U-Pick Citrus in California
8 farms where you can pick your own citrus.
Citrus season in California peaks December through March, though the window varies by variety. Navel oranges and clementines are at their best December through February; Valencia oranges run later, into spring. Lemons are available nearly year-round from the Central Coast and Inland Empire. Most California citrus comes from the San Joaquin Valley (Tulare and Fresno counties) and Ventura County. These 8 pick-your-own citrus 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.
Cal Poly Fruit and Crops Unit
U-pick · May–Oct
San Luis Obispo · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM (seasonal, weather-dependent)
Blueberries
Apricots
Peaches
Mixed Berries
Mixed
Blackberries
Raspberries
Boysenberries
OlallieberriesCal Poly's student-run orchard opens to the public for U-pick fruit and berries on weekends.
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.
Quixote Farm
U-pick · Jun–Aug
Pauma Valley · Organic · Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM (U-pick); Farm Shop Saturdays 11 AM–3 PM
A biodynamic citrus and avocado farm in North San Diego County offering Saturday U-pick days each summer.
Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Newcastle · Organic · Daily 9 AM–5 PM, November through March
U-pick organic mandarins and citrus in the Sierra foothills near Penryn, open in winter.
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
Nectarines
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.
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.
Frequently asked
- When is citrus season in California?
- Citrus season in California peaks December through March, though the window varies by variety. Navel oranges and clementines are at their best December through February; Valencia oranges run later, into spring. Lemons are available nearly year-round from the Central Coast and Inland Empire. Most California citrus comes from the San Joaquin Valley (Tulare and Fresno counties) and Ventura County. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own citrus near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own citrus farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick citrus 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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