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Swank Farms

Hollister, CA Β· about 65 mi from Bay Area

At a glance

Address
2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
Activities
🚜 Farm visits
Phone
(831) 637-4704
Typical season
Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover
Bay Area, about 65 miles
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Email
[email protected]
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
County
San Benito County, CA
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 9b
Source
USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 2.7 mi
  • Playground 0.6 mi
  • Picnic area 2.7 mi
  • Gas station Chevron 2 mi
  • EV charger 2.9 mi
  • 93 places to eat within 5 mi Ding-A-Ling Cafe, Victoria's Italian Deli, Los Cuates

Farmers markets nearby

CSA farm shares nearby

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 67Β°F, lows around 42Β°F, about 1.2 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 19
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostDec 1
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season287 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone9b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hollister 2, CA station (3.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

  • Farm visitsMost open spring to fall

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

  • Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
  • Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
  • Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: San Benito County

San Benito County had 539 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 50 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Plan your trip

Questions about Swank Farms

Is Swank Farms open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (831) 637-4704 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Swank Farms?

Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Swank Farms?

The listing gives the address as 2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Swank Farms?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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