Citrus day trips from Jacksonville
10 citrus groves and stands are within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 65 miles away. Near Jacksonville the season usually runs November through spring - oranges and tangerines from about November, grapefruit and honeybells into the new year. 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.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known citrus groves and stands near Jacksonville
- Meriwether Farms and Citrus Grove
- The Orange ShopSeason: Oct 15-Jun 1 (closed summer)
- TJ's Food Forest & Apiary
- Simple Life Blueberry Farm
- Shadrick's U-Pick
...and 5 more citrus groves and stands within a day trip of Jacksonville - 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 citrus near Jacksonville?
FarmScout lists 10 citrus groves and stands within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville. Well-known ones include Meriwether Farms and Citrus Grove in Sanford, The Orange Shop in Citra, TJ's Food Forest & Apiary in Alachua.
When is citrus season near Jacksonville?
Near Jacksonville, the season usually runs November through spring - oranges and tangerines from about November, grapefruit and honeybells into the new year. 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 Jacksonville?
The closest citrus grove or stand in FarmScout is about 65 miles from downtown Jacksonville 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.