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.

Saratoga Honey – Foothill Raw Honey from Saratoga, CA | Mike & Niki's

Raw honey from Saratoga, California – a jewel of the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills. Our bees forage in Saratoga on heritage orchards, vineyard borders, and the mature gardens that make this town one of the most lush in the Bay Area.

What Makes Saratoga Honey Special

Saratoga's microclimate is shaped by Saratoga Creek, the surrounding mountain canyons, and elevation. Old-growth trees, winery estates, and manicured gardens produce nectar with a richness and complexity that stands out in a blind tasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Saratoga honey come from?

From apiaries maintained by Mike in Saratoga, CA – at the western edge of Silicon Valley where the foothills begin to climb into the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Is Saratoga honey good for allergies?

Many of our customers buy local honey specifically for allergy season. The theory is that raw, local honey contains trace pollen from plants in your area, which may help your body adjust. We can't make medical claims, but we hear from allergy customers every spring.

Do you ship Saratoga honey?

Yes – free shipping on orders over $50, and $5.99 flat rate under $50. Many Saratoga customers prefer to pick up in person at our Campbell store, just a few miles away.

Discover Saratoga

Saratoga is a quiet, upscale foothill community known for Hakone Estate & Gardens (the oldest Japanese garden in the Western Hemisphere), Big Basin Way's boutique shops and restaurants, the Mountain Winery concert venue, and Saratoga's famous Garrod Farms horseback riding. The Saratoga Village hosts a year-round farmers' market. Our Saratoga customers are some of our most loyal – they know local, they know quality, and they've been with us for years.

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As Local as It Gets!

Amazing local honey! It’s clear how much love and expertise goes into their product. Make sure to chat with Mike or Niki if you get the chance; their passion is contagious, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly how your honey was sourced. Support local and go see them!

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