There’s nothing quite like it—reaching into the earth for a warm, sun-kissed vegetable or pulling a crisp apple straight from the tree. "Pick Your Own" isn't just a fun outing; it's a return to the way food was meant to be enjoyed—fresh, alive, and deeply connected to nature. In the fields and orchards of the Santa Ynez Valley, you don’t just taste food; you experience it. Hand-picking your harvest roots you in the land, brings you closer to the seasons, and reminds you that the very best meals start at the source—with your own two hands.
Long before wine trails and country roads filled the maps of Santa Barbara County, there were only the farmers—families who carved out a living from the fertile soils of the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, Santa Maria, and the rolling hills beyond. They rose with the sun, worked the land by hand, and trusted in the rhythm of nature to guide their days.
Today, those roots run just as deep. In North Santa Barbara County, small family farms still thrive, carrying on a way of life that feels rare and precious in the modern world. Long hours, endless seasons, and hard-earned harvests are part of a quiet commitment: to bring fresh, honest food to our tables. Not factory-processed or overnight-shipped—but nurtured slowly, grown with care, and offered with pride.
When you Pick Your Own, you step into that story. You walk the same fields where generations have planted, tended, and dreamed. You tug a carrot from the earth with your own hands. You pluck sun-warmed berries from the vine, just as farmers' children have done for over a hundred years.
This is more than just food—it’s a lifestyle. It’s about living at your own tempo, feeling the seasons change in your bones, and tasting the difference that true connection makes. In the Santa Ynez Valley and across the northern stretches of the county, every day is a chance to taste, explore, and make memories.
So bring your boots, your baskets, and your appetite for adventure. Breathe in the sweet scent of lavender, the fresh tang of tomatoes still warm from the vine, and the rich promise of ripe apples hanging heavy on ancient branches.
"Pick Your Own" isn’t just an activity. It’s your invitation to slow down, dig in, and live a little closer to the land.
Welcome to the fields where food is an experience—and every harvest tells a story.
Where every day is a chance to taste, explore, and make memories.
Pick your journey below:
📍 Seein' Spots Farm & Ballard Apple Farm - Solvang,
Get ready for d CA)onkey hugs, pony rides, and apple picking!
At Seein' Spots, you'll stroll through 80 heirloom apple trees, cuddle Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys, and grab farm-fresh eggs. Perfect for school tours and family outings.
📆 Open: Wed–Sun, Year-round | 🍏 Apples: Sept–Dec | 🥚 Eggs: Year-round
💌 Contact: linda@seeinspotsfarm.com | 📞 (805) 688-2275
Website: https://seeinspotsfarm.com/
📍 Blueberries Ole'! (Santa Maria, CA)
Lose yourself in fields of plump blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and fresh lavender. Bring a picnic and make a day of it! No pesticides, just pure nature.
📆 Season: April–August | Open Wed–Sun, 9AM–4PM
💌 Contact: upickberries@yahoo.com | 📞 (805) 260-0497
📍 Quacken Farms (Santa Ynez, CA)
Fall in love with fall at this family favorite! Find your perfect pumpkin, ride a pony, and explore the hay bale maze. Plus: organically grown apples, veggies, and walnuts.
📆 Open September–November, Sat & Sun
💌 Contact: info@quackenfarms.com | 📞 (805) 688-3613
📍 Santa Barbara Blueberries at Restoration Oaks (Gaviota, CA)
Fresh air, fresh berries, fresh memories. From blueberries in early summer to raspberries in fall, plus watermelons and cantaloupes too!
📆 Season: May–July (Blueberries), Aug–Oct (Raspberries)
💌 Contact: info@santabarbarablueberries.com | 📞 (805) 686-5718
📍 Summerset Farm (Santa Ynez, CA)
Certified Organic everything! Pick your own apples, berries, pumpkins—and find treasures like local honey, pickles, and fresh eggs. Corn maze and bounce houses included!
📆 Open: Tues–Sun, 9AM–4:30PM
💌 Contact: summersetfarmsyv@gmail.com | 📞 (805) 245-0989
📍 U-Pick Blueberries (Santa Maria, CA)
Harvest sunshine at U-Pick Blueberries—spray-free blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, tomatoes, lavender, apricots, and plums. Sample as you pick!
📆 Open Everyday: 10AM–4PM (Starting June 6)
💌 Contact: upickberries@yahoo.com | 📞 (805) 260-0497
Whether you're cuddling a baby donkey, picking plump berries, or getting lost in a corn maze, the Santa Ynez Valley Farm Trail is waiting for you.
🛻 Load up the car.
🎒 Pack your spirit of adventure.
📸 Make memories to last a lifetime.
👉 Find your map, plan your stops, and live the Santa Ynez Valley dream.