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Live Earth Farm

Contact & location

Address

1275 Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076

Where Live Earth Farm is located

Live Earth Farm sits within the California apple belt, close enough to Watsonville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

From Watsonville center, 1275 Green Valley Rd 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 Watsonville 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.

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Weather at Live Earth Farm

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

This certified organic farm on the Central Coast offers a seasonal u-pick option, a farm stand, an extensive Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and a variety of educational programs, including farm walks and field trips. Their u-pick operation focuses on berries and tomatoes in the summer, and also includes apples and pumpkins in the fall.

Planning apple picking near Watsonville? Here's what's on file for Live Earth Farm, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.

Apple Picking at Live Earth Farm

Live Earth Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

u-pick apples

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Live Earth Farm 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.

Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.

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 Live Earth Farm is located

Live Earth Farm sits within the California apple belt, close enough to Watsonville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

From Watsonville center, 1275 Green Valley Rd 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 Watsonville 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.

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