Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand

7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley (831) 625-6219, earthboundfarm.com

Here, the humble farm stand has been elevated almost beyond recognition to become an experience and destination, rather than just a place to buy fruits and vegetables. Starting with the surrounding landscape, this is a place for relaxation and recreation. Outside, you’ll find a lawn, a rock maze, a cornhole setup, an herb garden and a teepee, and maybe squash and pumpkins artfully arranged. Inside, you can have fancy coffee, epicurean smoothies, and salad made of locally grown organic ingredients.