It's apple-picking time! Whether you're looking to make family memories or just enjoy the taste of a just-picked apple, Southern California has some fantastic pick-your-own apple orchards to explore. Below, you'll find all the info on the best apple-picking spots in SoCal. Grab your baskets, and get ready for a deliciously fun day!
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Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms
Oak Glen
Snow-Line Orchard
Location: 39400 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
Details: Open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during the summer and fall. In addition to their apple farm, they also have a winery & cidery and raspberry picking. They are well known for their delicious mini cider donuts.
More Information: https://www.oakglenorchard.com/
Los Rios Rancho
Location: 38695 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
Details: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. They are closed on Wednesdays. In addition to apple picking, this farm offers lots of delicious baked goods, slow cooked meats, and cold glasses of fresh cider. There's also a number of farm experiences offered, including wagon rides, gold panning, a hay bale maze, coloring cabin, yard games, horse back rides, and cider pressing!
More Information: https://losriosrancho.com/
Stone Pantry Orchard
Location: 11993 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA
Details: U-Pick is open every weekend from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Labor Day until Thanksgiving! They not only offer apple picking, but you can also pick your own pears, blackberries and pumpkins! They also offer U-Press Cider as well.
More Information: https://stonepantryorchard.com/
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
Location: 12131 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA
Details: Open seasonally on weekends, September 14-November 17, 2024. All apple and berry picking is by reservation only. Some of their fall weekend happenings include a cultivar farm studio & shop, tastings at the Crafthouse, cider pressing, a children's play garden, and other seasonal activities on rotation.
More Information: https://www.stonesoupfarmca.com/
Julian *Note - Due to drought conditions in these parts, apple picking is limited here for the 2024 season
Apple Starr Orchard
Location: 1020 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036
Details: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting August 30, 2024. Fridays 12-4:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4:30pm, and Labor Day 9am-4:30pm. No reservations required. U-Pick available for apples and pears. Be advised that they only accept cash or check, and Venmo if their cell service works. Apple varieties include Granny, Jonagold, Roma, Arkansas Black, Red Delicious, Wealthy, Fuji, Gala and more!
More Information: http://apple-starr.com/
Apples & Art Orchards
Location: 1052 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036
Details: Open starting September 14, 2024. They offer Red Delicious, McIntosh, Jonagold and Arkansas Black applies. Reservations required. Apple picking experience includes a tour of the orchard and a free apple cider making and tasting experience.
More Information: https://www.applesandartorchards.com/
Crosscut Farm and Orchard
Location: 1209 Farmer Road, Julian, CA 92036
Details: Open from September 14-28, 2024. Reservations are required for 10am, 1pm or 3pm. In addition to U-pick apples, they offer U-press cider.
More Information: https://www.crosscutfarmandorchard.com/
Julian Farm and Orchard
Location: 4381 Julian Highway, Julian, CA 92036
Details: Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm. Reservations required to pick apples. They also offer a pumpkin patch, u-pick flowers, farm activities, seasonal merchandise, and food!
More Information: https://www.julianfarmandorchard.com/fall-season
Julian Mining Company
Location: 4444 State Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036
Details: They offer u-pick apples, but specialize in gold panning, gem mining, and other old fashioned activities. Open Saturdays 10am-4pm, and Sundays 12pm-4pm.
More Information: https://www.julianminingcompany.com/
Ranchita del Reo & Mesa Blooms
Location: 1711 Highway 78 & 742 1/2 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA 92036
Details: They offer u-pick apples by reservation only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 27-November 10, 2024. Apple varieties include Black Twigs, Arkansas Black, and Winesap.
More Information: https://www.ranchitadelreo.org/
Volcan Valley Apple Farm
Location: 1284 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA 92036
Details: They are open 9am-4:30pm starting September 8, 2024.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/volcanvalleyapplefarm/
Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure
Don't forget to bring along some essentials like a sturdy basket, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples in {Town}.
Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes — favorites of Macaroni KID families:
