Bates Nut Farm

Replenish with fresh, delicious nuts, but stash some for later. Bates Nut Farm started as a walnut farm, 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 are raw or roasted, spiced up or unsalted. To ensure quality and freshness, we roast and package our nuts right here on the farm. The Bates family takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price. It’s part of the tradition.Nuts may have made Bates famous, but now you’ll also discover over 5000 square feet of gifts available at the Farmer’s Daughter, located in the original barn, and the Bates gift shop. What fun you will have browsing through the nooks and crannies of home and garden accessories, kitchen items, baby, stationery, collectibles, candles, personal care, jewelry, inspirational books, greeting cards, seasonal items and much more. There is a little something for everyone at the Bates farm. The Bates Nut Farm has become well known for its special events held throughout the year on the 100 acre ranch. You’ll love coming out and having a picnic in the beautiful tree filled park and feeding the menagerie of farm animals. For over 30 years families have made it an annual tradition to come out to Bates during the month of October in search of the perfect pumpkin. The Pumpkin Patch is the largest, oldest and most famous in San Diego County. Arts & Crafts Fairs, Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Markets, Fine Art Fairs, and Car Shows are held throughout the year. For groups of 15 or more you can take advantage of our educational tours; “Nuts For You” and “The Life of a Pumpkin”. See our Special Events and Eeducation and Tour pages.