4 Acorns farm was a wonderful experience! We just purchased 9 chicks from the farm and the service…read moreand education was fantastic! The farm was clean and well organized. Chickens were very well kept and all happy and friendly. They had many different breeds of chickens and some rare and interesting ones. Laura, the owner, was very informative and focused on educating us about the different breeds she keeps flocks of and how to care for and keep the chickens. She was also wonderful with my kids and helped teach them at a level they could understand. Clean, friendly, and educational. I've already shared the farm's name with my local feed store who were very excited to learn about a high quality chicken breeder in our area and will definitely recommend 4 Acorns to anyone in the market for chickens!

All chicks had coccidiosis and 2 of the 6 chicks died from Mareks…read more I purchased 6 chicks from Laura at 4Acorns Farm on June 28, 2025. Within a week of bringing them home they had coccidiosis. I reached out to Laura, she responded with advice. I treated them and they were fine. End of August I reached out again, one of my chicks was sick, I sent two texts a couple days apart and Laura never responded to either. All I wanted was advice, I had never encountered this before. That chick died a few days later. Within a couple weeks another chick became ill. I was able to take her to the vet, she was diagnosed with Mareks, this was later confirmed via necropsy. Both chicks had the same symptoms, I just couldnt find a vet to see the first one in time before she passed. Laura advertises her chicks are vaccinated for Mareks and treated for coccidiosis. All of my chicks had coccidiosis and 2 of the 6 died of Mareks. The vet I went to is familiar with this farm and shared they have seen and treated several chickens who have been sick with Mareks. Given there are no recent reviews I felt it was important to share. I reached out to Laura with 4Acorns and she never responded. I think someone who truely cares about her business, reputation, and animals would respond. I have cared for my growing flock for several years purchased from both breeders and hatcheries none of my chicks have had an issue except for those purchased from 4Acorns. I believe that Laura may have some questionable vaccine practices. My hope is that she reads this (or my email) and improves her practices to sell healthy chicks.

Ten year update! I still like this one. It's just the right…read moresize. The vendors are welcoming and their choices are good. Love to stop and enjoy the bluegrass band playing, they're so talented. Last words...when I'm in town.

One of the most unique and impressive farmers markets I've ever visited!…read more The Aptos Farmers Market offers an incredible and diverse selection of vendors that you rarely see anywhere else. I came across vegetables I've never seen at other markets, along with super interesting wellness products--from super berry juices to mushroom coffees, housemade tinctures, and small-batch kombucha. There are so many unique stalls to explore! What really stood out to me was how spacious and well laid out it is--you can wander across three different levels, each packed with discoveries. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality and uniqueness of the products. The vendors were all very friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. There's truly something for everyone here, whether you're into fresh produce, health-focused drinks, or artisanal goods. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area--it's definitely not your average farmers market!

Love this little local Farmer's Market! Is IS small compared to Santa Cruz or Watsonville's…read moreMarkets, but it is a fun stop and great place to pick up some local fresh vegetables and fruit, jewelry, clothing, soup mixes, and (my personal favorite) seasonal fresh-baked items like pasties, pretzels, cinnamon buns, cookies and so forth from Bobby Baker.

A wonderfully friendly market with local foods and crafts to suit everyone…read more Mostly organic and generally adjusted to the needs of the customers. Low sugar, low fat, mild spices and some gluten free foods.

The nicest owners you could imagine, with thoughtfulness of organic way of life, start to finish.read more

As a buyer for Whole Foods for many years, I ordered and processed thousands of flowers that came…read morefrom all over the world. When we began to sell flowers from Thomas Farm I noticed a stark difference in the freshness and quality of their flowers. They always came in fresher and firmer than nearly every other vendor, and outlasted other cut flowers by days to weeks. Their organic bouquets are loaded with flowers than can be preserved and enjoyed by drying them. The family and people behind the business are great people, and I hope they have generations of successful flower farming.

This is not really a farmer's market in the sensitive beard-toting, subaru-sporting,…read moretepui-tent-habitating eco-friendly organic produce folk sense. No, this is mainly for the street foodie enthusiast, for those into the quickest possible route to $4 slabs of masa packed with an earthy rich mole, chicken, and oaxacan cheese, steaming styrofoam cups of champurado, fresh crispy churros that my fiancee intuitively, aggressively chomps like a pittbull eating strips of bacon, that sort of thing. You come here to binge out on huaraches, sopes, and down horchata like you have no other task in life. You get stuffed here and post up in the old school Ville, only leaving after feeling immensely satisfied, and less impoverished than if you went to a sit-down place pretty much anywhere. I can't help but feeling a couple of these little ladies slanging tamales and empanadas have to be some of the best cooks in Santa Cruz county. More than 4 gringoes max last week sighted in the crowd last time we were there. Bound to blow up. Damn it, another of my favorites out in the interest of the yelper nation.

