HWY 76 Fruitstand

The odds of me coming back to this fruit stand are good if I’m heading north on I-​15. The bummer is that I rarely head that way.
Stopped by this place today and didn’t regret it. All fresh produce including some nuts, honey, and in season veggies. One of the girls gave me a quick avocado lesson on the various types. (I had no idea there were so many types) She was super friendly and helpful. I grabbed some mangoes, pistachios, avocados, cucumbers, and grapefruit. It was a total score.
If you’re heading this way, you need to check this place out. Oh, it’s CASH ONLY.

You are far more likely to score here than at the many small Indian casinos in the area, Pala, Pauma and Valley View, to name a few. (Tee hee, I rhymed!)
Heading east on Hwy 76, just after you get off the 15 freeway, is a homely wooden shack surrounded by a big, dusty parking lot. Force yourself to turn your steering wheel in that direction. This is a great stop for local avocados, citrus (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons), and honey! Well, there are some other local fruits as well, but I can assure you, you will be reaping the benefits of this sun drenched, rocky area.
Since it was early August, they had huge bags of Valencia oranges selling for $ 8 a bag, sacks of Hass avocados (the best tasting!), and several other avocado varieties that were the size of footballs. You can buy by the bag or by the piece. There were sweet honey tangerines and the saddest looking but most succulent, sweet tree-​ripened nectarines on the planet. I knew those nectarines were winners by just waving them past my nose. Better than candy.
Sure, their offerings are limited, not trying to emulate the typical roadside stands that import some of their stock from other areas. But if you want the hands down best, this spot will fill that need.
Then, if you must, you can continue winding down Hwy 76 where you can toss you money into the slots and get mesmerized by the ringing bells. I can hear them now… www.soundsnap.com/taxonomy/term/73­1/oldest
Hey, don’t forget your ice chest and water bottles, it can get warm out there. But at least you won’t starve to death!

This is going to be my new fruit stand. Nice selection. Nice friendly people. Wonderful fruit. All were very sweet and super fresh. Nicely priced too. We even bought local honey. Which will be very yummy
Great cherries, strawberries. Avocado. Ruby red grapefruit. And veggies too. Onions, squash.

I love fresh fruit and this fruit stand is one that we visit whenever it’s open. The people working there are friendly and the displays are lovely. Lots of honey flavors to choose from. Love the seasonal fruits and buying food out in the fresh air can’t be beat.

Beautiful drive

I stop here every time I head up the 15. They have so many varieties of avocados almost all year. The people who work there are so friendly and remember you if you come back semi regularly. Wonderful people, excellent varieties of fruits and honey. It’s right off the freeway, so stop by and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

Love this stand. Local, in season produce is always the best. Right now they have the sweetest and juiciest tangerines… skip the grocery store and get the flavor here… avocados are bomb and they carry a huge selection of local honey. I am always happy with what I get here and the price is pretty good too– sure I can get tangerines cheaper at Costco but if they taste like dried out socks I’d rather pay an extra buck here while helping support local agriculture!

If you ever find yourself on HWY 15 at the Pala/​Oceanside/​Hwy 76 exit and you’ve got a hankerin’ for some sweet delicious Satsuma Tangerines then get off the freeway and head east to the Hwy 76 Fruitstand.
We’ve been going to this little gem of a place for years and it has sort of become a family tradition. We make sure to stop in and buy at least two bags of tangerines on our way to or from going to see family that live up in Riverside (Rivertucky).
The little lady that runs the place is always so sweet and nice and always offers you a sample of whatever she has.
Today we tried a sweet lime and it was TOTALLY sweet, not tart at all!
We bought a bag of about 12 for 2 $.
They have recently expanded and now have a lot of produce for sale like Guava’s Persimons, Avocados… pretty much whatever is in season. But I suggest you get the bag of tangerines. You won’t be disappointed.