Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Contact & location
Davenport, CA 95017
Where Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples is located
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples is tucked into Santa Cruz County, on the outskirts of Davenport. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Davenport center, 473-475 Swanton Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Davenport has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Davenport, CA, Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Pick-your-own is available at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples tracks the rest of California. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples is located
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples is tucked into Santa Cruz County, on the outskirts of Davenport. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Davenport center, 473-475 Swanton Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Davenport has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What apple varieties can I pick at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples?+
Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples grows 16 varieties. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples?+
Beyond picking, Swanton Pacific Ranch U-Pick Apples offers pick-your-own, U-pick apples.
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