Rodney Kawano Farms CSA
Contact & location
Vista, CA 92084
Where Rodney Kawano Farms CSA is located
Rodney Kawano Farms CSA is tucked into California, on the outskirts of Vista. 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.
From Vista center, 1784 Knapp Dr 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Vista 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: Year-round
If you're looking for U-Pick near Vista, CA, Rodney Kawano Farms CSA 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA
Pick-your-own is available at Rodney Kawano Farms CSA 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA is located
Rodney Kawano Farms CSA is tucked into California, on the outskirts of Vista. 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.
From Vista center, 1784 Knapp Dr 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Vista 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rodney Kawano Farms CSA offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Rodney Kawano Farms CSA 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 Rodney Kawano Farms CSA?+
Beyond picking, Rodney Kawano Farms CSA offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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