We drove by and found this U-pick cherry farm in Morgan Hill and decided to try it out…read more There were staff directing you where to park on the farm when you arrived at the entrance. When we were there, the staff advised us to head deeper into the farm since most of the cherries near the parking lot had already been picked. The price was $6.5 per lb, which is slightly pricy compared to the farms in Brendwood, but considering the location, if you live in South Bay, this is the ideal location for cherry picking. A couple of things to note that they do not provide ladders on site due to safety and liability concerns, and you cannot bring your own buckets/bags; they will provide the plastic bags for you at the farm.

Extremely disappointed in the cherry turn out for this year. Not necessarily the ranches fault, but…read morea number of factors--insufficient rain, blazing heat, and other environmental impacts that have not been kind to the farmers. However, I would think that coming on the first day would give me a better chance of cherry picking. Many trees were sparse and had little to no cherries for picking. :( I wondered if I just chose the wrong ranch to pick from. I came for bings and Rainer's and left with only Rainer's. The bings didn't look as red or ripe to eat. It's a fun summer activity, but I recommend all come early when ranches are open! $6.50/lb for self pick and $7.50/lb if you want them pre-picked. Bags are provided!

Andy's is one of the best spots for apricots, peaches, nectarines, and cherries. I've never had…read moreanything compare to the stone fruit that is grown here. So many different varieties, so many amazing flavors. Love their dried fruit too.

They had many varieties of peaches and plums when I visited. I love that they give descriptions of…read moreflavor, recommended use, and history for each variety. They had cling stone, semi, and free stone peaches. They even had coral champagne cherries. The cherries were so sweet and delicious!

Went cherry picking here in early June…read more Very simple. You "check in", they give you a bag(s) and a grasper for high up ones if you're serious (we weren't that serious). You walk around picking the cherries you want. The trees are marked to indicate the different varietals. You put them in your bag, and you go back to the table to pay for what you picked. Great date idea. There are a couple photo spots designed for Instagram type photos. We didn't use those, just took regular pics. And the whole thing cost like $10 for both of us. That's less than 2 coffees and you get the cherries too. Make sure to check in advance as crops aren't always predictable.

It was our first time at Mariani and we had a great time picking cherry ..though, we went toward…read moreend of cherry picking season ( last weekend be 6/12/26)? , there was still plenty of nice ripe cherry to pick , small to large sizes , even some at toddler height level . No outside bags or buckets allowed, they will give u plastics bags ... wear good shoes cuz there were many fallen cherry on certain parts and dirts on the grounds. I would recommend shoes you don't mind getting dirty or stained. Parking was small but we still found parking at the entrance maybe cuz we went toward end of the season and later in the afternoon. If going on warm spring weather , bring a hat or umbrella., there were still plenty of shades under cherry trees as walk tree to tree or row to row . We got carried away and end up picking 6 lb +, cost added up fast . 6.50$ per pound for cherry and 3.50$ / lb for apricots . Both cherry and apricots were sweet ! Distanced only 20 mins from San Jose Central area , which is great location if you are in nearby town/city .

Wow!! What a wonderful experience! Our baby girl had so much fun with baby animals! She played…read morearound with the chickens, goats, rabbits & sheep. Alfiya was such a kind host. We bought a dozen organic eggs which tasted amazing but she also has organic milk, chicken and meat. Fruit & vegetables are organically grown and taste amazing. We bought pomegranates and earlier tomatoes, squash, basil etc. a fun time for the entire family for a picnic or a visit. Highly recommended!

Great fun for the whole family! A variety of animals and farm produce and experiences!read more

IMHO Every year…read moreSpina Farms Pumpkin Patch keeps upping their game with new attractions, more dining options and old favorites. This year I noticed a new layout for the hayride, where you walk through a "dino walk" before arriving at the hayride entrance. It's a lovely leisurely walk-through rows of marigolds and zinnias and cornfields. Happily, there are more food vendors and they open early for us hungry visitors. Our favorite vendor is ADK Tacos. We indulged in what we called our appetizer, the $5 taco with your choice of protein. Delicious "bang-for-your-buck" snack! I love the animatronic Godzilla and Kong that greet you at the entrance, and the dinos throughout the massive patch. There are many fun picture opportunities here! If you're shopping, save some money by paying cash as they charge a 3% credit card fee. Also, if you come on a weekend, bring cash to pay the $30 parking fee. And if you're a senior, don't forget to ask for your senior discount! Thanks Spina Farms, see ya next year!!!

Super cute and lots of great attractions, rides are way to expensive for families with more than…read moreone child. For us to have a decent day and all our kids to be able to join the fun, you're looking at a 600$ day. $405 for the passes, plus parking and food. Most of the time it's packed and you don't get to use the rides in the same day so you have to return and pay another day of parking.

I heard that you can get free compost from mushroom growers, so I called Monterey Mushrooms…read more They give away free mushroom compost (up to 3 yds) weekdays, you should call for their hours. I've been told that it is hot compost, so it may need to sit for awhile before you can use it. I plan to amend my clay soil with it in hopes of planting veg someday. For now, I am digging out the bermuda grass and pre-sprouting weed seeds :o) Check out my photos for an idea of what to expect - they uploaded in random order. Bring a tarp and weights (I used pavers) or tie downs to cover your load. A pair of gloves and a small stiff rake might be helpful too!

