22 Places to Visit the Best Pumpkin Patch California

Best Places for Pumpkin Picking California – when October hits and it will soon be Halloween, then what can be more fun that going to pick your own pumpkin?  Have a look at our great list of pumpkin patches in California .

It’s a good idea to contact the pumpkin patch you want to visit to make sure they have plenty of pumpkins before you set out.

 

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins

6407 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is a “family-owned business, established in 2010. We have several locations throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and West Palm Beach (Hollywood, Santa Monica, Torrance, Belmont Park, La Jolla, West Palm Beach). Our mission is to provide quality products and services that will exceed your expectations of what a pumpkin patch should be.

Los Angeles, San Diego, West Palm Beach Pumpkin Patch

Come to Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch for all your fall fun! Looking to keep up with the family traditions, plan a birthday party, have private party or a book a field trip? Look no further than Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch! We offer games, activities and more for those of all ages. We also sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay and more so stop by today for a fun fall destination for families and friends.

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers a unique experience for all ages to enjoy the fall season. With a large variety of pumpkins ranging from cute jack-be-little pumpkins to the biggest pumpkins weighing over 50 pounds, there’s a perfect pumpkin for everybody! In addition to pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes, we have plenty of games and activities at each location such as pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating, farm animals viewing and more! Join us for a family fun filled day and pick your perfect pre-picked pumpkins.

 

pumpkin patch California

 

 

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch in California

3443 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch – “Hunting for that perfect, long stem, “chubby face” pumpkin? Come to Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, right here in the middle of the city! With lots of straw bales, corn stalks, mountains of pumpkins, gourds, and more, we’re sure to give you a little of the “country” feeling.

And for the young and restless, we have bounce houses, ponies, petting zoo, a ball house, train rides, obstacle courses, a straw maze, giant slides, kiddie rides , face painting and guaranteed fun for the whole family!”

pumpkin patch California

 

Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees

1020 Victoria Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Lopez Ranch was founded by “Eleuterio and Arcadia Lopez in 1935. Eventually the family became land owners and farmers in Northern and Southern California and had a very popular gourmet market and nursery on Jefferson Blvd, in Mar Vista. In 1967 Charlie Lopez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lopez, decided to cultivate pumpkins on the Mar Vista property and the rest is history!

Lopez Ranch was the first pumpkin patch in California and is the only native Angeleno-owned pumpkin patch in the Venice area. The “Big Pumpkin” was born in 1968 — this has become a Halloween tradition for generations and generations to come!

Pumpkin Patch: Free admission, unique pumpkins and fall decor.
 
CHRISTMAS TREES: Many varieties of fresh Christmas Trees – direct from grower! Fresh greens, garlands, wreaths, swags, door charms, poinsettias, lights, ornaments, decor!”
 
 
pumpkin patch California

 

Underwood Family Farms

3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021

Underwood Family Farms is a “grower of a wide variety of fresh vegetable and fruits in Ventura County, California. We offer a wide variety of activities tailored for the entire family including pick-your-own produce, birthday parties at our Farm Animal Center, school tours, gift baskets (shipped anywhere in the United States,) and our Springtime, Fall Harvest and Christmas on the Farm.

Everyday, the mission of our team is to cultivate a relationship between the customer and the farm. We do that through direct marketing of high quality produce and positive farm experiences while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We encourage our visitors to ask questions and give us their feedback.”

Pick Your Own

The Moorpark location offers tractor drawn wagon rides that are included with admission as well as pull wagons & wheelbarrows available.  Pick your own produce includes lots of different vegetables, strawberries, tomatoes, avocado, blackberries, raspberries, sunflowers, persimmon, oranges and lemons.

Fall Fun

In October you will find a corn maze and “gigantic Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own and 5 Themed Weekends of Live Entertainment & Family Fun”.

Christmas

Christmas on the Farm is a big event with visits from Santa too!

Why not pick up your Christmas tree while you are there?  Fresh cut Noble, Grand, Fraser, Nordman and Douglas Fir Silver Tip Trees.  Wreaths, garlands & all the fixings.

 

pumpkin picking California

 

Forneris Farms

15200 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills, CA 91345

Forneris Farms grows and sells garden vegetables and fruit directly to our customers at our Farm Stand in the Valley. We provide locally and sustainably grown produce that is vine ripened and fresh picked daily!
 
