It’s Apple-Picking Time!
Don’t wait until October to start planning your annual applepicking trip! The season starts (and even ends at some orchards) in September, so plan ahead. Check each orchard’s website or Facebook page for updated information, including dates and times of apple picking, and when apples are no longer available. Here are U-pick apple orchards in San Diego County. Volcan Valley Apple Farm 1284 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian 760-302-4574 Gravenstein apples (only) available Labor Day weekend (8/30–9/2). Other apple varieties available 9/13. Check their Facebook page for updates. Apples and Art 1052 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian applesandart@sbcglobal.net www.applesandartorchards.com Opens Sept. 7. Exclusively for groups; reservation required via email. Julian Farm & Orchard 4381 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel www.visitjulian.com/u-pick-orchards U-pick apples, cider pressing and more start Sept. 21. Apple Starr Orchard 1020 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian julian.applestarr@gmail.com www.apple-starr.com U-pick organic apples and pears.
Prefer to venture outside of San Diego County? Discover U-pick apple orchards (and other fall fun) in Oak Glen, just two hours northeast of San Diego. We highly recommend visits to Riley’s Farm and Los Rios Rancho. Learn more at www.sandiegofamily.com/travel/fall-fun-in-oak-glen and start planning your family day trip!
38 • SanDiegofamily.com • September 2019