Kept in the dark and fed sh*t!!!!! Sounds tasty huh!…read more You need to know where the stuff comes from that becomes who you are. With thousands of varieties, over a 1000 are poisionous. So thank GOD for the shroom company. Some think mushrooms have no nutritional value. Mushrooms DO have vitamins and metals good for the body. Also, they are high in fiber, and low in sodium and other bad stuff. But, most importantly, they's delicious. It's obviously a farm and distribution location. But, having the opportunity to see the facility, I respect the shroom a bit more.

The Morgan Hill farmers market set on Saturday mornings from nine to one is one of the better…read moremarkets providing farm raise vegetables, fruits, cheese, and meats that I've saw in quite a long time. Everyone is super nice wanting to sell their products and everyone seems to be giving out free samples at every booth. The ambience is very down to earth and inviting and you'll see a vast ray of locals and people coming from out of town to enjoy the market.

The Morgan Hill Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays from 8:00AM-1:00PM. They have a variety of…read morevendors selling organic fruits, vegetables, baked breads and pastries, tamales, kettle cooked popcorn, beautiful farm fresh flowers, various types of meat and poultry, among many others. They even have live music too! This is the place to be if you're strolling downtown looking for something to do and want to support small local businesses. I often find myself getting floral bouquets for special occasions to give to others or to just treat myself. I also love the vast selection of vegetables (year-round and seasonal) and find myself gravitating towards the tasty five cheese and jalapeño focaccia. This is a mainstay and a definite plus here in Morgan Hill that you don't want to miss!

The meat selection and quality here is superb! I can personally vouch as I've had their A5 Japanese…read moreWagyu New York Strip and it was PHENOMENAL! For a period of time, I was getting my wagyu steaks from Costco for a stellar price per pound when it was in-stock, but they stopped carrying it for a year and a half so it was time to find someplace else to get my wagyu fix. I decided one day to check out this carniceria after walking home from the local farmer's market and lo and behold, my precious wagyu strip steak was staring back at me whispering to buy it. You bet I bought the steak and on a whim too lol. It even came with a certificate of authenticity and a very nice paper bag! The market inside is very spacious and it's clear to me that they keep their store pretty clean as it did have a bleach-like odor. While their primary focus is selling various cuts of "elite" meat, they also offer a selection of marinated protein, and accoutrements. After securing the goods, my husband grilled that baby up and we devoured every sliver of medium rare goodness. It's fatty but in the best way possible and a little goes a long way in terms of getting and staying full. I will definitely be coming back here to try out other cuts of meat!

A once hidden gem, that is no longer…read more Pros: A great selection of meat Helpful staff Cons: They do not have their pricing out per all products, so don't be surprised if you all of the sudden pay $3-$4 more dollars a pound than a few weeks ago. Their prices have skyrocketed since I first started going here, save yourself some money and shop at Region. Also call prior to going, if you're stopping by right when they open or a few min prior to closing. I've stopped by before to find their store surprisingly closed during their "store hours".

Variety, quality, quantity! I have been going to One Acre Farm since it first opened and it only…read moregets better. This small family farm never stops surprising me. As soon as I find my favorite veggie, I try something new and kazam! I have a new favorite veggie. This year I tried the peaches and plums. Total heaven! The assortment of fresh tomatoes have been amazing! This CSA is a true foodie adventure!

This is the real-deal. Everything grown on a small farm in Morgan Hill and delivered right to your…read moredoor. The veggies are so fresh, always picked within 24 hrs. of delivery. Completely seasonal, big variety, and organically (non-certified) grown. The farmers are a really sweet couple too!

I didn't want to make the drive all the way to Brentwood to just pick cherries. But as my family…read moreand I was on my way to Gizdich Ranch for strawberries, we actually pass this Farm and was super curious about it. So on our way back home we went here and it was pretty cool. I didn't realize how close Morgan Hill was to the Cupertino/San Jose area (~30 miles or less). It was a great experience. The entrance to the parking lot is very clear but it's only one way so if you see parking just park there. I saw cars park on the highway road because it was full. First you check in to pay admission for adults ( kids under 4 feet are free) then they hand you the bucket and your on your way. It was a bit muddy because of the rain the past few days so make sure to wear shoes you don't care about. We were a bit lost as to where we were allowed to pull but we found our footing and it was a fun hour experience. You can eat the cherries as you pick. They don't care. There's a lot of cherries at the bottom of the tree as well as on top for the kids to pick. But because of the weather and rain I saw more baby cherries or cherries that weren't ready to ripe yet. Maybe next weekend it will be better. When you check out, they weigh it and bag it in a plastic bag for you. Morgan Hill downtown is very close to here so you could go there for lunch or walk around to complete your Morgan Hill experience but you'll probably have to make a UTURN to get there. Check online for hours!

4/5 I was satisfied with how they handle themselves with…read morethe parking situation and they covid guidelines there. The line to get in is usually long and the longer I have seen it is at the front of the entrance. It is hard to find some good sweet cherries near the entrance, so you would have to walk half a mile away to get some good ones.