×
English (US)English (US)
Places to Visit
Things To Do
Blog
Road Trips
Local Tips
Visit Native California

Travel Videos
Travel Guides
Newsletter
Podcast
Welcome Centers

EXPLORE CALIFORNIA

Near me
SUGGESTED

Future Foods Farms

Future Foods Farms

An aquaponic greenhouse in Orange County

Chef Adam Navidi, a leader in Southern California’s sustainable food movement, had an interesting idea: Grow his own produce on a 25-acre farm in Brea, about 30 miles/48 kilometers southeast of Los Angeles, to bring fresh, local food to his catered events. And so began Future Foods Farms. Chef Navidi’s massive, all-organic aquaponic greenhouse is a symbiotic relationship of aquaculture (used to raise fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil). During Navidi’s weekly tours and tastings (6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturdays in September), guests are treated to drinks and hors d’oeuvres while touring the new-wave farm and learning about Navidi’s food philosophies. Family-style tables are arranged in the greenhouse amongst the crops, and the celebrated chef—who has cooked for the likes of Jack Nicholson and Andre Agassi—creates multi-course feasts based on what’s in season. For an offsite alternative, check the farm’s website for dates for Chef Navidi’s pop-up restaurant, Oceans & Earth, on the farm grounds.   

Traveler Photos

Tag #VISITCALIFORNIA on Instagram to have your trip featured on our page.

California Winery

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up and get weekly travel inspiration and ideas

Subscribe to our Newsletter