Oak Tree Village Oak Glen

Yea… I’m pretty backed up when it comes to reviews, but I’m outchea in 2016! Gonna catch up, you watch.
Hanging out in Oak Glen with friends for mah [early] birthday and we decided to do a little detour to see what this village was all about. You can feed the ANIMALS?! I’m in.
And as I sat there and watched that sweet little cow stick her tongue out while trying to eat the food, a few tears started to swell up in the corners of my eyes… reminiscing about how I grew up. My mom owns lots of land in Texas and we USED to own hundreds of cattle… all of which we fed pretty well. Grass. Fruit from nearby trees. Hay in the winter. Sweet sweet sweet memories. Ohhhhhhhhhh, emotions.
Anywho, I liked this place. Not TOO big a thrill, but a nice leisurely thing if you have some time to kill.
Feed the animals.
Feed the fish.
Shop the booths.
Snack on food.

Cute place for families, my daughter loved petting and feeding the deer

We drove by this place last year, on a weekend, and it was packed so we didn’t stop. This year we were there during the week and it was far less crowded. It made it much easier to get a parking space, but there wasn’t much going on. Many vendors in the little booths were closed. The main shops were open, as well as the restaurant there. It’s dog friendly, which is nice. There were peacocks walking around and there is also a petting zoo type attraction which I believe is $ 5/​person. The bakery that was in that main strip smelled good!

It’s a tradition for a reason– this place really gets you in the Autum spirit. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. I look forward to coming here every year. We always stop at Apple Annie’s for breakfast/​lunch. Tabitha is a waitress there and she is the best– so sweet and so friendly. I love this place so much.

What a lovely place! The entrance is fee and so is parking. All you pay for is $ 5 to enter the animal farm and a dollar for a cup of corn to feed the animals. No credit Or debit card so bring cash. Also, bring a water bottle since it gets hot.

We went in early August during off season and really enjoyed the views, ability to find parking easily, and the overall relaxing vibe you get being in the foothills. During peak season there is certainly more to do, but it was nice to step away from the suburbs for the day.

This review is for the petting zoo. It’s a sad place. The animals are behind chain link fences, and their living spaces are very small. One sheep in particular looked very unkempt. He barely looked like a sheep because his fleece was so overgrown and matted. This is a dirty, run down looking place. I wish that animal activists would find out about it. Oak Glen is filled with acres and acres of beautiful pastures and these poor animals are confined to cages, basically.

I took my 2 year old here after hearing such great things about it and especially the petting zoo from friends and online. I must say, we were immensely disappointed.
The good:
The people were super nice and friendly which is the only reason I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1. The food looked and smelled amazing (we didn’t try any). The bakery items were HUGE and looked even better.
The bad:
I get they are going for a «rustic» vibe, but there is a difference between rustic and just run down as this place was. The petting zoo was a joke. It was difficult to tell which ones you could «pet» and which were just to look at through the fence. I was also disappointed in their upkeep of the animals. I grew up on a farm that raised Pygmy goats and these poor goats were filthy, soiled and acted as though the only food they would get that day was whatever was in your cup of feed. The sheep’s coat was completely matted and one was cooling down in what appeared to be its own urine. The only staff assigned to this area was the guy who took our tickets. It was just a sad place and I hope the animals get the care they deserve.
Overall, it just isn’t a place for young families.

It was fun to walk through but a long drive for my family for what it is. We visited a bunch of farms in the area so that made the drive worth it.

Love this place.
Just read negative reviews about long lines.
Don’t come on a Sunday during peak season. Duh.
Business owners were very pleasant. Those who complain must be the ones with the hair across their ass.
Prices are average for a place like this! This is not a corporation. Those who complain need not buy! This is how they make their money.
Don’t understand this? Go to Walmart for GMO apple juice. More room for us!
Animals are clean and so are their large roaming areas.
I had a farm back East. I was pleased with the cleanliness.
I have a special interest in potbelly pigs since I have a rescue piggy since she were 3 days. She’s now in Solvang at Lil’ Orphan Hammies (Santa Barbra.)
I spoke with the teen in charge of the baby piggies. They are all rescues as their mama died after birth.
These animals are very well taken care of and look very calm and happy.
Oak Tree Village = Cuteness to the 10^th degree.
Almost 2 hours from LA. 70 degrees on Sunday.
Beautiful drive, beautiful mountain views.
Love wearing my cute sweaters and meeting family and friends here for a lovely day.

It’s a little pricey, but for non gmo Apple’s, it’s worth it… lol… this place is a lot of fun for the whole family… the petting zoo is worth the $ 5… buy a couple cups of food cuz those animals can be a little aggressive… they have fishing too… the train and slide were closed today, so I can’t review that, but we will be going back very soon… I did get to try a homemade caramel milk chocolate and peanut Apple, but I’ll be returning for the Apple pie and vanilla ice cream…

Took the family here yesterday on a quick jaunt out of the city. It was brisk and misty which really helped add to the Fall vibe. Overall, the place was ok. A lot of really outdated stuff and the porta johns were pretty gross, but I lived.
We visited the animal museum and it was pretty sad. I recommend if you are an animal lover to steer clear. The taxidermied animals were ancient and falling apart of covered in dust. There are spider webs everywhere including inside the reptile cages (which I imagine isn’t very safe for them). The musty cat pee smell inside helped lend to the depressing nature of the whole exhibit. I know I’m thrifty, but $ 3 per person (for anyone over 2 years old) is kind of steep. I know they have to take care of the animals, but crickets don’t cost that much, and the reptiles cages just had dirt and leaves from outside… There is a really sweet one-​eared rabbit in the museum that you can pet. Our five year old really liked that.
The hot glazed nuts were good, but weren’t warm at all which was a bummer.
The shops are cute but overpriced, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from a touristy place. Picked up some candy and caramel apples from the candy kitchen.
Overall, we will probably come back again, perhaps earlier in apple season next time. Plus, it’s always nice to see the brightly colored leaves!

