We came here during Covid to pick apples at the farm. This was our first time here and it was a perfect day! My daughter had so much fun and the apple cider was delicious. We enjoyed walking around, picking apples and looking at the animals. read more

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My family and I enjoyed our experience at Willowbrook Apple Farm! I signed up for their newsletter in order to get reservations for the farm, and found it to be a fairly easy process. The $45 per person covers entry, in addition to one apple cider can (a pretty large one), an apple treat (we got apple pie made at a local bakery), and a bag of apples. We got there about half an hour before opening and were one of the first ones there, which was helpful when choosing/picking apples as later on the farm got busier. The apples were a fair size--lots of damaged ones but I'm sure that means they don't use any pesticides or anything. The farm also had two cute and friendly kitties that came up to us! Overall, I would recommend this farm for a nice little getaway from LA city life. I would recommend booking a reservation and arriving early, as parking can get packed and the farm does get pretty busy. read more

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My family and I came on a weekend! We found street parking close by, and were able to walk right in without a reservation. The worker at the front was kind and informative. We bought 2 bags ($25 each), which they said could hold around 6 pounds of apples each. I loved picking apples at this farm! In the past we went apple picking at one of the nearby, bigger apple farms, but we enjoyed this one a lot! It's smaller than the more popular ones nearby, but I liked how it wasn't crowded. We were able to take our time picking apples, and we were able to find lots of red, juicy apples to bring home! There was a cute, friendly cat on the farm along with a pig and 2 mini horses. The scenery nearby was so pretty, and there were plenty of trees to pick apples from. I really enjoyed my experience, and would love to come back next year! read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm - Apples - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Oak Glen, California

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Always yummy pizzas and delicious coffee....! They always make them right! I drive up for almost 1 hour for the ambiance and food, always worth it! read more

Usually, I head to Julian for apple picking and fall activities, but I decided to check out Oak Glen this time. The grounds were really nice and well-maintained, and I appreciated that parking wasn't much of a hassle. There are plenty of activities for kids, which makes it a great spot for families. My tip: go earlier in the day because it gets pretty crowded in the afternoon. Plus, parking is free, which is a nice bonus. read more

This place was beautiful and super cute. It was an intimate orchard. There weren't too many people here and we were able to walk around wherever we wanted. While there weren't many apples and we ended up not picking any we walked around and looked at the animals read more

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Willowbrook Apple Orchard turned what should've been a relaxing afternoon into a masterclass in incompetence. We stood in the hot sun for 20 minutes before opening, sweating outside their gate while waiting for staff who were nowhere to be found. Noon hits... still nothing. Finally, someone ambles over to unlock the gate, and we think, great, it's open! We get to the front table only to be told, "Do you have a reservation?" Excuse me? Maybe mention that before letting people roast in line for 20 minutes! No signs, no announcements, no communication whatsoever. Just a condescending "maybe we can squeeze you in" as if they're doing us a favor. It wasn't even busy. There were open areas everywhere, but the staff still managed to come off as confused, unprepared, and oddly proud of it. The whole interaction felt lazy and tone-deaf. We left and went next door to Riley's Apple Farm, where we were greeted warmly, picked apples right away, and actually had the kind of experience Willowbrook pretends to offer. If you enjoy wasting time in the heat for nonexistent communication and being treated like an afterthought, this is your orchard. Otherwise, skip the headache and go anywhere else. read more

Came here for a field trip and it was pretty disappointing. We paid per person and for the experience, it was not with the money. There was no apple picking to be had. Instead our kids were offered to pickup their dropped apples so they could squash them for cider. They did enjoy the opportunity to press cider. However, we would not let them drink it as it was made of yucky apples. Rotted,yucky ones. They were washed. But the washing with choline grossed everyone out. We ended up the road for a better experience. Grateful for the opportunity to head up for apples and other farms. Giving two stars for friendly staff who really did make an effort. read more

I have been taking my daughters here since they were small children. I'm sad to see that it's closed. It was wonderful and gave my girls great memories. read more

