Citrus picking in California
13 farms in California are listed for citrus across 11 towns. Typical season: November–April (peak December–February). 3 offer pick-your-own.
Citrus season in California
Typically November–April , peaking around December–February. Shaded months below are the usual window — weather moves it by a week or two in either direction.
- Jan in season
- Feb in season
- Mar in season
- Apr in season
- May —
- Jun —
- Jul —
- Aug —
- Sep —
- Oct —
- Nov in season
- Dec in season
California at a glance
- Farms listed
- 13
- Pick-your-own
- 3
- Towns covered
- 11
- Visitor reviews
- 603
Ratings shown on farm pages come from Google — currently 4.7 average across 13 rated farms.
Where the citrus picking farms are
Towns with the most citrus listings in California.
- Redlands (2)
- Vista (1)
- Sanger (1)
- Riverside (1)
- Porterville (1)
- Oroville (1)
- Orland (1)
- Orange Cove (1)
Citrus picking farms in California
Sorted by rating, then by number of reviews.
U-pick
Sunsets & Citrus Family Farm
Riverside, California
JJ Citrus Mandarin and Fruits farm
Orland, California
U-pick
Snows Citrus Court
Newcastle, California
U-pick
Cute Cottage in Organic Lemon /Avocado Orchard - Southern California Farm Stay
California
Loring Citrus Farms
Clovis, California
Orange Farm
Redlands, California
Old Grove Orange Inc
Redlands, California
Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market
Orange, California
United California Citrus Inc
Sanger, California
PAPA CITRUS LLC
Oroville, California
Deer Creek Citrus, LLC.
Porterville, California
H&R Citrus
Orange Cove, California
Kingman Avocado Citrus Succulents & Aloe Trees
Vista, California
Planning a citrus 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
Citrus picking in other states
What else you can pick in California
Citrus picking in California — FAQ
- When is citrus season in California?
- Typically November–April, peaking around December–February. Weather shifts this by a week or two either way, so call ahead.
- How many citrus picking spots are there in California?
- 13 farms in California are listed for citrus on Get Picking, spread across 11 towns and cities. 3 of them offer pick-your-own.
- Where are the citrus picking clusters in California?
- The heaviest concentrations are around Redlands (2), Vista (1), Sanger (1), Riverside (1). Well-reviewed stops include Sunsets & Citrus Family Farm, JJ Citrus Mandarin and Fruits farm, Snows Citrus Court.
- How does citrus 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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