UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden
Santa Cruz, CA · about 46 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
- Address
- 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Bay Area, about 46 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom Music Center 103 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.5 mi
- Picnic area 0.3 mi
- Gas station Costco Gasoline 1.3 mi
- EV charger 0.7 mi
- 341 places to eat within 5 mi Oakes Café, Village Dining, Redwood Free Market
Farmers markets nearby
- Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market Santa Cruz · 2.1 mi
- East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market Santa Cruz · 4.2 mi
- Scotts Valley Farmers' Market Scotts Valley · 4.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Homeless Garden Project 2.2 mi
- Homeless Garden Project 2.5 mi
- Organicruz Co llc 5.1 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 67°F, lows around 44°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 29
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 13
- ☀️ Frost-free season323 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Santa Cruz, CA station (3.3 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
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
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.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden
Is UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden 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 UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden?
The listing gives the address as 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden?
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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