U-Pick at Chileno Valley Ranch
Enjoy a day of family apple picking in our orchard, with varieties such as Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. Our U-Pick season is generally held on Sundays during September and October, depending on the weather, crop size, and fruit ripening.
2026 U-Pick Season Is Closed
U-Pick is now closed for the year.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for U-Pick this year! We had a wonderful season and appreciate all of you who came out to visit Chileno Valley Ranch.
Please check back here on or after August 15, 2027 for information about next year’s U-Pick schedule, available dates, and reservations.
We look forward to seeing you again next fall!
Apple Varieties
Sunday, September 13: Senshu, Candy Crisp, and Orin apples were available for picking.
Sunday, September 20: Mutsu and Pink Lady were added to the varieties available, along with some of the smaller red apples growing on our younger trees.
2026 season note: Due to the lack of cold days this past year, there were fewer apples available and fewer U-Pick days this season.
Reservations & Admission
During U-Pick season, entry time slots are available every hour to help spread guests throughout the day and create a better experience for everyone.
Admission for the 2026 season was $10 per family and reservations were required. Each family must have its own reservation.
Reservations are now closed for 2026. Please check back on or after August 15, 2027 for information about the 2027 season and reservations.
Prices & Payment
2026 Apple Price: $2/lb.
We often have other wonderful items for sale from our farm or our neighbors, such as free-range eggs, honey, and baked goods. All items are subject to availability.
Payment: Cash, local checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Before You Visit
To help plan a future visit, see our Frequently Asked Questions and Recipes.
Our opening and closing dates vary from year to year depending on the weather, crop size, and fruit ripening. Occasionally, we may not open on a particular Sunday because there are not enough ripe apples.
Please check this website for the current season schedule before coming to the ranch.
Important Ranch Rules
- Bring your own bags or baskets.
- No animals. We have working dogs, and other animals are not allowed — not even in your car.
- No smoking.
- Please wear closed-toed shoes and a hat.
- Please bring your own water container.
- There are no garbage cans available — pack it in, pack it out.
- The farm closes promptly at 1:00 pm.
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Chileno Valley Ranch also sells lean, grass-fed beef and lamb by the quarter, half, or whole animal.
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We had a great time picking apples and meeting the animals on the farm. They offer a variety of organic apples and asian pears, as well as a few vegetables, eggs and grass-fed beef. – Alexandra
