The M List: Best Bay Area Apple Picking Orchards

Best San Francisco Bay Area Apple Picking Orchards

Welcome to your ultimate guide for apple picking in the Bay Area 2023!

Whether you're a local or just visiting, nothing says 'autumn' like a family-friendly day of apple picking. From charming U-pick orchards in NorCal's rolling hills to kid-approved spots just a short drive from San Francisco, we've got the low-down on where to find the juiciest, crunchiest apples. Read on to discover the best apple picking experiences the Bay Area has to offer this season!


Best San Francisco Bay Area Apple Picking Spots

  • Check out the map above for a super rough estimate of where the apples are in relation to you. Please note: This map is NOT to scale. Corresponding with the numbered apples above, we’ve listed each apple orchard below alphabetically by city.

    1. Aptos

    2. Brentwood

    3. Camino

    4. Davenport

    5. El Sobrante

    6. Petaluma

    7. Placerville

    8. Pollock Pines

    9. Ripon

    10. Sebastopol

    11. Valley Ford

    12. Watsonville

  • Click for full details on The M List! Find the pumpkin patch URLs and additional details on our searchable database of Mamahood-recommended resources.

    Connect on Soko. Download the farmers market app Soko to connect directly to any Apple orchard below. On Soko you can

    • Search for apple orchards within a specific mileage range (20, 50, 100 miles)

    • Get directions, details, URLs, or any special deals they drop on their message boards

    • Support the farms by following them for updates

    • Message the farms directly

1. Aptos

2. Brentwood

3. Camino


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4. Davenport

5. El Sobrante

6. Petaluma

7. Placerville





8. Pollock Pines

9. Ripon

10. Sebastopol

11. Valley Ford

12. Watsonville

Heather Anderson