Los Angeles area of California U-Pick Farms - 2020 PickYourOwn.org

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Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Los Angeles area of California? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Los Angeles area of California, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in October 2020, and other timely information:

Notes for October 2020: Summer is almost here! Strawberry season is finished in all but the far northern ands cooler areas. Blueberries, blackberries are in season in most areas, also tomatoes, peaches and most vegetables . Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

Now, more than ever, going to a farm, being outside, away from crowds, getting fresh, local produce, makes more sense than ever before! It's a fun, safe and educational to pick some fresh berries, fruit and veggies and more, then come back here to learn how to freeze, can, make jam, salsa and much more! Of course, check with the farm before you go, both to check on crop availability and hours.  We also have a state-by-state guide to Farm COVID-19 requirements here.

See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now, using similar sounding names.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Canners, both waterbath canners and pressure canners, are getting hard to find as people are doing more home canning than ever before. You can still get them online (see links at left) but prices are going up as the less expensive models are selling out.  Food dehydration is becoming a popular and inexpensive alternative; see this page about drying your own fruits and vegetables and where to get a food dryer.

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival. Some may still be held in 2020.

Los Angeles area of California U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2020, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Leona Valley has many more cherry orchards listed on this map.- The area even has its own website. Cherry Information Hotline (24 Hours): (661) 266-7116.  U-Pic Orchards are generally open June through July. Sweet cherries should be available for picking during the first week of June. Orchards will begin opening May 28th to June 4th. Cherry Parade is usually early to mid June (check their website)

Do you know of any other pick-your or so of Los Angeles?  If you do, tell me about them using the Feedback form!  Thanks!!!!!

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Los Angeles area of California U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

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Los Angeles CountyAmber's Cherry Farm

