Avila Valley Barn

Super Cute & Fun Family Experience! If you have kids, this is an awesome destination that doubles as a knowledge bank for the young minds, if you plan an academic outing as well. Many animals to pet or feed lettuce to, many varieties of u-pick fruits/vegetables/flowers, many little stops all at this farm. Photo-ops galore! And the food? Delicious! We stopped and had the tri-tip & chicken sandwiches which were so fresh & so tasty. I'm already planning a trip to go back for the fall desserts and tip check out the store. No fees to get in, only to feed the animals or to buy anything from the many products & u-pick. We went during pumpkin season so there is also a massive maze!! Fee for adults/kids but a free tiny maze for the little ones.

This is a miniature cute farm that is great fun for the whole family, especially for kids to explore and feed the animals. Besides feeding animals, Children can also try the pony rides. Normally we like to buy the seasonal fruits and vegetables. They are all grown from local farms. I like the gift selections. There are gifts here that you can not get easily at other places. So they have special gifts. They sell some homemade pastries as well. My father-in-law likes the Zucchini bread the best. It has a corner that sells ice cream and drinks. Some light meals are also available while you rest. We tried the Olallieberry pie ice cream which was delicious.

Dear Avila Valley Barn, I had no expectations coming here other than knowing it was close to the 101 freeway and it was a great place to stop. And, indeed, it was a great stop during our drive up the Central Coast. There were families and people of all ages and walks of life at your little farm. There were plenty of places to park and we got lucky finding a shaded spot under a tree near the entrance. There were plenty of things to see here from an ice cream barn on the left, a produce and small market in the middle, a corn on the cob stand, and an area to feed the little goats to the right - and plenty more animals around back. Avila Valley Barn had a variety of fruits and snacks available but I made sure to stand in the long (but fast) line for fresh roasted corn on the cob. It was delicious! We even bought some raspberries to snack on for the ride back. Too bad you were out of your apple cider but that only means I’d have to make a return visit. I did, however, make sure I purchased two of your pumpkin loaves and a giant cookie since all your other loaves were sold out. Oh, and your ice cream was so creamy. It was so delicious on a hot July afternoon. I enjoyed my first visit and I know it won’t be my last. I dream of coming back to Avila Valley Barn. Until next time… Sincerely, Your newest Avila Valley Barn fan

We have been coming to Avila Barn for years and have watched it grow into this amazing place for families. Now that we have started a little family of our own, we love places like this. It's a second generation owned farm that offers food and fun. During certain times of the year they will bust out the holiday decor and activities for all to experience. Right now they are getting ready for fall so a whole bunch of new things are starting on September. This place can be pricey for some but you can honestly make a fun day out of it and not break the bank if you didn't want to. We ate at the Chicken Shack and Smokehouse (which is BOMB 💣 by the way) rode the tractor 🚜 with our very nice tour guide Bob, picked Gala Apples 🍎 and fed the animals and bought some fruit all for under 100$. So,it can be done.

Corn on the cob, smoked artichokes, delicious pies and cute farm animals hay rides, ice cream, everything for a great day! 😃

This place was a fun stop for us in the morning on our way to do more things. There are a lot of farm animals outside, and you can feed them with lettuce you buy at the store. We enjoyed walking around and looking at the animals and feeding them. There is a lot of fresh produce to purchase as well as a lot of nice gift options. We got some souvenirs here and we enjoyed our stop.

Avila Valley Barn is a blast! We kept my 1 yr old entertained and happy for a good 2 hours and could have kept going. Also didn’t break the bank. The corn is delicious and I love that you get to add the fixings yourself. Can’t wait to go back when the pumpkins are on display.

Love this little stop, the kids loved feeding the animals , I love the food...overall was the best time and I honestly didnt have to spend that much money.

