The Farm

The Farm is located in the heart of the Salinas Valley just west of Oldtown Salinas, 15 miles east of Monterey on Hwy 68 off the Spreckels Road Exit, 60 miles south of San Jose and 105 miles south of San Francisco. From Salinas and Highway 101 * Coming from the north, take Laurel Exit and follow map above to South Main St and Blanco Rd. intersection. Turn right onto Highway 68 (Monterey-Salinas Highway). * Coming from the south, take Sanborn Rd. exit and follow above map to South Main St and Blanco Rd intersection. Turn left onto Highway 68 (Monterey-Salinas Highway). * If you are coming from Salinas, stay on South Main St, which turns into Highway 68. 1) Continue on Highway 68 out of Salinas. 2) Take "Spreckels Blvd" exit. 3) At the stop sign on the off ramp, turn right onto the farm ranch road. (don't turn left onto Spreckels Blvd) You will see an art figure of a farmer and a small sign to The Farm. Turn right again. This road will take you to the produce stand. From Marina and Highway 1 1) Take Reservation Rd towards Salinas. 2) Continue under Highway 68 bridge (Reservation becomes River Rd). 3) Turn left on to the Highway 68 east on ramp towards Salinas. 4) Merge onto Highway 68 east. 5) Take the Spreckels Blvd exit 6) Turn left on Spreckels Blvd. 7) At the end of the street, you will see an art figure of a farmer and a small sign to The Farm. Turn right again. This road will take you to the produce stand. Make sure you do not turn right too soon, as this is against traffic coming from Highway 68 going west. From the Monterey Peninsula on Highway 68 1) Take Highway 68 towards Salinas or east. 2) Take the Spreckels Blvd exit 3) Turn left on Spreckels Blvd. 4) At the end of the street, you will see an art figure of a farmer and a small sign to The Farm. Turn right again. This road will take you to the produce stand. Make sure you do not turn right too soon, as this is against traffic coming from Highway 68 going west.

Mon.-Sat. 9:00am to 6:00pm (Winter Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm) April through December 22nd.

Contact The Farm for accepted forms of payment.

Admission : Admission and animal viewing are FREE. Basic tour cost is $6 for anyone age 12 and over, $4 for children ages 2 through 11 and free for little ones younger than 2. Fees for our basic one hour School or Group tour are $4/child and $6/adult with a $25 minimum charge. Teachers and chaperones of school groups are free. We reserve the right to adjust the fees based on the size and nature of the group. Custom tours are available. Contact The Farm for more information.
Educational Program: Check the web site for information about upcoming classes.
Events: The web site contains a calendar of upcoming special events.
Exhibits: The Farm has