Where to Go Apple Picking in Southern California
Don’t be a sour apple because summer is over! Ring in the fall season by having some hardcore fun and pick some apples at some of LA’s local farms and orchards. Here are our top picks!
WILLOWBROOK APPLE FARM
12099 S. Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
This farm not only lets visitors pick their own apples but also press their own apple cider! Apples will be ripe and ready for picking the first week of October. Until then, there’s wine tasting every Saturday in September complete with a bon fire. Need I say more?
SNOW-LINE ORCHARD
39400 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
This orchard doubles as a winery and cider house, where visitors are welcomed to pick fresh raspberries and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. For a sweet treat, make sure to stop by the “Donut Coaster” to try Snow-Line Orchard’s famous mini-cider donuts!
LOS RIOS RANCHO
39611 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399
Open Labor Day — Thanksgiving, apple picking available on select days only. Make sure to check the website for available dates and times.
STONE SOUP FARM AND HERITAGE ORCHARD
12131 S Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399
Stone Soup Farm and Heritage Orchard is a rustic little farm just outside Oak Glen that focuses on tradition and education. This picturesque Farmhouse allows visitors to pick from a selection of apples, blackberries and pumpkins! (Flowers and herbs will be available soon.)
RILEY’S APPLE FARM
12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, California 92399
Riley’s Farm has a wide selection of fruits and veggies for visitors to take home and enjoy like raspberries, strawberries, pears and pumpkins. If you want to relax and unwind while on your visit, make sure to stop by the bakery for Tea Time where you can choose from a list of natural teas and nibble on fresh baked scones and tarts.
