Hit the brakes for this roadside farm stand in a wooden barn to pick up fresh produce, eggs and coffee, plus amazing fruit pies (which sell out fast). The historical pie-slice-shaped farm is a nonprofit dedicated to leadership development and food education for urban youth. Check the website for volunteer work days, farm tours, potluck dinners and barn dances.

It's around 11 miles south of Pescadero Creek Rd.


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