This used to be my favorite orchard. I recently learned that ownership has changed and that explains so much. They now charge $25 a bag, we had no problem with that until we started walking around. The orchard is a mess, over grown weeds and trash piles everywhere. The apples have what I think are worm holes and the trees are bare. After 30 mins looking for good apples and dodging trash piles, we decided to get a refund and go to another location. read more

Great apple picking experience for my family and I. I went ahead and booked a reservation online for opening U-pick weekend. Check in was easy. Just show your email and they'll issue you your bag. You walk straight in on the left. Tip: walk through and towards the back there's more apple trees scattered throughout. Also near the exit a lot of people skip that area because they're leaving and bags are already full. Also remember to twist and not yank. (This lady who worked there was yelling at some other party for yanking. She also advised to only pick the lower apples. However, all the red ones were up higher. read more

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OMG !! Stayman winesap apples are now my favorite apples .. I don't like apple juice but juice made with this apples were really good . Tasted like it's some type of apple cider . Pets on leash are welcomed here , and kids too lol!! Take cash or credit cards. parking is on the side of the road . Driving here you will also pass by other upick orchards . Reserve your time slot on line on their website and walk right up to the reservation section. Beats waiting in a long line like the rest of the people . One group need to purchase $20 bag of u pick apples , can buy additional bags for $20 inside if others in the group wants their on bag of apples. We purchased 3 small bowls of meatballs and 5 cups of apple juice ( only filled half way lol ) and my daughter bought a small bottle of ginger honey $10 , the total $49 what?!!!! Steep price for what we received. read more

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*** POSSIBLY CREDIT CARDS ONLY *** Last weekend (10/2/2021 & 10/3/2021) marked the beginning of 2021 apple picking season for Willowbrook Apple Farm and I wasn't about to miss out after a year-long pandemic lockdown. The city of Oak Glen (located approximately 80 miles away from downtown LA or 1.5 hour drive without any traffic) is known for U-Pick apples and I decided to pick this particular one after doing some Yelp search. [Parking]: Free street parking, but there's no private parking lot in this part of the town. I highly recommend to park the 1st available spot you see once you are close enough to the farm because it is not easy to do a parallel parking on a crowded & small two-lane country road. [Season]: Check the website (or follow Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) for the exact opening dates because each farm in this area has a different opening weekend for U-Pick apples. Last year Willowbrook launched a reservation system for apple picking (a reserved time-slot by pre-purchasing one bag of apples for their group & no time limit once you are in the farm - available on the Tuesday before the opening weekend of apple picking season and reservation is not available outside of the opening weekend.) Please note that reservation is NOT REQUIRED and the farm ALWAYS welcome walk-in. The U-Pick apples will open until the farm runs out of apples (check their website or Instagram page for U-Pick apple status - in 2021 U-Pick apple only lasted two weekends) and you can still visit the farm to see the animal farm/general store, enjoy U-press apple cider, and attend wine tasting/s'mores events even after they are out of apples (the farm typically opens until the weekend before Halloween). The farm opens from 10 AM to 4 PM (Saturday & Sunday only) and you can also sign up their Wine Tasting and S'mores events from 4 PM to 6 PM (see their event page on their website for more details.) [Price]: For walk-in U-Pick apples, the farm charges $20 per bag (NOT by per person), so you can have a family of four doing U-Pick apples with just one bag. Each bag holds approximately 3 to 5 lb and you are able to carry out as much apples as you can as long as the bag holds up. Initially I tried to pay with cash, but the staff said cards only. There's a wash station at the front entrance to clean raw apples so that you can eat them immediately afterward! Dog-friendly farm (must be on leash.) [Activities]: You get to see their tiny animal farm and animals like Comet (mini-horse), Star (mini-donkey), Delilah (mini-pig), Chickadoo (hen), etc. Their Stayman-Winesap apples trees were planted in 1910 so be gentle when picking these apples! They also have u-press apple cider (I believe $25/gallon), but the line was quite long so I just didn't bother. All employees had their masks on even though San Bernardo county doesn't have a mask mandate rule for employees, but please note that all guests are not required to have their masks on. [Miscellaneous notes]: I have T-mobile and had no cellular reception while I was in the farm. Wi-Fi is not available for visitors. I was able to walk-in at 1:15 PM and walk out at 2 PM. I also saw several visitors using wooden sticks and ladders to pick those high-hanging apples. Overall it was a pretty enjoyable experience and I wouldn't mind coming back here again despite some of small hiccups like no Wi-Fi for guests, unable to accept cash, long waiting line for U-press cider, and potentially difficult parking situation. Big thumbs up on friendly staff, all employees had masks on, and a cute animal farm! P.S. - Twist and don't yank these apples! read more