  • Amber's Cherry Farm - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
    9300 Leona Avenue, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.     Brian Ranch Airport U*Pick Orchard
  • Brian Ranch Airport U*Pick Orchard - apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
    34810 Largo Vista Rd, Llano, CA 93544. Phone: 661-261-3216. Email: felice@brianranch.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 2 pm and by appointment, May 25 to October 31. Directions: One mile north of Pearblossom Hwy (SH 138), 25 miles east of Palmdale and 25 miles west of Victorville. Click here for a map on our website. Or for Google maps: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Brian Ranch Airport U-Pick Orchard features a wide variety of tree fruit maturing from early June until late October. Our fruit has won numerous ribbons from the Antelope Valley Fair.Typical season is: Apple - Starting about July 15 - Braeburn, Golden Supreme, Red Fuji, & Royal Gala. Apricot - Starting about June 15 - Patterson & Tilton. Asian Pear - Starting about August 1 - Kikusi, Shinko, & Twentieth Century. Cherry - Starting about June 1 - Bing, Lapins, & Sunburst. Nectarine - Starting about July 15 - Flamekist, Flavortop, & Goldmine. Peach - Starting about July 15 - Delight, Fairtime, Forty-niner, Nectar, Paradise, Springcrest, & Suncrest. Pear - Starting about August 1 - B.P. Morettini, Bartlett, Bronze Beauty, & Rosi-Red . Plum - Starting about September 1 - Empress. We also have a pumpkin patch in October.  Brian Ranch also offers fruit butters made on-site from our apple, apricot, Asian pear, nectarine, peach, pear, & plum fruit. Please check for availability by variety. (UPDATED: April 18, 2018, JBS)   The California Strawberry Festival -
  • The California Strawberry Festival - strawberries
    Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, California. Phone: 888-288-9242. Phone: (805) 385-4739. Fax (805) 385-4729. Email: csf@strawberry-fest.org. Open: Join us May 19 and 20, 2018 from 10 am to 6:30 pm for an unforgettably sweet experience! Each year strawberry lovers unite for the premier outdoor event tempting any appetite for fun. The California Strawberry Festival is a weekend in mid-May each year;  The California Strawberry Festival is among the top festivals in the nation with over 50 food booths, contests, rides and attractions, over 200 Arts & Crafts vendors, concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, and family fun! The annual California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard is the perfect summer kickoff with proceeds benefiting the community in a BIG way. Delectable strawberry delights, along with non-stop entertainment, Strawberryland For Kids, gooey contests for berry lovers of all ages, and more. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be on parade Festival weekend. An eight-horse hitch of gentle giantsť complete with a Dalmatian mascot is an impressive sight pulling the 12-ton, traditional red, white and gold beer wagon that was first showcased back in the 1930s. Festival  | Information  | Vendors & Volunteers  | Sponsors  | Pressroom  | Contact. Each year strawberry lovers unite for the premier outdoor event tempting any appetite for fun. The California Strawberry Festival is a weekend in mid-May each year;  The California Strawberry Festival is among the top festivals in the nation with over 50 food booths, contests, rides and attractions, over 200 Arts & Crafts vendors, concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, and family fun! The 2017 California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard is the perfect summer kickoff with proceeds benefiting the community in a BIG way. Join us or an unforgettably sweet experience! (UPDATED: April 19, 2018, JBS)
  • C & D Cherries - cherries, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area
    40722 90th Street West, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-622-7061. Alternate Phone: 661-917-4348. Email: dascas@roadrunner.com. Open: They may have closed; their website is down as of April 2017; before that, last reported hours were Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 5 pm for the month of June to pick during the week, please call to set up an appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.  Click here for a link to our Facebook page.  Cherry Blossom Farms
  • Cherry Blossom Farms - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
    40121 95th Street West, Palmdale CA 93551. .
  • Cherry Hill Farm Cherry Hill Farm - cherries, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food)
    39300 Bouquet Canyon Road, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-268-4404. Email: cherryhillfamilyfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Our cherry season can run anytime from early May to early June; Please see our website for this years opening date and hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the 14 fwy exit Palmdale Blvd left. Palmdale Blvd will turn in to Elizabeth Lake Road Continue on for about 8 miles. Turn left on Bouquet Canyon Road. About 1 1/2 miles down, make a left onto a Rogers Creek Road. This is a dirt road. Our farm is 1/2 mile down on the right. Parking is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS) (ADDED: April 27, 2016)
