Crystal Bay Farm

Not particularly friendly for little kids. A maze or hay rides would be sufficient but having skulls and a cemetery is a bit much. People are going there for the organic produce. I can go to haunted houses all day in the Bay Area.

My family and I just went here early this morning. They have the SWEETEST STRAWBERRIES. It’s a small family owned farm with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and lemons that you can pick yourself and buy by the lbs. The price is very reasonable, $ 3/​lb of Organic Strawberries. The owner (lady) was personable and friendly. She gave us tray baskets to fill and showed us the areas where we could pick fruits. It’s fairly small, nice and quaint little farm. We were the first to arrive around 11-​ish am and soon after the cars piled up.
PROS:
reasonably priced fruits
friendly staff
organic
sweet tasting fruits
clean (no liter scattered)
plenty of street parking
CONS:
it was hard to find
The actual Unilocal address took us to a residential area; but the farm is located on the corner, once you turn to Zils Rd you immediatly park on the side of the road and the farm on the right before the big house is the actual place
OVERALL, my family and I enjoyed our experience here and we absolutely LOVE THEIR STRAWBERRIES and we’re definitely coming back for more strawberries.
It’s also close to Sunset State Beach so we took a quick trip to the beach after strawberry picking.

Crystal Bay Farms is the best place to bring your kids and just enjoy the fresh air and beautiful berries, sunflowers and all sorts of flowers. Your kids can also see some farm animals and really be on a farm!
The strawberries and raspberries as well as all of their produce are organic and delicious!
My daughter also LOVES the summer camp and this is her 3^rd year! She has learned all about a farm including when to pick corn, how to plant a flower garden, feeding animals, etc!!!
RLL

This place has strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and lemons for the public to pick! Everything is organic! I also found a bunch of bugs and a tiny little snail on the strawberries, so I assume there isn’t pesticides? At least not very much?
$ 3/​lb for strawberries
$ 6/​lb for raspberries and blackberries
$ 1/​lb for lemons
The place itself isn’t really too filled as there are only a few rows of bushes but it seems like they’re trying to plant more and expand.
There are plenty of street parking right outside.
It was also quite confusing To find; we got there early and nobody was there yet, so we drove inside and got lost. They should really put a bigger sign and perhaps inform people to just park in the streets.
The fruits!
The strawberries were super sweet and so very delicious; sweet like candy! They’re also huge and juicy! It also smells sweet. After picking the strawberries and putting it in my car, my car smelled amazing!
The raspberries were scarce and it took a long time for us to pick just half a pound. However, they’re also very sweet.
There were plenty of blackberries, but they’re not yet ripe when we went and are super sour.
I didn’t get a chance to look at the lemons.

We stopped by yesterday to pick strawberries and these are the best we have ever had! There were tons of them too and they were very easy to find. We will be coming back soon.

Stopped here on my way back from Santa Barbara. Unfortunately even though it said it closed in 48 minutes on Unilocal,it was clear it hasn’t been open in some time. What a bummer to go out of our way and then drive away empty-​handed.

It was a cute little place. Charming. However, they had a band playing and it was quite loud. The people were not very friendly either. We brought our dogs and thought it was OK since we saw other dogs as well as no sign saying no dogs allowed. The dogs that were there were a little aggressive and we’re peeing on the pumpkins. They were their farm dogs or something and said that they can’t have other dogs allowed and made us leave. They should have had a posted sign. The service was bad too. A bit on the creepy side. We didn’t feel welcome. Not sure if it’s because my husband is african American and obviously our kids are mixed but there was a weird vibe here. Too bad cuz it was really a cute place.

The pumpkin patch here was so much fun! They had tons of decorations, a dress up tent, as well as u-​pick strawberries, which makes this farm a fun time for the kids. They also sell winter squash, and the owners will tell you all about them, even how to cook them. I highly recommend supporting this small organic farm.

Awesome! Juicy huge strawberries! Organic! and not crowded.
We went there end of June. There was so much to pick and choose! Go soon and enjoy! It is only $ 3/​lb (organic — remember).
Take cash with you, of course! (Cards not accepted)

I am absolutely, head over heels, enchanted by Crystal Bay Farm.
Lori and Geoff are nothing short of Magicians.
Eating the food they grow is to eat true nourishment, love… You can taste the good energy and hard work they put in to everything they do.
THE STRAWBERRIES?! I’m so sorry if you missed partaking in them this past season (Maybe you could get lucky now, and there would still be a few lingering). I tell people eating their strawberries is like having a spiritual experience ;)
They are literally — I say this with no doubt — hands down the best Strawberries I have ever had.
And NOW! PUMPKIN SEASON! My love and I were there surrounded by countless types of Pumpkins on our visit yesterday — Herilooms, even Endangered breeds of pumpkins! Just Wow, friggin Wow.
Have Kids? Take them over to this Organic Wonderland… They will be delighted, as will you.
Think you’ve tasted true magic before? I challenge you to find a more succulent ANYTHING then what grows on this magic farm.
Lori and Geoff, Thank you, from the bottom of my Heart. What you do is special. I am so thankful to have found Crystal Bay Farm.

