For 10 years straight, Nunn Better Cherry Orchard in Brentwood has never let us down!…read more Every season we make the trip out, and every single year the cherries are absolutely incredible -- sweet, fresh, and impossible to stop eating before we even get home. Well being truthful even some as we picked....The orchard is beautiful, the staff is always friendly, and the experience has become one of our favorite family traditions. In a world where so many places change over time, it's honestly amazing to have a spot that stays consistently wonderful year after year. Thank you for a decade of memories, sticky fingers, full buckets, and happy hearts. Already counting down until next cherry season! Now to pit them and make a fresh cherry pie..... $4.50/pound

Visited Nunn Better Farms for cherry picking and honestly left disappointed. At first, we were…read morepicking cherries from an area that looked very dry and poorly maintained. Later on, we found out that section was already out of season. As we walked farther, we finally saw much better cherries, but most of the good ones were way too high to reach and there were no ladders available. There were some lower branches, but the cherries there were not great in quality, so we ended up picking only around 3 lbs. We then decided to switch to the peach and nectarine area hoping for a better experience, but unfortunately there was barely anything good to pick. Most of the fruits were either overripe, damaged, or already picked over. Overall, it felt like the farm should have better guidance on which sections are still worth visiting before customers pay and spend time walking around in the heat. The staff was fine, but the overall fruit quality and picking experience were disappointing for us this visit.

I had never picked cherries before. The gentleman, who I assumed is the owner, was kind enough to…read moreshow me the different types of trees. He also told me about heading toward the back of the orchard if I wanted other varieties. The place is clean and flat, no issues with tripping on ground with divots, like some other places. I went during the week (Tuesday) and there were only a few other pickers near me. Now on to the cherries! They are very sweet, and so delicious. This will be my go-to pick place. I just hope I am back in the area before all the trees are stripped. Highly recommend for couples, families, or solo trips such as mine was.

I love this farm! My family has a tradition of cherry picking dating back decades and we've been to…read moremany farms, but I can say this farm is the best. The trees are low, the ground doesn't have a bunch of holes where you can trip, it's walkable without needing a golf cart, and the owners are a really down to earth caring family. This has become a favorite farm of my family the last two years.

Ok, I stopped here because I was out hooking up with some dude I met online, anyhow, I ended up…read morestumbling on this place on my way from passing on the encounter, lol, and it is super cute. Very inspirational actually. It's on the corner of what appear to be agricultural fields. The family converted the place to a market and grill. The market has great promotions, bought an entire case of mangos, but the grill. Omg the grill was so cute. Nice decor, love the music and energy, and the furnishings were traditional but very bohemian luxury. Super hip and the dad grilled up good eats. Definitely recommend this place. Wish I had a farm corner to do a similar concept.

I go every year for their tomatoes and all other incredible fruits and vegetables. Coming all the…read moreway from Lodi.

We had a great experience and would love to come back. G&S is a very large farm. Our check in…read moreexperience was easy and smooth. We were given a plastic bag which holds 15-16 lbs of cherries. We took a tractor out to the fields. We were able to pick Lapins (deep red and sweet), sweethearts (which my kids loved, but they were a bit more sour to us), and rainiers (the yellow red ones and our favorite as they were super sweet). The cherries were easy to pick even for our little kids, and there were a few ladders in the trees as well. We went on Memorial Day weekend so there was also a shaved ice tent and cannolis and Italian spritzes available for purchase. The farm was also selling sweet corn at the cashier. We ended up with about 8 lbs. You can bring your own food, drinks and your own bag/backpacks. Don't forget snacks, sunscreen, a hat and drinks! Also a cooler for your produce!

Come early to beat the crowds! The staff are friendly and can guide you where to pick the freshest…read morefruit. There's a wagon that will bring you to where the freshest fruit are too. It's $4.50/lb this year. Also there's a 3% fee for using credit card.

CHERRIES ARE READY FOR 2026!!!…read more.... Cherries are beautiful, big, ripe and sweet. Easy picking, low branches. This farm is amazing, so clean and well maintained. We picked about 50 lbs. Owners are VERY nice. Thank you for your wonderful cherries!!!!

We came here since it was near where we had gone for strawberry picking. $4.50 a pound. Cash only…read more They provide ladders and had three varietals advertised. The varietals were not as well not labelled, but there were plenty of cherries growing in clusters and literally ripe for the picking! They even had some picnic tables on site. Great spot for cherry picking!

My family and I decided to take the morning to try a couple U-pick places and Gil ranch was a…read morestandout! We got about ten lbs of peaches and apricots for $30 which is a fantastic deal in my opinion! The fruits themselves were sweet and flavorful and the owner was kind and helpful. Thank you Gil ranch!