Apple pie & ice cream, cider, apples, wine what a relaxing place on a Sunday.
It’s been a while since I have been here they have a lot of fun things for the kids and adults to do.
You have to try the pirate show these guys and gals are great, give it a try you will have fun.

I had a great time with the family. The apple pie and apple cider were amazing. I would love to come back soon.

Had a great time, got some cider and some super delicious cinnamon rolls!

Today, I took the family to this place on the recommendation of a friend of mine. I must say that this place reminds me of Little House on The Prairie. The people, the food, and the type of socialization brings life back to simplicity.
I found the trip here was entertaining. There are several activities for the children like: a pony ride, petting zoo, and a gigantic inflatable slide. Each activity costs money.
The food and the merchandise were a bit expensive. There was one place that sells sugar free candy for nearly $ 19 /​lb. On the other hand, the variety of sugar free chocolates was more than I have ever seen in my life. Still, too steep for me so I bought $ 5 worth. (4 pcs).
I think the trip here is worth it, if you don’t plan on buying anything, and all you want to do is sight-​see. Its a great trip. I would come out again.
4 Stars because they are just too darn overpriced.

We spent a fun afternoon here and definitely left with the «fall spirit». Perfect for a quick getaway and home to some of the most delicious apple pie. Our last visit was not quite as pleasant because of the crowds, but at least business is good for them! Just wish they had more people working at the restaurant so the service was better.

My family and I have been going to Oak Tree Village for years. We usually stop at Apple Annie’s for breakfast/​brunch. You can buy some of their famous apple pies by the slice, but I’m usually so full from eating we buy a whole pie at the bakery next door and take it home.
There is a candy store a few doors down that some some delicious fudge and candy. Well worth a visit.
Besides the restaurants/​stores there is a petting zoo in the back, which kids usually love. Great for families!
During apple season this area can get quite crowded though. I prefer to go off season when it’s less busy.

There are so many nice farms and stores in Oak Glen. It really is a nice place to visit… but I would recommend staying away from Oak Tree Village in Oak Glen. It is simply a tourist trap, crowded, overpriced and many shop owners are rude or bizarre. On our first trip there, we visited the General Store. I told each of my kids they could have ONE single piece of candy. The woman at the General Store seemed so curt and aloof with me. I think she was irritated that we were buying so little. I kept thinking, «Would you prefer I not buy at all??» I had another odd experience at Apple Annie’s. I went in there asking for a single piece of apple pie and the woman behind the counter tried to convince me to buy just about every other pastry in her glass case. Turns out, they were out of apple pie due to Labor Day. I guess this was being a good salesperson on her part… but she had one pie on the counter and what was really going on is that she didn’t want to slice it for me. She preferred to save it for a customer buying a WHOLE pie LOL: D It was just funny. I was saying, «I want a slice of THAT pie» and she was saying, «Oh, you’ve got to try my puff pastry. How about some apple cake? Oh, these strudels are a new recipe! Blah, blah, blah…» Most importantly, STAY AWAY FROM THE CLOTHING STORE IN THE FRONT. The woman who was in charge of the store was very rude. Their clothing is overpriced to begin with. She has one sorry sale rack in the front with several pieces of damaged or outdated clothing on it. I was considering one dress that was decent and then noticed that it had a HOLE in it. She hemmed and hawed over it and I was going to just put it back but asked, «Would you consider taking $ 2 off and I would repair it on my own?» Suddenly she was haughty and snooty and rude. She said, «ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! That is a VERY GOOD PRICE for that dress!» I said, thank you and left politely. I was pretty shocked to be talked to in that tone. I was so polite to her and cannot believe she treated a customer that way. She had every right to say no. She gets to pick the selling price after all but could have been more gracious and said, «No, I want to stick to that price.» Either way, I will never go back there and will actively discourage others to go to a shop where the owner has such an attitude toward her customers.
On a positive note, I did go into the Jewelry store in front (Indian Jewelry) and the couple in that store are very friendly and talkative and were a pleasure to do business with. Generally, if you are going to visit Oak Glen, you probably want to stick to the farms and other restaurants. The Village is just way too «swap meet» meets the big city Fair.

What the hell is this? A swap meet with live animals? There are so many people here that the food operations cannot accomodate it. I had to wait 45 min. for a hot dog and apple «cider» that tasted more like tree top apple juice. When I tried to leave, the EXIT sign took me to a gate that only opened one way — IN. It was actually an entrance, isn’t this a fire hazard? Never coming back again.
ps: The restrooms were just as filthy as the petting zoo cages. Someone should call animal control.