Where does Mike & Niki's honey come from?

Every jar comes from our own apiaries across Silicon Valley – Campbell, San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Half Moon Bay, Carneros, and more. Mike is our head beekeeper. We harvest, bottle, and label everything ourselves at our Campbell facility – the last farm in Campbell.

Does local honey actually help with allergies?

Raw local honey contains trace amounts of the same pollen your immune system reacts to. Many of our customers use a daily spoonful from their own zip code starting weeks before allergy season as part of their routine. We don't make medical claims, but 13 years of repeat customers tells us something.

What's the difference between varietal and wildflower honey?

Wildflower honey reflects whatever the bees foraged in a given season – a snapshot of that place and time. Varietal honey comes from apiaries placed near a dominant bloom: orange blossom, eucalyptus, sage. Different flavors, different bodies, different colors – same real honey.

Is your honey raw and unfiltered?

Yes. We don't pasteurize, we don't ultra-filter, and we don't blend with anything we didn't harvest. Just strained to remove wax and bee parts. That's why it crystallizes – real honey does.

Yes. Free shipping on orders over $50, $5.99 under. We ship across the US from Campbell, California.

Amesti Honey – Pajaro Valley Raw Honey from Watsonville, CA | Mike & Niki's

Raw honey from Amesti, in the Watsonville area of Santa Cruz County. Our bees forage in the rich agricultural land of the Pajaro Valley – one of California's most productive farming regions.

What Makes Amesti Honey Special

The Pajaro Valley around Amesti is serious farmland – strawberries, apples, raspberries, and row crops stretch in every direction. Our bees benefit from this agricultural abundance, plus the native vegetation along the Pajaro River. The result is a sweet, smooth honey with fruit-blossom notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amesti?

Amesti is an unincorporated community near Watsonville in Santa Cruz County, about 30 miles south of our Campbell home base. It's in the heart of the Pajaro Valley agricultural district.

What does Amesti honey taste like?

Amesti honey is typically smooth and sweet with subtle fruit-blossom notes from the surrounding orchards and berry farms. It's one of our gentler honeys – great for people new to raw honey.

Discover the Amesti/Watsonville Area

Watsonville is the gateway to the Pajaro Valley's farming heritage. Visit the Watsonville Wetlands, pick berries at local farms, or explore the antique shops along Main Street. The nearby Elkhorn Slough is one of California's best birdwatching spots. Gizdich Ranch for apple pie and u-pick is a local institution.

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Great honey!

This is the best local honey our whole family enjoys having everyday!!

fragrance too strong

It's pretty easy to apply to the skin (doens't take too much effort to rub it on), but I don't like the smell of the product at all. I would tolerate it if it were a natural smell of the beewax, but no, this is a perfumy kind of odor. And it's strong and lingering. I don't recommend it.

Anne, we get that this did not work for you. and we will take that on the chin. with our next batch we will weigh your opinion in our process
I privately sent you a solution
We hope you will try other things and still be a fan. NIKI

buena miel local de comunas locas miel fresca a buen precio

100% recomendable la miel que se vende en esta tienda. me encanto tanto el sabor. de la miel y la pureza. la amabilidad de la señora que me atendió es excelente así que se los recomiendo a muy bien precio
cuando te estas comiendo la miel se puede sentir el sabor delicioso y único de la miel recién cosechada

Love the little bear jars of Sunnyvale Honey!

I work at a company here in Sunnyvale, and we love supporting local businesses by giving something local to our customers. The little bear jars of Sunnyvale Honey are the perfect size, and we’ve received great feedback. They’re a hit all around!

Michelle, we love that our bears are such a hit and that smiles are had for your customers. You are part of the community in Sunnyvale and having Sunnyvale honey from the last 10 acres is just the sweet spot of sharing with friends and guests. Thanks for supporting us save the bees.
NIKI

Honey is Amazing!

Honey is so fresh and tasty and everyone there is so friendly. I highly recommend!

We appreciate the shout out. Knowing that your honey is just down the street in a historic farm and not from far off lands is key to what we do. Its our town and we want to start saving bees here. Thanks for your support and kind review
NIKI