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Best Places in Northern California to go Apple Picking

Best Places in Northern California to go Apple Picking

 

Apples are a key component of many delicious autumnal desserts. Can’t you already just smell the apple strudel, apple pie, and apple crumble? And there’s no better way to get tons of apples for your homemade desserts than to pick them yourself. These places are as picturesque as they are fun for the whole family. Get ready to experience the best apple orchards in Northern California.

 

1. Boa Vista Orchards, Placerville

 

This beautiful orchard is the perfect place to go for apple picking in Northern California. Nestled in the Apple Hill region that is famous for its crisp, delicious fruits, Boa Vista even offers scrumptious apple donuts, caramel apples, and hard apple ciders. If you don’t get your fill of apples here, we don’t know where else you can go! Address: 2952 Carson Road, Placerville, CA, 95667.

 

2. Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch, Sebastopol

 

Whether you prefer Roman Beauty, Gravenstein, or Golden Delicious apples, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this apple-centric orchard. When you get exhausted from all the apple picking, take a break to admire the beautiful landscape. Don’t forget to pick up some fresh apple juice for the ride home! Address: 13128 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472.

3. Gabriel Farm, Sebastopol

 

When it comes to farms to visit in fall in Northern California, this place has it all. It’s all about family fun at this farm, so the kids will enjoy the experience as much as you will. Take pictures with this goofy statue when you’re all finished picking! Address: 3175 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472.

Gabriel Farm

4. 24Carrot Farm, Placerville

 

The scenery alone makes checking out this picturesque little farm totally worth it. But if you’re in the mood for some fruit picking, too, then you’ll be able to pick your fill of delicious apples. And while you’re at it, why not bring home some organic pumpkins and raw honey, too? Address: 2731 Jacquier Road, Placerville, CA, 95667.

5. Impossible Acres Farm, Davis

 

This rustic farm is the perfect weekend day trip for the whole family. Kids can play on hay stacks and pet adorable goats, while the taller folks can pick enough apples for the whole family to enjoy for weeks to come. Address: 37945 County Road 31, Davis, CA, 95616.

Impossible Acres Farm
Gizdich Ranch

6. Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville

 

This orchard is teeming with fresh fruit all year long. Once you’ve picked your several pounds worth of apples, sample some of their delicious apple dumplings and get some inspiration for the apple-themed desserts you’ll make at home. Apple picking in Northern California has never been better. Address: 55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076.

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