U-Pick Mixed Berries in California
U-Pick Mixed Berries in California52 farms where you can pick your own mixed berry.
Mixed berry season in California runs May through August, with different varieties peaking at different times. Strawberries come first (May–June), followed by blueberries and raspberries (June–August), with blackberries finishing the season in July–September. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and the Santa Maria Valley — is the state's berry heartland, though u-pick berry farms are found throughout NorCal and SoCal. Many farms grow multiple varieties so visitors can pick a mix in a single outing. These 52 pick-your-own mixed berry 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
Apricots
Peaches
Blackberries
RaspberriesFamily-owned Stockton U-pick farm bursting with blueberries, cherries, and summer stone fruit.
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
BoysenberriesA family-run Sierra Foothills berry farm offering by-appointment U-pick raspberries, blackberries, and more.
American River Cherry Company
U-pick · Jun–Jul
Placerville · Daily 8 AM–5 PM, closed Saturdays
OlallieberriesFamily-run Placerville U-pick farm where you can pick your own cherries and a wide range of berries each summer.
Avila Valley Barn
U-pick · May–Dec
San Luis Obispo · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (U-Pick); Main Stand daily 9 AM–6 PM
NectarinesA 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
Family-run Brentwood U-pick farm with ladder-free cherries, peaches, berries and sunflowers each spring.
Berry Heaven (Rustic Dream Farmstead)
U-pick · May–Nov
Garden Valley · Organic · Tue–Sat 9 AM–7 PM (or dusk); Sun 10 AM–5 PM (farm stand Jun 1–Oct 15)
A Sierra Foothills U-pick farmstead with 11 blueberry varieties plus blackberries, raspberries, and apples from spring into fall.
Big L Ranch
U-pick · Apr–Jun
Woodlake · Organic · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM (May–June); Wed early bird 7–9 AM, Thu–Fri 5–8 PM also available in May
Family-owned organic U-pick blueberry farm on the Kaweah River near Woodlake.
Bonsall Berry Farm
U-pick · May–Jul
Bonsall · Organic · Reservation required
Reservation-only U-pick of organic blueberries on a regenerative farm in the hills of North San Diego County.
Boring Farm
U-pick · May–Sep
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required · Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM (seasonal)
Sonoma County's only certified-organic U-pick raspberry farm, open Saturdays by reservation.
Cal Poly Fruit and Crops Unit
U-pick · May–Oct
San Luis Obispo · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM (seasonal, weather-dependent)
Cal Poly's student-run orchard opens to the public for U-pick fruit and berries on weekends.
Cassidy Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Sonoma · Organic · Reservation required · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal)
A CCOF-certified organic Sonoma farm where you pick your own flower bouquets and seasonal produce by reservation.
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
USDA-certified-organic U-pick farm near Sacramento with berries, stone fruit, and lavender from spring through fall.
Duckworth Family Farm
U-pick · Jun–Aug
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required
Pick your own organic blueberries by reservation at this family-run Sebastopol farm with on-farm blueberry ice cream and farm animals.
EARTHseed Farm
U-pick · Jul–Nov
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required · Select Saturdays, July–November (advance reservation required)
PluotsOrganic Afro-Indigenous permaculture orchard near Sebastopol offering appointment-only U-pick apples, pears, persimmons and berries.
Edenberry Farm
U-pick · Jun–Sep
Lakeport · Organic · Wed–Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Pick CCOF-organic thornless blackberries and raspberries at this Lake County family farm.
Farmer's Daughter Produce
U-pick · May–Aug
Brentwood · Daily 9 AM–6 PM
Family-run Brentwood orchard where you pick peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots all summer long.
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.
Front Porch Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Healdsburg · Organic · Reservation required · Tue–Fri, April–October
Reservation-only U-pick of organic summer flowers and blackberries on a 110-acre Russian River farm near Healdsburg.
Gizdich Ranch
U-pick · May–Oct
Watsonville · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and day after Christmas)
A 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.
Kokopelli Farm
U-pick · Jun–Aug
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required · By appointment only
Organic Sonoma County berry farm offering by-appointment U-pick of boysenberries, blackberries and raspberries.
Lazy Valley Blueberry Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Aug
Penn Valley · Reservation required · Sun–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM (closed Fri–Sat)
A Sierra Foothills U-pick ranch where you can hand-pick blueberries and blackberries by appointment each summer.
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.
