I'm so happy I saw a post on this orchard on my IG feed. It's located near Palmdale which is a 50…read moreminute drive from where I live. So on Sunday morning at 6:10 am we left our house and got there at 7 am to pick some peaches. The sun had just risen and the orchard looked heavenly thru the peach trees. My husband and I picked a lot of peaches and some plums. I'll be making plum jam this week. But the peaches we enjoy eating as a snack, I also baked a peach galette. So delicious. The peaches are juicy and sweet. It was worth our time and money. We picked over 60 pounds. I have some to family and friends and the rest we are enjoying it daily. I even made a whipped ricotta and peach toast. Delicious. I'm hoping I will have time to go back again one more time this season. Customer service was great, a very nice and friendly family orchard .... Go support them if you are nearby. And you will love the peaches.

Great place for a stop to get fresh peaches from the trees. It's just a little family farm so…read morenothing extra special for kids like petting zoo or fancy extras. Just lots of trees and you can see the scrawny chickens and roosters near by. Peaches were very affordable too and they accepted zelle so yay since I had no cash. It's a good stop on way to Vegas or if you're in the area hiking (devils punch bowl). They were also very nice and threw in some tomatillos and a few plums. Definitely want to come back with the kids.

Fancy a fruit picking expedition? Looking for a fun adventure with delicious results? I've got two…read morewords for you: CHERRY PICKING! An easy 1-hour jaunt from Los Angeles, jlfarms' spacious cherry orchard features 50% Rainier cherry trees (yay!) as well as Lapin, Bing, and Brooks varieties. Cherry picking season at the farm opened on June 3 this year and typically runs several weeks. Cherries are $6/pound. It being our first time cherry picking, we weren't sure what to expect when we arrived late morning on the first weekend. What we discovered: cherry picking is EASY AND FUN FOR ALL! True to the farm's website, the trees are trimmed 7 to 9 feet, with fruit-laden branches within immediate reach for adults and kids alike. In fact, cherry picking is way easier than strawberry or apple picking! A friend's pint-sized little ones had a blast picking cherries, and the number and spacing of the trees made it easy to socially distance from other groups. Within an hour or two, we picked a whopping 20 pounds of cherries! In addition to feasting on sweet fresh cherries, we also made cherry pie and turnovers and froze some cherries for later use. IMPORTANT: BRING CASH. The farm is CASH ONLY, which is not listed on the website. Sunscreen is also good, as the area can get hot, windy, and dusty (although the trees provide a nice windbreak). PRO TIP: while all the trees had lots of cherries, heading to the rows on the side of the property can be especially fruitful (pun fully intended). The cherries were so thickly clustered that you can pick them by the handful! Other notes: check the farm's website https://cherriesupick.com and call 661-944-9903 for updates on u-pick dates and hours. Apricots were also ripe when we visited, and we were allowed to pick some.

On our way home from our first time cherry picking. I'm so glad I received an email notification…read morethat their cherry picking season just started this weekend. We decided to come and check it out on Memorial Day. (Yes they were open according to their website). We were thinking it would be in a secluded area but it was right off the main road. Definitely a great experience. My little guy had a blast picking the cherries off the floor and enjoying the great weather. It was a fun experience and I will definitely be coming back again. Pro's: very friendly staff that directed you to the best area to currently pick from. This weekend they had both renier cherries and apricots ready for picking. Not too crowded eventhough we got there around noon on a holiday. Plenty of ripe trees to choose from. Great weather. The cherries were a good size. Price is very reasonable. Porta potty on site if needed. Con's: no parking lot. Street parking only. If it gets busy you'd have to park and walk into the farm. Cash only. Due to Covid precautions they do not have a washing station for you to wash and try out the fruit or even wash your hands from picking the fruit.

Had a fun time picking the peaches. The peaches were small but still sweet and delicious.read more

Must go and pick your own peaches! Taste, pick and enjoy…read more Sweet! Reasonable and a great family outing Peaches store well in fridge

We are so lucky to have this gem in our hometown! DeBellis farm is where you go for beautiful…read morepesticide free flowers, homemade goods on weekends and the best backdrop for photo shoots. Such a sweet family, their tours are the best, they make you feel right at home.

Amazing family farm. Go there to pick your one follows amongst other boutique items. Owners are a…read morelovely California family who loves what they do.

Our visit to Copeland Cherry Ranch was absolutely wonderful. The cherries were fresh, sweet, and…read moredelicious, and the orchard was beautiful and well maintained. The staff was welcoming and friendly, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you're picking your own fruit or just enjoying a day outdoors, this place offers a relaxing and memorable experience. We'll definitely be coming back next season. Highly recommend for families and anyone who loves fresh cherries!

Cate T pretty much covered it! Whahah I think after cherry picking together the first thing she did…read morewas go on the computer to write about this experience, a true fan of the organic cherries! =) Taking with owner Chari, I learned that this cherry ranch had first planted their trees about 9-10 years ago, and were first officially open in 2006. The next following years were hard due to the frost, she said they lost about 90% of their crops, but this year has been better due to a some new techniques. This place rocks compared to another cherry farm we visited before, the prices are cheaper, they round down to the nearest quarter and the cherries are better quality. At was at this farm that we got the bulk of our cherry harvest! Most of the trees are sweet, I know because I sampled so many of them XD! Haha I forget that you aren't supposed to eat the cherries like a cherry buffet, but pick them to put in your bucket to take home. This is hard to do when you are surrounded by glowing, red gems of deliciousness just shouting EAT ME!!! Ahhhhh okie dokies NOM NOM NOM NOM. =D I like the Utah Giants the best, they had good texture and were the perfect ripeness. The Tietons were extremely large in size but the texture was more like a plum, not as dense in the flesh. I was sad that the Ranier's weren't to perfect ripeness, but the few I sampled were already sweet enough. If anyone's going this weekend or the next you are in for a treat! I was partial to Ranier's but now coming to an awesome cherry ranch, I determined that I am a opportunistic cherry picker and will go for any type as long as it's yum. I bought a jar of their very own wildflower honey for $8, it's really fresh and has a nice aftertaste. Do take a sample if you are here, they can't call it organic since the bees fly around in a 2 mile radius and most other farms aren't organic. Very friendly environment, the owner and family are willing to show you were the best cherries are and explain how to tell the difference between all the varieties! Bring a hat because it gets hot. I also brought some water and a paper towel to wipe of the cherries, (i'm not bohemian enough to just eat them) they are covered in a thin layer of dust and maybe bird poop. =p

We came here on vacation and were pleasantly surprised. The man at the counter was very helpful and…read moreshowed us around. The cherries were very delicious and each tree had its own unique flavor. 10/10, fully reccomend.

Family run cherry orchard. Great place to get pesticide-free delicious cherries. They have over 40…read moredifferent varieties! Some of the branches are so full of cherries they have to prop them up to keep them from breaking. A reasonable entrance fee to cover their $30,000/year water bill. Then you pay $4/pound. Great place to bring your kids for a wholesome fun activity. We brought the grandkids and they had a wonderful time.

We had our private tour with Kylee and her mom. They're an awesome team and were so patient with us…read moreand our infant twins. We loved hearing about their trees and animals. The views are breathtakingly. We visited in March so the weather was perfect. We will definitely be back with friends and family.

Such a fun, personal small farm experience! Very clean and the ladies that showed us around were…read morevery friendly and so sweet! We completely enjoyed our time at Wake Farms! Highly recommended!

A fun outing to go and pick raspberries. Plenty of ripe, delicious fruit and the farm tour was…read morewonderful. The mini luncheon featured homemade raspberry lemonade, samplings of dried fruits and bakery items and of course fresh fruit assortment! Looking forward to doing this again as well as coming out for the apricot and apple picking later in the season!

