Apple picking day trips from Los Angeles
8 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Los Angeles in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 36 miles away. Near Los Angeles the season usually runs August through November. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
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5 well-known orchards near Los Angeles
- Snow-Line OrchardSeason: Year-round weekends, fall peak
- Stone Pantry OrchardSeason: U-pick apples/pears/pumpkins Labor Day through Thanksgiving
- Cherries LA by Tenerelli OrchardsSeason: U-pick cherries and apricots late spring; peaches summer
- Knaus Apple RanchSeason: Sep-Oct
- Los Rios RanchoSeason: Labor Day-Thanksgiving peak, events rest of year
...and 3 more orchards within a day trip of Los Angeles - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go apple picking near Los Angeles?
FarmScout lists 8 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Los Angeles. Well-known ones include Snow-Line Orchard in Oak Glen, Stone Pantry Orchard in Yucaipa, Cherries LA by Tenerelli Orchards in Littlerock.
When is apple picking season near Los Angeles?
Near Los Angeles, the season usually runs August through November. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Los Angeles?
The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 36 miles from downtown Los Angeles in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

