Riley's Farm
Contact & location
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Where Riley's Farm is located
Head into Oak Glen, CA and you'll come across Riley's Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of California's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Oak Glen center, 12261 S Oak Glen Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery California does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Oak Glen.
Weather at Riley's Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Oak Glen historical farm with PYO apples and Revolutionary War reenactments.
Riley's Farm is a working apple orchard in Oak Glen, California. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
Riley's Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Riley's Farm grows 5 apple varieties. 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 Riley's Farm tracks the rest of California. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Riley's Farm is located
Head into Oak Glen, CA and you'll come across Riley's Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of California's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Oak Glen center, 12261 S Oak Glen Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery California does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Oak Glen.
Weather at Riley's Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Riley's Farm?+
Apple season at Riley's Farm runs from Early September to Late November.
What are Riley's Farm's hours?+
Riley's Farm is open Daily 9am-5pm Sept-Nov. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Riley's Farm?+
Riley's Farm grows Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Red Delicious. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Riley's Farm?+
Beyond picking, Riley's Farm offers Pick-your-own, Historical tours, Restaurant, Blacksmith.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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