Fox Point Farms with Kids: Worth It or Overhyped?

A hyped-up spot in Encinitas that looks like a farm, has a beer garden, and charges $15 to see chickens. This one's for the curious parent wondering if Fox Point Farms is really worth the trip—with or without toddlers in tow.

The Story

BEHIND THE BUZZ

I wanted animals. Luca wanted animals. The website said animals. So off we went.

Fox Point Farms is one of those places that sounds better online than it delivers in real life. The name says “farm.” The social buzz says “family-friendly.” But honestly? It felt more like a curated brewery with a lawn and a fence full of animals we couldn’t get near.

From a distance, we saw llamas. Chickens. A cow. Some goats and piglets. All tucked into a small area you can only access with a $15 farm tour ticket—even for a 2-year-old. Luca’s two and a half. That would’ve been $30 for the two of us just to get close. He wasn’t having it. I wasn’t either.

He asked if we’d find a giraffe. We didn’t.

Even the tractor tour? Couldn’t get close. Just stared at it from a distance like it was a museum piece. Major toddler disappointment.

To be fair: the space is beautiful. Big grassy area. Modern design. Clean restrooms. You can grab coffee or a beer and sit outside while the kids roam. There’s a big tree stump to climb, some shady spots, and enough open space to kick a soccer ball. It has potential—as a hangout spot. Not a toddler activity.

Would I go back? Not for the animals. Maybe for the lawn. Maybe if I lived nearby. But from south San Diego? Not worth the drive.

The Quick Guide

FOX POINT FARMS

Location
Encinitas, CA — off Leucadia Blvd. It’s tucked behind a residential area, so GPS is your friend. Look for signs as you get close.

Hours
This is where things get confusing. Google lists general hours as: Monday–Tuesday: 7am–8pm, and Wednesday–Sunday: 7am–9:30pm.

The website shows these hours for the Harvest Market: Sunday–Thursday: 7am–7pm, and Friday–Saturday: 7am–8pm.

But then it gets messy—there are different hours listed for the restaurant, and the coffee roaster and brewery pages don’t list any hours at all. Everything is buried across separate pages.

Bottom line: Hours vary by space. If you’re making the trip, I'd call ahead to confirm what’s actually open.

Tickets 
Admission to the grounds is free, but seeing the animals up close requires a paid farm tour: $15 per person (age 2+). No casual viewing or petting access without a tour booking.

Animals
Yes—but they’re behind a fence and only accessible with a paid tour. Animals include chickens, pigs, goats, llamas, and a cow.

Food, Drink & Market
There’s a full café menu during the day, plus a farm-to-table restaurant (Haven Farm + Table) in the evenings. While the space is impressive, we didn’t try the food ourselves. Some reviews mention it’s overpriced for what you get, so manage expectations.

There's also a craft beer and a curated general store with upscale pantry goods, snacks, and local products. It’s all beautifully designed, but definitely leans premium.

Parking 
Free onsite lot. Easy to find a spot early in the morning. Likely fills up on weekends or during peak dining hours.

Restrooms 
Yes—clean, modern, and easy to access inside the main market area.

Total Time
If you’re just grabbing coffee or letting your kid roam a bit, 30–45 minutes is plenty. With a meal or a group hangout, you could stay 1–2 hours. Add more time if you book a farm tour.

More Info
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official website using the link below.

FOX POINT FARMS →

A Final Note

LITTLE WEEKENDS RATING

★★☆☆☆

We went once. We probably won’t go again—unless we’re already nearby with friends and need a big grassy space to eat lunch while the kids run. 2/5 Stars.