From the owner: Pick your own thornless raspberry farm. We offer farm tours and picnic lunch and fresh & freeze…read moredried berries and other items. Picking season usually begins June 1 each year. We have apricots in July and apples in September . We sell strawberry plants and more. Upickmurrieta.com 9512495833

Love, love, love Frog Creek Farm. Can't believe that they have been in business for over a decade…read moreand I just heard about them recently. We had been to another lavender farm in the upper Ojai Valley some years ago and I was looking for that info to return. That one has closed, but thankfully, Frog Creek Farm is a wonderful "find" for us. The lavender full blossom season is short, so you need to check on them via social media to find out when they are open. Instagram has current info. It's a delight to pull off the Ojai/Santa Paula Road and mosey on to their property. They have so much to see, including their cutting garden of seasonal flowers, some places to sit at picnic tables in the shade and even swing (i.e., hammock), the gift shop, and the lavender rows - the main event. Larry provides a great introduction at the small stand adjacent to the flowering beds. He describes the location and how to identify the five kinds of lavender they offer for cutting. For 2025 pricing - $16 earns you a generous bunch of fragrant blooms. After orientation, you are off with a basket to collect the stems, and scissors to do your own cutting / harvesting. As promised, the plentiful bees scattered away as we leaned in to cut the stems close to the main host bushes. We wandered among the rows and filled up our gathering basket. Back at the stand, Larry tied our haul into a beautiful bunch. We proceeded to the gift shop to pay for our pickings, and I also found a few other items to purchase, including lavender-infused spray which has many purposes. Christel greeted us as we were wrapping up our visit. She filled us in as we asked questions about how long they'd been there, as well as about some of their products. She's as sweet and charming as the farm is. What a lovely place to visit. We'll be putting it on the to-do list next summer, for sure!

It's always such a wonderful experience at Frog Creek Farm…read more Arriving at the farm, you just feel like you are transported somewhere else. From the personal lavender lesson, to the hands on cutting, shopping the lavender shed to sipping amazing lavender lemonade under the trees, it's such a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Christel and Larry are just the nicest people. They make you feel so welcome to be visiting their little slice of heaven. We love this annual tradition.

I've been coming to Charlie Brown Farms since I was a kid, and it's honestly nice to see that it…read morehas stuck around for so long. I really like that the store has such a wide variety of merchandise, treats, and food. They carry everything from local honey and candy to turkey burgers and more unusual meats like alligator, venison, elk, and frog legs if you're brave enough to try them. They also have a lot of nostalgic items that you may recognize from childhood, which makes it a bittersweet but fun place to walk through. It's definitely a great spot if you want to take a little trip down memory lane. I usually like to stop by to buy candy or order some garlic fries. There's so much to look at that you could easily spend over an hour browsing while waiting for your food. Charlie Brown Farms remains one of those unique places that is part store, part restaurant, and part roadside attraction. It's quirky, nostalgic, and fun to visit.

Our absolute favorite stop on road trips along Pearblossom Highway -- Charlie Brown Farms is one of…read morethose places you don't expect and end up loving every single time. First of all... it's truly in the middle of nowhere, which somehow makes it even better. You pull up not knowing what to expect, and then suddenly it's everything. They have all the road trip essentials and then some -- homemade fudge, jams, salsa, fresh honey, and an impressive selection of jerky (alligator, elk, ostrich... you name it). There's also endless candy, nostalgic sodas, funnel cake, and Dole soft serve in just about every flavor you could want. But what really stands out is the selection of nostalgic toys, collector's items, and rare finds -- it's honestly mind-blowing. You can spend a lot of time just browsing and still not see everything. I always leave with more than I planned (in the best way), and it's become a must-stop every time we're passing through. And the date shake? Easily one of the best I've ever had. Inside, there's a café if you're in the mood for BBQ, plus a whole section of vintage toys and random collector finds that you didn't know you needed until you see them. It's the kind of place where you always leave with more than you planned -- in the best way. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful, which just adds to the charm. This place never disappoints -- it's become a must-stop every time we're passing through.