Citrus day trips from Sarasota
18 citrus groves and stands are within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 11 miles away. Near Sarasota 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 Sarasota
- Albritton Fruit CompanySeason: Nov-May (citrus season)
- Showcase of CitrusSeason: Attraction open year-round; citrus u-pick currently unavailable while young trees mature; reopening date no...
- Joshua Citrus Inc
- Dooley GrovesSeason: Nov-Apr (citrus)
- Hancock GrovesSeason: Dec-May citrus/strawberry; May-Jun peaches
...and 13 more citrus groves and stands within a day trip of Sarasota - 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 Sarasota?
FarmScout lists 18 citrus groves and stands within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota. Well-known ones include Albritton Fruit Company in Sarasota, Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, Joshua Citrus Inc in Arcadia.
When is citrus season near Sarasota?
Near Sarasota, 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 Sarasota?
The closest citrus grove or stand in FarmScout is about 11 miles from downtown Sarasota 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.