U-Pick Lavender in California
6 farms where you can pick your own lavender.
Lavender season in California peaks June through July, though the exact window depends on elevation and variety. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blooms first at lower elevations, followed by lavandin hybrids in midsummer. Farms in Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County), Hemet and Temecula (Inland Empire), and Sequim-adjacent farms in the Sierra foothills offer u-pick during bloom. At peak, fields are intensely fragrant and attract heavy bee activity — many farms sell honey, essential oil, and dried bundles alongside fresh u-pick. These 6 pick-your-own lavender 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.
Daisy Creek Farms
U-pick · Apr–Nov
Galt · Organic · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM, Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
Blueberries
Mixed Berries
Apricots
Peaches
Nectarines
Blackberries
RaspberriesUSDA-certified-organic U-pick farm near Sacramento with berries, stone fruit, and lavender from spring through fall.
Farmer's Daughter Produce
U-pick · May–Aug
Brentwood · Daily 9 AM–6 PM
Mixed
PluotsFamily-run Brentwood orchard where you pick peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots all summer long.
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Oak Glen · Organic · Reservation required · Seasonal events only; Open Farm Days Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (dates vary); check website for current schedule
A regenerative micro-farm in Oak Glen where you can pick heirloom apples from a 130-year-old heritage orchard.
Sun Smile Farms
U-pick · May–Sep
Grass Valley · Organic
A 70-acre Sierra foothills family farm where you can pick berries, sour cherries, peaches, and flowers.
Tanaka Farms
U-pick · Mar–Jun
Irvine · Reservation required · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (Produce Market Stand); U-pick tours and events are seasonal with advance registration required
A beloved Irvine family farm offering reservation-based strawberry picking tours each spring.
Hana Field by Tanaka Farms
U-pick · Apr–Jul
Costa Mesa · Fri 10 AM–2 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM (last entry 4 PM)
A seasonal Costa Mesa flower farm where visitors can pick their own sunflowers and strawberries, meet barnyard animals, and enjoy a relaxed day on the farm.
Lavender Season in California: Farms & When to Go
California lavender season peaks June through July, with farms scattered across the state from Sonoma to San Diego. Here's where to go, when, and what makes each region worth the visit.
Frequently asked
- When is lavender season in California?
- Lavender season in California peaks June through July, though the exact window depends on elevation and variety. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blooms first at lower elevations, followed by lavandin hybrids in midsummer. Farms in Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County), Hemet and Temecula (Inland Empire), and Sequim-adjacent farms in the Sierra foothills offer u-pick during bloom. At peak, fields are intensely fragrant and attract heavy bee activity — many farms sell honey, essential oil, and dried bundles alongside fresh u-pick. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own lavender near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own lavender farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick lavender 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.