Each October, we host a Pumpkin Patch and a Corn Maze.”  They also grown sunflowers.
 
 
pumpkin picking California
 

 

Hana Field by Tanaka Farms

427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

WELCOME TO THE FLOWER FIELDS AT HANA FIELD IN COSTA MESA BY TANAKA FARMS – “Hana means flower in Japanese, and Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, in Costa Mesa, is acres and acres of beautiful seasonal flowers, like Sunflowers (throughout the year), Marigolds (fall), and more!

Strawberry Tours (February-June) • Watermelon Tours (July-August) • U-Pick Tours (All Year Long)


U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
(October) • Hikari – Festival of Lights & Christmas Trees (December)”

 

pumpkin patch California

 

 

Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho

39611 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho “are a family run operation specializing in historic events and heirloom apple growing.We work hard to create a family friendly and wholesome atmosphere that call on early American traditions. During the fall season we offer festive activities such as U-pick apples and Pumpkins, horse drawn carriage rides, u-press cider and more.

We are open all year with our cafe and country store, and continually offer specialized public and themed events such as Called dances, themed dinner parties, weddings and more.

We proudly tend more than 150 acres of dedicated farmland and offer a variety of organically grown berries, apples, pumpkins, corn and chestnuts.

U-pick Strawberries – June through September while produce lasts.

U-pick Raspberries – Late July – September while produce lasts.

U-pick Apples – Late August-Early November while produce lasts.

U-pick Pumpkins – October – November while produce lasts.

I can’t see it stated on the webpage but a sunflower field is mentioned on Instagram.”

 

pumpkin picking California

 

 

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins

3190 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is a “family-owned business, established in 2010. We have several locations throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and West Palm Beach (Hollywood, Santa Monica, Torrance, Belmont Park, La Jolla, West Palm Beach). Our mission is to provide quality products and services that will exceed your expectations of what a pumpkin patch should be.

Los Angeles, San Diego, West Palm Beach Pumpkin Patch

Come to Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch for all your fall fun! Looking to keep up with the family traditions, plan a birthday party, have private party or a book a field trip? Look no further than Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch! We offer games, activities and more for those of all ages. We also sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay and more so stop by today for a fun fall destination for families and friends.

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers a unique experience for all ages to enjoy the fall season. With a large variety of pumpkins ranging from cute jack-be-little pumpkins to the biggest pumpkins weighing over 50 pounds, there’s a perfect pumpkin for everybody! In addition to pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes, we have plenty of games and activities at each location such as pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating, farm animals viewing and more! Join us for a family fun filled day and pick your perfect pre-picked pumpkins.

 

pumpkin patch California

 

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm

13421 Highland Valley Road Escondido, CA. 92128

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, as well as a pumpkin patch has cut your own sunflowers, an 8 foot tall corn maze, petting zoo and more!

  • Train Ride
  • 8′ Tall Corn Maze
  • Petting Zoo
  • Tractor Hay-Wagon
  • Cut your own Sunflowers
  • Pumpkin Farm

Open Daily throughout October – check the website for details.

Admission and parking are FREE.

 

pumpkin patch California

 

Hana Field by Tanaka Farms

427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

WELCOME TO THE FLOWER FIELDS AT HANA FIELD IN COSTA MESA BY TANAKA FARMS – “Hana means flower in Japanese, and Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, in Costa Mesa, is acres and acres of beautiful seasonal flowers, like Sunflowers (throughout the year), Marigolds (fall), and more!

Strawberry Tours (February-June) • Watermelon Tours (July-August) • U-Pick Tours (All Year Long)


U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
(October) • Hikari – Festival of Lights & Christmas Trees (December)”

 

pumpkins California

 

Stehly Farms Organics

12630 Santa Catalina Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

At Stehly Farms Organics, we strive to bring you the freshest most delicious produce we can grow. From Blackberries to Avocados, and from Onions to Oranges, we grow a large variety of items through each and every season.

Navel Oranges, Valencia Oranges, Blood Oranges, Cara Cara Navel Oranges, Gold Nugget Tangerines, Satsuma Tangerines, Bearss Limes, Sweet Limes, Eureka Lemons, Meyer Lemons, Ruby Grapefruit, and Cocktail Grapefruit round out our citrus portfolio.

