10 Best Pumpkin Fields in California
Jump to: 1. Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch 2. Pumpkins Highway 156 3. Green Spiral Farm 4. Salinas River Ranch 5. California Farm Life 6. The Pumpkin Patch 7. Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms 8. Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch 9. Hollywood Pumpkin Junction 10. Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch
The 10 best pumpkin fields in California are Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins Highway 156, Green Spiral Farm, Salinas River Ranch, California Farm Life, The Pumpkin Patch, Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms, Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch, Hollywood Pumpkin Junction and Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch, ranked by rating and review volume out of the 225 pumpkin patches we track statewide. Below, each field gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by a table of contents' worth of jumping-off points and answers to the questions we hear most about visiting a California pumpkin field. Want the complete, searchable list? See every pumpkin patch we track in California, or start from our state-by-state directory.
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Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch in Piedmont takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews.
898 Red Rock Rd, 94611
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch is ranked #1 on this list, located at 898 Red Rock Rd, Piedmont, CA, 94611. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 35 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Piedmont. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch is typically open Sunday 1-1:30AM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch sits, near Piedmont, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Pumpkins Highway 156
Pumpkins Highway 156, out in San Juan Bautista, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews.
1942 San Juan Hollister Rd, 95045
Pumpkins Highway 156 is ranked #2 on this list, located at 1942 San Juan Hollister Rd, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 31 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near San Juan Bautista. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Recurring themes in reviews of Pumpkins Highway 156 include family run, variety, selection, color and friendly staff — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Pumpkins Highway 156 is typically open Thursday 10AM-3PM, Friday 10AM-3PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Pumpkins Highway 156 either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Pumpkins Highway 156 can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Pumpkins Highway 156 sits, near San Juan Bautista, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Pumpkins Highway 156's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Green Spiral Farm
Green Spiral Farm near Arcata rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Visitors come here for haunted attraction.
819 Mad River Rd, 95521
Haunted attractionGreen Spiral Farm is ranked #3 on this list, located at 819 Mad River Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 27 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Arcata. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for haunted attraction, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Green Spiral Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Green Spiral Farm is one of the farms we track with a haunted attraction, which typically means farm haunts run in the evening, usually friday and saturday from late september, and they are ticketed separately from daytime admission almost everywhere. intensity varies far more than at a commercial haunted house: so…
Based on its public listing, Green Spiral Farm is typically open Monday 2-6PM, Tuesday 2-6PM, Wednesday 2-6PM, Thursday 2-6PM, Friday 2-6PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Green Spiral Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Green Spiral Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Green Spiral Farm sits in Pacific County, near Arcata, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Green Spiral Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Salinas River Ranch
Also worth the drive: Salinas River Ranch in Atascadero, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
9555 Santa Barbara Rd, 93422
Salinas River Ranch is ranked #4 on this list, located at 9555 Santa Barbara Rd, Atascadero, CA, 93422. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 24 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Atascadero. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Salinas River Ranch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Salinas River Ranch is typically open Monday 12-6PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Salinas River Ranch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Salinas River Ranch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Salinas River Ranch sits, near Atascadero, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Salinas River Ranch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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California Farm Life
California Farm Life in Ramona is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
18409 Rangeland Rd, 92065
Farm storeCalifornia Farm Life is ranked #5 on this list, located at 18409 Rangeland Rd, Ramona, CA, 92065. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 23 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Ramona. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for California Farm Life yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, California Farm Life is typically open Saturday 9AM-12PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for California Farm Life either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for California Farm Life can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
California Farm Life sits, near Ramona, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on California Farm Life's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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The Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch, out in San Luis Obispo, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
2315 Biddle Ranch Rd, 93401
The Pumpkin Patch is ranked #6 on this list, located at 2315 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 17 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near San Luis Obispo. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for The Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for The Pumpkin Patch in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for The Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for The Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
The Pumpkin Patch sits, near San Luis Obispo, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on The Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms
Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms near Loomis rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
4250 Hansen Rd, 95650
Farm storeFarm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms is ranked #7 on this list, located at 4250 Hansen Rd, Loomis, CA, 95650. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 9 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Loomis. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms is typically open Saturday 9AM-12PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms sits, near Loomis, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch
Also worth the drive: Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch in San Luis Obispo, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
4747 Los Osos Valley Rd, 93405
Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch is ranked #8 on this list, located at 4747 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 5 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near San Luis Obispo. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch is typically open Monday 10AM-8PM, Tuesday 10AM-8PM, Wednesday 10AM-8PM, Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday 10AM-8PM, Saturday 10AM-8PM, Sunday 10AM-8PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch sits, near San Luis Obispo, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Hollywood Pumpkin Junction
Hollywood Pumpkin Junction in Los Angeles is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
1729 N Bronson Ave, 90028
Hollywood Pumpkin Junction is ranked #9 on this list, located at 1729 N Bronson Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 5 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Los Angeles. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Hollywood Pumpkin Junction yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Hollywood Pumpkin Junction in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Hollywood Pumpkin Junction either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Hollywood Pumpkin Junction can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Hollywood Pumpkin Junction sits in Hollywood County, near Los Angeles, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Hollywood Pumpkin Junction's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch
Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch, out in Hilmar, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
7706 Irwin St, 95324
Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch is ranked #10 on this list, located at 7706 Irwin St, Hilmar, CA, 95324. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 4 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Hilmar. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch is typically open Tuesday 12-6PM, Wednesday 12-6PM, Thursday 12-6PM, Friday 12-6PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 9AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch sits, near Hilmar, CA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch tops our list of California pumpkin fields, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Pumpkins Highway 156, Green Spiral Farm, Salinas River Ranch, California Farm Life, The Pumpkin Patch, Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms, Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch, Hollywood Pumpkin Junction and Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch rounding out the top 10. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the field directly before you drive out. For the full, ranked, searchable list, see every pumpkin patch we track in California.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated pumpkin field in California?
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch in Piedmont tops this list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Ratings reflect public data at the time of writing and can shift over time.
When do pumpkin fields in California open for the season?
Most California pumpkin fields open in mid-to-late September and run through the first days of November, though exact dates shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Check the individual listings above, or call ahead, to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin field in California?
It varies by farm. Some charge only for the pumpkins you pick, priced individually or by weight; others charge a flat gate admission that bundles in attractions like a corn maze or hayride. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly.
Which California pumpkin field is best for young kids?
None of the fields on this list are tagged with a dedicated kids' play area or petting zoo in our data, though most pumpkin fields are stroller- and toddler-friendly at a basic level. Call ahead if young kids need specific attractions.
Are California pumpkin fields open on weekdays?
Many are, though weekday hours are often shorter than weekends, and some smaller farms only open Friday through Sunday during the season. Weekday mornings are also the quietest time to visit if your schedule allows it.