We haven't been to the farmers market since the pandemic started but it was great to be back! Wish…read morethey had more venders but I'm hoping that comes back when the weather is better. The new restrooms are great and we really enjoyed ourselves Lots of yummy treats and great customer service the plaza is always a great reminder of growing up in Watsonville and gives a beautiful small home town feeling

Rude farmers market staff unfortunately . Responding to my question with an abrupt "I'm not…read moretalking to anyone right now" 15 min before 1pm. A simple "please come back at 1pm would've been received better" will not be going back to say the least

We just used Blue Heron Farms for our wedding a few weeks ago and they were one of the best vendors…read morewe worked with. My fiancé and I both love flowers - especially more natural-looking, colorful ones and Kelly from Blue Heron just took that very minor guidance and ran with it, creating the wedding of our dreams. We told her we were getting married on a farm and she was even able to incorporate produce into our bouquets - from ornamental cabbage to raspberries in my bridal bouquet - RASPBERRIES! I was blown away by Kelly's artistry, attention to detail and creativity. If you're in the market for a florist, please look no further!

Nice place for blueberry u-pick. Bring tick repellent and wear proper clothes. Website doesn't…read moremention it, only an email we didn't read until on the way to site did, so I didn't have right clothes or repellent. Ended up with three ticks and one tick bite. Site doesn't offer any bug spray, but maybe should? As far as Covid safety, only thing is a reservation system which limits attendees. About 8-9 rows so plenty of space to spread out, but it's self regulated. Some parents corral their Children and others don't so you're at mercy of others, or have to speak up. We also got chased down rows by an oblivious sneezing and coughing man who prob had allergies and wore a mask... No one from farm is monitoring people once in. No questions or temp checks for admittance, though email prob asks that you mind it. Also: expensive! Expect to pay about $20-25/gallon baggie, which holds about 3-4 pounds. Blueberries are delish. Ticks are not so be prepared.

I can't tell you how delicious High Ground's produce is. I labor under the happy delusion that I am…read morea good cook because my vegetables are always so tasty. When Two Small Farms reorganized, I stuck with my usual pickup spot, which went to High Ground Organics. I was a little nervous. I'd been getting Mariquita Mystery Boxes all winter, so I knew that I liked what Mariquita alone produces. But what about High Ground? My worries were for nothing. The produce is as high quality and varied as I could have hoped.

OMG! I just bought their strawberries down at a grocery in Long Beach. THE BEST STRAWBERRIES IVE…read moreHAD IN A LOOOONG TIME! They are sweet juicy deep red and so lovely to eat. I will buy you whenever I see them available!

Hands down the busiest merchant today at the Clement Street Farmers Market in San Francisco…read more Such a bounty from Watsonville, Fennel, Celery, Carrots, Squash, and tons of Greens!

(Ryan Reynolds voiceover)…read more The vibe is pure Americana apple orchard in Watsonville! Clearview Orchards is a fabulous family destination! Andrea warmly greeted us! She is so nice! We were guided to the large parking lot! Mr. Mel Larussa, the proprietor himself, gave us a quick orientation and gave us directions to have the greatest apple picking time of our lives! Mrs. Larussa went out of her way and provided fresh cut samples of the Honeycrisp! Wow! Delish, sweet, firm. Like my fave IG models. Gonna leave with a bunch of Fujis and Pink Ladies! Had to nab several jars of the fantastic Sage clear honey! Nectar of the gods! Thank God for the birds and the bees! And before headed out we had a mini picnic on the veranda with picturesque views of the Clearview orchard! The apple bread was divine! But the apple juice and frozen popsicle apple juice was the absolute best! Apple juice as God intended! Delectably sweet and refreshing! (So good that busloads of Stanford students have blocked the road before! So make an appointment and reserve a time!) What a great time! But one of the best parts is just hearing the laughter of families and children enjoying America! Gonna make some apple pie tonight! Thanks Mr. And Mrs. Larussa and Andrea! Will be back! Woohoo!

Apple of My Pie…read more Family-run 7.5-acre farm that operates a U-Pick for two months out of the year (Sept-Oct) and specializes in apples, squash, and honey. The Good: *All the trees planted on site are dwarfs to make life easier on everyone, especially kids. *Certified organic farm *Play area for young kids *Staff were all friendly and very helpful *Accept CCs to purchase *Reasonable pricing *Baked goods (e.g., apple turnovers, apple bread), lavender products, and fresh-pressed Apple Juice available for purchase. *They'll provide you with bags to collect your harvest, but you are also welcome to use your own reusable grocery bags. The Meh: *Wasn't a fan of their "Apple Butter," as it was more applesauce than apple butter. But, with that said, it was a fine applesauce fwiw. *Make sure you bring a cooler with ice if you plan to buy juice unless you're going straight home. I forgot to bring ours like a dummy. :( *No pet policy, so leave Fido at home. *Weekends only. Check their IG (@clearvieworchards) for updates. The Ugly: *Make sure you purchase a parking ticket/reservation ($7) ahead of time, or you'll be SoL. This started during Covid, and they're continuing it due to helping them control the number of visitors. TLDR: Fun family-friendly activity to do on the weekend and teach kids where their food comes from. Highly recommended.