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It's our first time going to the picking season. This place has no apples that are ready to pick up yet as of 8/31/19. But they have plenty of sweet blackberries and raspberries. We did the apple cider press which the 4 kiddos took turn to press and put the apples in. Cider was yummy, meatballs on the sticks was yumm too. Will definitely come back for the experience. read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Oak Glen, California

My husband and I came here early one Sunday and it wasn't packed, so that was good. We weren't bummed that the apples were all picked out because we didn't come to pick apples. They said the apples were picked out on the first day of the season. Why I took a star away is because most of the people working are teenagers who have no customer service skills whatsoever. They don't engage in conversation and don't really pay attention to what they're doing. The guy helping us grind the apples into cider was spilling all over the place when pouring it into our container and all over my husbands hands. He was so zoned out most of the time I thought he might be high. The good news is we paid for a half gallon and ended up getting a full gallon! I took away another star because There isn't much to do at this farm because it's really small and the meatballs were not very good. Lastly, I asked what they did with their Apple scraps and they said they just trashed them. Seems like a missed opportunity. With everything going on with food waste and the environment, I would have hoped they composted their scraps or at least fed them to their animals (sand seeds of course). read more

This is one of our favorite apple farms in Oak Glen. The trees are over 100 years old and produce some tasty winesap apples. We've been coming for years and the new owners seem to be lovely and taking great care of the place. We love being able to pick at a slightly smaller orchard. (However, the other review saying they only have 6 apple trees is not accurate. There are two roomy areas for picking and there are plenty of trees.) If you time it right (check their website) you can encounter some fun seasonal activities too, like s'mores and wine tasting and pizza for lunch. Plus my son is still talking about the pig, horse, and donkey. If I had one constructive criticism, I do wish they were still open for some morning sessions on the weekends during the October season, since that's our family's best shot at getting to pick apples in some cooler fall weather! But, overall, this is a lovely spot and the perfect place for a family with young children to come and enjoy some fall fun! read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm is a cute little farm that offered pressed cider, assorted fruit preserves and jams, barbecue sauces, trinkets and cute child friendly toys. My husband, our little girl dog and I made our first stop to this farm after we found (free) parking on Oak Glen Road. This was also our first farm of the day as well. This farm is close by Riley's Apple Farm (where we had intended to go for apple picking). We saw a sign that said cider samples and so we decided to walk over. The employee at the table was very friendly and greeted us. He then asked if we would like a sample of any of the jams and also of the cider. After trying the blackberry preserve, I just knew I wanted a jar to buy to take home. Also the fact that they currently had a special buy 2 jars, get 1 free sale going on, I just knew we had to buy some. The barbecue sauces were also buy 2, get 1 free and most items in the small store was 25% off. Next we tried the cider. This is an unfiltered version with no added sugar. I was surprised at how sweet it was and thought it was really good. But it cost $20 per gallon bottle (currently the only size they carry now, according to the employee). If you are interested, you get to press your own cider, choosing from a metal tub of apples that is bobbing in water. Afterwards, inside the store, I ended up buying: Blackberry Preserve, $5.75- the simple I had was full of flavor and sweet. Definitely will make for a mean PB and J sandwich (or a filling for a cookie). I don't normally like blackberries because they are so tart but in this preserve (because of the sugar and I am sure freshly grown and picked when it is most ripe helps), I loved it. The flavor is just so rich and can't wait to open the jar that I bought. Raspberry Jalapeno Jam, $5.90- my husband had tried a sample and liked the 2 flavors together. Being a non spicy eater, I didn't try any. My husband said there is a little heat there but nothing too bad and doesn't linger. Apple Butter. $5- this is going to be a gift for a family friend. I am not a big fan of apple butter so I didn't ask for a sample. But I wanted to give our family friend a gift that was apple related since she knew we were going apple picking today. ------------------- (Total= $11.65, tax included and after sale) Friendly service and delicious products. I glad we ended up checking out this farm. If this farm had sold smaller sized cider, I would have bought a bottle. But at 1 gallon, I just felt it would be too much for us to drink. But the employee who gave us a sample did say it does freeze well. But being that this was the 1st farm visit of the afternoon, we didn't want to lug it around with us all day. Although normally this farm has a U pick apple feature, they have concluded for the season. Typically the apple picking season ends at the end of October. But since some farms were fortune with their crops this year, this ended up being the last weekend for apple picking (through Monday, Nov 12). Cute farm and would have been nice to check them out during their apple picking season. But will look forward to visiting them again for the next apple picking season. read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Oak Glen, California