Consistently delivered the day after harvest, our spring and summer months fill our trucks and your bellies with the freshest Blueberries, Strawberries and Blackberries! And we can’t forget about our Dragonfruit which comes in in the late summer and stretches through fall!”

Stehly Farms run upick strawberries and blackberries.  In the fall they have a pumpkin patch and petting zoo.  They also sell their own organic honey.

 

pumpkin picking California

 

 

Julian Farm and Orchard

4381 Julian Hwy, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Julian Farm and Orchard is “located just an hour east of San Diego in the Wynola neighborhood of Julian.

Our 25-acre sustainable farm includes sprawling apple orchards and lush agriculture making us a truly unique destination for all visitors. The petting zoo area offers an up-close encounter with the friendly animals who call the farm their home. Our welcoming staff loves to see each guest who visits and ensures a safe and memorable experience for all.  

Other experiences during the year include tractor-pulled hayrides, axe throwing, picnic areas, hammocks, a gift shop and various food and beverage options.

Our schedule includes U-Pick Daffodils during March and April; U-Pick Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Sunflowers during June, July and August; with U-Pick apples and our famous Pumpkin Patch during September and October of each year.”

 

pumpkin picking California

 

Pumpkin Patch Bonita

5354 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902

Bonita Pumpkin Patch – “Let the adventure begin at one of our Pumpkin Station locations. Pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, school tours and party packages.

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of a real pumpkin farm. Stroll our living pumpkin patch, explore a living corn maze and then take a hay ride through our Christmas Tree farm.”

 

pick your own pumpkins California

 

 

Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

2665 Sperry Ave, Patterson, CA 95363

At Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch “Our corn mazes are designed to be enjoyed by all ages! For our younger maze guests, we have a kiddie-sized maze which includes a game titled “Farm Scene Tracks”. This is the perfect game for 2 to 8-year-olds. They will search for the animal who stole Farmer Joe’s pie and learn about animal tracks in the process. It is a tactile game that adds to the fun of the maze while allowing them the thrill of solving a mystery.

In our next larger maze, we have a game titled “Farm Scene Investigation”. In this game, maze guests look for clues to discover who kidnapped Farmer Joe. To do so, guests will look for six location scenes hidden in the maze. At each location scene, guests will find a picture of a suspect, a weapon, and a location. To discover who kidnapped Farmer Joe, guests must find all six hidden location scenes and thus eliminate six of the seven animal suspects. Once the mystery is solved, guests will receive a Farm Scene Investigation badge to wear proudly!

Entrance to our pumpkin patch is always FREE. We grow a large variety of pumpkins and decorative gourds! Prices for pumpkins range from $3-$25.Bundles of corn stalks can also be purchased (12 stalks per bundle).”

 

California corn maze and pumpkin patch

 

Arata’s Pumpkin Farm

185 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Arata’s Pumpkin Farm is the “oldest sustainable pumpkin farm in San Mateo County.

Pumpkins have been a way of life at the Arata Farm since 1932.

We are dedicated to family fun for all ages. Every year we set up thousands of hay bales to construct our unique, world-famous Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze and we feature numerous other attractions for adults and children. Join the thousands that visit us annually for good, clean harvest-time entertainment, activities, and, of course, our pumpkins!

If you’re looking for the adventure of Minotaur’s Labyrinth but want to mix in a bit of spookiness and thrills, come take a trip inside our haunted barn. At over 6,000 square feet we guarantee it won’t be a quick journey. In fact, we can’t even promise you’ll make it out at all! We change up the scares every year so bring some friends and find out who among you can hold their nerve… this time.

Petting zoos are great family fun for all ages. We have a large variety of friendly animals including goats, bunny rabbits, white doves and many more! All of our critters love to be around people and love to be fed with treats that can be purchased at the farm. Come see and enjoy interacting with our furry family!”

 

pumpkin farm California

 

Swank Farms, The Experience

4751 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023

Swank Farms say they are “The Best Pumpkin Patch & SUNFLOWER FIELDS in CENTRAL  California.

Look no further for new favorite Fall tradition! Swank Farms is proud to provide the best pumpkin patch & sunflower fields to Hollister, Monterey, Salinas, and San Jose. We welcome you this season to spend some time on the farm and enjoy the many attractions we have for all ages! Whether you’re looking for a picture perfect spot or hours of fun for the kids, you’ll find it here at Swank Farms!

