A great, welcoming place to take your family to pick apples, etc. They have fresh chestnuts from…read moretheir trees as well. John advised you need to score the skin on the chestnuts before roasting or they'll "explode" from their internal moisture. Great source of product information and types of apples they farm.

My gosh, I bet you cannot find nicer people in Camino…read more This was our first stop on our Apple Hill tour and we received such a warm welcome from the adorable people who run this farm out of their backyard. They Cider Press says that they have apples but on my visit they also had pears. It looks like they also do pumpkins and Christamas trees. You pick your fruit and pay by the pound. The fruits of our labor were fresh and delicious. I appreciate agriculture and all of the hard work that goes into it so this was a nice treat for me. The farmer was more than glad to answer all of our questions about his work and the grapevine and persimmon trees he also has on his property. Such a nice man, I wish I had gotten his name. I recommend wearing closed toed shoes to keep your feet clean and to keep the wild berry brier things from sneaking inside your shoes. Ouch!

We visited in early October. Last year we visited and they were closed since the apple season was…read moreover so this time I called to ask if they were still open for apple picking. They said yes and there are still apples on the trees. Which was not really true, we left with 10 tiny apples, 3 of which were from another family that had given up. We walked all sections of the orchard, most apples were on the ground and rotting. I am disappointed that they told me apples were available. They should have said they were open for their small store but not apple picking. We were excited to go and after we discovered almost no apples on the tree I realized I didnt see people leaving with bags and bags of apples. Most were leaving empty handed. The owners are nice, I want to give them business, it seems like they are about to go out of business since things are run down and they only accept cash. I also like how they give kids a apple for their thumb. But please dont stay open for apple picking if there are no apples to pick. We walked around for probably an hour or more set on finding a tree that still had apples available.

This place was a lot of fun for the family!!…read more I brought mine to Apple Hill to pick apples but the original spot that we wanted to visit was either very hard to find or didn't exist anymore. This was on our list to visit so we ended up going here instead, and I'm so glad we did! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They handed us a map of where to pick apples and where the different types are located, then they pretty much told us to go crazy with picking apples. There weren't many ripe apples at the time we visited, but we still had a wonderful time being there to experience apple picking. The place feels rustic and huge with many apple tree variations to choose from, however, most of the trees were still young so there weren't a lot of shade for adults to hide under. So make sure you wear sunscreen and hats for protection during the day.

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!

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.

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.

I wouldn't return here…read more For me, fruit picking is is about an abundance of fruit for a smaller price that we would pay at farmers market or the grocery store. This was neither. There were literally only 5 trees that had apples on them, and every apple had holes where birds had helped themselves. And they aren't even good apples. The apples I buy at Costco are yummier. And as if that wasn't disappointing enough, the charge for the apples...$30 for 7 pounds (and don't forget that it's really only 3-4 pounds because it have to cut off all the bad spots and compost them). I feel like I got swindled! The 2 stars are because the employees were very sweet. But they split up our group for like a half hour which was really upsetting for some of my friends who were split up from their kiddos. They might have apologized to someone about it, but considering they only had a few visitors, they could've done a much better job handling it.

We originally picked this Orchard because they were the only one that had both of our favorite…read moreapples, Pink Lady and Honeycrisp. Me not knowing the best time to pick is early September so all the apples were all picked off the trees so we were kind of bummed. So we decided to at least do something so we took a tractor ride that was only 10.00 for the family!! The ride was almost a half hour long!! We had the best chaperone aka Tractor Driver, Sydney. What a joy she was, so sweet!!! She even stopped the tractor and we walked down to visit and feed some chickens apples that have fallen off the trees, we even were able to eat a bunch of berries growing on a nearby bush. The boys had a blast, I HIGHLY recommend Sydney if you go on the tractor ride, made our visit so special!!

Beautiful place to explore and enjoy all the fall vibes. Yummy food, creative vendors and cute…read morephoto ops!

Apple Hill is a must stop every Fall! It gets really crowded in the weekends during October so if…read morecrowds bother you plan for a weekday visit or go in September or in November. Lots of fun. So many goodies, Apple everything but the apple cider is to die for! The hot hot apple cider donuts are a must try! You can bring home all kinds of jams and jellies caramel apples, apples, pies of all kinds, their gift shops there's wines. There's hard ciders and more. Go you won't regret it! There's also all kinds of activities for kids and adults. Their amazes, pumpkin patches, trains for kids, apple picking, etc

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.

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.