It's our annual trip to Apple Hill, and this time was extra special because it was our corgi's…read morefirst visit! She had an absolute blast and got so much attention from everyone. Our first stop was Boa Vista, where we headed straight to the pumpkin patch. There were so many pumpkins in different shapes and sizes! Prices ranged from about $8 to $20, depending on the size you choose. There are also little shops across the street and a BBQ spot right across from the pumpkin patch. From Boa Vista, we drove about a mile to High Hill. High Hill is bigger and has even more little vendors to explore. There's a pony ride for the kids, a pond where you can fish or simply sit back and relax, a fudge factory, and shops selling beer and cider. Of course, we couldn't leave without treating ourselves to some goodies! My husband got a slice of apple pie, and I got a cinnamon donut. Both were delicious! The entire area smelled like cinnamon and apples, which instantly reminded us that fall is finally here. The weather was absolutely perfect, with crisp air and everyone dressed in their favorite fall outfits. It was such a beautiful day to walk around, enjoy the scenery, and make memories with our corgi. We were lucky enough to find parking at both locations, but I highly recommend coming early! After 11 a.m., the traffic was terrible, and parking spots became hard to find. If you haven't visited Apple Hill, I definitely recommend adding Boa Vista and High Hill to your fall bucket list. Whether you're going for the pumpkins, delicious treats, little shops, or just to enjoy the fall atmosphere, there's something for everyone. And if you have a furry friend, it can be a fun outing for them, too!

It was my 1st time to "Apple Hill" I didn't realize that there were so many places as part of the…read moredestination. I put in "Boa Vista" for my location because of the billboard I pass by off the 50. There was A LOT of people there for the Sat, live music at another venue. I recommend getting there early before it gets so packed and hot. Be prepared to walk from parking area. The lines were kinda long but they moved fast. Lots of tasty ciders and samples to try. You can leave with fresh pies to bake and fresh juices/ciders etc. The pumpkin patch was set up super cute with different slogans and plenty of photo ops. There was a cute train ride and so many vendors. Definitely a must see, young or old, but especially if you have kids.

Fall at Apple Hill has become one of our favorite traditions, and every year, our visit starts with…read morea stop at Rainbow Orchards for their famous apple cider donuts and fresh apple cider! There's just something about the smell of freshly made donuts, the crisp fall air, and the whole atmosphere. There is ample parking, which makes stopping here a little easier, especially during the busy fall season. Yes, the line can get pretty long, but don't let that discourage you! They're well-staffed and keep things moving efficiently, so even when it looks busy, you get your order surprisingly fast. The outdoor bench seating area is another plus. It's the perfect spot to take a little break, enjoy those warm, delicious apple cider donuts, and soak in the fall vibes before heading to the next stop.

Absolute favorite farm at Apple Hill! This place is calm, it's got good seating, shade and some of…read morethe best baked goods and apple cider around. They don't pretend to be an amusement park and don't offer a bunch of random attractions. Instead you come here to relax, to sit with family and friends and to enjoy some delightful goodies. For our 3rd visit, we got 6 apple cider donuts ( amazing and not greasy), apple cider ( a crowd favorite), alcoholic apple cider ( pretty strong) and a apple pie ala mode ( amazing). The folks working here were nice and served us quickly. We will absolutely return next year!

7/2/2026: Look what I bought . . . I purchased organic produce and carrot cake. Aside, I wanted…read moreto buy a thornless raspberry plant; however, I'm too late--sold out last spring~DOH! I must find a thornless raspberry plant because look at the price I paid for a small basket of raspberries!

After tasting at Starfield Winery across the road, it was a must to revisit this sweet farm stand…read more The property is lovely and includes a frog pond. One can select & cut 10 stems of their beautiful garden flowers for $7. We love the colorful zinnias. Their rosemary bread is delicious so I definitely purchased a loaf. I also selected some perfectly ripe tomatoes. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Definitely come here for their famous walking pie! It was SO delicious and honestly the best thing…read morewe had out of all the farms we visited. I will say, though, this farm was much quieter and more laid-back compared to the others. There isn't really a ton to do besides eat, relax, and enjoy the views. So if you're looking for a more peaceful stop to grab some good food and take in the scenery, definitely add this one to your list!

Beautiful vineyard, apple orchard, winery/tasting room, and large grassy knoll for a picnic and for…read morethe kids to run around. Located in the heart of the Apple Hill area - a great stop with famous (infamous) apple pie. Pretty expensive for a large bowl (they charge extra for a small scoop of ice cream), but it's tasty and good to share, even among 3-4 friends. The lines can be long on the weekends and it can be a little challenging to be standing out in the sun waiting for your drinks. No water is available outside to sip on - only for purchase! Winery tasting room is overlooking the orchard/valley - a really nice patio/balcony area to sit. Parking can be challenging during busy hours, but there is relatively large turnover, so folks are always coming and going. Overall, recommended as part of your Apple Hill fall tour.

