Pumpkin Patches in California

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm - Wheatland, CA
Open daily from the middle of September  through November 5th. Pick your own pumpkins priced as marked, with some giant pumpkins weighing over 100 pounds available early in the season. Hayrides, 3 acre cornfield maze, petting zoo, zipline, pony rides and play area. Let your kids mine Coyote Mountain for marbles. A variety of foods and gifts are available including fresh apple cider and fudge. Enjoy the Naspig races, eat a caramel apple or catch a ride on the BPF Railroad. Have you seen their famous singing chickens yet? Free parking Monday through Thursday. Paid parking Friday through Sunday. Admission is free. Purchase bundled tickets to save on per activity charges. Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is one of the most popular farms in the country with over 34,000 Facebook likes. Their address is 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, California. It is about 36 miles north of Sacramento.

Boccali Ranch - Ojai, CA
Pumpkins are available seven days a week starting in early October. Hayrides offered on Saturday and Sunday. Try their next door pizza and pasta restaurant. Join them for a haunted hayride through their corn field on select Friday and Saturday evenings in October. The restaurant does a special Italian buffet on hayride nights. They are located at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA. It is about 78 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Crystal Bay Farm - Watsonville, CA
Open 7 days a week in October.  Jeff and Lori Fiorovich have been planting pumpkins on their farm for more than 10 years. The farm was certified organic in 1997. They grow over 40 varieties of pumpkins including The Ark of Taste on Slow Food’s endangered food list. Farm animals and tractor rides also available. Don’t miss Friday night movie night, the haunted bizarre bazaar and sleepovers in the pumpkin patch. The farm is located between two state parks overlooking Monterey Bay. Their address is 40 Zils Rd., Watsonville, CA. It is about 44 miles south of San Jose.

Farm Stand West - Escondido, CA
Located near Citracado Pkwy at Interstate 15 Exit 29 is this wonderful family farm with one of the best pumpkin patches and fresh farmers markets in the state. They operate daily from Tuesday through Sunday. During October they feature pick your own pumpkins from their patch every day. They have operated the farm since the 1960′s and sold from this location since 1990. Meet local artists, crafters, bakers, and more with an afternoon BBQ lunch, hayrides, and you-pick pumpkin patch. Admission is free. They grow and sell over 30 types of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Forneris Farms - Mission Hills, CA
The fall events start in October with the Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze.  Open daily to early November. Pre-harvested pumpkins in Los Angeles County. Farm activities include 4 acre cornfield maze, tractor pulled train ride, pony rides (weekends) and petting zoo (weekends). Farm frolic area has hay pyramid, mini maze and giant pumpkin jumper. The pumpkin patch, farm entry, and parking are free.  Lots of other activities including corn maze with paid admission.  About the farm: John Forneris is a third generation farmer that opened his first farm stand in 1966. Their address is 15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills, CA. It is about 23 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Jack Creek Farms - Templeton, CA
A small fifth generation family farm located in the coastal foothills of Central California. They have a number of harvests ongoing in September and October including pumpkins.  U-pick pumpkins from the vine.  They plant more than 40 varieties of pumpkins. Pre-picked pumpkins are also available from their farm stand. There is also an antique farm equipment display, hay maze, wooden train, hay stack and a growing farm animal section. Apple cider slushees and pomegranate juice granitas are available. Fresh baked goods using produce from the farm and fudge. This is more than a regular farm with full entertainment activities during the fall. Their fall festival is Pumpkin Palooza which happens on October 7th.  Experience cider and honey tasting, farm animals, a picnic area, special weekend events, bird watching and so much more. Their address is 5000 Highway 46 West, Templeton, CA 93465. It is about 216 miles north of Los Angeles.

Joan’s Farm - Livermore, CA
Pick your pumpkin from the patch is open daily in October with hay ride, maze, farm animals, gem panning (weekends) and pony rides (weekends). Also they have a gift shop, refreshments, antique museum, and old west town. Their address is 4351 Mines Road, Livermore, CA 94550. It is about 39 miles east of Oakland.

Johnson Brothers - Irvine, CA
The pumpkin patch is open every day in October this year.  A Christmas tree lot that has thousands of pumpkins available in October. Pony rides, inflatable bounce house, barnyard animals, do it yourself free face painting and play area for kids. Admission to pumpkin patch is free.  Their address is 15500 Jeffrey Rd., Irvine, CA 92618. It is about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Julian Mining Company - Julian, CA
Pumpkin patch opens in late September this year.  This pan your own gold and gemstones facility also has u pick pumpkins starting in late September. Pricing is approximately 50 cents per pound. They also have a petting zoo. Their address is 4444 State Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036. It is about 54 miles northeast of San Diego.

