Chavez U-pick
Brentwood, CA · about 30 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
Picking weather
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Make a day of it
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area 1.7 mi
- Gas station Safeway Fuel Station 1.5 mi
- EV charger 4.4 mi
- 26 places to eat within 5 mi Starbucks, McDonald's, Round Table Pizza
Farmers markets nearby
- Brentwood Farmers' Market Brentwood · 3.5 mi
- West Valley Mall Stockton Farmers' Market Tracy · 13.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 66°F, lows around 46°F, about 1.3 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 19
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 10
- ☀️ Frost-free season330 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Tracy Pumping Plt, CA station (7.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- U-pickMay to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ask at the stand which rows are ready today; farms rotate fields as crops ripen.
- How to pick
Stay in the rows you are sent to, pick clean (do not leave ripe fruit behind) and do not eat in the field unless the farm says it is fine.
- Best time to go
Early in the day and early in the season for the best picking.
- Keep it fresh
Cool produce quickly and keep it out of a hot car.
Farm country: Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County had 405 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 56 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Chavez U-pick
Is Chavez U-pick open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Chavez U-pick?
U-pick typically run May to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Chavez U-pick?
The listing gives the address as Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Chavez U-pick?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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