Love this stop. Great family business to stop in the Apple Hill area. To grab a bag of apples,…read morehoney, nuts, etc. They also have a bake shop. I had the pot pie. I enjoyed it and it was more of an old fashioned - homemade taste and a pumpkin cookie! The pumpkin cookie was delicious. The whole place has a cute rustic in the countryside feel. They have a small museum you can check out for free. The staff was friendly and helpful with food options. I saw a lot of children having a good time as well in the museum area.

Loved trying new apples. Totally hooked on snap dragons. The…read moretrail across the street is a Must see too.

If visiting the Apple Hill area this is a great stop. There are two options for parking. One small…read morelot directly in front of the business and the other right across the street (big lot). This stop has a little bit of it all. When you enter the main entrance, to the right is an area you can order fresh donuts and goodies. To the left a counter and area you can purchase more (fudge, caramel sauce, apples, candied apples, frozen pies, toys, products,etc). Outside, there is a bbq food counter you can order several different meal or side options. They offer fountain drinks as well. There are many places to sit and eat with a beautiful view. Along the side of the building entrance there are booths with vendors. There are activities for kids. There is a maze that you buy an all day access band for ($5) and gold mining (purchase a bag of choice , different sizes & items included, around $9). In the middle is a large grassy area kids can run around and a few trees that are nice for shade. All the employees that assisted me during my visit were very friendly and helpful. Even with a long line on the inside for goods, the line moved quickly. We ordered a few food items from the BBQ Stand. The brisket plate, side of fries, and carnitas tacos with a side of potato salad. The food was good. I enjoyed the brisket and fries. The potato salad was okay. The rest of my group enjoyed the other items. We tried plain chocolate fudge and it was delicious. Super cute fun stop! Family friendly.

This spot was a little empty, but had several items available. I wanted to grab a caramel apple and…read moreI took it home to go. Note. They do not slice the apples! I ended up grabbing a basic caramel apple which I enjoyed to take home. The space was full with decor, items and food and candy as well. The worker who helped me was friendly, but the one in the donut shop didn't look like they wanted to be there.

End of September Perfect *Sweet-Spot*-Time To Visit!…read more SITREP This time of year - last week of September - ended up being the BEST TIME to go up and visit the O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch's Pumpkin Patch! THE SETUP In years past, my friends and I usually ended up waiting too long to trek up the hill (HWY 50) to Apple Hill to go pumpkin-patching: searching for the perfect pumpkin and *snippin* it ourselves right off the vine. It's good to note that there is also a vibrant pick-your-own apples and pears aspect to this ranch going on through the late summer, as well as a nice cut-your-own Christmas tree season that kicks in right before Thanksgiving. PUMPKINING-PRO-TIP For this review, we're focusing on the apple-picking and the pumpkin patch. On that note, if you want to catch good pumpkins, the next two (2) are the best time to go. Whereas, the one (1) or two (2) weekends in October before Halloween ended up being too late for a number of reasons: 1. The good pumpkins had already been picked; and, 2. The weekend traffic in late October is HELL: the handful of exits in that region are heavily regulated by law enforcement and traffic cones/restrictions making for headache of a drive to get INTO the many markets, wineries and pumpkin patches in that region. THE GOODS * I always get great apples when I come here: Fuji, Grannies, Mutsu, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, etc. etc. and several other varieties (on a related note, I didn't see any pears out, so I may have been a bit too ealy); * Got a variety of medium-sized pumpkins, including 2 White Ones, a Green One, and 2 perfect Orange pumpkins! * Snipped a couple of sunflowers! THE ANIMULES! Something new that I haven't seen before (it has been 2-3 years since my last visit) they had a wonderful 4-H section set up with some animals: a bunch of chickens, a bunch of turkeys (big dudes! take a look at my pics!) and a bunch of kids (both the goat kind and the human kind, all having fun mixing up with each other. RETAILING - DOWN TO BRASS TAX (NOT TACKS) Cost me about $20 for a very mixed bag of 38-40 apples (5-6 different varietals) - an excellent deal and better than my Safeway or Amazon-Whole Foods delivery options (plus I selected the apples myself!) Cost me about $50 for five (5) largish pumpkin varieties. Again, less the options I saw at Safeway or Trader Joes in my hood. Obviously, it's not cheap these days to do a half-day trip up the hill (and it's far less expensive to go to your local grocer to grab a pumkin. But it's for the outdoor experience and to clear some headspace AWAY from Sacramento. Also couple this with treks to 2 different local wineries, and a stop at the Taphouse Bar & Grill in Placerville before hitting the road back to SacTown, all the costs aggregate together in a fun overall trip! THE LOWDOWN O'Halloran's is still a great place to all sorts of fun, seasonal produce, smell some fresh air, and have a lot of fun while doing all that.

