When is apple season at Oak Glen?

Apple season runs September through early November, with the broadest variety selection in October. A few farms open as early as late August for early varieties.

How far is Oak Glen from Los Angeles?

About 80 miles east of downtown Los Angeles — roughly 90 minutes via I-10 and Highway 38. From San Diego it's about two hours, and from Palm Springs about 30–40 minutes.

Is Oak Glen good for kids?

Yes — Riley's Farm has the most kid-focused programming with living-history experiences alongside the u-pick, and Willowbrook's hand-press cider demo is a hit with all ages.

Do any farms require reservations?

Most stops are walk-in. Call ahead for Stone Soup Farm Heritage Orchard, which is a smaller operation and may have limited capacity on busy weekends.

When is apple season at Oak Glen?

Apple season runs September through early November, with the broadest variety selection in October. A few farms open as early as late August for early varieties.

How far is Oak Glen from Los Angeles?

About 80 miles east of downtown Los Angeles — roughly 90 minutes via I-10 and Highway 38. From San Diego it's about two hours, and from Palm Springs about 30–40 minutes.

Is Oak Glen good for kids?

Yes — Riley's Farm has the most kid-focused programming with living-history experiences alongside the u-pick, and Willowbrook's hand-press cider demo is a hit with all ages.

Do any farms require reservations?

Most stops are walk-in. Call ahead for Stone Soup Farm Heritage Orchard, which is a smaller operation and may have limited capacity on busy weekends.

Oak Glen Apple Loop

Five family orchards along a single mountain road at 5,000 feet — Southern California's only apple-picking destination, 90 minutes from Los Angeles.

5 paradas~8 millas de recorridoBase: Oak Glen

Qué está en sazón, mes a mes

September — Early apple varieties arrive — Galas, Fujis, and early heirlooms. The crowds are lighter than October and the weather is ideal at elevation.
October — Peak season: full apple selection, pumpkins at Riley's Farm, and the mountain fall color beginning on the ridge. The loop's busiest and most festive month.
November — Late-keeping varieties and cider apples linger, and the crowds drop sharply after Halloween. The quietest way to experience the loop.

Las paradas, en orden de recorrido

Un orden sugerido — cada parada está a minutos de la siguiente, así que reorganiza libremente según lo que esté en sazón y lo que esté abierto el día que vayas.

1
Los Rios Rancho
Temporada: Sep–Nov
The valley's historic anchor farm — 35-plus apple varieties on a property that dates to the 1800s, with a pumpkin patch and berries rounding out the season.
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2
Willowbrook Apple Farm
Temporada: Oct–Nov
A century-old family orchard where visitors can pick heirloom apples and press their own cider on a traditional hand press — one of the most tactile stops on the loop.
ApplesMixed Berries
3
Snow-Line Orchard
Temporada: Aug–Sep
Family-run winery and cidery with u-pick raspberries in season — the loop's most versatile stop, pairing farm-made hard cider and wine with berry picking.
Mixed BerriesRaspberries
4
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage OrchardSe puede recoger ahora
Temporada: Jun–OctSe requiere reservaciónCertificado orgánico
A regenerative micro-farm with a 130-year-old heritage orchard — the oldest trees on the loop and a quietly different experience from the larger commercial farms.
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5
Riley's FarmSe puede recoger ahora
Temporada: Apr–NovSe requiere reservación
The loop's broadest crop mix: apples, berries, stone fruit, and pumpkins, with living-history and educational programming layered on top of the u-pick season.
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Un día sugerido

9:30 AMStart at Los Rios Rancho at opening — the valley's largest and most historic farm. Pick from 35-plus apple varieties before the parking lot fills.
11:00 AMWalk or drive to Willowbrook Apple Farm and hand-press your own cider from the apples you just picked. The process takes about 20 minutes and is worth every one of them.
12:30 PMLunch at Snow Line Orchard — grab food on-site and pair it with a flight of farm-made hard cider or wine in the tasting room.
2:00 PMVisit Stone Soup Farm Heritage Orchard for the 130-year-old trees and regenerative growing story, then finish at Riley's Farm for pumpkins and a broader fall harvest sweep.

Antes de ir

✓Oak Glen sits at 5,000 feet — bring a jacket even in September. Morning temperatures in October can be in the low 40s.
✓October weekends fill the parking lots by 11 AM. Arrive at opening or go on a weekday for a dramatically quieter experience.
✓The loop road is narrow in spots. If you're driving a large vehicle or towing, check current road conditions before heading up.
✓Most farms have on-site food — between Snow Line Orchard's tasting room and Willowbrook's cider press, you can eat and drink entirely within the loop.
✓Oak Glen is 90 minutes from Los Angeles and 30 minutes from the Palm Springs area — a good half-day trip when paired with a morning hike at Big Bear or Idyllwild.

Preguntas frecuentes

When is apple season at Oak Glen?: Apple season runs September through early November, with the broadest variety selection in October. A few farms open as early as late August for early varieties.
How far is Oak Glen from Los Angeles?: About 80 miles east of downtown Los Angeles — roughly 90 minutes via I-10 and Highway 38. From San Diego it's about two hours, and from Palm Springs about 30–40 minutes.
Is Oak Glen good for kids?: Yes — Riley's Farm has the most kid-focused programming with living-history experiences alongside the u-pick, and Willowbrook's hand-press cider demo is a hit with all ages.
Do any farms require reservations?: Most stops are walk-in. Call ahead for Stone Soup Farm Heritage Orchard, which is a smaller operation and may have limited capacity on busy weekends.