Swanton Berry Farm
Davenport, CA · about 43 mi from Bay Area
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Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.8 mi
- Playground 4.7 mi
- Gas station Quik Stop 7.1 mi
- EV charger 7.9 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Costa Azúl, Whale City Bakery Bar & Grill, Taqueria El Jarro
Farmers markets nearby
- Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market Santa Cruz · 9.4 mi
- Scotts Valley Farmers' Market Scotts Valley · 9.6 mi
- East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market Santa Cruz · 12.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Camp Joy Garden 7.4 mi
- Homeless Garden Project 9.2 mi
- Homeless Garden Project 9.2 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 71°F, lows around 40°F, about 5 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 25
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season231 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ben Lomond #4, CA station (7.6 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
- BerriesMay to Aug
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.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County had 614 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 106 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 122 acres of blueberries #8 of 23 counties in CA
- 1,797 acres of strawberries #5 of 22 counties in CA
- 889 acres of raspberries #3 of 18 counties in CA
- 974 acres of blackberries #2 of 25 counties in CA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Swanton Berry Farm
Is Swanton Berry Farm 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 Feb 2024.
When is the season at Swanton Berry Farm?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Swanton Berry Farm?
The listing gives the address as 25 Swanton Rd, Davenport, CA 95017. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Swanton Berry Farm?
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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