Summer at Tanaka Farms: Melon Tours and U-Pick in Irvine
Tanaka Farms, the working farm in the heart of Irvine, runs guided melon wagon tours and U-pick produce through the summer, a hands-on outing the whole family can enjoy.
It surprises newcomers that a 30-acre working farm sits inside master-planned Irvine. In summer, it's one of the most charming family outings around.
What's growing this summer?
According to Tanaka Farms, Melon Tours run July through August: a guided wagon ride around the roughly 30-acre farm where you learn about summer fruits and vegetables, taste fresh produce, and take home a melon of your own. The melon tour package runs about $21 per person, with children 2 and under free.
U-pick tours are available from spring through August, and the farm grows everything from cantaloupe and honeydew to canary melons and rare yellow watermelon.
Why a working farm matters to Irvine
Tanaka Farms is a reminder that Irvine is more than new construction and shopping centers, it has real green space and agricultural heritage woven into it. For families, it's the kind of place that turns into a yearly tradition and a stack of good memories.
It's also a quiet selling point for the area: walkable parks, trails, and a genuine farm, all minutes from home.
Plan your visit
Tanaka Farms is at 5380 3/4 University Drive in Irvine. Tour offerings and pricing change seasonally, so book ahead and confirm current dates at tanakafarms.com.
Frequently asked questions
When are the melon tours?
Melon tours run July through August, and U-pick produce is generally available from spring through August.
How much does it cost?
The melon tour package is about $21 per person, with children 2 and under free. Confirm current pricing when you book.
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