Strawberry picking day trips from Sacramento
6 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Sacramento in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Sacramento the season usually runs spring into summer. Here are 3 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.
3 well-known strawberry farms near Sacramento
- Yumm Strawberry FarmSeason: Spring through fall
- Blue House FarmSeason: Year-round; u-pick summer
- Three Nunns FarmSeason: Mid-May cherries; Sept-Oct pumpkins
...and 3 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Sacramento - 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 strawberry picking near Sacramento?
FarmScout lists 6 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Sacramento. Well-known ones include Yumm Strawberry Farm in Elk Grove, Blue House Farm in San Gregorio, Three Nunns Farm in Brentwood.
When is strawberry picking season near Sacramento?
Near Sacramento, the season usually runs spring into summer. 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 Sacramento?
The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 15 miles from downtown Sacramento 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.