I went here looking for a good time after reading all the great reviews. I brought my family who was visiting from out of state and we all absolutely loved it! The owner Lori took time out of her busy day to show us around and to educate us regarding all of the different varieties of produce that she has. The strawberries are to die for! They were hands down the best that I have ever had.
There is a honor system farm stand right near the road. Fresh produce is also there.
Anyone looking for a great time should stop by and support this local gem. I know I will definitely be back for more!

A beautiful, small, organic, family owned farm with ocean views in La Selva, just outside of Aptos and Watsonville. We were on our way to Davenport where we had bought our pumpkins for years when traffic on highway 1 forced us to consider other options. We turned around and headed South toward Crystal Bay which we had been to in the summer for berry picking and heard they had pumpkins. So glad we did. Love this place. Just magical. Bought two big pumpkins for carving and one small one to eat. Returned the next day for a music festival featuring local musicians and purchased some wonderful organic jam and another pumpkin to eat! We also picked strawberries. This is what it’s all about. Community and supporting the local farmer. I’m a fan and so is my son who said «It’s an amazing farm, frankly it is now my favorite farm to go to for pumpkins and music. :D». Visit their web site for all the details of what they offer. There is a lot.

This is absolutely beautiful certified organic farm run by two very dedicated farmers. Lori and Jeff grow the most delicious strawberries and a wide variety of pumpkins, gourds and squash both edible and decorative. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This place has become a regular stop for me :-) I love the honor system farm stand that has everything stocked so I can pick up some treats on my way home from work or talk to the owners about new squash to try! Just tried the red kuri yum! And picked up winter luxury for a pie! Can’t wait to bake it!!!

Great place for heirloom pumpkin and squash and berries staffed by real friendly folks. They have Jack o’ Lanterns and decorate nicely for the kids, but the real treat is the great variety of good eating gourds, with background and serving suggestions. This has become a Fall tradition with us, picking up 5 – 6 rare specimens and using them throughout the Winter.

My daughter and I just went for our first visit to the farm for berry picking, and were so impressed with the fabulous berries, and wonderful farm atmosphere of yesterday, complete with a rustic «bank» to leave your money. Everyone we met were so welcoming and appreciative that we made the effort to choose organic, (we’ve been going to Gizdich for about 25 years, but they don’t have any of the organics.) We left our name with the lady who was happy to call us when more raspberries are ready, can’t wait to return!!! * Free baskets if you don’t have your own, and you may even leave a check in the bank.

What a fantastic place!!! Came here with a friend and our 4 toddlers in tow after spending the morning at Manresa Beach. It’s less than 5 minutes from the beach which was very convenient.
As it turns out «U-​pick» is only done Thurs-​Sun, but the man (owner?) saw us and said, «No problem!» as he handed over little baskets and boxes for us to use (free of charge).
The strawberries are organic and hands-​down the best berries I’ve ever tasted! My girls could not get enough and I left a little extra $$$ to cover the berries they couldn’t help but eat while picking.
We had a great time! Highly recommend and look forward to returning in a few weeks for organic raspberries!

Only the raddest organic farm ever.
This place is awesome. Strawberries all Summer, Super Awesome Pumpkin Patch, Movies on the Farm, Yoga on the Farm, who could ask for more???

This is a small-​size farm with pick your own fruit. They have pumpkins in October. They are certified organic according to their web site.
There is a horse, a couple goats, chickens, several cats and a few dogs on their farm. The animals all seemed friendly and my kids loved the addition of animals to their strawberry picking experience.
Make sure you have used the bathroom prior to visiting… do not use the outhouse there. All I can say is yuck.
If you go when it is not busy, the pick your own fruit is on the honor system. You pick & then slide your money into a payment box.
Compared to Gizdich Ranch, which is not too far away, this is much smaller, less clean, and more of a working farm as opposed to a place that openly welcomes & solicits guests. But if you just want to go pick some fresh berries all at one location and check out a few farm animals while you are at it, it works.