Updated 09/06/2025
Browse our list of U picks in California, currently we have 85 but more will be added!
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Placerville, California 95667
2731 Jacquier Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Antioch, California 94509
4650 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509
Concord, California 94520
1765 Galindo St, Concord, CA 94520
Santa Clara, California 95051
3590 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Brentwood, California 94513
7990 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
25221 Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Stockton, California 95215
7490 State Rte 26, Stockton, CA 95215
Brentwood, California 94513
2010 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
7450 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
San Gregorio, California 94074
950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio, CA 94074
Gilroy, California 95020
8990 Marcella Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
Orland, California 95963
6282 Co Rd 23, Orland, CA 95963
Year-round growing season varies by region
California farming began with Spanish missions that planted the first orange and grape vineyards in the 1700s. The Gold Rush brought many people who needed fresh food, so farming grew quickly. In the 1900s, California farmers learned to grow crops year-round using irrigation from mountain rivers. Today, California grows more than 400 different crops and feeds people all over the world.
California's Central Valley is one of the best farming areas in the world with rich soil and perfect weather. The coastal areas stay cool and foggy, which is great for strawberries and artichokes. Southern California deserts are warm year-round and perfect for citrus and avocados. Mountains provide water from snow that melts in spring and summer to water the crops.
California strawberries are ready to pick almost all year, but the best ones come in spring and early summer. You can pick citrus fruits like oranges and lemons from winter through spring when they're sweetest. Grapes are ready to pick in late summer and fall, perfect for eating fresh or making juice. Many farms also grow apples, cherries, and other fruits that ripen at different times of the year.
California farms can be visited year-round because something is always growing and ready to pick. Coastal areas stay cool and comfortable, while inland valleys can get very hot in summer. Bring layers of clothing because California weather can change quickly from cool morning fog to hot afternoon sun. Many farms offer educational tours and tastings where you can learn about California's amazing farming diversity.
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