Roasted Nuts and Treats
Fresh Nuts, Snacks & Gifts
Upcoming Events
Discover what's happening next at the farm!
Nuts from all Over the World Meet Here
Bates Nut Farm welcomes you to our charming, San Diego farm, nestled in the scenic hills of Valley Center, CA. Experience the farm-fresh flavor of our nuts—roasted and packaged right here on-site for quality you can taste and love in every bite.
Whether you're hosting, gifting, or snacking, our nuts and tasty treats are the perfect addition to any occasion.
Our Pumpkin Patch Is Open!
Let's Celebrate Fall Together!
Plan your visit to our San Diego Pumpkin Patch today.
Join Us For Our Annual
Scarecrow Contest
A Fun Fall Activity!
Meet Our Friendly Farm Zoo Animals
Open daily, 9am–5pm — stop by the Farm Zoo & feed the animals with animal feed for purchase in our store.
Visit Our Country Store
Enjoy a variety of nuts, treats, home decor & seasonal favorites at our store!
Picnic Underneath The Trees
Back a lunch or bring some snacks and enjoy a lovely picnic under our trees.
We Have A Variety Of Farm Animals
Visit with our alpacas, a mini-donkey, goats, sheep, geese, an emu & more!
Barrels of Salt Water Taffy
Delicious salt water taffy awaits you as you enter our country store!
Nuts, Snacks and More
Take a stroll through our store and browse through all the tasty goodies.
Visit Our Candy Counter
Swing by our candy counter filled with homemade fudge & assorted candies!
Farmer's Daughter Boutique
Don't forget to visit our lovely boutique next door from the Bates Store.
Fall Into Bates
From roasted nuts and sweet treats to seasonal favorites, there’s something for everyone at Bates.
Nuts and Food Gift Boxes
Filled with our most-loved products, our handpicked gift boxes are perfect for gifting—or treating yourself.
This place is a hidden gem. Drive down the driveway to see a little farm with lots of animals, vast landscape hugged by the mountains. The cutest market, shop, and property. Great snack, food, chocolate, and gift selection. The staff is really friendly. It's a neighborhood spot for the community.– Iris Mata
Love all the space! Quaint stores. Lots for the family to do! Petting zoo, hay ride, corn maze. Great selection of food, drinks and treats.– Anna Bailey Groves
Upcoming Events!
Bates Nut Farm hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Check back regularly for updates!
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The 2026 Pumpkin Patch Opens
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Pumpkin Festival Makers Fair
Dates: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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35th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: Results: 1:00pm
Learn more
Our Story
We are a family business and have been working together for over a hundred years. We first started with walnuts, but now purchases nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm. The nuts come raw, roasted, some spiced up and unsalted. To ensure quality and freshness we roast and package our nuts on the farm. The Bates family takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price. It’s part of the tradition.