When the weather starts really warming up in the spring, it’s time to completely embrace the joys of fruit picking in Southern California. One of the best ways to experience spring is a spending a morning or afternoon out on a local farm for a fun-filled day of picking your own fruit. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite farms that we think you’ll enjoy. Tell us in the comments where you like to go to stock up on all of your favorite fruits and berries.

Please note, Windy Ridge Cherry Ranch and Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farm are temporarily closed.

1. South Coast Farms -- San Juan Capistrano
32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
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For fruit picking in Southern California, you can't do better than this wonderful farm! South Coast Farms is a Certified Organic farm, so you know you will always get the highest quality fruit and produce without any harmful chemicals. Throughout the season, this farm offers select U-pick days when you can have some fun at the farm and pick your own strawberries. Read more about South Coast Farms.
2. Kenny's Strawberry Farm -- Fallbrook
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953 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA
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You can pick your own strawberries at this charming farm in San Diego County. Kenny's Strawberry Farm offers U-pick hours on Wednesday through Sunday from 10-6pm. Pick your own fresh, flavorful strawberries and enjoy tasting the season! Strawberry season runs from March to July, so make sure to head there at the height of the season to get the best selection of fruit. Learn more about Kenny's Strawberry Farm.
3. Carlsbad Strawberry Company -- Carlsbad
1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
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For over 50 years, Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been growing and selling some of the finest and juiciest strawberries in Southern California. U-pick hours are 9-5 during strawberry season. The afternoons can get quite hot, so if you can visit during the early morning hours or late afternoon you can avoid the peak of the afternoon heat. Check out more about Carlsbad Strawberry Farm.
4. Tanaka Farms -- Irvine
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5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
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It's strawberry season at Tanaka Farms and that means it's time to show up for a little fun on the farm when you pick your own strawberries. From weekend strawberry tours every Saturday and Sunday through the month of July to a festive strawberry festival happening April 28 and 29, there's plenty of fun for the whole family on this delightful U-pick farm in Southern California. Read more about Tanaka Farms.
5. Windy Ridge Cherry Ranch -- Leona Valley
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9811 Leona Ave, Leona Valley, CA 93551, USA
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With cherry season a bit later than strawberry season, you may have to wait a few weeks to pick some cherries at this local pick your own farm, but we can assure you that the wait will be worth it. You'll find a delightful local farm with fun activities for the whole family, including U-pick cherries, in picturesque Leona Valley. Later in the year this farm also grows and sells pears, apples, peaches and plums which are in season from July through October. Learn more about Windy Ridge Cherry Ranch.
6. Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farm -- Leona Valley
6989 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, CA 93551, USA
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Not only does Villa Del Sol Cherry Farms offer some of the best cherries on earth, but they are also the largest cherry orchard in Southern California so they have tons of this divine fruit. Although each year varies depending on the weather, Leona Valley cherry season typically runs from May through July so you'll have a few weeks to wait before the cherry season begins. Learn more about Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farm.
7. Underwood Family Farms -- Moorpark
3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021, USA
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Located in Ventura County, Underwood Farms is a fun-filled farm where you can pick your own seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the year. It's one of the best places to go fruit picking in Southern California. In addition to stocking up on freshly grown fruit, you can also plan your trip around many of the fun events they have scheduled on the farm throughout the year. Check out more about Underwood Family Farms.

Where is your favorite farm in Southern California to pick your own produce?

Speaking of farms, have you checked out Tom’s Farms in Southern California yet? If not, you better add this to your list of spring and summer adventures as it’s an incredibly fun day trip.

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