Color me a Believer! The reviews on Avila Valley Barn were spot on. I've been to various farms and pumpkin patches over the years, but this was the coolest farm I've ever been to! And definitely the first I've ever been compelled to write a review about... The grounds are very well taken care of with ample parking, clean bathrooms, and a neat farmer's market to buy fresh produce. Best $3 bucks ever for a head of lettuce to see the gleeful smiles of my kids feeding the goats and donkeys :) My 4-year old daughter had the time of her life riding a pony for the first time, and we loved watching every second of it as well. To top it off, there was an old-fashioned ice cream parlor inside, her favorite dessert! During a time when the world can seem a bit crazy, Avila Valley Barn was a welcome feast of simple pleasures. Thank you for the wonderful memories from our family!

It's always such a special treat to come visit Avila Barn!!! They have good food / treats, farm animals to visit, and other fun activities like apple picking and hay rides. It's a good place to come with your family or friends or even a date. I always make sure to get a cup of apple cider when I visit. They also have really good corn, sandwiches, and ice cream. There is also a shop that is full of goodies to purchase. The staff does a good job keeping it tidy with how busy it can get. When I used to live in the area I used to come quite often, but now that I live in Los Angeles it's extra special to come here!

Come to a Valley barn for a wonderful afternoon visiting animals, walking through pumpkin, mazes, and riding the tractor! The barn is filled with gifts and goodies and sweet sweets for everyone to enjoy! Make sure you snag their apple cider and roasted corn. Lovely place to spend the afternoon.

Avila Barn is always a sweet little getaway. I'm from Bakersfield, California so the drive is not too far. This gem is always a good time. They have fresh pies, live stock, fresh veggies, fruit, jam, and roasted corn. Oh a sweet candy shop, serving ice cream, bbq, and drinks. We came for the pumpkin patch and brought our dogs. The barn property is big and the staff are always ready to help. I would recommend this place.

Dear Avila Valley Barn, I had no expectations coming here other than knowing it was close to the 101 freeway and it was a great place to stop. And, indeed, it was a great stop during our drive up the Central Coast. There were families and people of all ages and walks of life at your little farm. There were plenty of places to park and we got lucky finding a shaded spot under a tree near the entrance. There were plenty of things to see here from an ice cream barn on the left, a produce and small market in the middle, a corn on the cob stand, and an area to feed the little goats to the right - and plenty more animals around back. Avila Valley Barn had a variety of fruits and snacks available but I made sure to stand in the long (but fast) line for fresh roasted corn on the cob. It was delicious! We even bought some raspberries to snack on for the ride back. Too bad you were out of your apple cider but that only means I'd have to make a return visit. I did, however, make sure I purchased two of your pumpkin loaves and a giant cookie since all your other loaves were sold out. Oh, and your ice cream was so creamy. It was so delicious on a hot July afternoon. I enjoyed my first visit and I know it won't be my last. I dream of coming back to Avila Valley Barn. Until next time... Sincerely, Your newest Avila Valley Barn fan

Fresh roasted corn, homemade pies, and you get the feed the goats - what more could a girl ask for??!!! This was my favorite spot in Avila Beach. I was in town two weeks and came here 3 times. The fresh produce and gifts are also amazing. We bought a olollie berry turnover, a peach and blueberry pie, and fresh roasted corn. All three were perfect!!! I'll never pass up a chance to feed goats - you pay $3 for a head of romaine to feed them. It brings such joy!

10 stars ! I love it here. So many pumpkins. Corn in the cob is the best I've ever had. Almond brittle best I've ever had. They have an Ollie berry jam is so good. Their sourdough is good. Hot food is on point, coleslaw fresh and it's free to come

Absolutely love this little farm!! I took my daughters here when they were babies and we all had such a great time feeding the animals and taking pictures. So when I was in the area I couldn't wait to come back. Farm is well kept. There is 2 separate buildings one that had ice cream and gifts and the other had more gifts & grocery items. It was cash only for food 4 the animals. I bought something in the gift shop and was able to get cash . Kids had a great time feeding the animals. Lots of fun. I wasn't able to try the food but I heard it's bomb .

I decided to visit Avila Valley Barn this year to get pumpkins and take the family to a pumpkin patch. What a fun place! There's plenty things to do with the family from feeding or petting the animals to the hay maze and tractor ride. They have baked goods, ice cream, and food on site though we did not eat there. The staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely consider this option next year. Well behaved dogs allowed so Stella got to go with.

