The Ecology Center
San Juan Capistrano, CA · about 51 mi from LA
At a glance
- Address
- 701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (949) 443-4223
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- LA, about 51 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- AmEx, Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, SNAP Vouchers, VisaMasterCard, WIC Vouchers
- Social
- County
- Orange County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 2 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.5 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.5 mi
- 302 places to eat within 5 mi Acai Republic, Himalayan taste, Ricardo's Place
Farmers markets nearby
- Old Capistrano Certified Farmers' Market San Juan Capistrano · 0.7 mi
- Laguna Niguel Farmers' Market Laguna Niguel · 5.6 mi
- San Clemente Certified Farmers' Market San Clemente · 5.7 mi
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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 72°F, lows around 48°F, about 1.1 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 6
- 🍂 First fall frostJan 2
- ☀️ Frost-free season365 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Laguna Beach, CA station (7.4 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: Orange County
Orange County had 158 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 20 sold food straight to the public and 7 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.
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Questions about The Ecology Center
Is The Ecology Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (949) 443-4223 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Ecology Center?
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 The Ecology Center?
The listing gives the address as 701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Ecology Center?
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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