Darden's Farm & Vineyards
Hollister, CA · about 67 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
- Address
- 345 4th Street, Hollister, CA 95023
- Activities
- 🍷 Wineries and cideries
- Phone
- (386) 328-4880
- Typical season
- Year round (wineries and cideries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Bay Area, about 67 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- 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 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 0.1 mi
- Gas station BMF Racing Co. 0.1 mi
- EV charger 0.1 mi
- 91 places to eat within 5 mi Cozy Cup Cafe, The Vault, La Villa De Jerez Taqueria
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Hollister Farmers' Market Hollister · 0.1 mi
- Hollister Farmers' Market Hollister · 0.1 mi
- Gilroy Farmers' Market Gilroy · 14 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Oya Organics 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 67°F, lows around 42°F, about 1.2 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 19
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season287 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hollister 2, CA station (1 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
- Wineries and cideriesYear round
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.
- 1,941 acres of grapes
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Darden's Farm & Vineyards
Is Darden's Farm & Vineyards open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (386) 328-4880 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Darden's Farm & Vineyards?
Wineries and cideries typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Darden's Farm & Vineyards?
The listing gives the address as 345 4th Street, Hollister, CA 95023. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Darden's Farm & Vineyards?
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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