Best Berry Picking in the Bay Area (Reviews + Tips)

Gina I.:  Jessop Farms is your source for blueberry and strawberry picking! Not only do they offer 20 acres of crops, but they are all grown without the use of pesticide, fungicide or insecticide. So, there's no need to worry if your little ones sneak a few. For your convenience, they provide buckets for picking and take-home containers for your haul. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes, pants, and a hat. No time to pick? No problem! You can purchase fresh picked berries right on the farm.

Gina I.:   Ripe and delicious, you'll love the berries at Berry Best Farm! Kids can pick strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, and blueberries. The farm also grows watermelons, grapes, rhubarb, peaches, apples, and much more! So, you can stock up on produce at the farmstand.

Gina I.:  If you want 'em you gotta pick 'em at Pease Ranch! This u-pick only farm features a great selection of cherries, blackberries, and more. If you work up an appetite while picking, they have a small picnic area where you can sit and eat lunch.

Gina I.:  If you're looking for a variety of u-pick options, look no further than Bacchini's Fruit Tree! In operation since 1945, picking at this family farm has become a beloved tradition of lots of San Francisco area families. They offer: white peaches, sour cherries, plums, white nectarines, apricots, plums, and more! Little ones may need a boost, but their low trees make it easy for parents and older kids to pick.

Gina I.:  Enjoy the fresh country air and pick some delicious fruit at Gizdich Ranch! This 4th generation, family owned and operated farm is home to a wonderful u-pick selection of strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, and apples. It's a great opportunity for kids to learn about their food and have fun! Be sure to stop by the Pie Shop to check out the selection of tasty jams, pies and other sweet treats. If you decide to make a day of it, the farm offers a space behind the barn where families can picnic and play.

Gina I.:  Treat the kids to a real farming experience at Live Earth Farm! They offer three varieties of u-pick strawberries: Albion, Chandler, and Seascape, as well as blackberries, apples, and select produce. If you're looking to stock up and make pies, jam, and other sweet treats, they offer discounts - the more you pick, the more you save!

Gina I.:  The berries at Crystal Bay Farm aren't only fresh and local, but they're Certified Organic! So there's no need to worry if the kids eat them right after they pick them. Certified in 1997, Crystal Bay Farm is your source for u-pick organic strawberries and raspberries all summer long.

Gina I.:  If your kids love berries, they'll loving Webb Ranch! In business since 1922, this certified organic farm has a huge variety of u-pick fields, including: olallieberries, raspberries, golden raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, and marionberries. They also have a jumpy house where kids can bounce and burn off some energy.

Gina I.:  Swanton Berry Farm offers not one but two u-pick locations! Their organic strawberries are grown in two varieties: Chandler and the Seascape, offering a delicious combination of flavor and sweetness. In addition, you'll find olallieberries, blackberries, tayberries, loganberries, boysenberries, kiwis, and more! The farm uses sustainable practices and union labor, so you can feel good about the food you feed your family.

Gina I.:  For fun, no-frills strawberry picking, head to Blue House Farm! This 60 acre Certified Organic farm uses the honor system, so you pay for what you pick. You can also stop by the farmstand for a great selection of organic veggies, fruit and flowers. If you can't make it out to the farm, you can also find their delicious produce at several local farmers markets.