Where to Go Strawberry Picking Near the San Francisco Bay Area - Updated 2026
Are you ready for some U-Pick strawberry fun? These are some of the best farms to go strawberry picking near the Bay Area.
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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 -
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Near the Peninsula & Silicon Valley
R&R Fresh Farms
2310 Pescadero Creek Rd, Pescadero
Typical hours: Mon: 12-6pm and Tue - Sun from 10-6pm, but will close when picked out.
*Organic farm
Check their FB page for updates.
Blue House Farm
950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio
Typical hours: Open weekends 12pm to 5pm, or until picked out
*Organic farm
Check their website for updates
Near the South Bay Area
Berry Island Farm
10385 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy
Typical hours: Saturdays from 9am to 12pm or until picked out
*Organic farm
Follow on Instagram for updates
Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton Rd, Davenport
Open Saturdays and Sunday 9am to 6pm, or until picked out
Call to confirm whether they're open (831)889-0850
*Organic farm
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville
Not too many strawberries this year but Olaliberries and Boysenberries available too.
Now Open weekends only 9am to 5pm, or until picked out
Call before going (831) 722-1056 to check crop availability
Crystal Bay Farm
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville
Hours vary based on crop availability but typically Wednesdays and Sundays
*Organic farm
Live Earth Farm
1275 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 3pm
*Organic
Check their website for updates
Tru2Earth Farm
10505 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy
Unclear if opening for U-pick this year as they are selling the farm!
Call/text: 408-713-0723 for more info and to confirm hours
Cash only
*Organic farm
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Near East Bay Area
Byron Growers
3960 Holway Drive, Byron
Open weekends from 8:30am to 1:30pm or until picked out (Plan to arrive early!)
*Organic farm
Follow on Instagram for updates
Creswell Family Farms
3100 Point of Timber Rd, Brentwood
Open weekends from 9am to 2pm or until picked out (Plan to arrive early!). Also open on some weekdays. Check their social media for updates.
Follow on Instagram for updates
Chao’s Strawberries
2600 B Walnut Blvd, Brentwood
Typically open on Saturdays 8am-until picked out. They also have a farmstand open during weekdays
Follow on Instagram for updates.
Three Nunns Farm
550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood
Open daily 9am to5pm for U-pick strawberries, cherries, peach, and apricot. See Social media for updates !
Berry Best Family Farm
7450 Balfour Rd, Brentwood
Typically Saturdays 9am til picked out (around 12pm) but varies so check social media for hours and info
Follow on Instagram for updates
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