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WHERE TO GO APPLE PICKING SO CAL • 2026

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The post provides a timely and useful seasonal guide for a popular activity in Southern California, catering to a specific audience looking for local attractions and experiences.

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This is a photo post showcasing four different apple picking locations in Southern California for the 2026 season. It provides details on each location's U-pick availability, hours, and highlights, such as specific apple varieties or additional activities like cider pressing.

Structure

1Introduction to apple picking in Southern California
2Listing of Riley's at Los Rios Rancho
3Listing of Stone Pantry Orchard
4Listing of Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
5Listing of Volcan Valley Apple Farm

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WHERE TO GO APPLE PICKING SO CAL • 2026 Apple Picking 1. Riley's at Los Rios Rancho Oak Glen, CA Currently picking: McIntosh Apples • Strawberries • Raspberries U-Pick: Open now • Saturdays & Sundays 10 AM-5 PM Good to know: No reservations or admission fee required. Apple varieties change throughout the season based on availability. Apple Picking 2. Stone Pantry Orchard Oak Glen, CA U-Pick: Labor Day-Thanksgiving Saturdays & Sundays • 10 AM-5 PM Pick your own: Apples • Pears • Blackberries • Pumpkins Highlight: Press your own fresh apple cider Apple Picking 3. Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard Oak Glen, CA 2026 Apple Fair: October 3, 4, 10 & 11 Apple Picking: By reservation only through Apple Fair Highlight: Heritage orchard • Heirloom apples • Historic farm experience Apple Picking 4. Volcan Valley Apple Farm Julian, CA U-Pick Season: Late August-Mid October Friday-Monday • 9 AM-4:30 PM Highlight: 7,000+ trellis-grown trees • 7 apple varieties Good to know: Low-growing trellis trees make apples easy to reach • Dog & stroller friendly

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🍎 SEASONAL GUIDE | Apple Picking in Southern California Apple picking season is here! 🍎 If you’re looking for U-pick apple orchards in Southern California, I put together a list of places to visit for the 2026 season including farms in Oak Glen, the Inland Empire and San Diego County. From picking apples straight from the orchard to seasonal berries, fresh apple cider and other fall activities, each location offers something a little different. Swipe through for current U-pick dates, hours, what’s available to pick and a few helpful things to know before visiting. Whether you’re planning a fall day trip, looking for apple picking near Southern California or just ready for all the fall things, save this guide for apple season. 🍂🍎 Please note: U-pick availability, apple varieties, operating dates, hours, pricing and activities are seasonal and may change based on weather, crop availability and farm operations. Information in this guide was researched for the 2026 season, but always check directly with each farm before making the trip for the most current information. #ApplePicking #SouthernCalifornia #SoCalThingsToDo #OakGlen #FallThingsToDo