This page is going to be solely dedicated to adding apple orchards in the Cupertino Area.
It will be updated with times and schedules as the apple picking season approaches.
Chileno Valley Ranch
5105 Chileno Valley Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-6664
www.chilenobnb.com
Located about 11 miles west of Petaluma, Chileno Valley Ranch has an organic apple orchard featuring new varieties for apple picking. The ranch is open for u-pick apples on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October. Among the certified organic apples available for u-picking are Orin, Pinova, Molly’s Delicious and Jonathan’s Pride.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-1056
www.gizdich-ranch.com
Arguably the most popular place for u-pick apples in and around the Bay Area is the Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville. Drawing generations of residents and visitors alike, Gizdich Ranch offers “Pick-Your-Self” strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, and apples, with picking season information available online or by calling the ranch directly. Gizdich Ranch features popular apple varieties like Red-Delicious, Golden-Delicious, Newtown Pippin and Royal Gala.
Twin Hill Ranch
1689 Pleasant Hill Raod
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-2815
www.twinhillranch.com
Twin Hill Ranch has been growing apples for over 60 years near Sebastopol, California, an area known for its delicious apples. The ranch is committed to educating kids and adults about where food comes from, while helping families experience authentic farming at the ranch. Get ready for the U-Pick Apple Festival going on now through October. Bring the family and invite friends to come along to pick your own apples. It’s just $2 per pound, and the fun is free. Bring a picnic lunch and stay at the ranch for a while to enjoy the beautiful grounds, including its vineyards and country market. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch
13128 Occidental Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-0538
appleadayranch.com
Although Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch is not as well known as other places, the ranch has a fan following that comes for the apple bonanza they find here. Depending on which apple varieties are available the day you visit, you may pick Rome Beauties or Golden Delicious, or another apple favorite. Be sure to also buy some of the delicious organic apple juice produced here.
Gabriel Farm
3175 Sullivan Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-0617
www.gabrielfarm.com
For great fruit from Sonoma County, visit Gabriel Farm, a 14-acre organic farm located in the ideal apple-growing region of Sebastopol, California. Gabriel Farms grows some of your favorite apple varieties: Gilbert Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Fuji and Rome Beauty. Enjoy the exquisite orchard as you pick your own apples.
Clearview Organic Orchards
646 Trabing Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 472-1958
www.clearvieworchards.com
Located in a gorgeous agricultural region just outside of Watsonville. In addition to certified organic apples, the farm sells local honey year-round, dried lavender and pumpkins from its “Apple Hut.” The farm specializes in growing organic Fuji and Gala apples but also offers Cameos, Johnny Gold and Granny Smith apples when in season.
Swanton Pacific Ranch
125 Swanton Road
Davenport, CA 95017
(831) 458-5410
www.spranch.calpoly.edu
Owned and operated by California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), Swanton Pacific Ranch is open seasonally to the public, alumni and grade-school groups for u-pick organic apples. The ranch’s two-acre farm offers 16 different varieties of organic apples.