Grateful for this place as we have young children. While visiting Pismo Beach, informed by Rangers at the State Beach. Easy off the highway, restroom break, kids walk and feed the animals.

Such a cute place they have plenty of parking. You can feed the goats, llamas bowls and other animals. They have heads of Romain lettuce that you could buy to feed them. I believe it's three dollars each. There's a five dollar hayride that takes you around the farm kids, I believe under two or three are free. You could shop inside where the farmers market is there's different knickknacks treats bakeries ice cream and you could also buy roasted corn, which is probably my best part.

So cute! Would recommend this place for sure. Great place to buy pumpkins and jams and stuff

We have been coming here all my life. It's a great place to take your family. Feeding the many animals, the pumpkin patch, and the yummy pies keep us coming back. They also have many hot food items and ice cream on-site. Our daughter loves coming here. If you haven't been here before, you need to stop by and check it out yourself.

Second time here and we still love it! A 3rd generation farm with animals, farmers market, fresh baked items, gift items, horse rides for kids and hay ride for everyone. Today we enjoyed farm to table corn. Yum!!!

What a dope spot in SLO. They have great food, barnyard animals, and some delicious pies that are totally worth taking home. They sell lettuce heads to feed the animals and totally worth it. The animals are super cute and friendly. We ended up eating at the barbeque place and the food was pretty solid. We took pastries and pies to eat at home. They were so delicious and fresh. If you're in SLO this is a must stop for great food and some entertainment. Parking - Wasn't too bad but it rained recently making the lot super muddy. It's a dirt lot so it can be bad if it rains so wear the correct shoes and expect them to potentially get dirty.

Just take friends and or family go here if you're longing for fall. Great fresh fruits and vegetable and petting zoo. Also food for purchase. Also a great gift shop. Nice staff. Inviting environment. Treat yourself!

Every time my family goes to pismo we always stop at Avila. It's really close and the kids love this place. We always buy some lettuce which is 3 bucks and you get to feed the animals. There is also an ice cream shop and they sell food. They havre plenty of seating everywhere so you can enjoy the Mountain View with your food. During Apple season you can pick apples and sometimes they have a maze during fall. They have a main shop that sells fresh baked goods, honey, strawberries, oranges, beer, wine and trinkets. A great place to visit with kids or anyone who loves animals.

My favorite spot in SLO! This barn has so much to do. You can buy lettuce ($3) to feed the adorable farm animals, and depending on the season, you might even be able to pick your own fruit. I'm not sure if they still do fruit picking, but it's worth checking out. I recently tried their chicken sandwich, and it was delicious. They also have a roasted corn stand, which used to be cash-only, but now you can pay at the store counter and get a ticket for the corn. If you're in the area, this place is a must, and I highly recommend it!

The Avila Valley Barn is a Central Coast Staple! Located off the 101, near Avila Village. Tons of parking, but it is dirt. The Avila Valley Barn has everything, feeding livestock, pony rides, ice cream/candy shop, BBQ restaurant, grocery store of products made from the land and local, apple orchards, pumpkin patch and hayrides, especially before Halloween. They always deliver friendly customer service. Our daughter loves going to feed the animals and go throw their orchards, flowers, and fruit bushes. I've been going for over 20years and love the homemade pies! *This place is pure family fun and one of those central coast traditions that still happen*

Had their apple pie and it was delicious!!! It wasn't too sweet and the crust was flaky and perfectly baked. I can see why fans of these pies return time and time again. A friend referred us and so glad we decided to purchase two. We froze their special olallieberry pie for thanksgiving. Can't wait to try it.

Had the best time at Avila Valley Barn with my boyfriend and our pup. We came the week of Thanksgiving to pick up our Dutch apple pie that we pre-ordered online. The pie was was loaded with apples and the crust was nice and crumbly. So good! I was pleasantly surprised about how much there was to do at the barn. We had a blast feeding lettuce to the adorable farm animals (shoutout to my girl, Georgia the cow). We also enjoyed an apple cider float and browsed through some of their other offerings in their store. The parking lot was quite muddy since it had rained recently, so bring waterproof shoes/boots if you're visiting during a rainy week.