Swank Farms annual Fall Season has tons of fun planned for the entire family! From our GIANT Corn Path, You-Pick Pumpkins to our many photo ops & wide-open space, we’ve got it all to assure you make unforgettable Fall memories. Don’t forget your camera!”

 

pumpkin picking California

 

Andreotti Family Farms Pumpkin Patch

Next Door To The Business Farmer John’s, 800 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Welcome to Andreotti Family Farm.  “We are a family operation and have worked our land for three generations. In 1926 our grandparents started the farm and produced primarily artichokes. Now our farm is over 90 years old, we produce just about every winter vegetable you can imagine, and we offer a You Pick Sunflower Field and Pumpkin Patch in the Fall. We are passionate about our pumpkins, sunflowers, and produce, and we look forward to putting our bounty on your table.”

Their page on Facebook also mentions a Haunted Corn Maze!

 

upick pumpkin California

 

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch

450 Stony Point Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952

Come join us at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch “and start your fall season with lots of fun and adventure from homegrown pumpkins to our Amazing Corn Maze!  

We invite you to experience a Sonoma County farm atmosphere with sustainably grown pumpkins by 4th generation Petaluma Farmer Jim. Pick your pumpkins straight from the field with unique stems, colors, and varieties to choose from for Halloween!

Come experience the Amazing Corn Maze and Night Maze! Farmer Jim creates a new maze each year. The Amazing Corn Maze is rated the top 9 in the World by Readers Digest. Get lost in lots of family FUN!”

 

pumpkin patch California

 

R & R Fresh Farms

2310 Pescadero Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060

At R & R Fresh Farms, “join us daily for u-pick harvesting of CCOF certified organic raspberries, blackberries, and olallieberries. We provide baskets to harvest in to and plastic bags to bring your berries home in.

Visit us inside the farm-stand before heading out in to the fields to pick up a basket and get details on the best areas for picking each day. We welcome large groups and encourage you to get the whole family involved, kids love getting their little hands dirty and it’s a great way to educate them on where their food comes from.

Support your local farms and join us this summer in the fields!”

They also have strawberries and pumpkins when in season.

 

pumpkin picking California
R & R Farms

 

Blue House Farm

950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio, CA 94074

At Blue House Farm, they “grow an incredible diversity of certified organic vegetables, fruits and cut flowers year-round, on over 70 acres in Pescadero and San Gregorio, California. Now in our sixteenth year, we proudly supply our farmers’ markets, Farmstand,  U-pick, and wholesale accounts with some of the highest-quality produce available.”

There is a pumpkin patch in the fall.

pumpkin patch California
Blue House Farm

 

Three Nunns Farm

550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513

At Three Nunns Farm – “Once you arrive at our farm, please first check-in at our stand to receive all the information for your visit. We also have a variety of fresh produce, both u-pick and pre-picked, available for purchase. Depending on the time year, you’ll find strawberries. cherries, blueberries, pomegranates, cucumbers, watermelons, bell peppers, cantaloupes, peppers, garlic, pumpkins, as well as decorative corn stalks and olive branches.

Our farm has over 40 acres for exploring. We encourage children (and parents) to get as dirty as possible! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes for your visit – and keeping a close eye on little ones.

Three Nunns Farm accepts cash or card and we have plenty of wagons and free parking!

Our 5-acre corn maze typically takes about 15-30 minutes to navigate! “You are here” Maps are posted in the maze for reference as you find your way. We also have our “Corn Trail” which takes about 5 minutes to navigate and is ideal for those looking for a more relaxed maze experience!”

 

pumpkin picking farm California
Three Nunns Farm

 

Clearview Orchards

646 Trabing Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Clearview Orchards produces the finest “CCOF certified organic apples. Whether you want to pick your own apples or simply pick up some organic fruit from our Apple Barn to take home, Our orchards are the place to create lifelong memories with the whole family. In addition to apples, Clearview Orchards sells fresh apple juice, delicious apple turnovers, organic squash, pumpkins, dried lavender, honey, and more. The orchards are in a beautiful terraced setting overlooking the valley of Watsonville, Only 3 miles from the ocean and La Selva beach. We hope to see you here soon!”

 

pumpkin patch California

 

Pumpkin Picking patches california

 

See our round up post of some of the best farms in California and other places for pumpkin picking near me.

Leave a comment