U-Pick Avocados in California
2 farms where you can pick your own avocado.
California avocados are available spring through fall, with peak season April through September. Unlike imported avocados, California-grown Hass avocados from Ventura, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo counties are harvested tree-ripe and tend to have richer flavor. The fruit doesn't ripen on the tree — it's picked firm and softens at room temperature over several days. These 2 pick-your-own avocado farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
Quixote Farm
U-pick · Jun–Aug
Pauma Valley · Organic · Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM (U-pick); Farm Shop Saturdays 11 AM–3 PM
A biodynamic citrus and avocado farm in North San Diego County offering Saturday U-pick days each summer.
Underwood Family Farms
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Moorpark · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM outside Daylight Saving Time); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Mixed Berries
MixedA family-friendly Ventura County farm with year-round pick-your-own produce, tractor rides, and seasonal festivals.
Frequently asked
- When is avocado season in California?
- California avocados are available spring through fall, with peak season April through September. Unlike imported avocados, California-grown Hass avocados from Ventura, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo counties are harvested tree-ripe and tend to have richer flavor. The fruit doesn't ripen on the tree — it's picked firm and softens at room temperature over several days. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own avocado near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own avocado farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick avocado farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.