Tanaka
Farms is a short drive from the San Diego Freeway along
University Drive in Irvine. Take the road into Strawberry
Hills golf course and you are there. On your left you
will see the farm fields and to the right is the produce
stand.
Tanaka farm is one of the few remaining family operations
left in Orange County. During season you will find organic
strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon and pumpkins.
Tractor pulled farm tours are a popular family activity
letting you see different fruits and vegetables growing
in the fields. While on the farm tour tour visitors get
a chance to taste some of the fruits and vegetables right
off the vine.
Kids really enjoy the ride and it is also a great learning
experience for them. Reservations are recommended for
the tours especially for groups.
Tanaka farms is a a little piece of Orange County past
that still thrives in the urban sprawl. Tanaka Farms also
has a produce stand on site selling fresh organic produce.
Tanaka Farms produce stand is open Weekdays 9am-6pm and
Weekends 9am-5pm. Tanaka Farms ia agreat place to stock
up on your fruits and veggies. Prices are reasonable and
the service friendly.
Tanaka Farms Produce Stand
Tanaka Farms
Strawberry Tours start about the middle of March. On weekends
no reservations are necessary. During the week tour reservations
are required.
Strawberry tours last about an hour and at the end of the
tour you get to pick and fill up a one pound basket to take
home. Watermelon tours take place during July and August
At the end of the tour you select a melon to take home.
Farm Tours are reasonably priced with kids
2 and under free.
Farm tours include a a tractor pulled wagon trip around
the farm and a taste of fruits or vegetables depending on
the season. Tanaka Farms has a pumpkin patch for Halloween
and at Christmas time they sell trees.
Its amazing that a place like this still exists in orange
County. Tanaka Farms is a great place to take kids for the
farm tour, plus they get to taste and pick vegetables.
Tanaka Farms Irvine Strawberry Fields
Tanaka Farms U-Pick Strawberries
Directions:
Exit 405 at University and head West. Make First Left at
Strawberry Farms Road. Limited parking at the produce stand
and overflow across the street at the fields. 714-968-6588
reservation and information. Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University
Dr Irvine, Ca 92612
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