Came here for the first time today. Great experience. Super nice staff. Will definitely be coming…read moreback yearly.

- Yellow 3.5$, red 3$, blueberry 3$. Visited May19/2026 in the afternoon…read more - Our personal taste and experience: The red cherries were a bit tart and not very large, while the yellow ones were mild and not too sweet. The trees didn't have a lot of cherries. Overall, it's worth experiencing, not bad.

I highly recommend this farm for cherry season…read more I went today (Saturday, May 7), which was the first day of cherry season at John Podesta Farms. Why did I rate them five stars? Let's find out. 1 star = organization 1 star = price 1 star = variety 1 star = customer service 1 star = bathrooms Here's the longer version. **Organization** I love how organized they are. You start by visiting their website and getting yourself on the notifications list. Then, when summer gets closer, they send you an initial text gauging your interest. If you're still interested, you get a second text asking you how many people you plan to bring and how many pounds you plan to pick. Then your final text is your reservation with directions, the liability waiver, instructions like bringing a bucket and a ladder, etc. This is the most organized place I've ever picked fruit at. As an organized person myself, I was very pleased. The only piece of information they don't tell you in the multiple communications that would be helpful is that they open at 9am. So, I showed up at 8:15 and had to wait. **Price** Where else can you get cherries for only $2/pound? Nowhere in California that I know of. Even if you add the price of gas for the round trip drive, I bet they're still cheaper. As a reference, they ask you to bring a 5-gallon bucket (you know the ones they sell paint in when you have to paint a house), and if you fill that bucket to the top, it only costs $60. **Variety** I picked only bing cherries while I was there because I was on a time limit, and I didn't have time to frolic, but I know they have bings, rainiers, brooks, and corals. **Customer Service** The owner of the farm is so helpful, upbeat, and friendly. He's got a great vibe that just gets you in a good mood. You can tell he's passionate about the cherries, and that passion is contagious. **Bathrooms** I know, you're probably thinking, who gives an entire star for porta potties? Let me tell you who. The adult woman who has a bladder the size of a toddler's, that's who. And it's not just the fact that they have porta potties that makes me happy, but there's also a hand washing station with soap and paper towels to dry your hands. During a pandemic, that's a really nice touch, don't you think? (worth an entire star, amiright?) So, there you have it. 5 stars for this cherry orchard. I will definitely be back.

Sweet cherries. Nice farm for family outing. $2 per pounds is reasonable price and you get to…read moreexperience to explore and taste the cherries before you pick it. Nice people, nice place. This is our to go cherry picking place every year.

I heard about this spot a couple years back from my SIL but never made the time to go. Now that my…read morethree youngest kids eat strawberries like they're candy and it was Mother's Day it seemed like the best time to go! Although, it was a bit of a drive for us coming from Sacramento/Elk Grove we were able to maximize our time there. The strawberry farm is family owned and located not too far from other businesses in the area if you wanted to find something to eat or find somewhere else to hang out afterwards. There was a food truck, Laopino, that had delicious lumpias, music, a bubble machine, plus a few games and activities to keep the little ones occupied, and shaded tables to enjoy your fresh harvests. :) Tickets are only available online. Weekend tickets are released on Thursdays at 7 pm. When choosing our date and time it shows we only had an hour to pick but really we got to take our time and enjoy our morning. I feel they show you have a one hour slot to help stagger guests in. I love how they had a little gift shop set up, another tent with fresh flowers, drinks, and beautiful cookies at the register to purchase. The strawberry fields had plenty to choose from. We saw lots of bright red ones varying from all sizes. The staff also informed us there were 6 types of strawberries being grown! My kids enjoyed only for a short while and mainly wanted to stay in the kid area. There are also plenty of photo ops on the farm too! We would absolutely return in the future. Highly recommend!

