Riley’s Apple Farm
Grab your coats and farm boots for an afternoon at Riley’s Apple Farm in Oak Glen. Part apple orchard and part living history farm, this extraordinary property gives visitors the opportunity to pick their own fruits, sip cider, partake in living history education, and experience an evening of dinner theater. Archery is another exciting activity to do with the fam at the farm. With events such as the Colonial Faire and Adventures in the Old World, a day is never enough at Riley’s. Turn your apple-picking event into a weekend adventure by booking a room at one of the property’s historically-themed rooms.
SLO Creek Farms
Take a day trip to San Luis Obispo for organic apple picking. Boasting 44 acres of organic apple orchards, SLO Creek Farms welcomes visitors to pick their own fruits at its beautiful location. Better yet, don't leave with just apples. Three acres of organic herbs, flowers, veggies, and pumpkins—which are a must-have for the fall season—also await your picking. Hard cider and apple brandy are available for purchase as well. Indeed, you won't leave SLO empty-handed.
If you need another reason to visit this U-pick farm, SLO Creek Farms is committed to making a difference in the community and has an organic community garden, which is available for locals to rent and enjoy.
Apple Picking Near San Diego
Julian Farm And Orchard
Apple picking isn’t the only thing that keeps guests flocking to Julian Farm and Orchard. Aside from apple and pumpkin picking, the farm also offers an array of fun activities for adults and kids to enjoy. There's never a boring moment at this Julian farm, between the tomahawk throwing, gem sluicing, gold panning, and pit digging. Plan an entire weekend at the farm and book your private cabin on the grounds for a relaxing stay. Best of all, you don’t need to leave Fido at home—dogs are allowed at the farm and even inside the cozy cabins.
Volcan Valley Apple Farm
Volcan Valley Apple Farm boasts 10 acres of apple orchards to roam, making it Julian’s largest orchard. The farm offers a variety of red and green apples such as the Empire, Jonathan, and Red Delicious. Purchase your bag at admission ($12), which will hold about six to seven pounds of appley goodness. Take home fresh apple cider and apple logs, too, so you can savor delicious apple treats later.
Calico Ranch Orchard
Calico Ranch Orchard is a certified-organic apple and pear orchard that's been in operation since the early 1930s. The 30-acre family-owned farm is the place to take your kids for an organic fruit-picking adventure; the farm grows a large variety of apples and several types of pears. Visitors can pick their own apples from the tree or opt for the easy-pick fruit stand. No matter how you get your apples, make sure to enjoy a cup of warm cider as your kids run around one of the oldest remaining orchards in Julian. The ciders are house-made using Julian-grown apples and native yeast, so you won't want to miss out on this 100-percent naturally sourced treat.