  • The Cherry House - cherries, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    10600 Leona Ave, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-622-4480. Email: info@upickcherryhouse.com. Open: Call before you go - their website is down - they may have closed.  from the second weekend in June and open until we are sold out; Please check our web site for current availability; Daily Hours are as follows: Monday to Friday from 8am to 1pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm, Sunday from 11am to 3pm.  Directions: Located off highway 14, near Palmdale, CA. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Also includes Bright Ranch and Rhodes Orchard, purchased by the Cherry House. U-Pick Cherries are typically from the end of May through mid June or until sold out. Pumkin Patch in Mid October. The Cherry House is available for Weddings, Birthdays, fund raising and any other special event that will fit on our 20 acres  (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS)
  • Copelands Cherry Ranch - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, cherries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    9611 Leona Ave, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-270-1900. Fax: 661-270-9300. Email: copelandscherryranch@gmail.com. Open: Call or check website for opening Day in June and check for End of Season in July - Open daily 8am to 5pm during Cherry Season! Check ranch status at our website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Certified Organic by CCOF - USDA and CDFA. Muscovy Ducks added to organic plan and organic duck eggs for sale! All natural raw Leona Valley Honey produced and sold here. (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS)
  • JLFarms - apricots, cherries, U-pick and already picked
    7651 East Avenue U, Littlerock, CA 93543. Phone: (661) 944-9903. Email: jlfarms77u@hotmail.com. Open: Typical season is from late May through June; open now, Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 3 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 3 pm. Directions: From Los Angeles: Take the Golden State 5 Freeway, North to Antelope 14 Freeway (To Lancaster/Palmdale), take the Angeles Forest Freeway exit toward Pearblossom highway Stay straight on Pearblossom for 5 miles, turn right onto 138 Freeway, turn left onto 75th Street (2.8 miles), turn right onto E Avenue U. Click here for a map and directions. Rainier will be ready to pick on June 8; Already-picked apricots around June 11. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 05, 2019)
  • Kenny O Design - flowers, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop
    7353 Clybourn av, sun valley, CA 91352. Phone: 818-759-7159. Fax: 818-759-7166. Email us at: kennyodesign@sbcglobal.net. Directions: 5 freeway north to Sunland Blvd south to Valerio make left to Clybourn av. we are located the corner of Valerio and Clybourn Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday 9 am to 5 pm Friday open till 7 pm Sunday hours are 10 am to 4 pm call for extended holiday hours October thru December pumpkin patch is open October 6 thru October 31 flower shop and nursery are open year round. cut flowers and arrangements available year round Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. tropical plants, bedding plants, banana trees, hanging baskets, indoor and outdoor plants.
  • Leona Valley Organics - Certified Organic, cherries, Turkeys, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, farm animals
    39300 Bouquet Canyon Road, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-270-0990. Fax: 661-270-1304. Email: lvorganics@yahoo.com. Open: Call for farm hours or visit their Facebook page - they may have closed down, gone out of business: their website is gone and their Faceboook page has not been updated in years; if you have any more recent information please write me. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.   healthy, free range, organic eggs.   M&M Peach Ranch - Certified Organic, cherries, peaches, U-Pick and already-picked produce
  • M and M Peach Ranch - Certified Organic, cherries, peaches, U-Pick and already-picked produce
    48745 Three Points Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532. Phone: 661-724-1398. Email: mmpeachranch@gmail.com. Open: call for farm hours or visit their Facebook page; if you have any more recent information please write me; their last reported hours were Friday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Monday to Thursday, by appointment only. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Cherries: June; Ryan's Sunday Peaches: September Last Chance Peaches: Late September through October. Our peaches are cling-free! We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. OTCO Certified Organic. (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS)
    A visitor writes on May 31, 2016: "I looked on their FBook page and the wall is sparse, last update from last year- just like you mentioned. However, I noticed on the left-hand-side column an area for Visitor Posts where the wall comments from visitors go. Anyway, M&M replied to a few inquires about when they will open and they stated that the earliest they will be open for picking is in August 2016. YAY!! :) I hope that helps. thank you for your site. I will be adventuring with the family this weekend. "
  • NorthSide U Pic em Sweet Cherries - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
    9729 Northside Drive, Leona Valley, CA 93551.  Email: fluhartys@adelphia.net.
  • Orcutt Ranch - Oranges
    23600 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, CA 91304. Phone: 818) 346-7449. Monday to Friday: Dawn to Dusk and on Saturday and Sunday: Dawn to Dusk; Orcutt Ranch opens its orchards to the public one weekend a year in July; call or see their website. Directions:  accessible from both the 118/Simi Valley and the 134/Ventura Freeways.  Ripe Valencia Oranges and White Grapefruit can be picked by hand. Bring you own grocery bags, medium size boxes. 2018 Prices:
    Fees: Filled Grocery Bag $3.00.  Filled Medium Sized Box $6.00.  Rental, Fruit Picker $1.00. The historic Orcutt Residence is surrounded by 24-acres of gardens and a citrus orchard. The gardens include heritage oaks trees, wandering garden paths, formal flower beds, and a variety of interesting specimen trees, exotic shrubs, and flowering plants.
  • Rancho Lorena - cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available
    32810 165th Street East, Llano, CA 93544. Phone: 661 944-1341. Email: blalockj@msn.com. Open: Seasonal Cherries in late May, only for a couple of weeks, then peaches August 1 to September 15 on Weekends only, call for hours. Directions: From Antelope Valley (Palmdale, Lancaster) From Freeway 14, East on Highway 138, turn right on 165th Street East, 2 miles to 32810 165th Street East. From Victorville From Freeway 15, West on Highway 18 to West on Highway 138, turn left on 165th Street East, 2 miles to 32810 165th Street East. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.  (UPDATED: May 10, 2017, JBS)
  • Venice Beach Fallen Fruit - Peaches, Oranges, Plums, Figs, apples, Loquats, Lemons,
    Ocean Ave, Venice Beach, CA. There is an organization callled "Fallen Fruit" that mapped all the fruit trees that grow in or over public space. Their presumption is that fruit that is growing in or over a public space is free to the public to pick.  I would urge people to show consideration and respect in doing so; meaning go during daylight hours, be quiet, do not step on private property, obey local laws and ordinances, etc. See the map at right.
  • Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms - cherries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    6989 Elizabeth Lake Road, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Email us at: info@upickcherries.com. Open: Wednesday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm call us in May for our opening and picking dates (2017: Opening Day Tuesday May 30, 2017, from 7 am-5 pm; After that, Wednesday thru Friday 8-5 and Saturday and Sunday 7am-2 pm Expect to have cherries for about 4 weeks.). Directions: 14 Freeway to Palmdale Blvd., west til it turns into Elizabeth Lake Road. At corner of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill Road. And for a map to our farm, Click here.  Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We will have pure, raw honey again this year. Be sure to get it early as we only sell it during Cherry Season and sometimes we run short. Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS)
    A visitor writes on May 27, 2017: "We had fun walking through the trees and admiring the crop. It was fun to see all of the different varieties and how they grew. Picking was easy and we had a large amount before we knew it. Also got some amazing honey. I look forward to visiting, but some years the crops are limited due to weather, so go early, don\'t miss out. They have different varieties of sweet cherries. Bing, Rainier, Brooks and Tulare., !" Windy Ridge Cherries 
  • Windy Ridge Cherries - Cherries, apples, peaches, pears, and plums
    9811 Leona Avenue, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-270-9106. Email: wrcherries@antelecom.net.Open: Update 4/15/15:  The cherry crop looks good and we anticipate opening the weekend of June 6th or June 13th.  Thank you for visiting our web site and check back for exact opening date.  Directions: Click here for a map.   You are welcome to call to find out about cherries, weather and orchard opening dates. We will look forward to your visit. Click here for a link to our Facebook page High atop a ridge in beautiful Leona Valley is a family-owned immaculate cherry orchard with delicious Bing and Rainier cherries growing on dwarf trees. The trees are trimmed to 7 feet so all the cherries are within easy reach from the ground. For children this is ideal and little ones love picking cherries. We grow a variety of other delicious fruits, apples, peaches, pears, and plums that ripen from July through October. Come enjoy fresh picked fruit, our picnic area, and lovely Leona Valley. Specific dates will be posted on this web site.    (UPDATED: April 30, 2018, JBS)
  • Yingst Ranch - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed apricots, peaches, plums, pears, apples, and persimmons
    35349 80th Street East, Littlerock, CA, 93543.
  • Youngblood Farms - apples, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food)
    7624 East Avenue U, Littlerock, CA 93543. Phone: (661) 944-5823. Alternate Phone: (661) 537-5006. Email: youngbloodfarms@mail.com. Open: Typical season is from mid August through October; in season, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 1 pm pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 8 am to 2 pm. Directions: Merge onto the I-5 toward Sacramento. Merge onto CA-14 N toward Lancaster/Palmdale. Take the Angeles Forest highway exit toward Pearblossom highway Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Sierra highway Stay straight to go onto Pearblossom highway Turn right onto Pearblossom Hwy/CA-138. Turn left onto 77th Street Take the 2nd left onto East Avenue U. 7624 E. Avenue U is on the left. Payment: Cash, Check. Please leave a message, as we are working in the farm or helping at the stand. Thank you. (UPDATED: June 18, 2019)

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