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We met our friends at Willowbrook Apple Farm. Cute little farm, very CoVID friendly. All staff and patrons were wearing masks. Ample space for social distancing. There were not many apples left but we each got to fill one bag ($20/each), press our own cider ($25/gallon), pet their animals, and take cute pictures. They have a tent selling barbecue food options, small selection of pumpkins as well, and a hard cider tasting with s'mores from 4-6pm. They usually serve caramel apples but had ran out today around 1:45pm. Meatballs were still available. The staff was outstanding and very welcoming. Kathy in the shop, Michael and Alex with cider pressing. Alex was so friendly, patient, and encouraging toward our 3 year old, and let her help with each aspect of the cider pressing. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. We also did some shopping in their little shop and picked up caramel, honey, and apple butter. Super fun family day and would definitely come back! read more

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What an adorable farm :) The farm was decorated beautifully, and you'll definitely get your seasonal fall fix. Parking was pretty easy and it wasn't crowded at all when we went, maybe we just got lucky! It seems very family oriented, but makes for a cute date also. The people working there were extremely knowledgeable and sweet. The owner of the farm greeted people at the entrance. There were all sorts of activities and booths: s'mores making, rag dolls, pumpkin picking, apple picking (of course), etc. Also a small stand of lots of locally made goods (apple butter, pumpkin butter, etc.) Yes, you're paying a premium but you're paying for the lovely experience and supporting a family-owned farm. Only one type of apple when we went but this variety of apple is apparently only available at this farm! We picked a bag of 8-9 teeny apples (paid about $5) and picked up an apple-berry cider ($4.25) and jar of pumpkin butter ($11). But at the end of the day, it's a couple extra dollars, come on people. read more

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This place was definitely not what we expected. The lot is not that big, there's maybe 15 trees to pick off. We had a 2 pm reservation slot, to begin, they have no reception and require a copy of the reservation so I suggest to screen shot it. By the time we arrived there was little to no apples left, Im curious how the rest of the season will go if we went on the first day. They have a small store which was not that interesting , mostly jams. We drove an hour to visit this location and we were not impressed. Also there's no parking and they have many other Apple lots in the area so you have to find street parking. It's a cute thought but not a big enough location. There was not enough apples to pick and we had a struggle getting to the ones that were left. read more

Unfortunately I can't recommend this place. Although the place seems amazing, I had very bad interactions with an employee named Francesca. She was very rude and acted entitled. I was very eager to finally experience this place, but she ruined it. read more

The apples were pretty picked out due to a bad crop this year, which is unfortunate, but we went to the very nice bonfire wine tasting/s'mores evening event and pressed our own cider. The staff/family that runs the farm is so nice! We had gone to a different farm earlier in the day up the road and it was so commercial and busy with huge lines, but coming here was such a nice change. It's family owned, family run, and so lovely. I like how dog friendly it is here. Make no mistake, this is a small farm especially compared to the huge ones up the road, so understand that before you go or you'll be disappointed. I'd recommend starting your day at one of the huge farms and ending here. I recommend their bonfire wine tasting events, which no other farm in the area does. There was a food truck this year too! read more

