Apple picking in Santa Cruz
Running now, through October 31.
Pick your own apples at California's orchards. From late August through October the gates open in Julian, Oak Glen and Apple Hill, and at smaller orchards from Sonoma to San Luis Obispo — bring a bag, plan a drive, and see which varieties are ready.
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Clearview Orchards
Pick certified-organic apples in a terraced Watsonville orchard or shop the Apple Barn for seasonal fruit, fresh apple juice, turnovers, squash, pumpkins,…
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Farm
Gizdich Ranch
A fourth-generation Watsonville ranch with seasonal apple U-pick, a pie shop and deli, Red Barn shop, fresh-pressed apple juice, picnic space and orchard tours.…
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Agritourism / Experience
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Cal Poly’s certified-organic coastal apple orchard opens for public U-pick in mid-September 2026, Friday–Sunday while supplies last.…
- Fri–Sun
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM