Apple picking in California
30 farms in California are listed for apples across 13 towns. Typical season: August–November (peak September–October). 20 offer pick-your-own.
Apple season in California
Typically August–November , peaking around September–October. Shaded months below are the usual window — weather moves it by a week or two in either direction.
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California at a glance
- Farms listed
- 30
- Pick-your-own
- 20
- Towns covered
- 13
- Visitor reviews
- 16,167
Ratings shown on farm pages come from Google — currently 4.3 average across 30 rated farms.
Where the apple picking farms are
Towns with the most apples listings in California.
- Camino (6)
- Placerville (5)
- Watsonville (3)
- Sebastopol (3)
- Oak Glen (3)
- Julian (2)
- Tehachapi (1)
- Sonora (1)
Apple picking farms in California
Sorted by rating, then by number of reviews.
U-pick
Hangtown Kid Apple Orchards
Camino, California
U-pick
U-Pick Apple Orchard
California
Larsen Apple Barn - Apple Hill #9
Camino, California
U-pick
Apple Hill Growers Association Inc
Placerville, California
U-pick
Apple A Day
Sebastopol, California
Walker Apples
Sebastopol, California
U-pick
Silva's Organic Apple Orchards
Watsonville, California
Apple Hill
Placerville, California
Gizdich Ranch
Watsonville, California
Apple Ridge Farms - Apple Hill #20
Camino, California
U-pick
Apple Hill #14 - Denver Dan's
Camino, California
Willowbrook Apple Farm
Oak Glen, California
U-pick
Oak Glen Apple Farm Ranch
Oak Glen, California
Hales Apple Farm
Sebastopol, California
U-pick
Apple Blossom Ranch
Oak Glen, California
Hugo's Apple Ranch
Modesto, California
U-pick
Apple Hill | High Hill Ranch
Placerville, California
U-pick
Abel's Apple Acres
Placerville, California
O'Hallorans Apple Trail - Apple Hill #18
Camino, California
U-pick
Gizdich Apple Picking
Watsonville, California
U-pick
Smokey Ridge Ranch - Apple Hill #133
Placerville, California
U-pick
Knaus Apple Ranch
Tehachapi, California
Apples and Art Orchards
Julian, California
U-pick
Cedar Ridge Apple Ranch LLC
Sonora, California
Argyres Orchard - Apple Hill #22
Camino, California
U-pick
Volcan Valley Apple Farm
Julian, California
U-pick
Apple Creek Vineyard Farm & Nursery
Galt, California
U-pick
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Davenport, California
Apple Farm Collections
Sherman Oaks, California
U-pick
Apple Orchard
Santa Ysabel, California
Planning a apple trip
How it works
Orchards usually sell by the bag or half-bushel, and the size you buy sets what you can fill. Staff direct you to the varieties that are ripe that week — an orchard is rarely all ready at once.
Varieties ripen in sequence across several weeks, so call ahead and ask what's on the trees rather than assuming the whole season is the same trip.
What to bring
- Cash, and a card as backup
- A wagon or stroller if you're bringing small children — rows can be long
- Closed shoes; orchard ground is uneven and often muddy
Apple picking in other states
What else you can pick in California
Apple picking in California — FAQ
- When is apple season in California?
- Typically August–November, peaking around September–October. Oak Glen / Apple Hill Weather shifts this by a week or two either way, so call ahead.
- How many apple picking spots are there in California?
- 30 farms in California are listed for apples on Get Picking, spread across 13 towns and cities. 20 of them offer pick-your-own.
- Where are the apple picking clusters in California?
- The heaviest concentrations are around Camino (6), Placerville (5), Watsonville (3), Sebastopol (3). Well-reviewed stops include Hangtown Kid Apple Orchards, U-Pick Apple Orchard, Larsen Apple Barn - Apple Hill #9.
- How does apple picking in California usually work?
- Orchards usually sell by the bag or half-bushel, and the size you buy sets what you can fill. Staff direct you to the varieties that are ripe that week — an orchard is rarely all ready at once.
- What should I bring?
- Cash, and a card as backup; A wagon or stroller if you're bringing small children — rows can be long; Closed shoes; orchard ground is uneven and often muddy.
- When is the best time of day to go?
- Varieties ripen in sequence across several weeks, so call ahead and ask what's on the trees rather than assuming the whole season is the same trip.
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