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The absolute best. It's not a huge farm with a billion activities and stuff to buy. It's an old fashioned small place with hospitality and something to teach. They let kids (any age) make the cider. And you have to pick your one apples and pears to get that cider. You have to clean them and cut them too. It's just wonderful. It's our first stop every year. Love them! read more

I wanted to like this place so much more but can't help but to say I was disappointed in our visit. We drove a total of 4+ hours to come and stayed maybe 30-40 minutes. This said, it is not the farm's fault nor did we have a bad experience with the staff. Visiting this place just takes a LOT more planning than I imagined and that the farm/other reviews don't seem to convey. Also, this is nothing like an east coast Apple orchard so if you're a transplant like me, you've been warned. PROS: -friendly farmers/staff. The woman at the food stand told us about the apples we picked, what they're good for (baking and cooking wise), and how to store them to enjoy them best. I like to support small businesses in part because of people like this woman who take pride in what they do and share it with their customers, who in turn end up enjoying the experience. -cute outside decorations. -ability to reserve a time to pick apples online. -bbq for food and decent amount of seating if you choose to eat there. CONS: -this whole stretch of apple farms in Yucaipa is on a small two-lane road where there is LIMITED PARKING. I did not know this nor see this anywhere on Willowbrook's website or else I would have planned to arrive earlier. We had booked a 10am-12pm visit and arrived before 10:30 to find no parking near the entrance. We had a stroller and diaper bag and had to hoof it up the hill in the hot sun because the parking was eaten up. -for a place that presumably caters to families with young children, there are no changing tables (porta potties only). -the farm is SMALL. There are not "orchards." There are maybe 10-15 large trees bearing fruit on the reservation side of the farm. There is the main entrance side that seemed to have more trees but we couldn't seem to make it over there, let alone with a stroller. -while it is not impossible to wheel a stroller around the farm, it is NOT EASY to push a stroller around the farm. -it is EXPENSIVE. A bag of apples is $20. We got a small-ish jar of apple butter and a gallon of cider for an additional $36. -there are MINIMAL purchase OPTIONS at the very tiny store. I was expecting breads, apple cider donuts, the whole 9 like other orchards I've been to. Not so much. Expect jams/fruit butters and honey. Some kitchen decor but that's really it. -other recent reviews claim this is COVID FRIENDLY. Staff were wearing masks but nearly no customers were. That said, it's fairly easy to distance once you're by the trees but impossible when in line waiting or trekking up or down the hill passing people by. Overall, not worth the long drive with an infant though there are some positives. Maybe worth it with children at least 3 years old who can walk and appreciate what's going on. read more

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When I lived in Boston, one of my favorite fall activities was apple picking in the New England countryside. Though, I have to admit, the SNL sketch riffing on the "pick your own" apple experience is pretty spot on -- especially Kate McKinnon's line, "For just $45, you can bring home $10 worth of apples." It's funny because it's true. Despite the hefty price, I still love the tradition. If you're anything like me, you probably never heard of Oak Glen, California. Oak Glen is near Beaumont. Still lost? No problem, it's just off the I-10 freeway, 15 miles east of San Bernardino or about 80 miles east of Los Angeles. If you leave early on a weekend, you can easily make it in just about 1.5 hours from LA. Not too shabby. Oak Glen is open for business year round. But of course, if you're hoping to get those fall vibes, the best (and busiest) time to visit is September through October. There are several "pick your own" apple farms here. I ended up going to Willowbrook Apple Farm, the most popular. This 100-year-old family farm has more than just apple picking. It also has a "make your own" cider press, a caramel apple station, wine and s'mores tastings (yes please) and even a little petting zoo. A small bag for your picked apples is $9 and a large bag is $14. I started out with a big bag but quickly swapped it out for a smaller one after picking about 6 apples. No joke, it was an exhausting cardio workout. And truth be told, I pretty much gave up after I got my photo with the fruit picking pole. Willowbrook Farm's U-pick apple picking is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Check out Willowbrook Farm's website for the latest updates on their U-pick schedule. Insiders tip: get to the farm as soon as they open at 10 AM to avoid the big crowds later in the day. read more

I was initially very excited to come here but I found myself incredibly disappointed for a $50 visit for 2 people. First off ,they were out of everything. Literally barely any apples on the 8 tress they have and the ones left on the trees were eaten either by some kind of insect or animal. Then they didn't have any apple cider left and told me it could not be purchased. This goes for the bottles of hard cider that were advertised but not allowed to be purchased as well as the Carmel apples. It was all very misleading and wish I didn't spend the money or the 2 hour drive from LA!! Go to the other orchards in oak glen! read more

A forced orientation with not many apples to pick from as trees are all similar. Goes by bag. They had food options but the line was super long and so many bees were consistently flying around so I felt the food did not look appetizing. The service could be better from the individual who did the orientation. Definitely not the same as the east coast in terms of apple picking. The orchard or farm overall was decent and looked nice! read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Oak Glen, California

Hardly any apple trees at all compared to the orchard next door. Most apples are high up so you would need a fruit picker but no one is willing to share. Sounds awful but someone turned a kid down for asking to use their picker. If you have more pickers maybe the experience would be slightly better. $9 for the smallest bag. My family went for the $15 medium bag. They don't go by pounds. You pay by bags. While we were in line to get in the orchard, we got to have some caramel dipped apple slices. The apples seemed good. read more

Went Apple picking at Willowbrook farms yesterday and still having an awesome day today from an experience that keeps giving . Had a lovely time picking apples, petting the animals (the pig Delilah is so cute!), pressing our own cider... and then today we enjoyed the yummy apple butter we got with some pancakes for breakfast and now I baked 2 apple pies with these steman wine sap apples we got. The apples are perfect for baking with a lovely blend of sweet and tart... I don't like baking with most grocery store apples but this one was a hit! Coming right back next season to get some apples for apple pie and apple cake- BTW with a medium bag full of apples I got 2 9 inch pies with 2 apples to spare! read more

In our first time visit to Willowbrook Apple Farm I can say we enjoyed. We arrived around 10:30sh am and it was packed ! It's a great opportunity to enjoy with your family since the trip allows you to see beautiful scenic mile - high. Once you arrive, parking might be hectic depending on the time. You can visit the near apple farms as well. Willowbrook entrance is free. You get the opportunity to hear about the farm story also you can choose the bags for the apple picking which goes from $30, $15 or $9. Kids can enjoy the little animals fam that is there as well. Customer service is good. They offer bbq and refreshments for sell. The apple cider amenity is a fun option to try. When ready to leave check out the store which offers a variety of crafted jelly and apple pies! read more

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ITS A SCAM!!! Saw them on a website listing the "best apple picking places near LA", what a joke. Paid online for apple picking cause they only allow time slots. Drove 2 hours from Los Angeles with my gf for her first time apple picking. Only problem, there are no apples. Their season didn't start till "next week" ok so why are you selling "u-pick-apples" tickets this week!? I didn't argue, just tried to enjoy the day. We walked out of the farm stand store front to a dudes backyard that had 6 apple trees. Im not exaggerating. They rely on online tickets to get by, its a scam. Luckily, Riley's Apple Orchards next door really are an apple orchard, they saved the day. No tickets, you just pay by the pound. I got a pound of apples, homemade apple jelly, fresh honey and 2 gallons of fresh cider (I'm a cider fanatic) Long story short, learn from my mistake and dont support this scam. GO TO RILEY'S and have the experience you're looking for. read more

I stopped by for a visit a few Saturdays ago, and I didn't mind that the apple picking was done here for the season because I just wanted to see the animals. A mini horse, a mini donkey, and a piglet. Sign me up! There were a number of families hanging out, eating and having fun doing activities, but I headed straight over to the little barn where the animals were. Talk about adorable. The horse and donkey were sharing a meal when I got there, but they didn't mind the attention. The donkey, Star, was particularly affectionate and her ears were spectacular! I chatted with the owner, Ashley, and I told her I could just sit and watch those two darlings all day long. She agreed it was addicting. She said Star and Comet are inseparable and love roaming the grounds when there are no guests on site. The piglet, Delilah, with her tiny hooves and sweet nose, was a delight. Alas, I couldn't stay long, but poked my head in their cute little gift shop before trekking the half mile back to my car. read more

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The wine tasting event was literally Fyre Fest 2020. $30 for 4 sad, sad "tastes" of wine. $30 for a "charcuterie" box and $7 for a s'mores "kit".. aka a ziplock bag of stale marshmallows and crackers and chocolate. Upon entering you may think you stumbled into a cult gathering by accident, because one communal fire pit unites groups of strangers packed in like sardines on the bales of hay all facing one another. Folding chairs seated side-by-side around the perimeter also face in towards the fire. The look on every single person's face said... "what the F*** did we just drive 2 hours to BFE for???" The event was from 4-6 and by 4pm they are out of apples to pick.. so all you can really do is sit there, eat your stale crackers and try to sip the tasters veeeeery slowly so they last you. Oh, they also have a donkey. You've been warned! read more

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COME EARLY - COME EARLY - COME EARLY! Willowbrook Farm is literally RIGHT next to Riley's so parking along the street will be a further walk the later you come (not to mention HOTTER too). We arrived 10 minutes after opening and our walk was only about 5 minutes. There is only ONE porta potty outside so use the restroom before you come or face the porta-potty! First timers: 1) Go to the sample table, try some things and wait there for a staff member to let you in 2) Follow the staff & grab a bag (small bag $12.95, medium $16.95, large $21.95). 3) Go apple shopping! Twist the stems instead of yanking the apple off the tree!! 4) Browse at the animals in the back 5) Wait in line to pay for the apples - purchase cider / caramel apples here too! We also tried the apple cider since.. how often do we do this?! I let my boyfriend do most the work since there is a great amount of bees flying around the general area! The apple cider apples are DIFFERENT than the ones you pick! I'm not sure how clean this process really is but the outcome was delicious. Great time with family, significant other, etc. VERY VERY friendly staff! By the time we were leaving, the drive up looked pretty bad and people were waiting in line just to park. Come early or wait! read more

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Over the years, I must say that I've seen the worst in most people. Rare to find the good nowadays. Where is the inner sunshine, you guys? It really is pretty sad...especially for living in a state like California where the weather is almost always beautiful. People should automatically be nicer, happier. However on THIS day, I found out that kindness has been hiding at a small apple farm in Oak Glen. No wonder! Niceness has been on vacation in the mountains near Yucaipa all along. This place is NOTHING like Riley's Apple Farm next door: those fools are like Men in Black, but instead of suits, they're running around in country uniforms, yelling over walkie talkies about what customer they're preparing to attack next for not following "procedure" (whatever that may be). It was extremely unprofessional in my opinion. I think I was scared. Lol. But here...It's quiet, small and charming. NO CHAOS. The owner and workers greet you. The vibes are positive. The Stayman Winesap apples are beautiful and crisp. The people are polite. -Pay attention and don't yank the apples from the trees. (Gently keep twisting the stems until they're free.) -Pick only what you need. Don't be wasteful. -Toss bruised and rotten apples in the designated bins, NOT on the ground! -Be respectful of one another -Enjoy yourself There really is no reason to pick apples and press apple cider anywhere else. This place is it. Get there right when it opens! Trust me. 5 stars. read more

