Blue Barn Lavender Farm is truly a beauty. The fields are absolutely stunning, rows upon rows of…read morevibrant purple lavender that look gorgeous against the sunlit hillside. The vibrant color and soothing scent are instantly relaxing. So many soothing benefits. The farm is beautifully maintained, and there's something special about breathing in the fresh lavender-scented air while wandering through the fields. There are bees, as to be expected (lol), but that's something to keep in mind. They also offer quality lavender products (like soaps, lotions, and oils) that make perfect gifts or personal treats. These can easily be ordered online as well. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're stopping by for photos, to shop, or simply to enjoy a peaceful afternoon surrounded by blooming lavender, it's a wonderful experience. For the You-Pick Event, admission is $30 per group (As of 06/30/2025), which includes time on the farm and a tube to fill with lavender, no matter the size of your group. Extra tubes are $10. If you don't want to pick, you can use your admission toward $30 worth of farm-made lavender products. Either way, it's a win-win. If you missed their You-Pick Event, don't worry, they often extend the dates, like they did this year! Lavender typically blooms from mid-June to mid-July, so be sure to check their website. Use the directions provided on their website; they're simple to follow, and watch for the signage too. Also, note that the road is unpaved in parts, so drive with a bit more caution.

On their website they give multiple directions, including one with least amount of dirt roads. I…read moreexpected it to be off the beaten path, but was worth it. Its the experience I was looking for, not simply just seeking lavender. Overall Loved it, crowd was very low key. Beautiful views, there were picnick tables. For me it was worth the 30 admission for a group, their page literally says "A group is anyone who comes with you 2 or 20," and includes time here on the farm and a tube to use to fill with lavender. I got a decent amount of lavender, looks like 500 or so stems. The young man inside was a fellow USD alumni always cool run into a fellow Torrero. The lavender is organic, so safe make things with. Fun activity. Their shop had lavender soaps, spritz, balms, masks and sachets among options to buy. Based on the experience definitely worth the 30 admission, getting lost, and picking lavender.

An absolutely beautiful venue with breathtaking views. I felt like I had been transported to…read moreTuscany. Once inside the gates of this private estate, you are greeted by a promenade of flowers and regal palms leading to both the event grounds and the sprawling vineyard beyond. This beautifully appointed hilltop venue includes many amenities including a fabulous pool area, several cabanas, a covered bar, and a spacious lawn area, which overlooks a vista of lovely rolling hills. And in the evening, the lighting creates a truly epic atmosphere. The owners, Nader and Dalia, are the most lovely and hospitable people you'll ever meet. They have created a truly special oasis, perfect for any celebration/event.

This is one of my favorite places to come too! The owners will always take care of you! I can not…read morewait for our wedding here in September!

It was a very nice day and a neat experience picking our own tangerines, the trees are still full…read moreof tangerines! The owner was very nice and friendly. He made recommendations and provided us with super delicious tangerine juice.

It's not about the price, but about the experience. We enjoyed our time in nature and had some…read morefield-eating to our heart's content as we picked our mandarins and filled our bag too. Although we showed up near "closing" time, we did not feel rushed. There were multiple families still picking and others just enjoying the park/shade area. For $20 to fill an 8lb bag, and no admission fee, we found it to be very much worth it. The trees are on a hill so there is a bit of a hike involved but we were aware of it ahead of time. Plan accordingly, bring proper shoes and water!

Evergreen Produce is a local farm located about 45 minutes out of Temecula, and they have seasonal…read moreKyoho grapes from Japan available for u-picking. I would always drive past this place on my work and was glad I took the time to stop by today. Immediately, I was helped by a kind Korean lady who gave me a snipping tool and a cart to pull for my grapes. After picking, she weighed and also trimmed any rotten or dirty pieces of fruit, making sure the grapes were aesthetic as they are delicious. $7/lb for a rare treat for myself and my co-workers were well worth the detour. Can't wait to try them after I get home from work. Great experience and I hope others stop by Evergreen Produce's vineyard for grape picking!

