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U-Pick Apples in Central Coast 2026

4 farms where you can pick your own apple in the Central Coast region. Season runs September through November.

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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 BerriesApricotsPeachesPumpkinsNectarinesOlallieberries

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

Cal Poly Fruit and Crops Unit

U-pick · May–Oct

San Luis Obispo · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM (seasonal, weather-dependent)

Pickable now
BlueberriesApplesPearsApricotsPeachesMixed BerriesCitrusPumpkinsMixedBlackberriesRaspberriesBoysenberriesOlallieberries

Cal Poly's student-run orchard opens to the public for U-pick fruit and berries on weekends.

Gizdich Ranch

U-pick · May–Oct

Watsonville · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and day after Christmas)

Pickable now
StrawberriesMixed BerriesApplesBoysenberriesOlallieberries

A beloved Watsonville family farm where you can pick your own strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, and apples through summer and fall.

Other farms

SLO Creek Farms

U-pick · Aug–Dec

San Luis Obispo · Organic · Closed for the 2025 season; reopening September 2026

Apples
Opens Aug

Pick your own organic apples across eight varieties at this scenic certified-organic San Luis Obispo orchard.