Autumn traditions are about to begin and one of the most cherished and respected in California is apple picking in the beautiful town of Julian, which is just a few hours away from the San Diego international border.

California residents are not the only ones who enjoy the apple picking experience in Julian, as it is considered one of the most attractive autumnal activities in the United States.

This is because Julian Farm and Orchard has been rated as one of the 10 best apple orchards in the United States by USA Today 10 Best. It should be noted that this is the only orchard in California that was able to crack the Top 10.

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This apple picking location has an area of 25 acres with more than 1,400 trees. Here you will be able to not only pick these delicious fruits, but also enjoy pumpkin patches so you can take the best pictures of the season.

On their website, they stated:

"We are excited to share our beautiful 25-acre sustainable farm with you. As an agritourism destination, we offer a hands-on experience that is fun for all ages year-round. Our guests experience a working farm without all the work."

They added that: "Offerings include our rock climbing wall, axe throwing, animal sanctuary, tractor-pulled hayrides, haybale maze, picnic areas, yard games and many more fun activities."

During the fall, this place attracts thousands of tourists. If you are planning to visit, you can do so on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM. You can get more information on their official website. Julian Farm and Orchard is located at 4381 Julian Hwy in Santa Ysabel, approximately 3 miles west from historic Julian.

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