Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard
Contact & location
Perris, CA 92570
Where Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard is located
Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard is tucked into Riverside County, on the outskirts of Perris. 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.
The street address is Lake Mathews Drive, Perris, CA 92570. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Riverside County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Perris itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Perris, CA, Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard 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 Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard
Pick-your-own is available at Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard tracks the rest of California. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard is located
Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard is tucked into Riverside County, on the outskirts of Perris. 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.
The street address is Lake Mathews Drive, Perris, CA 92570. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Riverside County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Perris itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard?+
Beyond picking, Ridgedale Orchard & Vineyard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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