So many cute animals!!!! Roasted corn was delish as Simple as it was & had the chili was just right. Loved all the haystacks all over the place as it reminded me fall is near.

A wonderful setting for a rest stop or fun family activity. The Avila Valley Barn offers walks within their orchards, special events, guided hayride tours during Fall, and seasonal fruit picking on selected days. Patrons can purchase lettuce for $3 to feed the barn animals. The property is well maintained and the staff is friendly. Food options include barbecue, corn, ice cream, and the farm-stand for fresh produce or artisanal gifts. I would love to return!

We arrived just before noon on a Saturday this summer, and there were already a horde of families with small kids. There must have been hundreds of people. I had no idea that this place was this popular. Arrive early to avoid the crowd. We were there for the food, but the farm animals and the quaint gift shop provided an interesting diversion. We bought their ripe strawberries, and they were a hit at our camp site. Each one was juicy and sweet. Fortunately, there wasn't a line at the restaurant. We ordered our food and they were ready fairly quickly. The Louisiana fried chicken sandwich was large and tasty. The flavor was full and fragrant, and the crispy edges made it even more satisfying. There were chickens behind allegedly electrified fence, but we never confirmed whether the fence was actually electrified. A prominently displayed battery was hooked up to the fence, so no one dared to test it.

Great stop for the fall. Lots of food options, from ice cream, corn on the cob, pie, candy, etc. Great service! Pumpkin patch, rides, maze, animals, fruit stand. Great place for a quick doggy bathroom break as well! Dog friendly!!

I HIGHLY recommend a visit to this cute, special, memorable spot that offers fun for everyone!! There are sweet & savory foods available to eat from the Chicken Shack & Smokehouse, the Sweetshop, & Bakery. Different activities happen throughout the year, but while we were there, they included hayrides & apparently pony rides on the weekend. The highlight for us was seeing lots of adorable animals up close--goats, donkeys, cows, emu, alpacas, & chickens both in a coop & out in a field!! For $3, you can purchase a head of romaine to feed the animals, which was such a fun & neat activity! The lady selling them in front of the store was friendly. The store offers an EXTENSIVE amount of items to enjoyably browse & purchase--lots of produce, bakery items, home goods & decor galore, pickled foods, SO MANY kinds of pantry items, dried fruits & nuts, coffee & tea items, a whole children's section, books, souvenirs, cookware, dishes, AND MORE! There is lots of parking available in a big gravel lot.

Great Place to take the kids and pick up farm fresh produce! Avila Valley Barn is right off hwy 101 just north of Pismo Beach. If you're road-tripping with the family and are looking for a fun food stop- look no further. There's no admission or parking fees- you just pay $3 for a beautiful head of romaine lettuce to feed the variety of adorable goats and cows. It's a great value all around. The food menu represents the best of the Santa Maria BBQ/Central Coast Fare. You can choose from Nashville Hot Chicken, Pulled Pork and Tri Tip sandwiches served with house made dill pickles and a flavorful slaw. We tried all the above and split them. The slaw on the sandwich created the perfect bite and all three meats were tender and delicious. The Produce market had a great selection and was reasonably priced. There was an assortment of honeys, jams, baked goods and sections of the store dedicated to displaying tasteful gifting items. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. It's worth the stop and there is something for everyone.

We love Avila Beach and this is the best spot to grab something before you get there. The honey is the best, chocolate coated nuts is delicious and the pies are omething to take home for the future taste testing Friendly service and a great spot for stretching your legs while on a road trip, and did I mention the animals.

This was one of our favorite stops on the drive north between Solvang and Cambria. We expected a cute little farm stand, and little it was not. But it was most certainly cuter than expected with animals on the property. We bought a few baked goods including a blueberry peach crumble pie which was quite possibly one of the best pies I ever tasted: sweet but not too sweet, with the perfect ratio of filling to crust/crumble. Glad we made this stop.

