There's a yummy bakery that's located on a beautiful farm right here in Southern California. It has delicious bread, mouthwatering pastries, and other homemade treats made from ingredients grown right on the farm that make this hidden gem well worth the drive.

Located in the town of Tecopa, seemingly out in the middle of nowhere, you'll find a fun and tasty farm and bakery that is a treasure to discover.

China Ranch Date Farm, located at 8 China Ranch Rd in Tecopa, CA is a hidden gem that is a favorite stop for locals.

Most people know about China Ranch Date Farm through word of mouth...

Or by driving by this remote area and seeing a sign announcing this unexpected farm and bakery out in the middle of nowhere.

When you arrive to China Ranch Date Farm, you'll find a wonderfully rustic setting that feels like a special hideaway.

The farm is loaded with fruit-bearing trees that produce some of the sweetest and tastiest dates you'll ever bite into.

Once the dates start to grow, they are wrapped and protected right on the tree to keep them fresh and safe from birds and insects.

Here's a fun close-up of the dates wrapped in protective paper.

Once the dates are ripe for harvest, they're ready to eat and ready for baking.

The specialty at China Ranch Date Farm is the Date Nut Bread.

People drive from all over Southern California just to buy this tasty bread. Go ahead and pick up a few extra loaves and store them in the freezer as I promise you one loaf won't be enough.

You'll also find a bunch of other mouthwatering pastries and baked goods made from the fresh dates grown right here on the farm.

And make sure to add a few extra packs of dates to your bag so you can make some goodies at home.

Even though all those baked goods are what brought you here, make sure to make room for a date shake.

What a refreshing treat on a hot day.

In addition to the bakery and the farm, there's also an eclectic gift shop that sells all sorts of trinkets and treasures. You'll want to stop by for a little browsing while you're here.

And you can even take a nature walk through the farm and burn off a few calories so you can splurge on an extra loaf of that delicious homemade Date Nut Bread.

Doesn't this look like a fun and delicious outing? China Ranch Date Farm is located 11 miles north of Death Valley National Park so make sure to add this to your agenda when you make a day trip to the park.

If you love touring local farms in Southern California you might also enjoy this lavender farm in SoCal. It's an absolute wonder for the senses!