Open Year-Round - 363 Days a Year
Apple Hill may be famous for crisp fall days, fresh apples and warm pies, but there’s something to experience in every season at Boa Vista Orchards.
From spring blossoms and summer fruit to the fall apple harvest and holiday traditions, the farm changes throughout the year — bringing new flavors, fresh produce and seasonal events with it.
Best of all, Boa Vista Orchards is open 363 days a year, so you don’t have to wait for fall to visit.
Apple Hill is a scenic agricultural region in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County, centered around Placerville and Camino, California.
Known for its orchards, farms, wineries, cideries, bake shops and seasonal events, Apple Hill has become a favorite Northern California destination for families and travelers looking to enjoy fresh local food, beautiful scenery and the area’s farming traditions.
Located along the Highway 50 corridor between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, Apple Hill makes for an easy day trip or stop along the way — and at Boa Vista Orchards, you can experience it nearly every day of the year.
There’s more to discover at Boa Vista than fresh apples. From our bakery and farm market to cider, wine and lunch, you can enjoy many of the flavors and traditions that make Apple Hill special — all in one stop.
Shop fresh seasonal fruit, produce, preserves, sauces and other farm favorites throughout the year.
Enjoy fresh apple donuts, pies, pastries, fritters and other baked favorites made throughout the year.
Taste fresh, non-alcoholic apple cider pressed from apples grown right here at Boa Vista Orchards.
Sample apple wines, reds and dessert wines made from fruit grown right here at Boa Vista Orchards.
Enjoy hard cider, seasonal flavors, Apple Beer and other refreshing favorites during your visit.
Enjoy BBQ favorites, sandwiches, burgers and more while relaxing and spending the day at the farm.
Enjoy orchard blossoms, fresh seasonal flavors and special events as Apple Hill comes alive for another beautiful growing season.
Taste fresh berries, cherries, peaches and other seasonal favorites while enjoying warm days and special events at Boa Vista.
Celebrate apple harvest season with fresh cider, apple donuts, pumpkins and classic fall traditions at Boa Vista Orchards.
Enjoy a quieter Apple Hill visit with fresh baked goods, cider, farm favorites and holiday traditions at Boa Vista Orchards.
There’s always something new coming into season at Boa Vista Orchards.
From apples and pears to peaches, berries and other fresh produce, our harvest changes throughout the year as each variety reaches its peak.
There’s always something happening at Boa Vista Orchards.
Join us throughout the year for seasonal celebrations, family activities and special farm events inspired by what’s fresh.
Daily Hours
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open
363 Days a Year
Admission
Always Free
Parking
Free
2952 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Fall is the traditional Apple Hill season, but every season offers something different at Boa Vista. Spring brings orchard blossoms, summer brings fresh fruit and seasonal events, fall features the apple harvest and pumpkins, and winter offers a quieter visit and holiday traditions.
Apple Hill is located in Northern California’s El Dorado County, near Placerville and Camino along the Highway 50 corridor between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.
Fall is the traditional Apple Hill season, when the apple harvest is underway and many seasonal attractions are open. However, there are also reasons to visit during spring, summer and winter.
Hours and seasons vary by individual Apple Hill farms and businesses. Boa Vista Orchards is open 363 days a year, making it possible to experience Apple Hill during every season.
Visitors come to Apple Hill for fresh fruit, apple cider, baked goods, farm markets, wineries, seasonal events and beautiful Sierra foothill scenery. At Boa Vista Orchards, many of these experiences are available in one stop.
Yes. Our bakery is open year-round with apple donuts, pies, pastries and other favorites. Some flavors and specialty items change with the season.
Apple Hill is best known for its apple orchards and fall harvest season, along with fresh cider, apple donuts, pies, farm markets and the agricultural traditions of the Sierra foothills.
Yes. Apple Hill’s location along Highway 50 makes it a popular day-trip destination from the Sacramento area, with farms, food, seasonal activities and foothill scenery to explore.
Whether you’re visiting Apple Hill for the first time or continuing a family tradition, there’s always something to enjoy at Boa Vista Orchards. Come experience fresh flavors, beautiful foothill scenery and more than a century of farming tradition.
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Daily