Centennial Farm
Costa Mesa, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(734 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A small working farm with cows, goats, chickens and chicks kids can pet, plus a vegetable garden and hands-on activities. Reviewers say staff are patient with children and the grounds are clean. Parking is free except when the fairgrounds have an event on. Picnic tables on site for a snack break.
A free, 3-acre working farm at the OC Fair & Event Center with pigs, goats, chickens, and crop rows, plus a pair of resident oxen and dairy cattle used for milking demonstrations. No reservations needed — it's a quick, easy animal fix for little ones any day of the year, not just during the fair.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Nap-schedule friendly
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88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
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What visitors say
- alison downing★★★★★
Admission was free today which was unexpected. I've never been here and will definitely come back. The staff really cares for the animals and all the kids that visit. They are super sweet and patient. Lots of different animals to see and even a spot to pet baby chicks. There's a scavenger hunt, planting a vegetable activity, and many more fun things.
6 months ago
- Rebecca Anthony★★★★★
Loved attending the 35th birthday of the farm ! such an amazing experience hanging out with the animals. my favorites were the Holstein cows and pygmy angora goats ! was also lovely with live music and beautiful gardens and the goody bag provided such sweet souvenirs. it was also super educational too- I didn't know little piggies could have fun playing with big rubber balls ! 10 outta 10 would go again
2 years ago
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