Jumperland Rentals - Whittier, CA
Park is open daily in October with pumpkins, pony rides, barnyard animals, concessions and more. Their address is 11760 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA. It is about 24 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Max’s Miracle Ranch - Biggs, CA
The fun begins starting September 27th.  Pick your own pumpkins, apples, petting zoo, bounce houses, train rides, hay rides, pony rides and gold panning. Petting zoo has llamas, goats, pot bellied pigs, cattle, sheep and other animals. The farm is named for their son, Max, who was diagnosed with a serious heart defect as a baby. It is a working California farmstead, orchard and entertainment facility. Their address is 3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, California. It is about 62 miles north of Sacramento.

McGrath Great Pacific Pumpkins - Ventura, CA
Open every day in October.  A 5th generation family farm is run by this Ventura County farm with pumpkin picking, horse and tractor-drawn hay rides, farm animals and hay maze. Their address is 5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. It is about 63 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch - Culver City, CA
Open October 5th through October 30th.  They bring their pumpkins from their farm in Oregon to a 1.25 acre undeveloped property in the Los Angeles area every October, as part of their efforts over the last 30+ years to bring the farm to everyone. Petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, super slide, giant rocking horses, straw maze and pumpkin decorating. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  This family-run business have been offering pumpkins to Los Angeles residents since 1986. So much more than a fun place to visit, it’s a Los Angeles institution! Their address is 10100 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City. It is about 11 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Nash Ranch - Redding, CA
Open daily and weekends in October for fun in the pumpkin patch and corn maze.  The haunted attraction is open Friday and Saturday nights in October. A Shasta County pumpkin patch since 1991, although the Nash family had been farming there since 1953. 15 acre patch with 30 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Ten acre corn maze with night maze on Friday and Saturday nights. Dreams of Darkness haunted house has been operating there for more than 20 years. Special events: antique tractor show one weekend in October. Their address is 10901 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA. It is about 35 miles north of Red Bluff, California.

Pumpkin King - Fresno, CA
Offering pumpkins, fall fun and harvest decorations since 1985. Fun includes pony rides, straw bale maze, inflatable slide, and bounce houses. Special events: annual Great Pumpkin Blood Drive for one weekend in October. They are open daily starting October 1st. Their address is 100 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704. It is about 6 miles north of Fresno.

Pumpkin Station - Seven Locations, CA
Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze and tractor hay wagon at the Rancho Bernardo and Bonita locations. Other locations have pre-picked pumpkins in a “patch” area with play area, train ride and ferris wheel.  Seven locations in the San Diego area.  Located in Rancho Bernardo, Bonita, Delmar, National City, El Cajon, and Mission Valley.

Riley’s Farm - Oak Glen, CA
Pumpkins available starting early October.  A working apple orchard and living history farm. They have pick your own fruit including u-pick pumpkins and apples in the fall. Several acres of pumpkins are available for picking as well as pre-picked pumpkins for those that don’t want to haul them back from the field. Apples are available from late August to early November. The farm has more than 100 varieties but specializes in “heirloom” apples. Some of the trees have been growing for more than 100 years! Place your order from their bakery the day before you go for a double crust apple pie. The special dinner event in October is Sleepy Hollow, offering dinner patrons a chance to be swept back into the spooky town. Owned and operated by James Riley. Riley’s Farm is very popular with over 29,000 Facebook likes. Their address is 12261 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA. It is about 79 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Smith Family Farm - Knightsen, CA
Annual pumpkin harvest fun includes pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, live music and barnyard animals. Lots of fun and activities in October.  Opened by the Smith family in the late 1970s. They also harvest and sell lots of Christmas trees. Smith Family Farm is very popular with over 12,368 Facebook likes. Their address is 4430 Sellers Ave., Knightsen, CA. It is about 45 miles east of Oakland.

Summers Past Farms - Flinn Springs, CA
A small pumpkin patch offering pumpkins of various shapes and sizes from the vine. They are open weekends in October. A great place to visit with lots of annual events each fall including music concerts, family dinners, and so much more.  Check out their web page.  Their address is 15602 Olde Hwy 80, Flinn Springs, CA 92021. It is about 24 miles northeast of San Diego.