snack options and things they make. Had a pizza food truck when we went, was okay but definitely a bit expensive for what it was. If you love cider then this is a must try! read more

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Great spot for hard cider and baked goods in Apple Hill. They have a wide variety of ciders to choose from to make a perfect tasting flight. I was a big fan of the Amazonia (açaí berry) cider. They have plenty of seating so it's perfect for large groups. Definitely a must try for anyone making their rounds in this area. read more

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We spent labor day weekend in pollock pines and stopped on our way up the hill at Hidden Star. The kids ordered donuts and drank fresh cider and the grown ups ordered flights of different ciders. The highlight for the kids through was the play area. They had so much fun that they asked to go back everyday of the weekend and we happily obliged and between 3 adults and 3 days had an opportunity to try most of their hard ciders offerings. My personal favorites were the Scot E. Pipen and Enlighten Mint. The donuts were delicious, especially the blueberry lavender. The staff was all very friendly and the owner was very hospitable and patiently answered all the questions the kids had about the tractors and shared some of his plan for the kids play area. Summit the farm dog was very friendly! We will definitely stop by again next time we are in the area, the kids will make sure of it! read more

Hidden Star - Cideries Near Me - Camino, California

Great spots for kids! They have a large area with make shift playground area of a bunch of random stuff for kids to climb onto. Definitely play at your own risk kinda thing tho. Haven't had a chance to try their pastries and ciders, but I will next time we come back. read more