Where to Go Strawberry Picking Near the Bay Area - Updated 2025

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!

The strawberries were so sweet

Bring your own containers

Rows of strawberry plants

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

As of 5/15/25- not yet open for the season

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

As of 5/15/25- not yet open for the season

Typical hours: Open weekends 12pm to 5pm, or until picked out

*Organic farm

Check their FB page for updates

Near the South Bay Area

Berry Island Farm 

10385 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy

OPEN for the season

Typical hours: Saturdays from 9am until picked out

*Organic farm

Call/text Farmer Ron 831-710-7407 for more info

Follow on Instagram for updates

Swanton Berry Farm 

25 Swanton Rd, Davenport

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

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

*Organic farm

See website for updates

Gizdich Ranch 

55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville

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

Call before going (831) 722-1056

See website for updates

Crystal Bay Farm 

40 Zils Rd, Watsonville

Hours vary based on crop availability

*Organic farm

Check their FB for updates

Live Earth Farm

1275 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Opening early June

*Organic

Check their website for updates

JSM Organics 

135 Maher Rd, Royal Oaks

Opening soon..

Follow on social media for hours and updates

*Organic farm

Tru2Earth Farm 

10505 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy

Open Saturdays 9am to 12pm (or until picked out) and Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Cash only 

*Organic farm

Check Instagram for updates

Strawberry picking at Berry Island Farm

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 8am to 3pm 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

Opening soon..

Typically open on Saturdays 8am-until picked out

Follow on Instagram for updates.

Three Nunns Farm 

550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood

Open daily starts at 9am or until picked out. See Social media for updates !

Check their FB for updates

Berry Best Family Farm 

7450 Balfour Rd, Brentwood

Check social media for hours and info

Follow on Instagram for updates

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