Where can you pick your own nectarine near you in California?

Gather Grove lists pick-your-own nectarine farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.

Do U-pick nectarine 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.

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U-Pick Nectarines in California

10 farms where you can pick your own nectarine.

Nectarine season in California runs June through August, overlapping closely with peaches. The San Joaquin Valley and foothills around Fresno and Tulare counties are the main growing areas. Nectarines are essentially fuzz-free peaches and ripen on the same timeline — early varieties arrive in June, with midsummer bringing the sweetest Yellow Freestone types. Choose fruit that's fragrant, slightly soft at the tip, and deeply colored without green at the stem. These 10 pick-your-own nectarine 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.

Airaya U-Pick Farm

U-pick · May–Aug

Brentwood · Thu–Fri 9 AM–2 PM, Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM

Pickable now

PeachesNectarinesApricotsCherriesPluotsPears

Pick 22 rare varieties of peaches, nectarines, apricots, pluots, cherries and Asian pears in Brentwood from May through August.

Avila Valley Barn

U-pick · May–Dec

San Luis Obispo · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (U-Pick); Main Stand daily 9 AM–6 PM

Pickable now

ApplesMixed BerriesApricotsPeachesPumpkinsNectarinesOlallieberriesRaspberries

A beloved Central Coast farm and roadside barn offering U-pick berries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins plus a petting zoo and bakery.

Bacchini's Fruit Tree

U-pick · May–Jun

Brentwood · Wed–Sun 9 AM–5 PM (U-pick closes at 4 PM); season typically May–June, closed Mon–Tue after busy weekends

CherriesApricotsPeachesMixed BerriesSunflowersMixedNectarinesOlallieberriesBlackberries

Opens May

Family-run Brentwood U-pick farm with ladder-free cherries, peaches, berries and sunflowers each spring.

Daisy Creek Farms

U-pick · Apr–Nov

Galt · Organic · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM, Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM

Pickable now

BlueberriesStrawberriesMixed BerriesCherriesApricotsPeachesPlumsLavenderNectarinesBlackberriesRaspberries

USDA-certified-organic U-pick farm near Sacramento with berries, stone fruit, and lavender from spring through fall.

Diablo Cherries

U-pick · May–Jun

Brentwood · Hours vary daily — call (925) 634-4255 (recorded daily update line) or check Instagram (@diablocherries) for current availability. Typical cherry-season hours: Mon & Wed–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat–Sun 7am–5pm, closed Tue.

CherriesStrawberriesNectarinesApricots

Opens May

Family-run Brentwood orchard with eight-plus cherry varieties on low-pruned, kid-friendly trees for U-pick in late spring.

Farmer's Daughter Produce

U-pick · May–Aug

Brentwood · Daily 9 AM–6 PM

Pickable now

ApricotsPeachesPlumsMixed BerriesLavenderCornMixedNectarinesPluotsApplesCitrusCherries

Family-run Brentwood orchard where you pick peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots all summer long.

Linda Grace's Place

U-pick · Jun–Oct

Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm

Pickable now

ApplesMixed BerriesPeachesPlumsPearsStrawberriesTomatoesPumpkinsMixedNectarinesBlackberries

A small Nevada County U-pick farm with summer berries and stone fruit through fall apples and pumpkins.

Mike's U-Pick

U-pick · May–Jun

Brentwood · Wed–Sun 8 AM–3 PM (opens May or early June for 1–4 weeks; closed Mon–Tue)

PeachesNectarines

Opens May

A seasonal Brentwood orchard where you pick white peaches and nectarines for a few weeks each spring.

The Urban Edge Farm

U-pick · Apr–Oct

Brentwood · Organic · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM

Pickable now

CherriesApricotsPeachesPlumsFigsApplesCitrusGrapesPomegranatesPersimmonsMixedNectarinesPluotsTomatoesSunflowers

A 34-acre family-run organic farm in Brentwood with U-pick orchards, flowers, and a year-round farm store.

VanderHelm Farms

U-pick · Mar–Jul

Modesto · Mon–Sat 8 AM–3 PM (last field entry 1 hour before close); closed Sundays

Pickable now

BlueberriesMixed BerriesStrawberriesCherriesPeachesTomatoesNectarinesApricots

A family U-pick orchard and berry farm with cherries, blueberries, strawberries, stone fruit, and tomatoes.

Guide

Nectarine Season in California 2026: U-Pick Farms & When to Go

California nectarine season runs June through August — nearly identical to peach season. Brentwood has the densest cluster of u-pick options for Bay Area visitors.

Frequently asked

When is nectarine season in California?: Nectarine season in California runs June through August, overlapping closely with peaches. The San Joaquin Valley and foothills around Fresno and Tulare counties are the main growing areas. Nectarines are essentially fuzz-free peaches and ripen on the same timeline — early varieties arrive in June, with midsummer bringing the sweetest Yellow Freestone types. Choose fruit that's fragrant, slightly soft at the tip, and deeply colored without green at the stem. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's listing for exact 2026 dates.
Where can you pick your own nectarine near you in California?: Gather Grove lists pick-your-own nectarine farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
Do U-pick nectarine 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.