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Lavender Farms in California

California has 25 lavender farms in our Farm Day Trips directory, in towns like Maricopa, Capay and Carmel. Lavender in California usually blooms from late May into June, a little earlier in a warm spring. Bloom moves with the weather, so check each farm’s page or website before you go.

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25 places · updated October 16, 2026

25 lavender farms in California

  • Capay Valley LavenderLavender farm · Capay

    Organic lavender farm in the Capay Valley that crafts its own body-care and home products on site and welcomes visitors for scheduled tours and workshops.

  • Buckeye CanyonLavender farm · Carmel
  • 123 FarmLavender farm · Cherry Valley

    Organic lavender farm at Highland Springs Ranch in Cherry Valley, distilling its own oil each summer and hosting a long-running lavender festival with wagon tours, plus s…

  • HvH Specialty GrowersLavender farm · Fairfield

    Boutique flower farm in Suisun Valley that opens to the public for seasonal events, including a lavender celebration with flower picking, plus workshops and photo shoots.

  • Purple Hills Lavender FarmLavender farm · Geyserville

    Alexander Valley lavender farm where visitors stroll the fields, picnic among the rows, meet the goats and browse a shop of handcrafted lavender goods; photo sessions wel…

  • Tres Jolie Lavender FarmLavender farm · Grass Valley

    Sierra foothills lavender farm in Grass Valley that distills its own oil and opens for U-pick by appointment in June and July, with Pilates classes and day retreats on th…

  • Solace Lavender FarmLavender farm · Kerman

    Lavender farm west of Fresno that opens for community U-pick Saturdays in late spring, rents its field for photo sessions and makes oils, sachets and face sprays.

  • Lillards LavendersLavender farm · Lincoln

    Placer County lavender farm growing a dozen varieties, selling lavender goods online and at farmers markets and hosting events such as a spring ClayFest.

  • Santa Rita Hills Lavender FarmLavender farm · Lompoc

    Lavender farm near Lompoc, established in 2020, offering summer guided tours, a farmstand, wreath-making and other workshops, small-batch distilled goods and a lavender f…

  • Clairmont FarmsLavender farm · Los Olivos

    Santa Ynez Valley lavender farm in Los Olivos, producing lavender since 1998, with a farm shop and online store of its lavender goods.

  • Lazy River LavenderLavender farm · Madera

    Family lavender farm on the San Joaquin River near Madera, on land farmed by the family since 1933, offering hand-tied bundles, sachets, oils and dried buds.

  • Riverside RanchLavender farm · Maricopa

    Cuyama Valley ranch growing lavender for essential oil, hydrosol, bundles and buds, alongside its own pistachios, sold through an online shop.

  • Santa Barbara Lavender CompanyLavender farm · Maricopa
  • Point Reyes Lavender CompanyLavender farm · Mill Valley

    West Marin lavender farm near Tomales Bay where visitors walk the fields, see the Buddha Barn where products are made, and shop lavender treats, body care and gifts.

  • Wood Colony LavenderLavender farm · Modesto

    Lavender farm in Modesto's historic Wood Colony farmland offering booked visits, private farm experiences, photography sessions and lavender products.

  • Sage Flats FarmLavender farm · Olancha
  • Central Coast LavenderLavender farm · Paso Robles

    Organic lavender estate in Paso Robles, founded in 2006, that steam-distills its own oils in a copper still and offers lavender education through its academy.

  • Ladybug FarmLavender farm · Pine Valley

    Family-run regenerative lavender and cut-flower farm in the mountains east of San Diego with a self-serve flower stand and private farm tours.

  • Bluestone MeadowLavender farm · Placerville

    Apple Hill lavender and apple farm where visitors cut their own lavender, walk a labyrinth, make wreaths and wands, and shop lavender goods in the barn during the summer …

  • Camel Valley LavenderLavender farm · Ramona

    Lavender fields at a Ramona camel dairy, open on summer weekends for picking fresh lavender, with a farm store, guided tours, a farm-stay cottage and camel-themed events.

  • Hambly FarmsLavender farm · San Miguel

    Family lavender farm north of Paso Robles that distills its own oils in a copper still and offers seasonal U-pick, guided walks, small workshops, sunset events and a Frid…

  • Deerhaven Herb & Flower FarmLavender farm · Santa Cruz

    Family-run lavender farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains that distills its own essential oil and makes soaps, salves and hydrosols sold online and through local shops.

  • Bees N BloomsLavender farm · Santa Rosa

    Certified organic lavender farm in Sonoma County known for its lavender labyrinth, with a farm stand, group tours, workshops, sound baths, weddings and an annual Lavender…

  • Many Oaks FarmsLavender farm · Shingle Springs

    El Dorado County lavender farm offering an annual U-pick, yoga and other farm events, photo sessions and lavender goods sold online and at Tahoe-area farmers markets.

  • Starr Creek LavenderLavender farm · Windsor

Questions

When is lavender in bloom in California?

Lavender in California usually blooms from late May into June, a little earlier in a warm spring. Bloom moves with the weather, so check each farm’s page or website before you go.

Can you pick your own lavender in California?

Many lavender farms offer u-pick during bloom, usually with scissors and a bundle price. Look for the u-pick chip on each farm’s listing, and check its hours before you drive out.

What else is there to do near lavender farms in California?

Each farm’s page has a “Make a day of it” list of nearby stops as more orchards, cafés and inns join the directory. Shops and farms can add their own listing for free.

What is the Lavender Passport?

The Lavender Passport is free on greatlakeslavenderfarm.com. Check in at the farms and stops you visit to collect a stamp for each one, play Field Quest to collect plant varieties as you walk the farm, and earn badges, points and sponsor rewards along the way.

🪪 Collect a stamp at every stop

The free Lavender Passport keeps a stamp for each farm and stop you visit, in real life and in the Lavender Farm Simulator. At the farm, play Field Quest to collect plant varieties as you walk, climb the leaderboards and unlock sponsor rewards.

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