Where to Pick Apples in California

It is harvesting time, and that includes apple picking. There are various places throughout California where you can pick fresh apples as if you own your own orchard. Here are list of places where you can pick fresh apples right off the tree and into your mouth.

Apple Lane Orchards 1200 Alamo Pintado Rd in Solvang, California 805-688-5481

. This is a family owned and operated business. Golden and red delicious apples are in for September through October. Fuji and Granny Smith come in October through November. Visit them online at http://www.applelanesolvang.com/for more information

Apple Starr Orchards - U-Pick Open September 5, 2009 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1020 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, California 92036 (949) 230-7269 julian.applestarr@gmail.com
This is a Certified Organic Orchard (California Certified Organic Farm) since 2000. They have over 1000 apple and pear trees. They have u-pick in September until the end of harvest in October, when you pick what you want and pay. If you are a retail outlet, they will pack and box fruit for you!

Calico Ranch - U-Pick 4200 Highway 78, Julian, California (858) 586- 0392.
They are open October 2, 2009, Friday through Sunday, 10a.m. to 5p.m. until the apples are gone. You can email them at conradmyoung@aol.com or visit them online www.spencervalley.com. This farm started off in the 1930's and has been growing fresh apples and pears since.

Mountain Farms, Gastil Orchards - U-Pick 1055 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, California (760) 310-6368
They are open August 24 - October 31, 2009 by appointment only.

O'Dell's Organic Orchard - U-Pick 1095 Julian Orchards Drive, P.O. Box 1089, Julian, California, (562) 810-9570
O'Dell's is open from September 5, 2009. Theyhave certified organic pears but you must make reservations for picking. You can also get fresh eggs and goat milk here. Email them at odell.camille@yahoo.com or visit online at www.odellsorganicorchard.com

Apple of the Earth Farm (formerly Hartnett Farm) 21850 Highway 202
Tehachapi, California (661) 822-8650

Pick fresh apples off the trees from September - November on Weekends from 10:00am through 4:00pm. Along with fresh picked apples, they have baked goods, and they always have new items to peak your interest or taste buds. No pesticides or herbicides are used on their produce. Pick Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome, or Fuji apples here!

Orchard Hill Country Inn 2502 Washington St, Julian, California (760) 765-1700
they have seasonal apples and cherries for U-Pick. Go online www.orchardhill.com for more information.

Law's Cider Mill & Ranch 38392 Oak Glen Oak Glen, California (909) 797-1459
You can pick fresh apples as well as apple products including Fresh Apple Cider, Apple Butter and Preserves, Ornamental Corn, Squash and Gourds. Call them today to schedule your picking time.

Peacefield Orchard - U-Pick 3803 Wynola Road, Julian, California (760) 443-3930
Peacefield Orchard have delicious apples and healthy chocolate and coffee. You can make appointments starting September 5^th. Visit them online as well at
www.juliancoffeetree.com

Raven Hill Orchard - U-Pick 1284 Julian Orchards Dr., P.O. Box 981, Julian, California (760) 765-2431
Raven Hill is open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 21, 2009 until all apples are gone. They have thousands of trees of various kinds. Write them atulsterboyeire@aol.com or visit online at www.ravenhillsculpture.com/

Wynola Valley Orchard 3962 Highway 78, Julian, California (760) 765-9792
Wynola is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday through Monday
They grow over 30 varieties of apples and pears. You can contact them by email at rriedy@aabol.com

Sources:

http://www.julianca.com/orchards