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We know of one U-pick farm in Nipomo. Another 4 are within 25 miles. From Santa Maria, CA, Nipomo lies roughly 7 miles to the northwest.
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- Apples In season around Nipomo, typically through early December. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Avila Valley Barn (16 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around February 4). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Nipomo
- 15 mi Blueberries Ole'!, LLC Santa Maria Blueberries
- 15 mi U-Pick Blueberries Santa Maria Blueberries
- 16 mi Avila Valley Barn Avila Beach ApplesFlowers
- 16 mi SLO Creek Farms San Luis Obispo Apples
The Nipomo area at a glance
Counting Nipomo itself, we list 5 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 4 towns: 2 with blueberries, 2 orchards with apples, 1 pumpkin patch and 1 for cut flowers. 5 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Nipomo's own U-pick farm is Nipomo Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 662 Eucalyptus Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Blueberries Ole'!, LLC Santa Maria | 15 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Avila Valley Barn Avila Beach | 16 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Nipomo Pumpkin Patch Nipomo | in town | 1 |
| Flowers | Avila Valley Barn Avila Beach | 16 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Nipomo
- April: flowers (1)
- May: blueberries (2), flowers (1)
- June: blueberries (2), flowers (1)
- July: blueberries (2), flowers (1)
- August: apples (2), flowers (1)
- September: apples (2), flowers (1)
- October: apples (2), pumpkins (1), flowers (1)
- November: apples (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Nipomo
The median last frost near Nipomo is February 4; the first fall frost arrives around December 13. That leaves about 315 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until December 13, pumpkin patches and orchards near Nipomo often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | October | 75 °F | 1 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Nipomo, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Nipomo can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Nipomo, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market Orcutt · 12 mi · Wed · May–Oct
- SLO Farm Supply Farmers Market San Luis Obispo · 18 mi · Tue 2:30 PM–5:30 PM
U-pick in nearby towns
- Santa Maria, CA 2 farms · 15 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Nipomo: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Nipomo, CA?
We know of one farm in Nipomo: Nipomo Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Nipomo?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Nipomo?
Around February 4 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around December 13. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Nipomo, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Nipomo?
Blueberries Ole'!, LLC in Santa Maria, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in California is May to July.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Nipomo?
Avila Valley Barn in Avila Beach, about 16 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in California is August to November.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Nipomo?
Right in Nipomo: Nipomo Pumpkin Patch. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in California is October.
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