Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Pick Apples Near Santee: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here and there are many orchards offering family fun in San Diego County.
SANTEE, CA — Fall doesn't officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at San Diego County's apple orchards.
There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions around the county and across Southern California. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard's website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.
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Locations in San Diego County:
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Reservations are required.
1209 Farmer Road, Julian
Reservations are required.
Apple Tour reservations are required to pick apples.
4444 Highway 78, Julian
No reservations. Drop-in only.
Walk-ins only.
742 1/2 Farmer Road
Reservations are required.
1284 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian
Other locations in Southern California:
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.
That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.
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