Himmelgarten
Contact & location
Redwood City, CA 94061
Where Himmelgarten is located
Head into Redwood City, CA and you'll come across Himmelgarten 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.
The street address is 1301 Himmel Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Redwood City 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 Himmelgarten
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Open: March to November
Himmelgarten is a working apple orchard in Redwood City, 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Himmelgarten
Pick-your-own is available at Himmelgarten during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Himmelgarten 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.
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.
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 Himmelgarten is located
Head into Redwood City, CA and you'll come across Himmelgarten 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.
The street address is 1301 Himmel Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Redwood City 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 Himmelgarten
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Himmelgarten offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Himmelgarten 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 Himmelgarten?+
Beyond picking, Himmelgarten offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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