U-Pick Tomatoes in California
13 farms where you can pick your own tomato.
Tomato season in California peaks July through September. Processing tomatoes dominate the Central Valley acreage, but fresh market tomatoes thrive at farms up and down the state. Heirloom varieties are widely available at farmers markets and farm stands from July onward. The Capay Valley and Woodland area in Yolo County produce excellent field tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size, deeply colored, and fragrant at the stem end. These 13 pick-your-own tomato 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.
Amber Oaks Berry Farm (Amber Oaks Raspberries)
U-pick · Jun–Nov
Auburn · Reservation required · Mon, Wed, Sat 9 AM–2 PM (by appointment only)
Mixed Berries
Mixed
Blackberries
Raspberries
BoysenberriesA family-run Sierra Foothills berry farm offering by-appointment U-pick raspberries, blackberries, and more.
Cassidy Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Sonoma · Organic · Reservation required · U-pick by appointment / reservation only (book via Tock) — no walk-in hours
A CCOF-certified organic Sonoma farm where you pick your own flower bouquets and seasonal produce by reservation.
Double Dutch Farms
U-pick · May–Oct
Ripon · Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM
A family-friendly Central Valley farm where you hand-pick fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, and nuts.
Larry's Produce
U-pick · Jun–Dec
Fairfield · Daily except Wednesday, 9 AM–5 PM (June–December)
PeachesA beloved Suisun Valley produce stand with U-pick fields of peaches, tomatoes, peppers and flowers near Fairfield.
Linda Grace's Place
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm
NectarinesA 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)
BlueberriesReservation-based organic U-pick of strawberries and dry-farmed tomatoes at a longtime Watsonville family farm.
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.
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.
SRJC Shone Farm
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Forestville · Organic · Fridays 10 AM–2 PM (U-pick events)
Santa Rosa Junior College's 365-acre teaching farm opens its fields for U-pick pumpkins and apples each fall.
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
Apricots
PluotsA 34-acre family-run organic farm in Brentwood with U-pick orchards, flowers, and a year-round farm store.
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.
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.
Wolfe Ranch
U-pick · May–Aug
Brentwood · Open daily, 8:30 to 3PM
Family-run Brentwood orchard offering U-pick peaches and cherries from late spring into summer.
Tomato Season in California 2026: U-Pick & Heirloom Varieties
California tomato season peaks August through September. U-pick farms offer heirlooms, Sun Golds, and vine-ripe slicers you can't find at a grocery store. Here's where to go by region.
Frequently asked
- When is tomato season in California?
- Tomato season in California peaks July through September. Processing tomatoes dominate the Central Valley acreage, but fresh market tomatoes thrive at farms up and down the state. Heirloom varieties are widely available at farmers markets and farm stands from July onward. The Capay Valley and Woodland area in Yolo County produce excellent field tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size, deeply colored, and fragrant at the stem end. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own tomato near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own tomato farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick tomato 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.