10 Best Pumpkin Patches 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 patches 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. Each entry below includes the full address, today's hours, and what visitors say the farm is best for. 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
898 Red Rock Rd, Piedmont, CA, 94611
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch in Piedmont takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews.
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Pumpkins Highway 156
1942 San Juan Hollister Rd, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Pumpkins Highway 156, out in San Juan Bautista, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews.
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Green Spiral Farm
819 Mad River Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521
+1 707-498-5526 Visit website Photos (62)
Perfect for older kids and teens looking for a scare.
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.
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Salinas River Ranch
9555 Santa Barbara Rd, Atascadero, CA, 93422
+1 805-801-1118 Visit website Photos (51)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Also worth the drive: Salinas River Ranch in Atascadero, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
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California Farm Life
18409 Rangeland Rd, Ramona, CA, 92065
+1 760-789-7201 Visit website Photos (63)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
California Farm Life in Ramona is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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The Pumpkin Patch
2315 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
The Pumpkin Patch, out in San Luis Obispo, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
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Farm Stand & Pumpkin Patch @ Solstice Farms
4250 Hansen Rd, Loomis, CA, 95650
+1 530-715-8991 Visit website Photos (73)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
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.
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Candy Cane Lane / Brookshire Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch
4747 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
+1 805-549-8733 Visit website Photos (4)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
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.
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Hollywood Pumpkin Junction
1729 N Bronson Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Hollywood Pumpkin Junction in Los Angeles is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch
7706 Irwin St, Hilmar, CA, 95324
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Irwin Acres Pumpkin Patch, out in Hilmar, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Which pumpkin patch is the highest rated 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 patches in California open for the season?
Most pumpkin patches in California 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 patch 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.
Are pumpkin patches in California 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.
How often is this list updated?
This page rebuilds from the same live directory data as the rest of the site, so rankings reflect current ratings and review counts as of publish. Individual farm hours, pricing and what's running on a given day can still change week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out.
Summary
Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch tops our list of pumpkin patches in California, 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 farm directly before you drive out. For the full, ranked, searchable list, see every pumpkin patch we track in California.