Julian Farm and Orchard
Julian, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(665 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Entry is tiered by which activities you want and some cost extra on top, so check before setting out. Reviewers list a petting zoo, hay rides, an apple cannon and small play areas for toddlers, with enough space that it does not feel crowded. Roughly toddler to ten. Dogs welcome, with water stations.
Just west of Julian in Santa Ysabel, this working farm packs in a petting zoo, hayrides and seasonal U-Pick apples, pumpkins, berries and flowers. Apple-picking runs on reservations in the fall, so book your Apple Tour ahead for September and October and get there early on weekends.
Happening near here
- Julian Certified Farmers' MarketJulian · 4 mi · 11am–4pmFree
- Ramona Farmers' MarketRamona · 12 mi · 9am–1pmFree
4381 Julian Hwy, Julian, CA 92036, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
U-Pick from $20/bag; reservation needed
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What visitors say
- mary “Slmsh01” shloss★★★★★
The Julian Apple Orchard is absolutely worth the drive! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed each creative aspect of the farm, from the fresh apple slushies and shooting apples from the apple cannon to picking our own pumpkins! The “sisters” will greet you upon arrival at the entrance booth, where you can also enjoy a friendly smile and purchase your tickets. The entire orchard was full of other activities, a map that helps guide you to different activities, and even offers hay rides around their farm! You’ll feel like a kid again as you take a hay ride, share some apple cider, and rove through fields of fresh flowers and pumpkins! When you leave, the sisters will help you check out with your pumpkins and if you ask them to sing their special “Sisters” song, you’ll be blown away by their beautiful voices! 12/10 recommend to kids and adults who want to experience the fall feeling in California!
10 months ago
- Denise Martin★★★★★
We had a wonderful time here. I went with my daughters and three grandchildren. One of my daughters brought her beloved pup. This place had lots of things to do from toddler age to ten. And it was also very friendly for the pup with multiple water stations throughout the facility. There were small play areas for toddlers throughout the facility. And everyone that I talked to was so kind and knowledgeable. Entering the facility gave you access to the petting zoo and if you wanted to, you could purchase food to give to the animals. But you could also walk in and just watch them and interact with those who were as curious about you. There was a big round rock climbing wall, and swings and an area with tricycles surrounded by hat bales for the little ones to play on. The Apple cannon was great. Axe throwing for young and “mature”. Bean bag toss And the hay ride was long enough to be magical. We will definitely go back.
10 months ago
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