Pick your own natural and organic fruit, have fun with family and friends, and enjoy the amazing taste of fresh fruit.

The farms listed below are local farms, owned by local families that believe in providing healthier options to the community. Information about seasonal fruit picking gathered from their websites, so please check the calendar prior to your visit.

Don't forget your hats and sunscreen for protection from the sun, bring bottled water to stay hydrated and wear comfortable cloths and shoes!

If you visited one of the farms or orchards, and you would like to share your photos, please email us at ReloMomSV@gmail.com. If you know about an orchard which is not listed below, please send us the details and we will update the list.

Come back for more updates throughout the season, as many orchards will start fruit picking later in May and early June! 

 🍒Borello Family Farms - A unique experience for cherry lovers. Bring your family and friends and spend the day in the orchard picking your own delicious Coral Champagne cherries. 
2019 SEASON: ALL RANCHES ARE NOW CLOSED - UPDATED 6/19/2019
Tel: 831-673-0733
https://www.upickmorganhill.com/ 

U-Pick Orchard in Morgan Hill, 5/25/2019

🍒 Andy's Orchard - This is not a traditional U-Pick. Picking is limited to specific dates, and include a tour. A guide will lead you on your Harvest Walk through the orchard.  You’re welcome to savor firsthand the various fruits that are ripe at the time.  You’ll receive a bucket to pick your favorites.  The bucket is then carried back to our farm stand for weighing and purchase (fruit is priced per pound).
(All tours begin at 10:00 am) 2019 SEASON IS NOW CLOSED, UPDATED 6/19/2019
1615 Half Rd. Morgan Hill, CA
Tel: 408-782-7600
https://andysorchard.com/

🍓 Jacobs Farm at Martial Cottle Park - Jam makers, pie enthusiasts and berry lovers...black berry harvest is here!
2019 SEASON WILL NOT OPEN, UPDATED 6/19/2019
5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA
Tel: 408-622-8834
https://www.jacobsfarmdelcabo.com


🍓 Live Earth Farm - A U-Pick featuring organic blackberries, raspberries and strawberries! Blackerries - $6/lb, Raspberries - $8/lb, Strawberries - $2/lb. Bring containers to pick in, hats, sunscreen + your kids!  Refreshments will be for sale at the farm stand where you can also buy fresh organic produce. Open weekends 10am-3pm.
STRAWBERRY U-PICK FIELD IS NOW OPEN EVERY WEEKEND THROUGH OCTOBER, Updated 6/15/2019
1275 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-763-2448
https://www.facebook.com/LiveEarthFarm/


🍓 Gizdich Ranch - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open. Bring your own containers or purchase boxes for a small fee. Experience the most fun part of growing fruits at the Ranch! Combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat, it's a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family.Strawberries are $1.90/lb. Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week.
2019 SEASON IS NOW OPEN, UPDATED 5/22/2019
55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-722-1056
http://www.gizdich-ranch.com

Meiri family visiting Gizdich Farm 5/7/2016

🍓 Swanton Berry Farm - U-Pick is now open on weekends. Check in the farm stand to get started, grab some boxes and pick some delicious organic fruit! The organic strawberries are $4.50/lb for 1-10lbs. if you pick 10 or more pounds they are $3.50/lb. The weather on the coast is quite variable so wear layers, sturdy shoes, and farm appropriate clothing. Cash and check only. 
2019 SEASON WILL OPEN 6/22/2019, UPDATED 6/8/2019
25 Swanton Rd., Davenport, CA
http://www.swantonberryfarm.com/ 

🍒 Mike U-Pick - Low trees for convenient cherry picking, no children’s strollers or animals of any kind are allowed in the orchards. Cash only.
2019 SEASON IS NOW OPEN THROUGH 6/23/2019, UPDATED 6/8/2019
611 Payne Ave, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-698-7459
http://mikesupick.com/