They have the best peaches, really sweet , the owner is really nice and very diligent people ,…read morepeaches are really good, highly recommended! Please come with your family and be friends!

Victoria Island Farms was such an amazing experience, especially for families with kids! The farm…read morewas very kid-friendly with easy access to the fruits, making it simple and fun even for little ones to pick on their own. There were so many fruits available and most of them were incredibly sweet and fresh. The prices were also very reasonable $6/lb, which made the whole trip even more worth it. The atmosphere was relaxing and perfect for a family day out. If I lived closer, I would honestly visit more often during the season. One of my favorite parts was their blueberry ice cream -- so creamy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious after walking around the farm. Definitely one of the highlights of our visit. Highly recommend this place for families looking for a fun and enjoyable fruit-picking experience!

Picked blueberries last Friday, lots of fun, easy to do and the berry's are incredibly delicious…read more Staff are super friendly, helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend you get out there before they are gone.

Brentwood has some of the best family-friendly u-pick adventures and Maggiore is no exception. Came…read moreon a Sunday nearing the end of cherry-picking season and was surprised that the trees were still filled with ripe, beautiful, and sweet cherries. Tips/Additional Information: - Do make sure to come early in the morning. Crowds start coming in at around 9:30 which means fewer cherries for everyone. - The current price is $3.50/pound - Go to the back closer to the edge of the field, that's where you will get the most quality cherries. - Don't pick the cherries out in the sun as delicious as they look, they are usually smaller because the water moisture has been sucked out of them. Overall, such a fun activity for a weekend morning. Definitely will come back again for more!

We've been picking cherries at Maggiore Ranch for many years and we always had a great time.read more

Love this farm! It has such a peaceful, family-farm vibe...a total breath of fresh air compared to…read morethe more chaotic, commercial U-pick spots. Parking is easy, and the staff are wonderful and helpful with recommendations. It's rare to find a truly organic farm in this area, and the quality and freshness of their fruit and produce really stand out. The general store up front is amazing...they have specialty breads, nuts, and unique jams made from their own fruit that are to die for. Definitely keep an eye out for unique finds like their frozen mulberries and white peach or nectarine jams. We loved the specialty products so much that we actually went back two days later to stock up on gifts. We came for U-pick peaches and nectarines. The tree-ripened fruit was incredibly sweet and juicy with a floral aroma. We went with kids and grandparents, and everyone had an amazing time. The apricots looked amazing too...can't wait to come back once they're ripe!

(3.5 stars, rounded up to 4)…read more The Urban Edge Farm is well-known for their peach and apricots during the summer time. But who said U-Pick season has to end after the summer? During the fall, they offer other U-Pick fruits, such as pomegranates, persimmons, and kumquats. Last weekend, we decided to try out their persimmon U-Pick. I initially found out about when their persimmon U-Pick would be available through an Instagram comment (there weren't any lnstagram posts or events on their website directly advertising this year's persimmon season), but I also double-checked by calling them the morning of before making the trek to Brentwood. The front of the farm area is a little store front, where you can buy fresh produce that's been harvested directly from the farm. This is also where you weigh your fruits after picking them. After completing the liability form via QR code, they drive you and your guests on a jeep to the fruit trees (and back). During the short drive to the persimmon trees, we also spotted baby cherry trees, a couple of pomegranate trees, and what appeared to be a grapefruit tree. As for the persimmons, there were about 5 Fuyu trees and 2 Hachiya trees. There were plenty of Fuyus available for us to pick. On the other hand, the Hachiya trees were quite bare so we only ended up finding and picking one that was ripe enough. At $4/lb for both varieties of persimmons, we ended up paying around ~$17 for 12 persimmons. The persimmons that were ripe enough to eat were nice and sweet. Getting the U-Pick experience without the summer heat and with reasonable prices was great. The only downside to this experience was the abundance of ants on the trees. The ants got on my hands, clothes, and even my face and the top of my head. The ants didn't appear to affect the quality of the fruit, since they were mainly on the branches and the tops of the persimmon leaves. I wasn't afraid of getting ants on me, but it was starting to get bothersome having to swat the ants away from my body and the persimmons I picked. I thought I had gotten rid of all the ants before leaving and getting into my car, but throughout the ride home, I spotted some straggler ants on my lap and arms, and even on the windshield! So take that into consideration if you're not particularly fond of ants.

Rich had an amazing farm. If you are a pigeon fancier or looking to start the hobby, Spekner farms…read moreis amazing. Rich is knowledgeable and has some amazing birds.

Really cool family farm in Byron. More than 70 varieties of pigeons. Gecko farm, mice, rats,…read morefeeding roaches, meal worms, chickens, eggs, and other exotic animals.