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    • Apr 29
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Where to Go Strawberry Picking Near the Bay Area

Updated: May 22


Are you ready for some U-Pick strawberry fun? If your kiddos are anything like mine, they go bananas for strawberries. And lucky for us, there are some awesome farms to go strawberry picking near the Bay Area that are perfect for our little berry pickers. In this blog post, I'm going to share some of the best spots where you and your little ones can pick delicious strawberries. So, grab your sun hats and let's get ready for a berry good time!



Note: U-pick strawberry farms hours are constantly changing based on crop availability, weather, and other factors. They often get picked out quickly so play to arrive early. Please always call before going. Check the farm’s social media and website for recent updates. It is your responsibility to confirm the farms hours of operation before going. 



Here’s a map of some of the U-Pick Strawberry Farms -



Near the Peninsula & Silicon Valley

R&R Fresh Farms 

2310 Pescadero Creek Rd, Pescadero

Mon: 12-6pm and Tue - Sun from 10-6pm, but will close when picked out.

*Organic farm


Blue House Farm 

950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio

Open weekends 12pm to 5pm, or until picked out

*Organic farm



Near the South Bay Area

Berry Island Farm 

10385 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy

*Organic farm

Call/text 831-710-7407 for more info


Swanton Berry Farm 

25 Swanton Rd, Davenport

Open Saturdays and Sunday 9am to 5pm, or until picked out

Call to confirm whether they're open (831)889-0850

*Organic farm


Gizdich Ranch 

55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville

Open weekends only 9am to 5pm, or until picked out

Call before going (831) 722-1056



Crystal Bay Farm 

40 Zils Rd, Watsonville

Hours vary based on crop availability

*Organic farm


Live Earth Farm

1275 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Opening June 1 and June 2nd- reservations required

*Organic



JSM Organics 

135 Maher Rd, Royal Oaks

*Organic farm



Tru2Earth Farm 

10505 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy

Open Saturdays 9am to 1pm and Wednesday evenings

Call/text: 408-713-0723 for more info and to confirm hours

Cash only 

*Organic farm



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Strawberry picking at Berry Island Farm



Near East Bay Area

Byron Growers 

3960 Holway Drive, Byron

Open weekends from 9am until picked out (Plan to arrive early!)

*Organic farm


Creswell Family Farms 

3100 Point of Timber Rd, Brentwood

Open weekends from 9am to 1pm or until picked out (Plan to arrive early!)


Chao’s Strawberries 

2600 B Walnut Blvd, Brentwood

Open on Saturdays 8am-until picked out


Three Nunns Farm 

550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood

Open daily 9am to 5pm, or until picked out


Berry Best Family Farm 

7450 Balfour Rd, Brentwood

Check social media for hours and info



Contributions made to this post by by Tiny Travelers San Francisco - - Check out the reel on Instagram!








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