We had an amazing time at Dirty Bird Ranch during a private tour with our family of four including…read morea 4 yo and 2 yo. During the hour we were all able to hold, feed, and pet so many animals. We had such an intimate personalized experience and all learned so much. We definitely made memories to last a lifetime and can't recommend Dirty Bird Ranch enough!

Such a great time! All the animals are so friendly and Candace makes the whole tour feel so…read morerelaxed. We had a herd of pigs, goats, dogs and alpacas following us around the whole time. We even got to feed and pet an ostrich. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience for the family or date :)

Absolutely an amazing place to work. I am an event planner and can't wait to keep showing my…read moreclients this awesome little ranch. Great communication, great venue and great people to Work with.

Upon walking onto the property, we fell in love with the quaint and unique mini farm. Our guests…read morewere amazed by the different event spaces on the property and the animals are an additional source of entertainment that all ages enjoyed. Kim and Kiva are wonderful hosts, easy to work with and very accommodating. The trailers and tents around the property are beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable. We plan to go back again for a little staycation in the future. We were overjoyed by our experience and will never forget where we got married. Thank Wishing Well Mini Ranch!

When I moved from Arizona back to Maine in 2009 one of the most heartbreaking things was having to…read moresell my cherished koi due to them being illegal in Maine. So when my wife and I moved to Fallbrook in 2013 imagine my delight when we drove by Mr. Adachi's business. So I came on here to look up that great Koi farm I used to stop by when I lived in Fallbrook and was pretty astounded to see the terrible review here. My experiences with Mr. Adachi couldn't possibly be more of a polar opposite. I found him to be a wealth of knowledge, I found his koi to be immaculate and the ginrin shiro utsuri I purchased from him was one of the most beautiful things I had ever laid eyes on, a true gem, and as healthy as can be. I agree wholeheartedly that every koi enthusiast, new and old should check out all of the suppliers and importers they have access to, ask them questions and be as selective as possible when picking your fish. Trust me, you'll want to buy them ALL but Takemi will be the first one to tell you it's better to have one or two perfect fish than to pack in as many as will fit and struggle with filtration and water quality issues. I couldn't possibly recommend California Koi Farms Inc. any more, so when you're doing your rounds be sure not to skip this stop. You'd normally have to fly to Niigata to stand next to someone who knows as much about keeping perfect water and top quality fish and have a chat. I'm rather certain you won't be disappointed.

Extremely knowledgeable and polite husband and wife team…read more I inherited my koi pond when I bought my new house. After a year, I felt pretty good about my abilities with the koi and keeping the water clean so I decided to add a couple of new small ones to the pond. I had visited California Koi a few times in the past to look at their inventory and speak with the owner so I felt comfortable and confident with their fish. Like a thousand other novices before me, I didn't quarantine the fish before putting them in my pond. 3 days later one my 30" koi was dead. The others were flashing or just sitting at the bottom of the pond in isolation with fins clamped. I went back to California Koi and spoke with the owner. He recommended a product for me to try (MinFin) so I bought it ($80) and applied it that day. It didn't work. I went back to his business again the following day to seek further advice but he wasn't there. I decided to wait. While I waited, I observed his show tanks. Now that I knew what to look for I saw that all of his fish were exhibiting the same symptoms my fish were displaying. I pointed this out to his wife and she agreed that their fish were sick and needed to be treated. She asked that I leave my number so that her husband could call me to discuss treatment options. He never called and I found a new dealer to purchase medication to fix the problem (costia). I used Terminate ($25) and salt baths to rid the pond, but after 6 weeks my fish were flashing again. Now I just finished applying Proform-C in hopes that it will clear up the issues. All of this because California Koi's fish are infected and I didn't properly quarantine. But my biggest reason for the one star is because they KNOW their fish are dirty and infected and still sell them to the uninitiated like me. After having visited several other dealers since all of this began, I now know that California Koi has the lowest standard of fish keeping. If you are new to this, I highly recommend visiting at least one other dealer in person before making a purchase from California Koi. You will see that California Koi is not up to the industry standard.

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!