LoCA Blueberry Farm (formerly K&S Blueberries)
U-pick · May–Jul
Lodi · Thu–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
Pick three varieties of large, juicy blueberries at this family-run Lodi farm, open Thursday through Sunday in season.
Los Rios Rancho
U-pick · Sep–Nov
Oak Glen · Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun 10 AM–5 PM (closed Wed; hours subject to change for weather)
Historic Oak Glen ranch where you can pick from 35+ apple varieties each fall, plus pumpkins and berries.
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.
Ott Farms
U-pick · May–Jun
Modesto · Thu–Sun 8 AM–3 PM
Family-run U-pick blueberry and cherry farm along the Tuolumne River in Modesto's Central Valley.
Patrick's Berry Farm & Garden
U-pick · Jun–Sep
Camino
A third-generation Apple Hill farm where you can pick distinctive blackberries and raspberries through the summer.
Rainbow Orchards
U-pick · Jun
Camino · Reservation required · Barn: Daily Sep 4–Nov 1, 9 AM–5 PM; Nov 2–29 Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM. Blueberry U-pick: select June weekends only (Jun 20–21, 27–28).
Third-generation Apple Hill farm offering reservation-only U-pick blueberries on select June weekends.
Rainbow Orchards (Rainbow Camino Ridge)
U-pick · Jun
Camino · Reservation required · Barn: Daily Sep 4–Nov 1, 9 AM–5 PM; Nov 2–29 Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM. Blueberry U-pick: select June weekends only (Jun 20–21, 27–28).
A 3rd-generation Apple Hill family farm offering reservation-only U-pick blueberries on select June dates.
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.
Riverdance Farms
U-pick · May–Nov
Livingston · Organic · Reservation required · By appointment and select weekends; call/text (209) 761-0081 to confirm
Certified-organic U-pick farm along the Merced River with blueberries, cherries, nuts and more.
Santa Barbara Blueberries at Restoration Oaks Ranch
U-pick · May–Oct
Buellton · Daily 10 AM–6 PM during blueberry season; Fri–Sun 10 AM–6 PM after Labor Day; fields closed Mon–Thu for ripening mid-season
Pick your own blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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.
Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm
U-pick · May–Jul
Forest Ranch · Organic · Saturday & Sunday only, 7-10 AM arrival; picking ends by 11 AM (other times by appointment)
Pick certified-organic blueberries on weekend mornings in the Lassen foothills east of Chico.
Snow-Line Orchard
U-pick · Aug–Sep
Oak Glen · Thu–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (off-season); daily 9 AM–5 PM September–December (closed Thanksgiving)
A family-run Oak Glen orchard, winery and cidery famous for U-pick raspberries and mini apple cider donuts.
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.
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Oak Glen · Organic · Reservation required · Seasonal events only; Open Farm Days Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (dates vary); check website for current schedule
A regenerative micro-farm in Oak Glen where you can pick heirloom apples from a 130-year-old heritage orchard.
Sun Smile Farms
U-pick · May–Sep
Grass Valley · Organic
A 70-acre Sierra foothills family farm where you can pick berries, sour cherries, peaches, and flowers.
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.
Temecula Berry Company
U-pick · May–Jul
Temecula
A charming family-run farm in Temecula where you can pick your own fresh blueberries each summer.
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.
Victoria Island Farms
U-pick · May–Jun
Holt · Reservation required · Fri–Sun during harvest season (typically May through late June)
Reserve a spot to pick your own blueberries on a California Delta island farm each summer.
Webb Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Jul
Portola Valley · Organic · Saturdays only, 8–11 AM (season runs ~6–8 weeks in summer; check website for closures)
Pick certified-organic blackberries, olallieberries and marionberries at this fifth-generation Peninsula ranch.
Willowbrook Apple Farm
U-pick · Oct–Nov
Oak Glen
A century-old family orchard in Oak Glen where you can pick heirloom apples, press your own cider, and gather berries each fall.
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 mixed berry season in California?
- Mixed berry season in California runs May through August, with different varieties peaking at different times. Strawberries come first (May–June), followed by blueberries and raspberries (June–August), with blackberries finishing the season in July–September. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and the Santa Maria Valley — is the state's berry heartland, though u-pick berry farms are found throughout NorCal and SoCal. Many farms grow multiple varieties so visitors can pick a mix in a single outing. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own mixed berry near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own mixed berry farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick mixed berry 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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