This is such a special & wonderful place. Came here from out of town to celebrate my mom's birthday…read moreand we are so glad we did -- we're already looking to plan our next visit. Not sure about people's nonsensical complaints, but yes.... this is located near a rural highway, but it wasn't busy or inconvenient. Also, yes, they were generous to provide a free shuttle service from your parking spot to the entrance in a golf cart, which we really appreciated because we didnt have to walk in the heat, which is the obvious alternative. The tickets are a great price, especially knowing that it ultimately goes back to help the animals. Some people seem to be confused on the nature of this establishment. It is not a traditional "petting zoo" -- its an *animal sanctuary*. (Which is well disclosed everywhere, if you just take a moment to read a little bit, you'll clearly understand that). Their whole point is to rescue farm animals from cruelty and *slaughter* -- so it seems like common sense that a place that literally rescues farm animals from being slaughtered would also, of course, oppose slaughter and therefore, support veganism. Not complicated to comprehend if you just think it through a little. Obviously, it wasnt forced anyway -- it was just offered incase people were interested. No pressure. All of the volunteers we encountered were incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. You can tell theyre genuinely passionate about animals. They enforced the boundaries of the animals well, while keeping things fun and safe for everyone. Awesome facilities, very clean, and well planned. Again, a very special place that were so excited to visit again. Cheers!

My family and I drove out to see this place last weekend because we love animals and had heard…read moreabout it for years. We arrived to find parking along a busy highway (?!?), with golf carts shuttling visitors to and from the entrance, just a few feet away from cars whizzing past. That was weird. Then we got to the sort of holding area where they keep guests until their reservation time. Before we went in, the owner came out to greet us...sort of. She gave us a basic history of the place, but before she did, she wished us "happy pride" and told us all about how virtuous she was, as if everyone should be celebrating? Weird and inappropriate to say the least. The last thing she did before allowing us the entrance we'd paid handsomely for, was to lecture us about becoming vegans. Which is one of my biggest pet peeves about vegans to begin with. Then she stood at the entrance and offered everyone literature on veganism as we walked past. I declined. Wholly inappropriate, offensive and off putting. I didn't pay to be lectured about something I disagree with. It was nice to (finally) see and interact with the animals, but some of the volunteers were too much. I understand they're used to dealing with idiots every weekend, but some of the instructions they were giving were flat out dangerous, like having babies (maybe 18 months old) feed carrots to grabby, nippy horses. Bad idea when little hands aren't any bigger than the carrots. Most (not all) volunteers were just a bit too power trippy and under-educated for my taste. I will say the facilities were pretty clean and appeared well kept, but the horses and donkeys were filthy and in dire need of grooming. Give your visitors brushes and curry combs and show them how to brush the animals. Win-win for everyone. It was nice to hang out with the animals, but most of the people I could do without. Probably won't be back again.

So much to do with families of all sizes and ages! We love coming to visit. You can also stop into…read morethe stand if you want to just pick up fresh fruits or veggies.

What a great fun family, friendly spot! I've only been here twice and I'd love to return again…read more The second and most recent time that I have come here was for a private event. Underwood Farms can host birthday parties and special celebrations if you're looking for a venue to host a cowboy, western, farm themed event. We had a blast here. There's ample parking, but it in a dirt lot so your car may get kind of dusty.

We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour of Wake Farm. We petted goats, chickens, horses, donkeys and…read morefed a pot bellie pig! Our guide was very friendly and it was a fun and wholesome activity for the entire family!

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.

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 :)

I saw the signs as we came up on from San Diego So before we…read moreI go home I wanted to stop But no Cherries We walk in and it was just a store with pies Cider and fruits and nuts I brought pistachios and fresh figs, A pie. The lady at the cashier was nice too We looked at honey with comb A juices to I bought 2 waters too

Murray Family Farms is an absolute must when you're driving to/from Tehachapi. My friends and I…read morevisited for their U-Pick blackberries and had an excellent experience. The Big Red Barn has a lot of fresh fruit, baked goods, and other treats to choose from. The real fun is when you pick the fruit yourself though. We got ourselves some sweet blackberries to take home. Out on the farm, we had the best tractor ride and learned some fun facts about fruits, as well as slid on the huge slide and played some outdoor games. While we were here, we ate some oakie pies. My favorite is thanksgiving dinner. It tastes just like November-- Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy. They have other tasty savory pies like the chicken pot pie, blueberry pulled pork, and the breakfast pie. Of course, you could get some sweet ones too! The service is very friendly and the farm truly has fun for everyone! I can't wait to come back for stone fruit season.

It's a beautiful, peaceful place to walk around and relax. They have a nice museum and beautiful…read moreviews. I love nature.

Super expensive and disappointing. We paid $74 for two adults tickets at $2/each and $35/for 1…read morehours worth of bouncing + 10 game tickets. Games were disorganized, the people working appeared to be "over it" and unenthusiastic. It looked like a glorified bounce house party with 7 bounce houses. There was broken glass on the ground near the bounce houses, super dangerous especially if little kids are asked to take their shoes off want to go from house to house. I would definitely not recommend or go back. Your better off going to the grocery store to buy a pumpkin too! They were selling them for $17-$22 each!!! At Vons they have them for $5!

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

Pretty cool to see the animals here. Had fun taking my nieces here where they were able to touch…read morethe animals and brush their hairs. Parking is easy and plenty of space. So I will definitely come back. Only issue I have is that drivers drive a bit fast where the parking become dusty so be prepared for that or make sure the kiddies have mask or face cover.

The goods here are quite delicious and they have an eclectic line of items you could get~…read more They also have the most adorable mascots for their fruits! We tried the watermelon jam and the strawberry guava jam. D E L I C I O U S. We need to try more of their items next time!!!

I have gone to Tanaka Farms for years and have honestly loved their Pumpkin Patches but they've…read morelost their Rustic Charm and paying $27 per person for ages 3+ and $12 for parking is not worth it. For that cost it should include some activities but EVERYTHING cost additional and the food was overpriced. I am that person who doesn't mind paying for a good time especially if it's for the kids but this is no longer it. Greed is real.

Excellent and knowledgeable staff and outdoor learning experience for children and adults. A…read morebeautiful outdoor agriculture site. Staff have a wealth of knowledge. Oranges were provided as snacks and a follow up activity of making guacamole. A fave for field trips.

I had a great time at Petty Ranch. I went there for a field trip, and the leaders name was Mrs…read moreCamille

Black-owned, farm-to-table brunch with a live saxophonist? Now THIS is how you do a Sunday!…read more A group of us came to check it out, and we had such a good time. We were a party of 22, and they were able to seat all of us together, which was definitely appreciated. The brunch spread included an omelet station, waffles, fried chicken, chicken sausage, grits and veggies, green salad, fresh fruit, and peach dump cake. They also offer peach and watermelon mimosas made with their own sparkling wine from Ojai and freshly juiced fruit. The live saxophonist was such a nice touch and created the perfect Sunday brunch vibe. After brunch, we stopped by their store, where they sell fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, body butters, soaps, and more. They even offer a seasonal fruit and veggie box subscription. And I have to mention the service...exceptional! Everyone was welcoming and accommodating.

One of best parts of the experience was the story behind it…read more Beautiful place, they did a lot of work, and it shows. The grits were yummy. Very friendly staff. The only discomfort was the loudness of the music, even my watch kept signaling "loud environment". The folks at our table had to yell at each other the whole time we were there. We told three staff that the music was too loud. But they just smiled ( maybe they couldn't hear us, lol) The musician was very talented, just way too loud.