Heritage Orchard
The Heritage Orchard represents Sunnyvale's agricultural roots, when the area was covered with fruit orchards that supplied fresh produce to San Francisco and beyond.
In the 1860s, Sunnyvale was primarily agricultural land, with vast orchards of apricots, cherries, and prunes stretching across the valley. The Heritage Orchard site preserves a piece of this history, showcasing the farming techniques and varieties of fruit trees that once dominated the landscape. This orchard was part of the larger agricultural boom that transformed the Santa Clara Valley into the 'Valley of Heart's Delight' before it became known as Silicon Valley.
This site represents the transition from Mexican ranchos to American agricultural development in the mid-19th century.
Preserved as a historical site with interpretive trails and seasonal fruit picking events.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Guided tours available on weekends.