This is our second time returning to Avila Valley Barn and we were very happy to see Ralph on the rooftop again he is so silly. All of the animals are so sweet and we loved feeding them lettuce. Inside the barn they have lots of fresh produce and baked goods to buy. We took home an apple cobbler and it was very delicious. The strawberries we purchased were also very sweet.

We always like to stop by the farm and feed the animals. The shop is always fun to look through and they have some nice items. This most recently visit, we see decided to have lunch there. WOW, was I blown away by the food. It was much better than I was expecting and was fairly affordable too. We'll definitely think about having lunch here more often.

Great spot to stop and just look around, goats, and other animals for the kids to check out, great variety of produce, and other country goods. Must check out the corn shack, the suites barn, and the smokehouse chicken shack. And don't forget their baked goods they are exceptional! It's a wonderful atmosphere to just relax for a bit and all the employees are friendly and helpful.

Oh my! Delicious cherry turnovers, cherry butter and so many tempting things. This is a new "must stop" for me and my family! We wanted to buy everything. The banana muffin is also delicious! They have a ton of cute accessories also and the fruits and veggies looked amazing.

This is a wonderful little spot tucked into the greenery in a very quiet part of Avila Valley! It's extremely family friendly with a petting zoo and lots of other animals to see and feed. The market is super cute but very, very pricey. But the baked goods are worth every single penny! We were in heaven eating the Apple Crumble!

I am so so so thankful to whatever article recommended this farm to me. It was such a sweet and fun stop. All of their animals are so well taken care of and there's just so much stuff to offer. I absolutely loved it, it's great for friends, family, or a romantic date.

Great experience for families. Especially in the fall. Great market, family activities and a vary of fun animals you can feed. The food and bbq are amazing!!! Great photo opportunities as well. Very instagramable!

I visited Avila Valley Barn for the first time in March - it was such a beautiful place! I had the best time and will definitely be back again!

What a cute find for early fall! We visited this place today looking for some ice cream, but we left with so much more of an experience. Every single person who works here is so friendly and kind - they went out of their ways to make us feel" special. The food was great, the little farmers market had awesome finds, and feeding the animals was a huge hit with the kids (and the adults too). We are so happy we stumbled upon this wonderful spot today!

I absolutely LOVE this place. It's tucked away in a quiet area and feels so peaceful. I can't wait to come back again. I loved picking apples with my family and the pumpkin empanada I got from the shop was delicious. It's a wonderful place for family to come together

2nd time visiting and this time during the Christmas season. It was great to see Abby the cow and Rooftop Ralph still. Abby was a bit shy this trip so no photos of her and I forgot to snap one of Ralph. But I got one of Georgia (the long haired cow). I love browsing in the little market shop and the. Christmas photo-op set-up was cute. It was definitely less crowded on a Sunday late afternoon than my last visit. Still a fun thing to do when passing through the PCH.

LOVE visiting the barn when we are visiting the central coast. This place has really grown over the years and now is really a "experience". Starting as a fruit, nut and goodie stand with farm animals; it has evolved into so much more. Now there are feeding of multiple animals, pony rides, tractor rides, hot food and roasted corn stand. All of this listening to live music and enjoying the ambience. Because of what it is, it is definitely much busier on the weekends. Nonetheless I have always found parking and a nice time.

The lunch/BBQ shack is the bomb! Even the pickles are better than best. Every time we are in the area we feed the animals and then feed ourselves. Check it out!

Best chicken sandwich around. We love the outdoor seating and letting the kids run in the field. Not a long wait for food at all. The environment is great for kids with food to come back for.

Cute little place to stop off at if you're in the area. Great for kids and adults alike! They have animals that you can feed a whole head of romaine lettuce to for $3. The barn offers a wide varieties of produce, baked goodies and trinkets. I highly recommend their peach cobbler and carrot cake loaf or muffin....my goodness!!! They also serve bbq, roasted corn & ice cream. Great experience & I would totally recommend.

