One of the best things about living in California is the ample fresh produce that we get to enjoy all year round. During strawberry season from April through July, the L.A. area is bursting with juicy red berries courtesy of some of the state’s best strawberry farms. If you’ve never picked your own fruit straight from the source, you’re in for a treat at these local fields where you can go strawberry picking in Los Angeles. Scroll through and start planning a memorable outing to kick off the summer. Happy picking!
Peak strawberry season varies by farm and can fluctuate year to year. Make sure you check strawberry picking availability with your destination before hitting the road.
1. Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms has been a prime destination for strawberry picking near Los Angeles for decades. They offer a charming strawberry picking tour geared towards families, where you’ll hop aboard a wagon to learn about the history of the property, farming process, and pick and eat the berries on site. You’ll go home with a one-pound basket of berries (or, depending on availability, they’ll sub in other in-season produce). Don’t forget to pay a visit to the adorable farm animals at the Barnyard Educational Exhibit.
📆 U-Pick season: March through May 2025
🌐 Learn more: Tanaka Farms
📍 Location: 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
2. Underwood Family Farms – Moorpark
Underwood Family Farms lets you pick-your-own-everything all year round, and their bountiful strawberry harvest is one among dozens of options to choose from. Leave room in your basket for more seasonal produce like snap peas, carrots, broccoli, lemons, blackberries, oranges, and tomatoes. Their Moorpark location also has friendly farm animals, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and ongoing seasonal events for all ages. With so much to see and experience, it’s worth checking their project crop calendar well past strawberry season.
📆 U-Pick season: Open now through early summer
🌐 Learn more: Underwood Family Farms – Moorpark
📍 Location: Moorpark Family Center, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark CA 93021
3. Underwood Family Farms – Somis
Underwood Family Farms operates another location just a few miles away in Somis. While they also have an animal center where you can meet their sheep, alpacas, and pygmy goats, the Somis location doesn’t organize large events like in Moorpark. You can anticipate plenty of strawberry picking, though, as well as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
📆 U-Pick season: Projected from March through mid-June
🌐 Learn more: Underwood Family Farms – Somis
📍 Location: Somis Farm Center, 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave, Somis, CA
4. McGrath Family Farm
The McGraths have been growing and farming along the coast of Southern California for generations, so it’s safe to say that they know what they’re doing. They understand the importance of providing fresh food to the community and take pride in it—making McGrath Family Farm the perfect place for strawberry picking! To take the experience up a notch, consider springnig for the curated tour or a private group tour.
📆 U-Pick season: TBA
🌐 Learn more: The Store at McGrath Family Farm
📍Location: 1012 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010
5. The Ecology Center
This expansive San Juan Capistrano farm invites families to come handpick strawberries while enjoying an ambiance of community, culture, and art. Explore the 28-acre property, which is Regenerative Organic Certified, and gain a new appreciation for agriculture and sustainable farming. You’ll come away with a bounty of Regenerative Organic strawberries in 7 different varieties.
📆 U-Pick season: Open now on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
🌐 Learn more: The Ecology Center
📍Location: 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
6. Los Rios Rancho
Los Rios Rancho is a popular destination for apple picking every fall, but they invite visitors to come strawberry picking in the spring per availability. Spend an afternoon taking in the sights of the traditional farm, and leave some time to enjoy a tri-tip sandwich or a rack of pork ribs from the Farm Kitchen.
📆 U-Pick season: Last year, strawberries were available starting in June
🌐 Learn more: Los Rios Rancho
📍 Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, 92399
7. South Coast Farms
South Coast Farms dates back to 1966 in San Juan Capistrano and hosts a wholesome U-Pick strawberry experience. Wander among fields of fresh, pesticide-free produce, and enjoy an afternoon hand-picking juicy strawberries to take home.
📆 U-Pick season: Follow them on socials to see when U-Pick begins for 2025.
🌐 Learn more: @southcoastfarms on Instagram
📍Location: 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
8. Kenny’s Strawberry Farm
If you’re in the mood for a scenic drive, consider heading to the San Diego area for some of the freshest strawberries at Kenny’s Strawberry Farm, a veritable strawberry authority. Here, you’ll find everything from homemade jam and strawberry lemonade to strawberry shortcake and ice cream bars—not to mention the joy of picking your own ripe strawberries.
📆 U-Pick season: Open now, reservations required.
🌐 Learn more: Kenny’s Strawberry Farm
📍Location: 953 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
9. Manassero Farms
U-Pick is on at Manassero Farms! For $12.50 per person, you’ll receive a 1-pound container and free reign to pick your own strawberries and olallieberries. Strawberries have been available for U-Pick since March, and olallieberries will reach their peak in May/June.
📆 U-Pick season: Open now
🌐 Learn more: Manassero Farms
📍Location: The Original Manassero Farms Market in Irvine – 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604
Bonus: Thacker Berry Farm stands!
If you’re not into picking them yourself and just simply want some sweet juicy berries, then Thacker Berry Farm is for you. You can find their stands across Southern California, and they are vine-ripened and delivered to their stands on the daily.
🌐 Info and locations: Thacker Berry Farm
There you have it! These are our favorite destinations for strawberry picking in Los Angeles. Be sure to double-check with the farms for updated hours, admission details, and crop status.
Written by Jamie Ferrell and Sophie Len