A fun outing to go and pick raspberries. Plenty of ripe, delicious fruit and the farm tour was…read morewonderful. The mini luncheon featured homemade raspberry lemonade, samplings of dried fruits and bakery items and of course fresh fruit assortment! Looking forward to doing this again as well as coming out for the apricot and apple picking later in the season!

From the owner: Pick your own thornless raspberry farm. We offer farm tours and picnic lunch and fresh & freeze…read moredried berries and other items. Picking season usually begins June 1 each year. We have apricots in July and apples in September . We sell strawberry plants and more. Upickmurrieta.com 9512495833

The Alpaca Hacienda is sadly closing sometime in May and now it is only by appointment. Just go to…read moretheir website to make an appointment. This place is super cute and the staff is just wonderful. They are passionate about their alpacas and love them. They are well cared for and cute as can be. The grounds are in a lovely area and the place is kept clean. They has a little store and they have the most wonderful Alpacas. They are just so cute and they are super gentle. Your kids will love seeing them. The Alpacas have lots of space and they all seem to get along. It is sad to see this place go. We will miss it.

Booked this as an activity while we were in Temecula, not knowing much about Alpaca's. Well, let's…read morejust say I left full of knowledge! Our tour guide, Julie was great at going over the do's and don't of being around them. Also, she shared beautiful stories of how this all started and information about Alpacas. They were all so cute and well behaved (didn't get spit on) haha. I apologize that I can not recall the name of the great woman who showed us how their coats are handled. I think I was so intrigued with what she was sharing that I didn't catch her name. With that said, it actually was my favorite part! If in the area, I would recommend booking this! Great for all ages :)

We had our private tour with Kylee and her mom. They're an awesome team and were so patient with us…read moreand our infant twins. We loved hearing about their trees and animals. The views are breathtakingly. We visited in March so the weather was perfect. We will definitely be back with friends and family.

Such a fun, personal small farm experience! Very clean and the ladies that showed us around were…read morevery friendly and so sweet! We completely enjoyed our time at Wake Farms! Highly recommended!

Driving to Temecula for the first time to enjoy my birthday weekend, I definitely had to make a…read morestop here and it was such a great experience. To know especially that these are rescued animals and are being taken care of so carefully, giving us the privilege of being able to give them our love as well, it was a heartwarming experience. Plenty of free parking available right infront of the sanctuary. There is a cute little shop attached to the sanctuary, where you can buy their handmade truffle chocolates which are so delicious (coming from someone who isn't a fan of truffle chocolates), fresh farm eggs, honey, and other delicacies. With your zoo "ticket" you get 2 free samples of their chocolates and a hefty bag of feed for the animals. The animals are mostly in their own pens, with some together. There's even a couple of the pigs you'll find out of pens, just hanging out on the property, laying beside the building. You're able to go into the tortoise pen and feed/pet him as well, 2 people at a time inside the pen, as he does get anxious. You're not able to feed all of the animals, but for the most part you can. Each pen has a sign for which animals are ok to feed/pet and which are not. They are very calm and friendly, as long as you are too. They take the feed very gently and don't bite your fingers. On the weekends they offer pizza made fresh for the visitors, and have plenty of covered outdoor seating options to enjoy. They also offer wine tasting, but we did not partake, as we had just left a winery, but I'm sure it is quite enjoyable as well. Definitely a must stop if you're in the area and it's a 5 minute drive from the wineries!

We came here for the animals, but we will be returning for the chocolates. OMG, their truffles are…read moreout of this world!!! I was tempted and seduced with a Banana Truffle, and then I needed more, more, more. We spent more on chocolates than we did touring the animals, and it was worth EVERY penny!!! The animals they have here are all rescues, and many of them have issues, but they have a loving forever home here. With the exception of the Camel and the Bison, we own many of these animals ourselves, but still enjoy interacting with and feeding them. They all were such characters. One of the Alpacas is hysterical, absolutely LOVED him/her, with the goofiest teeth. They all take the treats so nicely and have soft mouths. I got to pet a Zebra (oh yeah, we don't have one of those either). The zebra is so cool and lives in a corral with a Zorse- such a fun experience. I don't care if you already own livestock; this place is a cool spot to stop in, and if nothing else, buy yourself some of the best chocolates you will ever have. When in season, they have Emu eggs available.