Fun Fall Activity: Apple Picking!

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our wetsuits and flip flops for scarves and sweaters. There are so many fun things about fall, and nothing makes me want to escape the hustle and bustle of LA like this cozy season. Apple picking is one of the most quintessential fall activities and is available at several farms outside of the city.

We compiled a list of farms that have apples ready for picking. Each farm has their address listed with a map linked, and all are located in either Oak Glen/Yucaipa, which is about 90 minutes east of LA (definitely doable for a day trip or make a weekend out of it and stay in Palm Springs, which is another 40-60 minutes east), or Julian, which is 2.5 hours southeast of LA (and 60 miles east of San Diego). Each farm has different offerings, some more simple (just U-pick apples) and some with a wide variety of activities available (such as farm animals, tractor rides, and axe throwing). There is something for everyone to be able to get their fall fix!

Apple Picking in Oak Glen

Los Rios Rancho

Hours:

6 Days a Week (Closed Wednesdays): 10am-5pm (open until 6pm on Saturdays & Sundays)

Time of Year:

Labor Day-Thanksgiving

Location:

39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, 92399

Available Activities:

U-Pick Apples, Bell Peppers, Raspberries
Farm Kitchen
Country Store
Nature Trails
U-Press Cider (weekends only)
Petting Zoo & Farm (weekends only)
Live Music (weekends only)
Wagon & Tractor Rides (weekends only)
Farm Fair (weekend only.. Gold Panning, Petting Zoos, Coloring Cabin, Animal Pens, Tomahawk Throwing, Candle Dipping, Hayrides)

Contact:

(909) 797-1005

[email protected]

Parrish Pioneer Ranch

Hours:

7 days a week 9am-5pm (open until 6pm on Saturdays)

Time of Year:

September 1-End of November

Location:

38561 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399

Available Activities:

U-Pick Apples
Cider Pressing
Farmshop
Wine Tasting
Restaurant & Bakery
Giftshop
Toy & Book Store
Antique Shop
Wildlife (goats, alpacas, mini horse & donkey, emu, chickens, turkeys, & peafowl)

Contact:

(909) 797-1753

[email protected]

Riley's Farm

Riley’s Farm

Hours:

Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm (closed Sundays)

Time of Year:

Labor Day-Thanksgiving

Location:

12261 S. Oak Glen Road Oak Glen, California 92399

Available Activities:

U-Pick raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, apples (Saturday only)
Tomahawk Throwing, Archery, Candle Dipping, Blacksmithing, Cider Making, Corn Husk Dolls, Wool Culture (Saturday only)
Restaurant & Bakery
Dinner Theater
Tours (revolutionary war, colonial times, etc.. Prices vary)

Contact:

909-797-7534

[email protected]