🍓 Coastways Ranch U-Pick - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open on weekends. The organic strawberries are $4.50/lb for 1-10lbs. if you pick 10 or more pounds they are $3.50/lb. The weather on the coast is quite variable so wear layers, sturdy shoes, and farm appropriate clothing. Cash and check only. 
2019 SEASON: June 19-21, 10am-5pm, UPDATED 6/18/2019
640 Highway 1, Pescadero, CA 
http://www.swantonberryfarm.com/

🍒 Pease Ranch - Low trees for convenient cherry picking. Open Wednesday thru Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-4:30pm. Cash only.
2019 SEASON INFO UNAVAILABLE YET, UPDATED 6/12/2019

 25175 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-634-4646
http://www.peaseranch.com/

🍓 Berry Best Farm - Strawberries, Artichokes, Asparagus, Sugar snap peas, and fava beans. 
2019 SEASON INFO UNAVAILABLE YET, UPDATED 6/18/2019
7450 Balfour Rd. Brentwood, CA
http://harvest4you.com/farm/berry-best-farm/

🍓 Webb Ranch - Webb Ranch is located just a little north off the 280 at Alpine Road, there is signage and plenty of free parking. 
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for organic blackberries and raspberries picking from 8am-1pm. 
Entry fee is $4, free for kids four and under. Baskets provided and berries are $5/lb. 
There is not a lot of shade, so try to get there earlier in the morning, and be prepared for some time in the sun. 
We had fun picking our berried, eating them and learning where the berries come from (No, not from Trader Joe's :) ). A ripe berry will come off the vine easily, so make sure you only get the good ones. Be careful, the bushes are thorny. It is not a bad idea to have tweezers in your bag, I saw one mama today who could really use it :( 
At the end of the lot there is a small bridge, and right after the bridge there is a fun big bounce house and shade for parents to chill. 
We ended up getting to the exit with no berries in our baskets, because we ate it all, so we bought some boysenberries from the stand at the entrance. 
Fun and healthy activity for all ages! 
2019 SEASON IS NOW OPEN, UPDATED 6/13/2019
http://www.webbranchinc.com/home.htm 

Raspberries at Webb Ranch 2016

Boysenberries at Webb Ranch 2016

🍒 Chavez U-Pick Cherries - 35 Acres of low trees for convenient cherry picking, Free entry, free parking, free buckets with no minimum purchase. Cash only. No food or animals allowed in the orchard.  
2019 SEASON: June 19-23, 8am-4:30pm, UPDATED 6/18/2019
23800 Marsh Creek Road  Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-625-3994
http://www.chavezupickcherries.com/ 

🍓 Crystal Bay Farms - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open, Wednesdays & Sundays from 10-4pm. $2 Entrance fee, $4/lb. 
2019 SEASON IS CLOSED, UPDATED 6/19/2019
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-724-4137  
http://www.crystalbayfarm.com/  

🍑 Bacchini's Fruit Tree - Currently offering apricots and sweet red cherries picking. White peaches, blackberries, plums, nectarines and more coming soon. Free parking. Pay for what you pick. Low trees, ladders not needed. No pets/animals allowed in orchard.
2019 SEASON: nOW CLOSED TO LET MORE FRUIT TO RIPEN, WILL OPEN AGAIN, UPDATED 6/18/2019
2010 Walnut Blvd. Brentwood, CA
http://www.brentwoodfruit.com/

🍑 Peter Wolfe Ranch - Currently offering apricots, cherries and white peaches picking.
2019 SEASON IS NOW OPEN, UPDATED 6/8/2019
700 Creek Road, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-634-1308
http://www.peterwolfe.com/

🍑 Canciamilla Ranch - Currently offering apricots, white peaches, yellow and white nectarines picking.
2019 SEASON IS NOW OPEN, UPDATED 6/6/2019
Tel: 925-263-6080
http://canciamillaranch.com/index.html

 

Fall Fruit Picking – Make Apple Picking a new family tradition!

