Hester Orchards, Inc.
Contact & location
Visalia, CA 93292
Where Hester Orchards, Inc. is located
You'll find Hester Orchards, Inc. just outside Visalia, in the farm country of Tulare County, California. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 26800 Road 164, Visalia into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Tulare County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Visalia itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Hester Orchards, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Hester Orchards, Inc. shows up on our directory of California apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Hester Orchards, Inc.
Pick-your-own is available at Hester Orchards, Inc. 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 Hester Orchards, Inc. 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.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
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 Hester Orchards, Inc. is located
You'll find Hester Orchards, Inc. just outside Visalia, in the farm country of Tulare County, California. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 26800 Road 164, Visalia into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Tulare County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Visalia itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Hester Orchards, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hester Orchards, Inc. offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Hester Orchards, Inc. 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 Hester Orchards, Inc.?+
Beyond picking, Hester Orchards, Inc. offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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