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. We are open for U-Pick on Sundays only, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, during September and October unless otherwise noted.
2026 U-Pick Season
We will NOT be open for U-Pick this Sunday, September 27. There is a possibility that we will have another U-Pick date later this season, but we don’t yet know when — or if — that will be. Please check back here for updates.
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.
Please note: Due to the lack of cold days this past year, there are fewer apples available, so there will be fewer U-Pick days this season.
Reservations & Admission
Entry time slots are available every hour to help spread guests throughout the day and create a better experience for everyone.
Admission is $10 per family and must be pre-booked online. Each family must have its own reservation.
Reservation confirmation: Our reservation system always sends a confirmation email. If you entered your email address correctly and do not receive the confirmation within a few minutes, please check your spam or junk folder.
Please do not register one family for more than one time slot. Duplicate reservations may be rejected by the reservation system.
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 your 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 to confirm that we are open 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.
Stay informed: Join our email list using the form in the lower-right corner of this page, or follow our Facebook page for U-Pick season updates.
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