We love Avila Valley Barn! They have a lot to do and see. They have a variety of farm animals (goats, chickens, cows, donkeys, alpacas and horses) that you can feed lettuce to($3/head of lettuce). My kids loved that. There are pony rides I believe for $10. We did the hay ride($5/person, 2 years and under free) that takes you on a tour to see the farmland. The tour guide had lots of great information and made it very enjoyable. There's a market with all sorts of fruits, nuts and baked goods as well as a "sweet shop" with ice cream and candies. I bought some zucchini bread and it really was delicious. The Chicken Shack is their meal option and it really didn't disappoint. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, kids hot dog and pulled pork sandwich. The sandwiches were delicious and a great sized portion. They also sell hard ciders, beer and wine. There was also a corn station where you buy a corn in the cob and they have various toppings(we did not get any as the line was very long). Their activities seem to change as the seasons change which makes it easy to come back and always get to try something new. A few things our hay ride tour guide mentioned was U pick flowers, olallieberry season and pumpkin season. We visited the barn around lunch time and then headed out to Avila beach for the rest of the day. We have young kids and this made for the perfect day!

Another drive on the 101, another stop at Avila Valley Barn. It's honestly one of the main reasons that I look forward to a road trip up to the Bay Area; knowing that a quick visit to AVB is part of the package. It's a great place to stop to grab a snack, breathe some country fresh air, view the seasonal sights, stretch one's legs, and even do a little power shopping! On our last visit, fall harvest time was definitely all the rage. A large mound of pumpkins helped delineate the space where the hay wagon out to the pumpkin patch lines up. Fall blooms and allied décor brighten up the indoor and outdoor spaces. Baked goods also carry fall flavors, even pumpkin spice-flavored Rice Krispies Treats. Yum! In one of the indoor areas I saw the first vignette featuring Christmas-themed gifts. It will be that time before long, and you have to start somewhere. Since they do a fantastic job of merchandising, it will be fun to see what they bring in for the winter / Christmas / New Year's decorations and fun stuff to buy. Dear Hubby became fascinated with small pumpkins in very unusual spiked shapes. These were real; not crafted by machine. He bought a bag full to use for decorating a harvest space. Really cool, and very fairly priced for their seasonal flair. We arrived too late for the roasted corn this time, but we'll try to hit AVB at an earlier hour the next time. If you haven't stopped in at Avila Valley Barn, especially if you have younger kids (lots of farm animals to see/feed!), I highly recommend that you put this on your must-visit list when on the Central Coast.

Love this place! We seem to stop by here whenever we're in the area. We normally stay in Avila Beach and this is just off the freeway heading in. First, GOATS! Yep thats right. When you first walk in, you'll be greeted by Rooftop Ralph and his friends. Kids love these guys. They're very active and hungry! Go inside the barn and grab a bush of lettuce to feed to them. I think its like $3 and a great experience for the kids. Not only do they have goats but follow the roosters running around and they'll lead you to the chicken coop and other farm animals. Truly is a fun place for kids and great for pictures! Speaking of pictures, they always have a setup depending on the season for photos. Great backdrop and I think we've even used one for our christmas photo. Depending on the season they'll sell pumpkins or christmas trees and offer hay rides and fun activities. On our past visit they had a chicken shack which offered some pretty tasty bites. Their barn also sells some really good pies and fun souvenirs. Overall this is an awesome stop whether you're staying in the area or just passing by. Highly recommend if you have kids or just love country things.

Fun place to stop at before going to the beach. Good to grab little snacks & fruit at the store they have. I really like their muffins - carrot muffin, banana muffin, zucchini muffin... Delish! The kids had a great time feeding the animals (goats, cows, llamas) I spent a good $16 just buying lettuce just so they can feed them lol. Tractor ride was a tractor ride. The guy working at the ice cream shop was super friendly. The corn staff were decent, I heard them yelling at a few people not to leave their corn on the table. - their corn is tasty by the way, I like how they have all the toppings you'd want on a corn out for you to do so. Overall I will definitely come back!

This was such a wholesome experience. They have a lot of fun barn animals that you can feed, fresh vegetables, and delicious food and drinks. My favorite animal was rooftop Ralph, a goat that enjoys standing on the rooftop of his barn. We got one of their hard ciders which was also delicious. Highly recommend stopping by