Most stands are located in a little stretch of town called Wynola, just south of Julian on Highway 78, a winding country road with a serious speed limit. Be careful pulling on and off, and watch the little ones. Some fruit stand owners will sell only safe, pasteurized cider. If you're in doubt, ask. Pack a picnic and blanket.
Some stands have picnic spots.
You can pick your own apples here as long as they last. This orchard opens for about four weeks, or until the apples are gone. Go early and get a better basket of Red Delicious. This is a kid-friendly orchard where branches hang low and kids get in free. The 20-acre property has 120 varieties of trees, but not all bear fruit in the same year.