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Apple Picking Tour at Oak Glen in California

Author: Pauline Vartany "Giraffe View Blog"

Recently, my family and I took a day trip to Riley’s Apple Farm in Oak Glen, California to go apple picking! Needless to say, it was hardly September, and Autumn tends to hit Southern California a tad bit late; it wasn’t exactly the perfect weather for apple picking, but luckily it wasn’t too hot. If you’re planning on visiting Oak Glen, I suggest waiting until Autumn fully sets in to experience the pumpkin picking as well! The scenery will definitely be a lot more Autumnal and perfect for pictures.

Apple Picking with Giraffe View Blog at Old Glen in Southern California, USA. A box of apples under the Apple tree.

The Riley Apple Farm in Southern California

We had around a two hour drive to get to the farm and we got there around 10 am. It was somewhat empty around this time as it got more crowded later in the day. The first thing we did after arriving was... eat!

Apple Pie from Riley's Apple Farm is a delicious pie made from the farms own apples of course.

Of course we had to try some apple pie (and the cinnamon roll didn’t look too bad either), and we just devoured all this food in a little bakery with the cutest decorations.

Cute decorations with an Apple Theme for sure! The café of Riley's Apple Farm in Oak Glen, California.

Apple Picking at Riley's Apple Farm

After we enjoyed these pastries, we headed over to the apple picking! We all just grabbed a bag and started gathering. The field was filled with endless trees, and the view was breathtaking. We took a million and one pictures - I usually prefer to be behind the camera, so luckily my sister agreed to let me take photos of her!

Pauline's sister picking some apples at Riley's Apple Farm. This Apple Picking Tour is siutable for families wanting to do a trip in nature!

Apple Picking at Riley's Apple Farm in Oak Glen, Southern California

Apple Trees at the Apple Farm in California.
What is more beautiful then a box full of apples? Apple Picking Tour on the Riley Apple Farm in Oak Glen is a tasty, delicious adventure for thewhole family!

Tasty, delicious Apples as fresh as it gets!

Huge Apple Tree on the fam where apples grow a mile! Ripley Apple Farm in Southern California, USA.
Apple Trees in rows surrounded by fantastic mountains and Southern California Nature at it's best!

Rows of Apple Trees are surrounded by a beautiful scenic landscape and amazing nature

Berry Picking at Ripley Apple Farm

After apples, we went straight to grab some strawberries and raspberries. There were definitely less berries than apples, and they were a little harder to find because they were so small and surrounded by bees! 

At the Ripley Apple Farm you also have the opportunity to pick Strawberries ad Raspberries!

Strawberries in the California Sun

A single Strawberry packed with flavour from the California Sun! A taste that will explode with a perfect combination of sweet ad sourly fruitiness!

We paid for the apples and berries then headed to the nature trails to walk around and explore all the plants and scenery! There were also a lot of activities, like horseback riding and a petting zoo, that were perfect for kids. The nature trail was very relaxing and peaceful, and the flowers were so vibrant and beautiful.

Sunflowers on the Nature Trail at Ripley Apple Farm. Nature on the frm is breathtakingly wonderful.

Taking a walk on the Nature Trail at Riley's Apple Farm!

Huge trees and mountains protect the Apple Farm making this an ideal place to grow apples.
A bottle of Sweet Apple Cider from Ripley Family Operation Los Rios Rancho, Riley's Apple Farm in Southern California.

My sister got apple cider – of course a stable at an apple farm. It tasted super sweet, and there was even an area set up where you can make your own cider.

 

The whole ranch was filled with activities that catered to anyone’s interests. Apple picking stole the show for us, but there were so many fun aspects of the ranch that I’m glad we got to try out! If you’re planning on taking an apple picking trip in SoCal, I definitely recommend visiting Oak Glen. 

Sign from Oak Glen Apples, Southern California. Where Apples grow a mile high! Beautiful, old style sign from an Apple Farm.

Thanks for reading! Follow me for more trips and tours in Southern California and elsewhere at the Giraffe View Blog!

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