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U-Pick Apple Orchards and Farms in California

11 of the 196 u-pick farms we track in California have u-pick apples available. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

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9cities
196farms statewide

This section lists orchards and agricultural farms that offer self-service apple harvesting for visitors. The harvest season generally spans from late August through early November, depending on the state and specific cultivar. Farms typically supply standardized bags or peck baskets on arrival and charge either per pound or per pre-sized container.

Camino 2

  1. Apple Ridge Farms

    1800 Larsen Dr, Camino, CA 95709-9756

    ApplesCut-your-own flowersFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website All Camino

  2. Hangtown Kid Apple Orchards

    2598 Mace Rd, Camino, CA 95709-9609

    Apples
    Call Website All Camino

Watsonville 2

  1. Clearview Orchards

    646 Trabing Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076-9647

    ApplesPumpkin patchCut-your-own flowersOrganic / no-spray
    Call Website All Watsonville

  2. Gizdich Ranch

    55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076-8632

    StrawberriesApples
    Call Website All Watsonville

Julian 1

  1. Volcan Valley Apple Farm

    1284 Julian Orchards Dr, Julian, CA 92036-6900

    ApplesFamily activities
    Call Website All Julian

Oakdale 1

  1. Richardson Farms

    7567 Richardson Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361-7848

    ApplesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherriesFamily activities
    Call Website

Petaluma 1

  1. Chileno Valley Ranch

    5105 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952

    Apples
    Call Website All Petaluma

Santa Ysabel 1

  1. Julian Farm and Orchard

    4381 Julian Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070-9715

    StrawberriesBlueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patchFamily activities
    Call Website All Santa Ysabel

Sebastopol 1

  1. Gold Ridge Organic Farms

    3387 Canfield Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472-5813

    ApplesOrganic / no-spray
    Call Website All Sebastopol

Tehachapi 1

  1. Knaus Apple Ranch

    19042 Cherry Ln, Tehachapi, CA 93561-8663

    ApplesPeaches & cherries
    Call Website

Yucaipa 1

  1. Stone Pantry Orchard

    11993 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399-9314

    Blueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patch
    Call Website All Yucaipa
Check crop status before driving out: Ripening dates shift based on weather conditions, and high-demand varieties like Honeycrisp frequently pick out within hours on autumn weekends.

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Good to know

How much does u-pick apple picking cost?

Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per pound, or between $20 and $45 for a half-bushel bag provided by the orchard. Many farms also charge a separate admission or parking fee of $5 to $15 per vehicle or person.

What equipment is provided, and what should visitors bring?

Orchards supply picking bags, peck containers, or plastic buckets at the entrance, and some offer pole pickers for high branches. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven soil and bring wagons or strollers for hauling heavy bags.

Are dogs allowed in apple picking orchards?

Federal food safety regulations prohibit pets in active crop areas at the majority of commercial orchards. Service animals recognized by the ADA are allowed, though non-service pets must usually remain in designated parking or picnic areas.

When is strawberry season?

Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across California, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 11 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.

When are peaches ripe?

Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In California, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 11 fruit farms available for visits.