Where To Go Cherry-Picking in Brentwood, CA

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The cherry-picking season is around the corner and you know what that means—it’s time to plan a road trip to Brentwood. Starting mid-May and lasting for about a month, the cherry-picking season in Brentwood signifies a time of togetherness and bounty. Make time in your social calendar to visit the best farmlands and gardens in Brentwood and enjoy eating the literal fruits of your labor for weeks to come. Want to know which cherry farms to add to your itinerary? Here are a few favorites that promise fun times, good company, and a whole lot of delicious cherries.

Brentwood Cherry-Picking Tips

Before hitting the road to go cherry-picking in Brentwood, keep a few tips and tricks in mind to make the most of this fun adventure. If you’re a first-time cherry-picker in Brentwood, here’s everything you need to know.

1. Cherry-picking season is very limited. Make sure you plan in advance and avoid going on weekends if possible to steer clear of traffic, lines, large crowds, and congested farms. 

2. Decide which farm to visit in advance. There are a number of good cherry farms in Brentwood. Make your choice early, call to see if they’re open, ask about their variety, check if you need to bring a bucket with you, and then drive to the orchards.

3. Wear a farm-friendly outfit. Sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and a hat are especially recommended—you’ll be out in the sun all day long.

4. Take cash with you to the cherry farms. Many farms only accept payment in cash, so make sure you’re ready to pay for your cherries without a card. 

Where to Go for Cherry-Picking in Brentwood

Maggiore Ranch 

Address: 3017 Walnut Boulevard

Maggiore Ranch is one of the original U-pick locations in the Brentwood area. Located conveniently at the entrance of town, this Brentwood cherry-picking orchard is one of the largest and most visited U-pick sites in town. Maggiore Ranch’s popular cherries are usually firm and dark and include the likes of Coral Champagnes, Brooks, Lapins, and Bings. The diversity in the number of offered varieties also allows for both early season and late season picking. 

Maggiore Ranch is also the orchard of choice for Connors Real Estate Team’s annual cherry-picking event for clients. Our Team Loves Cherry-Picking season and we can’t wait to treat our clients to another season of U-Pick!

Nunn Better Farms

Address: 2777 Sellers Avenue

The family-run Nunn Better Farms has been providing high-quality fruits, vegetables, and produce to the Brentwood community for more than 150 years. Get your family, friends, and loved ones to join you on a Brentwood cherry-picking adventure and enjoy gathering freshly ripe cherries from the pretty orchard spanning 70 acres.

All you have to do is make your way to Nunn Better Farms, and the lovely team there will provide you with a bucket to gather your cherries—no reservation necessary. After you’re done wandering around the cherry farm, taking photos, and picking the best cherries, your basket will be weighed and you’ll be on your way out. Yes, it’s that easy and simple.

G&S Farms

Address: 1151 Chestnut Street

Each spring and fall, neighbors from all over the Bay Area plan an annual road trip to G&S Farms to pick out fresh produce and enjoy seasonal fun. Run by third-generation farmers, this esteemed cherry farm has a great reputation for producing non-GMO fruits and veggies. 

Five cherry orchards belonging to G&S Farms are found in the Brentwood area. While most of them feature Coral, Sweetheart, Lapin, Rainier, and Brooks varieties of cherries, it’s best to call the farm in advance to know which orchard to head to if you have a favorite kind. Besides cherry-picking in Brentwood, this awesome farm also hosts pumpkin patches and grows a number of other products, the most famous of which is corn.

Mike’s U-Pick

Address:  611 Payne Avenue

Mike’s U-Pick has been farming in Brentwood for over 30 years—each year, its fan base grows a bit bigger. Lasting anywhere between four to six weeks, U-pick season at this friendly Brentwood cherry-picking farm promises diverse, welcoming, and fun-filled adventures. Find Rainier and Lapin varieties at Mike’s U-Pick, enjoy cherry-picking with your loved ones, and plan a picnic later at one of California’s beautiful locales to eat the cherries together.

Can’t make it to Mike’s U-Pick in time for cherry-picking? Late May is peach and nectarine-picking season at the farm and I hear it’s just as popular. 

Three Nunns Farm

Address: 550 Walnut Boulevard

Cherries, peaches, pumpkins, and strawberries—these are a few of the delicious fruits you can pick at Three Nunns Farm depending on when you visit. Living and working on the rich soils of Brentwood for over a century, the Nunn family’s love for land and farming has only grown with the passing years. Today, they are supported by a team of dedicated professionals as they continue a tradition of bringing superb agricultural products to California.

If the weather permits, then the usual cherry-picking season at this Brentwood farm usually lasts about a month starting in May. Enjoy six different varieties of delicious cherries including Corals, Rainiers, Lapins, Tiogas, Garnets, and Black Pearls. Making a fruit salad? The farm also has fresh produce, both U-pick and pre-picked, available for purchase. Depending on the time of year, you’ll find blueberries, pomegranates, watermelons, pumpkins, and more at this awesome Brentwood cherry-picking spot.