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Best apple farm we've ever been to (yes, including the ones in Julian). This year, the apples were plentiful so we opted to go on the first U-pick day of the season. We were really glad we did, the drive wasn't too bad and the weather was scorching hot, but all the more reason for us to press our own apple cider to cool down with later. We were lucky to find parking right on the street by the entrance. They had 3 bags for U-pick apples, the 3 lb. bag for $12.95, I think? The 5 lb. bag for $16.95 and the biggest bag (forgot how big, I think 10 lb.) bag for $22.95. We got the 5 lb bag and went to town to pick the apples. They went over the instructions, which was do not climb the trees since they've been planted since the early 1900s, do not taste the apples (they have free samples at the front for you to taste them anyway), and any bad apples you find, to put them in the basket that's around the farm. Oh yeah, twist the apples, don't just pull on them. Afterwards, we went inside to pay for our bag of apples and found some stuff we wanted to buy as well. Such as apple butter and raw honey. We bought 1 lb. raw honey and it's delicious! I can't wait to use it in my tea. We also paid for Press-your-own-cider too. We opted for the gallon and it's definitely worth it! The line is a bit long but there's some shade and some seating for you to sit while you wait. There's two machines to press cider so it goes by pretty fast. While you wait, you can sample the cider (delicious!) and buy some apples with caramel. Yum! The apple cider pressing process goes like this: you get a basket to pick out the apples from the containers, if you're getting a gallon, they ask for you to pick out a basket of apples, if it's half a gallon, you fill the basket halfway. Then you put the apples in while you turn really hard as the cider presses out. Then you press all of it out and into your gallon or half gallon container to take home. We love ours and best of all, my daughter is really proud that she got to help make it. We had a wonderful time and this will be the place we go to from now on for apple picking. read more

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I never knew apples grew in such high attitudes! It's a bit of a drive, but for the fun of picking fresh apples, I think it's totally worth it. WIllowbrook isn't the only farm around the area. My friends happened to have picked this one out. The lines were long since it was the last day of the season, but there were plenty of apples still available to pick. We were told that this season was ample. We waited about 40 minutes and got to go into the farm. Pricing depends on the bags you fill up. I forget the specific's, but the largest bag which I got was able to fit around 16 apples which is plenty! Picking apples were fun using their handy dandy tool, and trying to find the perfect one is always a fun game. There's a chill cat that loves everyone. A pig that is hugely adorable. A rabbit that is 20lbs of fluffy goodness, as well as a mini horse & donkey. Apple FARM :D In the end, you can press your own cider, and it isn't as easy at it seems. Churning those apples, and then pressing works out your arm! For $20 we got a gallon worth which lasts around 3-4 days. Sweet, tart, the juice is tasty! read more

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Such a great place! We had an awesome time picking apples, pressing our own cider and meeting some animals!!! Staff is friendly and helpful. The farm is organized and set up well. It does get very busy though so be prepared for some lines. read more

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It's a cute and small home style farm but was a little overpriced. They don't sell by weight but only by the bag. The small bag was already $9 something , close to $10! They only have one type of apple which is the winesap apple. Didn't get to try these cause I thought it was pricey for a couple of apples. They might taste delicious but I wouldn't know! They have cute photo opps though. They have some goats to pet, a huge rabbit, and a chicken. They have some pretty cool tractors you can't sit on as well. read more

We came here after spending a good portion of the day at Riley's farm. We left before the place became overcrowded, like the LA County fair. We really wanted to Apple pick, but again this was a bad season and The remaining Apple crop a much earlier than expected. Anyway we decided to stop by their gift shop, and found some very amazing products, including scented candles and raw honey in gift jars. The highlight of our trip here was pressing our own Apple cider. I suppose we could have done the same thing at Riley's, but the crowd was getting to me - and it didn't seem like there apples were that fresh either. Here at Willowbrook, you can make a half gallon or full gallon which is nice. Half-gallon sells for $8.95, and the whole gallon sells for $14.95. They did have A few bushels of apples ready for cider making - these were probably the most cosmetically appealing apples of the crop. I worked my butt off making a half-gallon, and it was nice to see the bees hanging around trying to get some Sweet nectar to make their honey. But it wasn't so nice to see one or two bees get get too greedy for the apple pulp and "disappear" into the machine press - oh well, more honey flavor to the cider! The cider was absolutely delicious! Like most other farms along this road, they are very limited in parking - it is definitely worth carpooling. read more

Willowbrook Apple Farm - Don't get too close to the steel grate! - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Oak Glen, California

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