If you are near our farm, located on the central California coast just south of Santa Barbara, we hope you'll stop by our Visitor's Center. You'll be able to take a firsthand look at the largest orchid growing operation in the United States and learn something more about the breeding and cultivation of these beautiful flowers. The center also features beautiful potted orchid plants for sale. Directions to the Visitor's Center appear below. For more information on visiting Gallup & Stribling Farm, call 805-684-9842 or 805-684-1998. Coming South from Santa Barbara: Take Highway 101 South to the Santa Claus Lane Exit in Carpinteria. Turn left, then make another left on Via Real, and go approximately one-quarter mile to the farm entrance. Coming North from Los Angeles: Take Highway 101 North to the Santa Claus Lane Exit in Carpinteria. Turn right, then make a left on Via Real, and go approximately one-quarter mile to the farm entrance.