I saw Granny Mays on an Insta ad and I immediately clicked on it to make a rezie! My daughter…read moreLOVES, I'm talking about lovesssss strawberries so picking fresh berries is right up our activity alley. Being able to include her in picking the strawberries then taking them home to eat fresh off the vine was everything and more. On the day we went (reservation on a Saturday from 10-11am) the cost for adults was $12 per person. This includes a small basket per person. They offer 6 different varieties of strawberries, yup you read that right. I had no idea there were more than one variety, so this educational part was cool. The farm can get crowded and with this Sac heat, I highly recommend scheduling your reservation early and on a weekday. The farm is family owned and everyone is so nice. Would absolutely recommend this idea to families with your kiddos.

Local is ALWAYS better! This U-pick strawberry farm is just 15 mins from my home and a perfect…read morespot to get fresh strawberries (whether you pick it or grab them from the farmstand!). They have other seasonal fruit available there as well. I can grab 3 baskets of strawberries and freeze some for smoothies and in sparkling water as well as having some fresh fruit to eat. The family run stand is great...and I love supporting local businesses! Stop by and try their strawberries late spring and early summer!

Stumbled upon this spot with my mom. The girl that helped us today was extremely friendly. She…read moreexplained how the whole process worked and everything. I could tell I was supporting a great family owned business! Me and my mom found lots of great, big and fresh strawberries!! So yummy! They take many different payment methods too which is very helpful. $2.99/lb and $3 entry fee per person! Also their strawberry fields was very well organized and clean compared to other U Pick farms I've been to in the past! Highly recommend!!

We had the most amazing morning at your farm. Mike and his wife went above and beyond for my…read morehusband and I. Mike's personal attention to us and helping my husband get up to the blueberry patch was heartwarming. I could go on and on about our positive experience but will just refer all my family and friends to this farm. The blueberrlies were delicious as well

This place is lovely…read more First of all, if you're planning to come here to pick blueberries, you should visit their Facebook page to find out when they will be open. They close on certain days when there are not enough blueberries that are ripe in order to give the unripe blueberries a chance to ripen. Once you arrive, follow the signs that lead you to the parking field. Park in the field, and then head to the areas that say welcome. They will let you use their buckets. It took me three hours to fill one bucket completely and a second bucket 2/3 of the way. They charge $20 a bucket so I paid $35 for mine (I think they round to the nearest quarter of a bucket. The family who owns this organic farm are so nice! They'll tell you all about blueberries (I learned that blueberry bushes can live for 60 years). There are 4 or 5 different varieties of blueberries but I ended up mixing them in my bucket so I have no idea which is which haha. This is a super fun activity to do with friends. Highly recommend.

Drove down from Chico today to go picking! An easy 35 minute drive. Mark, the owner was very sweet…read moreand knowledgeable. Lots of different cherry varieties, strawberries, blueberries, and even some stone fruit varieties were available. There are wagons, buckets, and step stools throughout the property to help you reach the higher branches. I do recommend coming earlier in the morning; after an hour you do feel pretty zapped by the heat. Good thing they have cold sweet treats! They make their own ice cream and waffle cones, and it's to die for! I took home a pint of blueberry cheesecake and strawberry brownie ice cream. Very excited to be returning in the fall for peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, stone fruit and more!

Best price for fruit. Great service. And wow the ice cream! Spent a couple of hours walking and…read morepicking fruit.

The most friendly people you will ever meet. Great prices, wonderful atmosphere, perfect for the…read moreentire family!!!

Great place for the family on a weekend. They have blackberry and blueberry bushes you can pick on…read moreyour own. Owner is down to earth. They serve ice-cold water and seats under a huge awning. Restroom is a porta-potty but I have to say probably the cleanest one I've been in (had scents and fragrances inside).

We came by as we saw on their Instagram that they had early season rainier cherries available for…read moreu-pick! The orchard is small but super easy and simple park, grab plastic bags and then check out by weight. The cherries were all $4.50/lb when we visited. The rainier cherries were super sweet and there were ladders available to get to higher branches. A really fun time and an easy process.

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.