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.

Diane is amazing! The eggs are so fresh and all the activities they have at the farm.read more

This place is so fun and a ton of animals! The owner is such a sweet lady! I would definitely come…read moreback here; worth every dollar!!

This is the most special place I have ever been to, I've never been more happy. If you love animals…read moreyou have to check this place out! First off it's huge and you are allowed to feed and pet ALL of the animals! They have so much to see! Cows, pigs, camels, and even a zebra!! I never thought in my life I'd pet a zebra, this experience is just incredible! They even have turkeys and peacocks that roam and even came up to us for some food! All of the animals were super friendly and adorable. We even saw the smallest mini horse ever that was so cute. There are also cats that roam the property and one of them followed us throughout the whole place. Can you ask for a cuter tour guide?! They also grow their own produce and sell eggs. We picked and cut our own pumpkins and left with some duck eggs as well! Overall this was just the most fun experience I've ever had. I regret not purchasing the membership because ever since I left I keep thinking about how bad I want to come back! This is definitely a hidden gem and a fantastic experience.

While Healing from the Ground Up is a CSA, it's the farm stand in Alpine where the real action is…read more About a month ago, I was looking for a reliable source for fresh organic produce not too far from home, and I found all that and more at the Healing from the Ground Up farm stand. Every Friday and Saturday, Taj opens his farm stand to the public, and it's here that you will find freshest, most delicious organic produce you've ever purchased in your life. My wife and I stop by every Saturday morning to see what Taj has, and we're always amazed at the selection, which changes from week to week depending on what's ready for harvest. Yesterday, for example, we bought broccoli, carrots, celery, lettuce, spring onions, and edible (!!) flowers. Then, Taj told us to wait a minute. He went out to his gardens and harvested some sugar snap peas for us right then and there. Oh. My. God. The sweetest, most delicious snap peas I've ever eaten. We of course bought some of those too. And that's the real beauty of going to the farm stand yourself instead of just doing a CSA box. You get to interact with Taj. He'll tell you what he loves best at the moment, and introduce you to some things you might not have otherwise tried (hello, black radish!). You'll also find fresh eggs (we have our own chickens so I don't need to buy those), lemons, and a variety of other produce. Whatever's fresh. Whatever's delicious. And if you need more of something, Taj is more than happy to go out in the garden and pick it for you. Extra bonus: the prices are very reasonable. The farm stand is currently open only on Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Check the website for updates or give Taj a call.

This is a great CSA. I love the fresh vegetables - especially the heirloom tomatoes and so many…read moretypes of cucumbers I had no idea existed! I add greens to everything now, it's so easy to get great veggies into my diet. And the fresh eggs are such a treat knowing they come from healthy chickens. I highly recommend supporting a small local farm. Community - Supported - Agriculture

We went to this small farm for Valentine's Day dinner. From…read morethe moment we walked onto the farm, we were warmly greeted and well taken care of. Every food item was delicious, very well prepared and presented. I highly recommend Fred's Urban Farm for a romantic and very delicious meal. Look no further for your organic micro greens.

Fresh inviting food !!! Self service great to allow you no pressure buying . My family loves…read moreeverything we get .

Great place to take your kiddos for horse back ridding lessons. My girl turned 7 in December and…read morestarted here a few months ago and LOVES coming here ! Excellent, patient trainer (thanks Morgan), very safe and wonderful, sound beginners horses. The farm is on the smaller side and all the people are very friendly with a small town feel. This location is a short drive from down town San Diego (25 min without traffic) and the grounds are well kept and peaceful. I, as well as my child look forward to coming here each week! Thanks so much !

From the owner: Horse Boarding and Training. Riding lessons for all ages, beginner through advanced. Hunters and…read moreJumpers.

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!

Wow what a fun place to stumble upon. My daughter was asking for me to find a nursery that was…read morekinda near Grand Ole BBQ. She said she went there before so I found one and off we went. She told me that she didn't think I put in the right place but we decided to go anyway. We saw that this place was so cute and had so many fun little things to see. At the time there was a sort of craft swap meet too. There were so many creative creators. I almost went broke. They have a decent size store that had about average prices. We got some great deals at the swap meet as well There is a small coffee shop and the lady behind the counter was super friendly. The coffee was average. It could have been less milky but my grandson loved his smoothie. There were a couple of cute chickens in a pen. There is a small sand pit for toddlers and also a swing set for smaller kids as well. There is a flower maze near the beginning The maze does need a bit of a makeover but we still had a nice time looking at the tall sunflowers. They have a small kissing bridge for a cute photo op I will definitely be back with my other grandchildren.

If I could give more than five stars, I would! Summer Past Farms is a whimsical, family-owned farm…read morethat's overflowing with charm and beauty. From the live music and coffee shop to the rustic Mercantile barn full of unique finds, every corner invites you to slow down and enjoy the day. The pumpkin patch was incredible -- filled with all kinds of beautiful varieties at prices far below what you'll find in stores. We loved seeing the Highland cows, wandering the gardens, and finding all the perfect little spots for photos. There's plenty of seating, shade, and even a play area for kids. It's free to visit, thoughtfully designed, and clearly run by people who love what they do. Just off Highway 80 in East El Cajon, this is the perfect weekend escape. Can't wait to return!

Our family adopted Lailah from Cheryl and it's been amazing. Finding a pup that'll match the…read morequalities needed for a service animal is hard and Cheryl had the perfect match for us. She does fantastic work training and even does animal boarding. It's really sad to think that Lailah was on the euthanasia list at the crowded shelters in Riverside County but thanks to Hidden Haven Farms, she's a service dog bringing a better life to our family.

I took my step daughter for our first time horse back riding and we had a great time ! Cheryl was…read moreabsolutely amazing and really made me feel comfortable around the horses. I was pretty scared and she stayed with me the whole time . We will be going back for sure :)