2026 Tomato Picking in California & Pumpkin Patches in California

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Amber Oaks Raspberries, in Auburn, California, plants a wide mix that includes blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and pumpkins. Stays often include picnic area and school tours. Crops generally come in June through October. Visit times are listed at amberoaksberryfarm.com.

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From its base in Brentwood, California, Three Nunns Farm grows apples, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries alongside other seasonal crops. Most of the season falls May through October. The farm is run as an organic operation. Check Threenunnsfarm.com for the running list.

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In Camino, California, Goodness Orchard works a diversified u-pick farm — apples, strawberries, blackberries, and cherries are on the list. Picking typically runs May through December. Schedule and crop list live at www.edc-farmtrails.org.

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Cloverfield Organic Farm draws visitors to El Sobrante, California for apples, raspberries, and blackberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. The picking calendar runs April through October. Past the picking lot, the farm runs birthday parties and school tours. Picking status is on www.cloverfieldfarm.us.

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Larry's Produce draws visitors to Fairfield, California for peaches, pears, and plums and a longer list of seasonal crops. Most of the season falls July through December. Check www.larrysproduce.com for the running list.

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In Garden Valley, California, Berry Heaven, USA works a diversified u-pick farm — apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are on the list. Day-trippers come for petting zoo and school tours too. The picking calendar runs May through October. Picking status is on www.BerryHeavenUSA.com.

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Tru2Earth Farm draws visitors to Gilroy, California for strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. The picking calendar runs April through October. The operation is run organic. Picking status is on www.tru2earthfarm.com.

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Johnson Farm draws visitors to Gridley, California for strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. The harvest window stretches May through October. There are restrooms on the picking grounds. Updated picking info goes up at www.johnsonupickfarm.com.

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Love Farms Organic Produce runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in Healdsburg, California with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries among other crops. Crops generally come in May through October. The operation is run organic. Visit times are listed at lovefarms.com.

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In Murrieta, California, Upick Murrieta works a diversified u-pick farm — apples, raspberries, squash, and herbs are on the list. The picking calendar runs June through October. The day-out side covers school tours. Picking status is on upickmurrieta.com.

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Riley's Farm is known in Oak Glen, California for apples, strawberries, and raspberries, with more crops rotating through the season. Peak picking lands May through October. Plus wagon rides, cider, and school tours on the same grounds. Current hours are posted at www.rileysfarm.com.

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Japanese-American family farm in Irvine offering guided tractor tours, CSA, strawberry, melon, and pumpkin experiences year-round.

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Coastal San Diego fields with daily strawberry picking, flower walks, and a fall pumpkin patch right off I-5.

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At SLO Creek Farms in San Luis Obispo, California, the picking list runs from apples and pumpkins into other seasonal crops. Fruit and produce are usually ready June through October. The farm carries picnic area, cider, events, and birthday parties as well. The farm publishes its calendar at www.slocreekfarms.com.

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From its base in Santa Ynez, California, Summerset Farm grows apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries alongside other seasonal crops. Day-trippers come for farm store, corn maze, events, and bouncy castle too. The harvest window stretches May through October. Updated picking info goes up at www.santabarbarablueberries.com.

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From its base in Shandon, California, BeeWench Farm grows apples, strawberries, pumpkins, and lavender alongside other seasonal crops. The harvest window stretches April through October. Petting zoo, picnic area, and school tours fill out the rest of the day. Updated picking info goes up at www.beewenchfarm.com.

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Live Earth Farm and Discovery Program grows apples, strawberries, and raspberries and more on its u-pick farm in Watsonville, California. Most of the season falls May through October. Behind the picking, the farm keeps petting zoo, picnic area, cider, and events. Check www.liveearthfarm.net for the running list.

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In Watsonvillle, California, Crystal Bay Farm works a diversified u-pick farm — apples, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are on the list. The picking calendar runs May through October. Visitors find petting zoo, picnic area, and school tours on the property. Picking status is on www.crystalbayfarm.com.