1 Star Really…read moredisappointing experience. We were charged an $8 fee, but some of the other people we were with weren't charged at all. When we got up to the shop, we asked about the fee and were initially told there is no charge. Once we explained that we had already been charged, the story suddenly changed and they tried to explain why the fee applied. I'm not sure if we were charged because we had kids with us, but that makes even less sense considering this is a place that advertises family activities like the pumpkin patch and petting zoo. The whole thing felt inconsistent and shady. If there's an $8 fee, fine, just clearly disclose it and charge everyone under the same rules. Don't tell customers there's no fee and then change the explanation after they show you they were charged. Very weird experience and honestly felt like a scam. We won't be coming back.

Okay this place looks AMAZING, but... sad to report it seems to be closed…read more Here's what we found when we went there: The gardens were so full of blooms, just amazing. There were clearly some people there looking to use it as a venue, and honestly I can see why, the whole place was just screaming "YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED HERE" Unfortunately, the Doll and Apple portions were cleared out, and looked to be mid-remodel. We did speak to someone who showing a couple around the venue and were told that the lockdown had hit them hard, and they were basically closed. I was very sad to hear this as this was recommended to me as the BEST apple tasting and souvenir shop on the hill. I hope they get going again, so we can visit them next time.

We loved the scenery here. There's a Giant Apple at the entrance, which was an excellent photo opp…read more My mom absolutely loved the huge flower bed. Our stop was totally unplanned, but we had to stop by here! The view was gorgeous. There was a gentleman peeling apples and gave us a complimentary apple! We got a lb of mixed apples and Apple Fritter, which is one of my fave pastries from Apple Hill. We walked the area and just enjoyed the scenery. There's a lot of other pastries, apple jams/sauces, and delicious goodies.

Safe to say, we had ourselves a blast!…read more We didn't stay long this specific Apple Hill Ranch was one that people posted most of. So of course, we had to check it out on our way to Delfino Farm. We don't have kids so that's not an experience I can provide any insight on. However, we did bring our dog and a fun fact is that all of the Apple Hill Farms are dog friendly! Parking wasn't too bad although a bit dusty. There's a small pumpkin patch where you can peruse, take pictures, and even purchase pumpkins. They have a cute backdrop in the front of the pumpkin patch and an even cuter one in the back. In the back of the farm, there is a small petting zoo with a highland cow which is the cutest. They also have a large grass area with lawn games. On the weekends, they open up a farmers market type area. It was open on the Friday we went, which was nice, but not all of the booths are open. Apart from the pumpkin patch and Photo Booth there wasn't much for us to do with our dog. Some of the other Apple Hill Farms have small trails, General store, bakery, etc...

Pine-O-Mine Ranch is in Apple Hill is a super cool place to hang and chill with the kiddos or make…read moreit an outing just with the adults. Family friendly vibes. They even allow dogs, so bring along the fur babies as well. The ranch is open every Saturday and Sunday from May to December. Parking and admission is free. They serve local beers, wine, hard cider, nonalcoholic flavored lemonades, and their famous apple cider milkshake. There is a food grill selling hot dogs and burgers. There's even a petting zoo. $8 to pet baby calves, small ponies, and the such. $4 additional for a feed cup. There is a large grassy lawn to throw down a towel or bring your own chairs, relax. Plus I gotta mention that they have no plumbed restrooms, they have porta toilets and portable handwashing stations. Not a deal breaker for me. Just letting y'all know. Every weekend, they have live music. We went on a night that Nikki Perez was singing. Happy happenstance. Man, she's a talent!! Look her up on IG. Around the stage there are Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-5pm Later in the year, they'll open the u pick apple orchard in late August; then the pumpkin patch in late September; and then the tree farm in late November. Those seasonal events have additional children's activities. So much fun!Check out their IG and social media for the current happenings.

This place is adorable. They do not have a large variety of olive oil but what they have is really…read moregood. I went there wanting Chili infused but they only had jalapeno so i bought it. It is good but different from the red chili. The lady there was very nice and very helpful. My daughter bought some Italian red sauce and made Turkey parmesan it was delicious.

Every. Single. Time I've been in, I am not disappointed! Delicious oils, beyond friendly staff,…read moregreat selection. This last time my husband and I were there with the kids as well (5 total ages 2 1/2 - 17), and the owner was so kind and personable! She explained how to taste oils, was so patient when they wanted to try every single one, and even talked with them about their plans for Halloween. Absolutely LOVE Winterhill!