U-Pick Strawberries in California
30 farms where you can pick your own strawberry.
Strawberry season in California peaks April through June, with some coastal farms producing into summer. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Salinas, Santa Maria, and Oxnard — accounts for the majority of California's crop; the cool marine climate extends the season and produces intensely flavored berries. U-pick strawberry farms are most active May and June. Look for deep red color all the way to the hull and a strong fragrance. These 30 pick-your-own strawberry 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.
Alpine Blue Farms
U-pick · May–Jul
Stockton · Daily 8 AM–6 PM (May–July season)
Blueberries
Mixed Berries
Apricots
Peaches
Blackberries
RaspberriesFamily-owned Stockton U-pick farm bursting with blueberries, cherries, and summer stone fruit.
Blue House Farm
U-pick · May–Oct
San Gregorio · Organic · Weekends only, Sat–Sun 12–5 PM
CCOF-certified organic coastal farm with first-come, first-served strawberry U-pick and a fall pumpkin patch.
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
U-pick · Mar–Oct
Carlsbad · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (last tickets at 4:30 PM)
A four-generation, family-run coastal farm where you can pick your own strawberries in spring and pumpkins in fall.
Cassidy Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Sonoma · Organic · Reservation required · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal)
MixedA CCOF-certified organic Sonoma farm where you pick your own flower bouquets and seasonal produce by reservation.
Creswell Family Farms
U-pick · Apr–Jun
Brentwood · Reservation required · Thu–Sun 9 AM–3 PM (seasonal; check social media for current availability)
Family-run Brentwood farm where you pick your own sweet strawberries and cut-your-own flower bouquets each spring.
Crystal Bay Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Watsonville · Organic · Wed & Sun 12 PM–5 PM
CCOF-organic Watsonville farm with U-pick strawberries and a heirloom-pumpkin patch.
Daisy Creek Farms
U-pick · Apr–Nov
Galt · Organic · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–1 PM, Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–4 PM
NectarinesUSDA-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) 634-5255 or check Instagram (@diablocherries) for current availability
Family-run Brentwood orchard with eight-plus cherry varieties on low-pruned, kid-friendly trees for U-pick in late spring.
First Rain Farm
U-pick · Jun–Sep
Nevada City · Organic · Reservation required · Seasonal — check website for current pick dates/times (example: Fridays 4–6 PM)
Certified-organic Sierra foothills farm offering summer U-pick berries by reservation near Nevada City.
Gizdich Ranch
U-pick · May–Oct
Watsonville · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and day after Christmas)
Boysenberries
OlallieberriesA beloved Watsonville family farm where you can pick your own strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, and apples through summer and fall.
Julian Farm and Orchard
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Julian · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal, September–November)
A 25-acre family farm in the Julian mountains offering apple-orchard tours, U-pick pumpkins, flowers, and berries.
Kenny's Strawberry Farm
U-pick · Feb–Jul
Fallbrook · Reservation required · Fri–Sun (seasonal, spring through summer; closed for season as of 2026, reopening Spring 2027)
Family-run U-pick strawberry farm in Fallbrook serving sweet, sun-ripened berries each spring.
Linda Grace's Place
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm
A small Nevada County U-pick farm with summer berries and stone fruit through fall apples and pumpkins.
Live Earth Farm
U-pick · Jun–Sep
Watsonville · Organic · Weekends only, Sat & Sun 10 AM–3 PM (mid-May through late October)
Reservation-based organic U-pick of strawberries and dry-farmed tomatoes at a longtime Watsonville family farm.
McGrath Family Farm
U-pick · Apr–Aug
Camarillo · Organic · Wed–Sat 10 AM–4 PM, Sun 11 AM–4 PM
Pick your own organic strawberries at this fifth-generation certified-organic farm in Camarillo.
Mountain Brook Ranch
U-pick · May–Jun
Clovis · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (call ahead to confirm; schedule can change quickly)
A family cherry orchard near Clovis where you pick cherries, berries and stone fruit straight off the trees each spring.
Murray Family Farms
U-pick · Apr–Jun
Bakersfield · Organic · Weekends only; April 1–26: 10 AM–5 PM, May 2–24: 9 AM–3 PM, May 30+: 8 AM–2 PM
A sprawling 320-acre Bakersfield farm where families pick cherries, strawberries, and berries from spring into early summer.
Prancer's Farm
U-pick · Mar–Oct
Santa Paula · Daily 9 AM – sundown (weekends open at 9 AM; closing time not specified)
A family-friendly Santa Paula farm with year-round U-pick of strawberries, tomatoes, sunflowers, tulips, and a famous fall pumpkin patch.
Riley's Farm
U-pick · Apr–Nov
Oak Glen · Reservation required · Thu–Sat 10 AM–4 PM
A historic Oak Glen apple orchard offering pick-your-own apples, berries, stone fruit and pumpkins.
Serendipity Farms
U-pick · May–Nov
Carmel Valley · Organic · Saturdays during growing season (May–November)
Certified-organic Carmel Valley farm with Saturday U-pick of strawberries, raspberries, heirloom tomatoes, and pumpkins.
Swanton Berry Farm
U-pick · Apr–Jul
Pescadero · Organic · Weekends 9 AM–5 PM (seasonal; check website for current schedule)
California's first certified-organic strawberry farm, offering coastal U-pick berries on weekends in Pescadero.
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–Sun 10 AM–6 PM (last entry 5 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.
The Ecology Center
U-pick · Apr–May
San Juan Capistrano · Organic · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (Farm Stand); Daily 9 AM–2 PM (Campesino Cafe)
Orange County's only organic strawberry U-Pick on a 28-acre regenerative farm.
Tru2Earth Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Gilroy · Organic · Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun 9 AM–12 PM; Wed 4–7 PM (April–October)
A family-owned certified-organic U-pick farm in Gilroy where you can pick berries, strawberries, and flowers.
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
A family-friendly Ventura County farm with year-round pick-your-own produce, tractor rides, and seasonal festivals.
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark)
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Moorpark · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (closes at 5 PM starting Nov 1)
A beloved Ventura County farm where families pick their own strawberries, tomatoes, citrus, and dozens of seasonal vegetables nearly year-round.
Underwood Family Farms (Somis)
U-pick · Jan–Nov
Somis · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM starting Nov 1)
Year-round U-pick berries and seasonal tangerines on a 12-acre farm center in Ventura County's Somis.
VanderHelm Farms
U-pick · Mar–Jul
Modesto · Mon–Sat 8 AM–3 PM (last field entry 1 hour before close); closed Sundays
A family U-pick orchard and berry farm with cherries, blueberries, strawberries, stone fruit, and tomatoes.
Yumm Strawberry Farm
U-pick · May–Oct
West Sacramento · Daily 9am-7pm during season (roughly April through late September)
A family-run West Sacramento berry farm where you can pick spray-free strawberries fresh from the field all summer.
Frequently asked
- When is strawberry season in California?
- Strawberry season in California peaks April through June, with some coastal farms producing into summer. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Salinas, Santa Maria, and Oxnard — accounts for the majority of California's crop; the cool marine climate extends the season and produces intensely flavored berries. U-pick strawberry farms are most active May and June. Look for deep red color all the way to the hull and a strong fragrance. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own strawberry near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own strawberry farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick strawberry 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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