Apple Picking near Santa Cruz, CA

11 farms within 40 mi · Updated Oct 2026

Apple orchards near Santa Cruz, nearest first

Hours, prices and availability change with weather and harvest. Please check with the farm before you visit.

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Questions about apple orchards near Santa Cruz

How many apple orchards are near Santa Cruz?
11 apple orchards within 40 miles of Santa Cruz, California. The closest is Luz del Valle Farm in Aptos, 11 miles away.
When do apple orchards near Santa Cruz open?
Apple picking runs from August into October, depending on the variety and the state. We add each farm’s dates once the farm confirms them; until then, call ahead.
How do you know these farms offer apple picking?
2 of the 11 mention apple picking on their own website (we checked in October 2026). The others are listed from public business data and are marked as not confirmed.