Super friendly local fruit stand in Fallbrook, located off of the 15 and 76. They have a variety…read moreof seasonal fruit, including avocados, tangerines, persimmon, and strawberries. Avocados are usually $5/bag but they will occasionally run a special for 2 for $8. They also sell honey and other little snacks which I haven't tried yet but seem to be popular as well as some plants in the outdoor area. Always happy to support local businesses!

A beautiful wildlife preservation site where you can enjoy animal encounters with exotic animals!…read more - PARKING - We parked on the hill past the entrance of the business, and walked down. Pretty steep but it's a short walk. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Book your visit online! There are group rates and additional attendee rates, so just make sure you have the right count of people! Staff was very friendly from start to finish, and I loved seeing the enthusiasm shine through their work. It's not a huge site, so not a ton of walking involved, but there are some steps if you're worried about accessibility. Make sure to wear closed toed shoes! - EXPERIENCE - We booked a Wallaby encounter, and initially I thought it was only going to be a single animal experience but I was pleasantly surprised we were taken on a tour around the area! We did get to feed and pet the Wallaby, but we also walked to see all the different animals in captivity. They also brought out some animals for us to pet and see up close! - OVERALL - A wonderful wildlife preservation site, and amazing staff to take care of them all!

We spent our anniversary here for their Sip & Paint event. Great different wines to sip and snacks…read moreto snack on. Great staff. And we had a blast! Great group of attending people too, had a lot of laughs together. The painting teacher walks you through the techniques so even though I'm not even good at stick figures, I didn't do that bad! My cheetah looks more like a racoon, but that's ok ha. Mine is on the right & my wife's on the left.

If you like Dragon Fruit Plants visiting El Creek Ranch is a must…read more Linda is a wonderful host, she always explains everything you need to know about dragon fruit plants. She has the best species, such as Sugar Dragon, which bares fruit that is out of this world. A juicy sweet flavor explosion. She also has the Nicaraguan red and purple flesh varieties that are only now becoming available in the United States. Whenever I visit I also buy twenty pounds or more of whatever variety of avocado that is in season at that time. I drive down from Los Angeles. I know there are many other growers in Fallbrook, but I find everything I need and want at Elk Creek. I have complete confidence in Linda.

The folks that run Elk Creek Ranch are very friendly and knowledgeable. If you want to grow dragon…read morefruit, they offer great prices on their plants. I have several plants that fruit every year and they are delicious! They will answer any questions you may have and will even demonstrate how to fertilize the buds. Highly recommended!

Family made the trek from OC on a Sunday morning for the 10 am slot. Reservations were easy to make…read morethe night before. I noticed person were able to go in without reservations at the check in counter but maybe that was for slow time slots. Farm offers two sizes but we opted for the large tubs. They tell you how much to fill without over filling aka being charged extra. People were mad filling but I guess it's a gamble. We only stayed for about 45 min but time slots were for 1.5 hours. No shade so be sure to bring a hat and water. Small food truck offering drink and snacks. Small sundries shop as well. I didn't see any restroom facilities and it's not a major exit off the freeway so come prepared.

Our kids' school is organizing a trip here, so parents are required to attend--and unfortunately,…read morethe experience with reservations has been frustrating. They require payment in advance, but the system doesn't work properly. I tried booking for 3 people and it only charged for 1. I tried again for 2 people, and it still only charged for 1. It's confusing and unreliable. If you're going to require paid reservations--especially for school groups--please make sure your system works correctly. On top of that, parking is a nightmare. There aren't enough spots, which makes the whole process even more stressful when you're trying to coordinate with a school group and young kids.

I highly recommend Fairbrook Farm. My daughter has been riding here for 6 years. She took her first…read morelesson in 2nd grade and has been riding ever since. She has been taught to care for the horses before and after she rides as well as true horsemanship. We bought her a large pony after she had been riding for 1 1/2 years. She showed no signs of loosing interest. I feel that her safety and our horse's safety is top priority. The farm is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy watching my daughter ride.

Super friendly staff! I always feel welcome and know my horses are in good hands. I highly…read morerecommend Fairbrook Farms!