Apple picking season is almost here! Starting around Labor Day weekend and continuing through October, orchards around the bay area offer families the chance to pick their own apples.

Experience the most fun part of growing fruits, combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat - it's a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family! Don't forget your camera!

The farms listed below are local farms, owned by local families that believe in providing healthier options to the community. Information about seasonal fruit picking gathered from their websites, so please check the calendar prior to your visit. 

Come back for updates throughout the season, as we will update the information regarding open and close dates, fruit availability and more.

Gizdich Ranch (55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville)
Apple U-Pick will open on September 14th, 2019 for about 3-4 weeks

www.gizdich-ranch.com

Apples varieties include Red-Delicious, Golden-Delicious, Newtown Pippin and Royal Gala.

After picking, take a self-guided tour of our apple orchard. If you're visiting on Saturdays (September-April only), you can watch the apples get pressed for juice!

When everyone's ready for lunch, picnic behind the sales barn and let the kids play. Read about our experience here.

Picking apples at Gizdich Ranch, September 2016

Live Earth Farm (172 Litchfield Ln, Watsonville)
Apple U-Pick will open in October
http://liveearthfarm.net/aboutus/buy-direct/farm-stand/live-earth-farm-u-pick-schedule/
When abundance in the field permits, U-Picks will be held on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Availability of crops varies from week to week – check the website for the status of available items. Discounts apply to produce the more you pick! Bring buckets, boxes, or other containers to harvest into, or purchase containers for a small fee.  Make sure to dress accordingly – layers, hats, sunblock. Load up the kids, pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it! No dogs other than guide dogs allowed in the orchard.

Clearview Organic Orchards (646 Trabing Rd, Watsonville)

Apple U-Pick will open on September 7th, 2019, through end of October.

www.clearvieworchards.com

Organic apples U-Pick will be open weekends beginning in September thru early November each year.

Whether you want to pick your own apples or simply pick up some organic fruit from the “Apple Hut” to take home, Clearview Orchards is the place to create memories. Bring the whole family out for the Watsonville apple picking experience.

The orchards are in a beautiful terraced setting overlooking the valley of Watsonville. Only a mile from the ocean and La Selva beach, the air is fresh and there is nothing better than wandering around the orchards for some genuine Watsonville apple picking.

Apples varieties include the delicious Fuji, Gala Apples, Cameos, Johnagold, and Granny Smiths.

No dogs other than guide dogs allowed in the orchard; No picnic area available and no outside food allowed inside the orchard; Limited parking, no street parking, try to carpool.

Clearview Orchards

 A Day Trip: Apple Picking in Santa Rosa

Thinking about the fall, evening breezes, beautiful leaves changing colors, sipping pumpkin spiced latte, and apple cider, this is a great time for a family vacation in the beautiful Sonoma County. Whether you stay the night or just make a day out of it, it is a great area for apple picking!

 

Hale's Apple Farm (1526 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol)
Organic apples U-pick will be open daily from late September to October.
Hale’s Apple Farm offers more than 30 varieties of juicy, fresh apples (including 3 rare ones: Hudson’s Golden Gem, Golden Russet, and Bramley’s Seedling).
In addition, the farm also boasts a nice assortment of pumpkins, gourds, squash, tomatoes, and locally produced apple cider. 

Hale's Apple Farm

Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch (13128 Occidental Rd., Sebastopol)
www.farmtrails.org/farm/apple-a-day-ratzlaff-ranch
Organic apples U-pick will be open from late September to October, closed Thursday and Saturday.

Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch offers Gravenstein, Golden Delicious, and Rome apples. U-pick is offered September & October. We also process and sell fresh apple juice.

This ranch is a part of the Sonoma Farm Trails, make sure to check the website before your trip, as they have great events going on!

