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Peach Picking in California: What You Need to Know
Looking for peach picking in California? Below is every location mapped across the state, filterable by city or ZIP code so you can find the one closest to you.
Pacific Coast Peach Orchards
California dominates national peach production by a wide margin, with the Central Valley's vast orchards supplying both fresh-eating freestone peaches and clingstone varieties grown for canning. Washington's peach orchards cluster in the irrigated Yakima Valley east of the Cascades, a very different growing environment from the state's cooler, wetter western half, while Oregon's Willamette Valley produces a smaller peach crop alongside the berries the region is better known for. Alaska's climate rules out commercial peach growing almost entirely.
Best Time for Peach Picking in California
The longest peach season in the country, starting as early as May in the warmest parts of the Central Valley and running clear through September depending on variety and elevation.
Tips for Peach Picking in California
Conditions for peach picking in California can shift quickly with the weather, so it's worth checking a location's current status before making the drive. Bring cash, since smaller family-run spots aren't always set up to take cards.