About Centennial Farm
Centennial Farm is a free, clean, and often uncrowded urban farm offering extensive interaction with a wide variety of animals (including pigs, cows, goats, bunnies, peacocks, sheep, chickens, and baby animals). It's particularly well-suited for toddlers to run around for an hour or so, provides educational opportunities, and features beautiful gardens. Special events occasionally include live music and souvenirs.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a free, low-cost entertainment option.Parents of toddlers looking for a safe, clean place for active play and animal exposure for about an hour.A quiet and relaxed family outing in an urban setting.Educational visits for young children interested in farm animals and their behaviors.A convenient and clean option for a quick escape with kids in Costa Mesa.
Why families love it
- Free admission, offering exceptional value for families.
- Extensive variety of animals for interaction, including specific breeds like Holstein cows and pygmy angora goats, and baby animals (lambs, piglets, bunnies).
- Educational opportunities, such as observing pigs playing with rubber balls.
- Generally not crowded, described as a 'quiet escape' in the city.
- Very clean and well-maintained facility with numerous hand washing stations.
- Features beautiful gardens, adding to the pleasant atmosphere.
Insider tips
- **Budget-Friendly Outing:** Capitalize on the free admission for a cost-effective family activity.
- **For Toddlers:** Ideal for a shorter visit (around an hour) to let toddlers explore and expend energy.
- **Hygiene:** Make use of the hand washing stations located 'all around' the farm, especially after animal interactions.
- **Check for Special Events:** Look out for announcements about farm birthday celebrations or other events that may include live music and goody bags.
- **Consider Animal Welfare:** If sensitive to animal enclosure sizes or the presence of grassy pastures, be aware of the concerns raised in one review regarding stall conditions.
Good to know before you go
- If your family is particularly sensitive to animal welfare concerns regarding limited stall sizes or the absence of natural pasture/grassy areas for farm animals.
- One reviewer expressed strong concerns regarding the conditions and size of animal stalls, noting a lack of pasture and grassy areas, and disappointment that accommodations for animals have not improved over decades.
- Crowds
- Generally low crowd levels; described as 'usually not crowded' and a 'quiet escape'.
- Value
- Excellent value, as admission to Centennial Farm is explicitly stated as 'free'. No hidden costs or fees were mentioned in the reviews.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Multiple hand washing stations available 'all around' the facility to ensure cleanliness after animal interaction.
What parents say
"Loved attending the 35th birthday of the farm ! such an amazing experience hanging out with the animals. my favorites were the Holstein cows and pygmy angora goats ! was also lovely with live music and beautiful gardens and the goody bag provided such sweet souvenirs. it was also super educational too- I didn't know little piggies could have fun playing with big rubber balls ! 10 outta 10 would go again"
5 months ago
"Love centennial farm. A quiet escape located in the heart of Costa Mesa. Tons of animals to interact with, pigs, cows, goats, bunnies, peacocks, sheep, chickens you name it. An amazing escape and a fun time with family and kids. Usually not crowded and that makes it even better. We love coming here."
a month ago
"An adorable little farm in the midst of city life! Great place to run a toddler for an hour or so, there are gardens, animals, friendly people. And it’s free! Such a little gem."
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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