乡村公路, 阴暗的果园, gnarled wine vines—these trails, 驱动器, and unique farm tours provide close-up looks at California farms, gorgeous agricultural scenery, and plenty of places to stop and taste the bounty. Make these detours across the Golden State, listed north to south.
Tehama小道, Tehama County
Follow country roads through picturesque olive groves and vineyards, stopping for wine tasting near Lassen Volcanic National Park, olive (and olive oil) sampling in 康宁, and other farm-fresh foods along the way.
This county in the Shasta Cascade region is dotted with wineries, but is also home to dairy farms, olives and even Harrison’s California Chestnuts, known for their jumbo size.
A drive though this Central Valley region—focusing on the towns of Davis, 林地, Capay and Esparto—is rich with olives, 桃子, 和薰衣草. 不要错过 Séka Hills Olive Mill & 品尝的房间, w在这里 you can sip olive oil like it’s Chardonnay.
Sonoma County Farm Trails,塞瓦斯托波尔
Take a self-guided tour of artisanal family farms and food producers dotting this celebrated wine region. Find out w在这里 to take a farm tour at places like First Light Farm in 佩特, or enjoy ultra-local ingredients at Zazu Kitchen and Farm in 塞巴斯托波.
Marin Agricultural Land Trust马林县
Join guided tours of farms and ranches north of 旧金山; learn about artisanal cheese-making, organic farming, and balancing nature with agriculture.
隐藏的别墅, Los Altos Hills
Part working farm/education center/summer camp, this farm south of 旧金山 welcomes all ages with tempting programs—从 bread baking to raising bees and chickens.
Fresno County Fruit Trail, Fresno County
Follow farm roads through 阴暗的果园 to dozens of farm stands, local food producers, and friendly Central Valley towns. During the early spring, you can see a rainbow of fruit blossoms and by summer, feast on the 桃子, 李子, 油桃, 和杏, as well as their resulting pies, 堵塞, and dried fruits.
中国 Ranch Date Farm, Tecopa
Learn how dates are grown and harvested—and get plenty of free samples—on this family farm, nestled in a real oasis just south of Death Valley National Park.
In coastal hills near 帕索罗伯斯, meet baby goats and other farm animals on this 30-acre organic farm. Shop for fresh produce, 鸡蛋, and artisanal products like creamy-rich skin lotion made 从 goat’s milk.
Rêves des Moutons帕索罗伯斯
Stay in one of three retro campers or in the main farmhouse with owners Evan and Kristy Bishop at this sheep and goat dairy farm in the heart of the 帕索罗伯斯. This Central Coast wine region is roughly halfway between 洛杉矶 and 旧金山 off of Route 101. Daily tours of the farm are offered.
The Flower Fields,卡尔斯巴德
March through mid-May, walk among 50 acres of brilliant ranunculus in full bloom, capped off with ocean views just north of 圣地亚哥.
Book a group outing with this food-and-drink savvy company that will lead you to the best that 圣地亚哥 has to offer. Opt for one of the culinary odysseys that explore the South Bay, 北方的国家, or Central districts that will have you touring farms and munching on hyper-local—as in, 从 在这里对待.
Cheese lovers can go pretty much anyw在这里 in the state to find well-rendered 从age: T在这里 are 42 producers on the map, spanning 从 the North Coast to the Central Valley and down to Southern California. Pick your region and look for tastings, cheese-making classes, and events.
