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THINGS
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Bates
Nut Farm Valley Center
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Bates
Nut Farm is tucked away in an oak filled valley near Valley
Center, California. Finding the farm the is all part of
the adventure for first time visitors to the nut farm.
Bates Nut Farm has retained it's rural atmosphere due
to it's location 3 miles off the the main road.
When you turn off Valley Center Road onto Woods Valley
Road you travel under a canopy of oak trees to the farm.
The 100 acre Farm was established in 1921 when Gilbert
and Beatrice Bates purchased the property.
The couple raised five children along with an assortment
of animals on the farm. Bates started out producing and
selling walnuts and over the years have expanded to selling
a variety of nuts from all over the world.
Today you can buy almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans,
cashews and peanuts. Nuts sold at Bates are roasted and
packaged on site to ensure freshness. Bates Nut Farm also
a fudge shop and candy counter, which has a tasty selection
of regular as well as sugar free candy. Next door to the
main store in the original barn in the Farmer’s
Daughter store with gifts and collectable's.
Bates Nut Farm has something for everyone and a perfect
destination for a day trip. Several Indian casinos are
nearby including Pala, Valley View and Harrah's Casino.
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After your visit to the nut farm enjoy a buffet lunch and
one of the casinos before your trip home. An interesting
side trip is Palomar
Observatory. There is no admission charge to visit the
observatory or see the 200-inch Hale telescope from the
visitors gallery.
The farm store offers nuts, fruits, candies, packaged delicacies
and locally grown produce. There is also a petting zoo and
the Farmer’s Daughter gift shop. Bates Nut Farm is
a nice day trip and a good place to stock up on all kinds
of good things to eat. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the
picturesque oak filled valley.
Bates Nut Farm has become well known for its special events
held throughout the year on the 100 acre ranch. You’ll
love coming out and having a picnic in the beautiful tree
filled park and feeding the menagerie of farm animals. For
over 30 years families have made it an annual tradition
in October to come out to Bates in search of the perfect
pumpkin.
The Pumpkin Patch is the largest, oldest and most famous
in San Diego County. Arts and Crafts Fairs, Antiques, Collectibles
and Crafts Markets, Fine Art Fairs, and Car Shows are held
throughout the year.
For groups of 15 or more you can take advantage of educational
tours; “Nuts For You” and “The Life of
a Pumpkin”. |
Bates Nut Farm Store |
Woods
Valley Road to Bates Nut farm |
Directions: Take
Hwy 78 east to city of Escondido. Freeway will end at Broadway.
Turn right on Broadway, go 2 traffic lights to Washington.
Turn left on Washington and travel 3 miles to the traffic
light at Valley Parkway. Turn left on Valley Parkway, continue
6 miles to the top of the hill.
After you reach the top trun right at the first traffic
light - Woods Valley Road. Continue on Woods Valley Road
for approximately 3.5 miles. Bates Nut Farm is on the left.
Call ahead to see if any events are going on. If you are
looking for a quiet day in the country pick a non-event
weekend.
Phone 760.749.3333 Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to
5:00 pm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA 92082
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Tanaka
Farms one of the few remaining farms
in Orange County. Farm tours, produce stand. |
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Toms
Farm huge selection of produce, nuts
and fruits. Kids area with rides and a train |
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