2025 Oak Glen-Apple Season and the Amazing Scenic Car Drive: Pick Your Own Apples, Apple Pie, Hay Ride, Mountain Air, Apple Tasting, Pony Rides..NEW

Oak Glen Apple Ranch Experience 
This may not be a traditional Japanese event, but it’s a refreshing, seasonal outing for couples, families, and friends. Just a short drive from Los Angeles, Oak Glen is a charming mountain community known for apple orchards, fresh cider, cozy bakeries, and rural charm.

Spend a half or full day strolling through orchards, sipping cider, savoring warm apple pie, visiting petting zoos, or exploring rustic shops and picnic grounds. Whether you’re planning a family adventure, date getaway, or peaceful drive - Oak Glen is a year-round escape from the city.

Why Visit Oak Glen
• Scenic mountain drive (just 90 minutes from Los Angeles)
• Family-run orchards, cozy restaurants, and peaceful trails
• U-pick apples, pumpkins, berries (in season)
• Fresh-pressed cider, apple pie, jams, and BBQ
• Petting zoos, hayrides, and historic attractions
• Great photo ops, nature walks, and picnic areas 

When Should I Come?

Apple Season (August - November)
• Fresh Oak Glen apples (many varieties)
• U-pick apples and other produce
• Live music, petting zoos, and hayrides
• Pumpkins and berries (when ripe)
• Fresh cider, baked goods, BBQ
• Peak season for family fun and fall colors

Off-Season (December - July)
• Scenic countryside and light crowds
• Restaurants and bakeries stay open
• Fresh seasonal produce (not apples)
• Shorter lines in stores and gift shops
• Apple cider pressed year-round
• Peaceful walks and picnic grounds (weather permitting)

Best Seasons by Experience
• Spring: Apple blossoms, wildflowers, regenerative farm tours
• Summer: Cooler air, berry picking, picnics, peaceful drives
• Fall: Peak apple picking, pumpkins, music, fall foliage
• Winter: Quiet snow-covered landscapes, cozy food stops

Editor’s Tip
Although fewer farms remain after 2020, Oak Glen’s charm lives on. Take your time along Oak Glen Road - each family farm offers something different, from fresh pies and cider tastings to apple pressing and petting animals. The journey itself is as enjoyable as the destination.

Oak Glen Farm & Orchard Directory (2025)

1. Mom’s Country Orchards, 38695 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399, (909) 797-4249
www.momsoakglen.com
Open Year Round
Apples, berries, jams, jellies, pies, fruit butters

2. Snow-Line Orchards and Winery, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, (909) 256-0405
www.oakglenorchard.com
Open Summer and Fall
Cider donuts, u-pick raspberries, wine tasting, antiques

3. Los Rios Rancho, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, (909) 797-1005
www.losriosrancho.com
Open Year Round
300-acre working apple farm, bakery, BBQ, wagon rides, petting zoo

4. Stone Pantry Orchard, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, (909) 557-3447
Weekends (Labor Day-Thanksgiving) and by appointment
U-pick apples, pears, cider pressing, school tours

5. Willowbrook Apple Farm, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA
Open in Autumn
U-pick apples and berries, press-your-own cider, jams, honey

6. Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard, 12131 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399
www.stonesoupfarmca.com
Open Spring through Autumn
Regenerative orchard, sustainable flowers, curated dining, u-pick

7. Riley’s Farm, Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, (909) 797-7534
www.rileysfarm.com
Open Year Round
Living history farm, pick-your-own fruit, dinner theater, school tours

What to Bring
• Check the weather forecast
• Hat, sunscreen, and reusable water bottles
• Closed-toe shoes for walking orchards
• Cash (some small vendors don’t accept cards)
• Blanket for picnicking (in case benches are full)
• Camera and portable charger

Final Note
Oak Glen may feel far removed from city life, but it’s a peaceful retreat less than two hours from LA. Whether you're enjoying peak apple season or a quiet off-season escape, Oak Glen offers nature, nostalgia, and fresh flavors you’ll want to return to every year.