Apple picking day trips from San Diego

9 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 39 miles away. Near San Diego 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 San Diego

• Snow-Line Orchard
  Oak Glen · Orchard
  Season: Year-round weekends, fall peak
  About 93 miles from downtown San Diego
• Julian Farm and Orchard
  Santa Ysabel · U-pick farm
  Season: U-pick daffodils Mar-Apr; berries Jun-Aug; apples and pumpkins Sep-Oct
  About 40 miles from downtown San Diego
• Stone Pantry Orchard
  Yucaipa · U-pick farm
  Season: U-pick apples/pears/pumpkins Labor Day through Thanksgiving
  About 92 miles from downtown San Diego
• Volcan Valley Apple Farm
  Julian · U-pick farm
  Season: Sep-mid Oct
  About 42 miles from downtown San Diego
• Los Rios Rancho
  Oak Glen · Orchard
  Season: Labor Day-Thanksgiving peak, events rest of year
  About 92 miles from downtown San Diego

...and 4 more orchards within a day trip of San Diego - 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 San Diego?

FarmScout lists 9 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego. Well-known ones include Snow-Line Orchard in Oak Glen, Julian Farm and Orchard in Santa Ysabel, Stone Pantry Orchard in Yucaipa.

When is apple picking season near San Diego?

Near San Diego, 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 San Diego?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 39 miles from downtown San Diego 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.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.