Santa Cruz Cider Company
Contact & location
Watsonville, CA 95076
Where Santa Cruz Cider Company is located
Santa Cruz Cider Company 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.
Most guests punch 65 Hangar Way, Watsonville 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery California does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Watsonville.
Weather at Santa Cruz Cider Company
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Planning apple picking near Watsonville? Here's what's on file for Santa Cruz Cider Company, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Santa Cruz Cider Company
Pick-your-own is available at Santa Cruz Cider Company 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 Santa Cruz Cider Company 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.
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 Santa Cruz Cider Company is located
Santa Cruz Cider Company 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.
Most guests punch 65 Hangar Way, Watsonville 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery California does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Watsonville.
Weather at Santa Cruz Cider Company
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Santa Cruz Cider Company offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Santa Cruz Cider Company 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 Santa Cruz Cider Company?+
Beyond picking, Santa Cruz Cider Company offers pick-your-own.
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