Citrus day trips from San Diego
5 citrus groves and stands are within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 43 miles away. Near San Diego the season usually runs winter into spring. 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 citrus groves and stands near San Diego
- Zephyr Mountain GroveSeason: Fall and winter for u-pick
- Gless Ranch Market & Citrus StandSeason: Year-round
- Greenspot FarmsSeason: Citrus winter-spring; pumpkins/Christmas trees fall-winter
- Brown Date GardenSeason: Year-round
- Pala Rey Ranch ProduceSeason: Seasonal produce year round
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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 San Diego?
FarmScout lists 5 citrus groves and stands within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego. Well-known ones include Zephyr Mountain Grove in Wildomar, Gless Ranch Market & Citrus Stand in Riverside, Greenspot Farms in Mentone.
When is citrus season near San Diego?
Near San Diego, the season usually runs winter into spring. 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 citrus grove or stand in FarmScout is about 43 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.
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