Gabriel Farm (3175 Sullivan Rd. Sebastopol)
www.gabrielfarm.com
Organic apples and pears U-pick will be open on weekends (Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm) from late August to November.
Gabriel Farm reserves the u-pick experience for farm CSA members. Because of the high demand for the u-pick experience, and the limited size of our orchard, we decided to offer the experience to our committed customers who would like to establish an on-going relation with our farm and enjoy our various products during our 6-month harvest season. Price of membership is a case of our juice: for $36 you get 3 gallons of shelf-stable juice and the ability to pick and purchase whatever is in season. Farm memberships are purchased when you visit the farm and are renewed annually.
They also offer a variety of tours for groups and families. To book a tour you can email Lucy at: mcbrideolson@gmail.com or call the farm at (707) 829-0617.

Chileno Valley Ranch (5105 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma) www.mikeandsallygalebeefranch.com
Organic apples U-Pick requires booking a time slot online!
Chileno Valley Ranch includes an organic apple orchard, with varieties such as Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. All the apple varieties are blind taste test winners, and can be purchased from the ranch during u-pick days.
Throughout the day, they offer farm tours so you can see the cows and sheep up close. You can even feed them fallen apples from the orchard, so nothing goes to waste.

Chileno Valley Ranch

You had a great day at the apple orchard, picking organic apples, and now you have too much apples at home? Here are a few apple recipes for kids and families to try. Whether you’ll let your children help out, or you’ll only let them lick the spoon, these recipes will be a great success!

Fruit Picking - Spring 2017

FOR 2018 FRUIT PICKING SEASON - VISIT THIS PAGE: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/spring-fruit-picking.html

Pick your own natural and organic fruit, have fun with family and friends, and enjoy the amazing taste of fresh fruit.

The farms listed below are local farms, owned by local families that believe in providing healthier options to the community. Information about seasonal fruit picking gathered from their websites, so please check the calendar prior to your visit.

Don't forget your hats and sunscreen for protection from the sun, bring bottled water to stay hydrated and wear comfortable cloths and shoes!

If you visited one of the farms or orchards, and you would like to share your photos, please email us at ReloMomSV@gmail.com. If you know about an orchard which is not listed below, please send us the details and we will update the list.

Come back for more updates throughout the season, as many orchards will start fruit picking later in May and early June! 

🍓 Live Earth Farm - A U-Pick featuring organic blackberries, raspberries and strawberries! Blackerries - $6/lb, Raspberries - $8/lb, Strawberries - $2/lb. Bring containers to pick in, hats, sunscreen + your kids!  Refreshments will be for sale at the farm stand where you can also buy fresh organic produce.
2017 season is now open! Updated 5/11/2017.1275 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-763-2448
https://www.facebook.com/LiveEarthFarm/


🍓 Gizdich Ranch - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open. Bring your own containers or purchase boxes for a small fee. Experience the most fun part of growing fruits at the Ranch! Combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat, it's a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family.Strawberries are $1.90/lb.
2017 season will be open May 14! Updated 5/11/2017.
55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-722-1056
http://www.gizdich-ranch.com

Meiri family visiting Gizdich Farm 5/7/2016

🍒 Borello Family Farms - A unique experience for cherry lovers. Bring your family and friends and spend the day in the orchard picking your own delicious Coral Champagne cherries. 
2017 is the first year the orchard will be ready to pick, so the quality of the fruit will be at its highest.
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. UPDATED 6/20/2017.
8990 Marcella Ave, Gilroy, CA
Tel: 831-673-0733
https://www.upickmorganhill.com/ 

Borello Family Farms in Gilroy - 2017 crop

🍓 Swanton Berry Farm - U-Pick is now open on weekends. Check in the farm stand to get started, grab some boxes and pick some delicious organic fruit! The organic strawberries are $4.50/lb for 1-10lbs. if you pick 10 or more pounds they are $3.50/lb. The weather on the coast is quite variable so wear layers, sturdy shoes, and farm appropriate clothing. Cash and check only. 2017 season is now open! Updated 5/10/2017.
25 Swanton Rd., Davenport, CA
http://www.swantonberryfarm.com/ 

