Orchard
The Cherry Pit
U-pick cherries in Brentwood, California
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Freshly picked and packaged cherries are perfect for anyone without the time to u-pick.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“One of our buckets holds roughly 10 pounds of cherries, so keep that in mind as you pick.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“A cherry u-pick in Brentwood, California owned by a 7th generation farm family with a passion for growing the finest cherry trees.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We are usually open in May-June, sometimes opening in late April and sometimes closing in July.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Thank you for a great 2026 season!”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“U-pickers must pay for any cherries they pick; although, we do encouraging eating a few along the way.”
“We hope customers will be mindful of what they pick to limit cherry waste as much as possible.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Our cherry trees provide some shade, but you should plan to be exposed to the sun and heat while picking.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“As soon as you remove this from the cherry, the cherry begins to dry out more quickly.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“When you visit The Cherry Pit, you're not just picking cherries; you're hand-selecting the freshest, juiciest fruit straight from the tree.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
“At The Cherry Pit, families can come and enjoy the outdoors while picking beautiful cherries.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“During our picking season, we are open everyday from 8:00am to 6:00pm at our Main Location - 23800 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Our u-pick cherries are $4.50 per pound (2026 pricing).”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“2026 pricing: $4.50/lb.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Yes you can bring your dog(s).”
“We ask that you keep dogs on leashes at all times and clean up after them.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“We have free buckets on-site for you to use, or feel free to use a bucket or bag of your own.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Cash and credit cards accepted.”
Source: thecherrypitupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Cherries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Cherries: May–June. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 23800 Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513Contra Costa County
The Cherry Pit: questions
Does The Cherry Pit have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Looking for a fun-filled day of u-pick adventure with your loved ones"