Apple Picking in Santa Cruz, CA

Searching for apple picking in Santa Cruz? You're in the right place. This page lists every working apple orchard we've verified in and around Santa Cruz, California, with real hours, prices, and directions.

Most orchards in Santa Cruz open for pick-your-own in early September and stay open through late October, weather permitting. Weekends between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest, you'll beat the crowds and have the pick of the ripest trees.