🍒 Mike U-Pick - Low trees for convenient cherry picking, no children’s strollers or animals of any kind are allowed in the orchards. Cash only.
2017 season is now open! Updated 5/11/2017.
611 Payne Ave, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-698-7459
http://mikesupick.com/

🍓 Coastways Ranch U-Pick - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open on weekends. The organic strawberries are $4.50/lb for 1-10lbs. if you pick 10 or more pounds they are $3.50/lb. The weather on the coast is quite variable so wear layers, sturdy shoes, and farm appropriate clothing. Cash and check only. 2017 season is now open! Updated 5/11/2017.
640 Highway 1, Pescadero, CA 
http://www.swantonberryfarm.com/

🍒 Pease Ranch - Low trees for convenient cherry picking. Open Wednesday thru Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-4:30pm. Cash only.
2017 season will be open May 17! Updated 5/15/2017.

 25175 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-634-4646
http://www.peaseranch.com/

🍓 Berry Best Farm - Strawberries, Artichokes, Asparagus, Sugar snap peas, and fava beans.2017 season is now open! Updated 4/14/2017.
7450 Balfour Rd. Brentwood, CA
http://harvest4you.com/farm/berry-best-farm/

🍓 Webb Ranch - Webb Ranch is located just a little north off the 280 at Alpine Road, there is signage and plenty of free parking. 
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for organic blackberries and raspberries picking from 8am-1pm. 
Entry fee is $4, free for kids four and under. Baskets provided and berries are $5/lb. 
There is not a lot of shade, so try to get there earlier in the morning, and be prepared for some time in the sun. 
We had fun picking our berried, eating them and learning where the berries come from (No, not from Trader Joe's :) ). A ripe berry will come off the vine easily, so make sure you only get the good ones. Be careful, the bushes are thorny. It is not a bad idea to have tweezers in your bag, I saw one mama today who could really use it :( 
At the end of the lot there is a small bridge, and right after the bridge there is a fun big bounce house and shade for parents to chill. 
We ended up getting to the exit with no berries in our baskets, because we ate it all, so we bought some boysenberries from the stand at the entrance. 
Fun and healthy activity for all ages! 
2017 is now open! Updated 6/18/17.
http://www.webbranchinc.com/home.htm 

Raspberries at Webb Ranch 2016

Boysenberries at Webb Ranch 2016

🍒 Chavez U-Pick Cherries - 35 Acres of low trees for convenient cherry picking, Free entry, free parking, free buckets with no minimum purchase. Cash only. No food or animals allowed in the orchard. 2017 season is not open yet.
23800 Marsh Creek Road  Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-625-3994
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Updated 6/22/2017.
http://www.chavezupickcherries.com/ 

🍓 Crystal Bay Farms - Organic Strawberry U-pick is currently open, Wednesdays & Weekends from 10-5pm. $4/lb. 
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville, CA
Tel: 831-724-4137  
http://www.crystalbayfarm.com/  

🍑 Bacchini's Fruit Tree - Currently offering apricots and sweet red cherries picking. White peaches, blackberries, plums, nectarines and more coming soon. Free parking. Pay for what you pick. Low trees, ladders not needed. No pets/animals allowed in orchard.
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Updated 6/22/2017.
2010 Walnut Blvd. Brentwood, CA
http://www.brentwoodfruit.com/

🍑 Peter Wolfe Ranch - Currently offering apricots, cherries and white peaches picking.

700 Creek Road, Brentwood, CA
Tel: 925-634-1308
http://www.peterwolfe.com/

🍑 Canciamilla Ranch - Currently offering apricots, white peaches, yellow and white nectarines picking.

Tel: 925-263-6080
http://canciamillaranch.com/index.html