It’s that time of the year again. The weather begins to change and the leaves turn a different shade—well, sort of. Here in L.A., it mostly means that apples are ripe and ready for harvesting! A day full of apple picking, guzzling cider, and consuming the sweet fruit in every conceivable form is likely in store this season. No need to go searching for the perfect place, because we’ve found the best places for apple picking around L.A. — where you can also grab some warm apple cider and donuts starting this October.
So grab your basket, and head on over to one of these gorgeous orchards for a fun day of fruit picking!
1. Willowbrook Apple Farms
The Willowbrook Apple Farm invites you to come and press some fresh apple cider and take in a caramel apple to celebrate the fall! The farm is open for U-pick apple picking and U-press apple cider every weekend in October. Reservations can be made online, you can find that information here.
📅When: Apple picking happens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October 2023
🍎Location: 12099 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA 92399
2. Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
This weekend the Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard is having a farm tour and apple fair. There will be plenty of activities available such as apple picking, cider pressing, and sampling. During the tour, you will have the chance to do candle dipping, as well as tomahawks and archery. Find more info here!
📅When: October 14 — 15, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🍎Location: 12131 S. Oak Glen Rd, in Oak Glen, CA. 92399
3. Snow-Line Orchard Farms
Join the fun at Snow-Line Orchard Farms, offering all of your favorite fall goodies such as mini cider donuts, apple cider slushies, and apple pies, making this a true fall experience you won’t want to miss out on. Bring out the whole family to enjoy the picnic grounds, surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains, historic buildings, and colorful foliage. Visit them here!
📅When: Open daily this season from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🍎Location: 39400 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
4. Parrish Pioneer Ranch
This quaint little corner of the countryside is the quintessential farm life experience. Fall at Parrish Pioneer Ranch is a magical trip to simpler times, where you can enjoy axe-throwing, chug apple cider, stuff your face with spiced donuts, and browse a variety of jams, honey, and other natural products. There are plenty of apple varieties to pick, including some that you can only find in this region. Of course, you can sample apples in every conceivable form like apple butter and apple salsa. Visit their FB for updates!
📅When: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🍎Location: 38561 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, California 92399
5. The Original Riley’s Log Cabin and Apple Farm
This picturesque farm has been lovingly run by the farming couple Dennis and Sharon Riley for three decades now. But it’s not to be confused with others with a similar name — they’re considered the original Riley’s Log Cabin and Apple Farm. There are tons of fun activities including U-Pick and cider-making workshops. You can also pick up pumpkins, corn, chopped wood, and tall straw hats while you’re there. More info here!
📅Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays are open for exclusive sessions only, you can make an appointment by calling 909-797-3292
🍎Location: 12201 S. Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399