Don’t be a sour apple because summer is over!
Last updated October 7, 2025 by Brady Goodman-Williams
Whether you're an apple enthusiast, a nature lover, or just looking for a fun family outing, SoCal's apple orchards offer something for everyone. Spend quality time together, enjoy the fresh air, and leave with bags filled with hand-picked apples.
Ring in the fall season by having some hardcore fun and get yourself a bushel at these local farms and orchards. Here are our top picks!
38561 Oak Glen Rd.
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Nestled amid the picturesque mountains of San Bernandino is Parrish Pioneer Ranch's lush orchard. The quaint farm makes you feel right at home with their warm apple cider and famous apple burritos. Head on down to the barn to get Gravenstein and Gala apples by the bag, fresh-pressed cold cider by the jug, apple butter by the jar, wine by the bottle, and chocolates by the pound. They've also got an adorable vintage shop full of trinkets and fun gifts. Don't leave without a jar of their apple salsa!
12099 S. Oak Glen Rd.
Oak Glen, CA 92399
The apple trees on Willowbrook Apple Farm were planted in 1910, and have been lovingly cared for by generations of family farmers. Willowbrook not only lets visitors pick their own apples but also press their own apple cider! Apples will be ripe and ready for picking the first week of October.
Photo: Snow-Line Orchard FB
39400 Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Snow-Line's original packing shed, historic cider mill, ancient chestnut tree, and beautiful picnic grounds make the perfect backdrop for your next fall family outing. This orchard doubles as a winery and cider house, where visitors are welcome to pick fresh raspberries and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. For a sweet treat, make sure to stop by the “Donut Coaster” to try Snow-Line Orchard’s famous mini-cider donuts! Technically, they don't offer actual apple picking, but we count them anyway!
Photo: Los Rios Rancho FB
39611 Oak Glen Rd
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Los Rios Rancho is the largest and oldest apple farm in Southern California! Come explore their scenic orchard filled with 10,000 heirloom apple trees, and pluck your very own red and green treasures right off their branches. Los Rios also offers old-fashioned carriage rides on their property. Sit back and let their draft horses carry you past the awakened apple trees while enjoying views of sweeping green. They also have a corn maze for the adventurous little ones!
Photo: Stone Soup Farm FB
12131 S Oak Glen Rd.
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard is a rustic little farm in the foothills of East Oak Glen that focuses on tradition and education. Their picturesque farmhouse allows visitors to pick from a selection of apples, blackberries, and pumpkins during the fall season. Stone Soup's regenerative agricultural model and practice of artisan skills inform their approach to u-pick offerings, farm tours, and their seasonal organic marketplace.
Photo: Knaus Apple Ranch
19042 Cherry Ln.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
This tiny but mighty family-owned orchard produces some of the sweetest apples we've picked. They specialize in the Red and Golden Delicious varieties, so make sure to get to the ranch earlier in the season to get the cream of the crop. They also have a sweet on-site gift shop filled with lots of apple treats, baked goods, local honey, and crafts.
