5 Best Corn Mazes To Visit For Halloween in California
Jump to: 1. Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 2. Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees 3. Mountain Valley Ranch Inc 4. Smith Family Farm 5. Rodoni Farms
The 5 best corn mazes to visit for Halloween in California are Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees, Mountain Valley Ranch Inc, Smith Family Farm and Rodoni Farms, ranked by rating and review volume — farms running a corn maze through the Halloween season, alongside the pumpkins. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting one for Halloween. See every pumpkin patch we track in California, or browse corn mazes in every state on our Corn Mazes near me page.
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Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze in Galt takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 74 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
9420 Orr Rd, 95632
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooKids play areaMike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is ranked #1 on this list, located at 9420 Orr Rd, Galt, CA, 95632. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 74 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Galt. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo and kids play area, 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 Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 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. In the farm's own words: "Petting zoo, corn playground and bounce pads accompany pumpkin patches, face painting, hayrides and train rides." Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 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 Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 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 Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 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.
Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze sits, near Galt, 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 Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees
Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees, out in Clovis, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and farm store.
5019 N Gaynor Ave, 93619
Corn mazeFarm storeHarvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees is ranked #2 on this list, located at 5019 N Gaynor Ave, Clovis, CA, 93619. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 59 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Clovis. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and 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 Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees 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. In the farm's own words: "Local pumpkin patch featuring corn mazes, photo ops, friendly staff and more." Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees 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 Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees 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 Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees 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.
Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees sits, near Clovis, 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 Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Mountain Valley Ranch Inc
Mountain Valley Ranch Inc near Ramona rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 166 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and kids play area.
842 CA-78, 92065
Corn mazeKids play areaMountain Valley Ranch Inc is ranked #3 on this list, located at 842 CA-78, Ramona, CA, 92065. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 166 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Ramona. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and kids play area, 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 Mountain Valley Ranch Inc 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. In the farm's own words: "Relaxed farm where visitors pick their own pumpkins, play in a corn maze and ride ponies." Mountain Valley Ranch Inc is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Mountain Valley Ranch Inc is typically open Monday 10AM-7PM, Tuesday 10AM-7PM, Wednesday 10AM-7PM, Thursday 10AM-7PM, Friday 10AM-7PM, Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-7PM. 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 Mountain Valley Ranch Inc 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 Mountain Valley Ranch Inc 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.
Mountain Valley Ranch Inc 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 Mountain Valley Ranch Inc's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Smith Family Farm
Also worth the drive: Smith Family Farm in Brentwood, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 312 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins.
4350 Sellers Ave, 94513
Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsFarm storeSmith Family Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 4350 Sellers Ave, Brentwood, CA, 94513. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 312 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Brentwood. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, u-pick pumpkins and 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 Smith Family 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. In the farm's own words: "Working farm with a U-pick option, a large corn maze and a pumpkin patch, plus a market for produce that is often heirloom variety." Smith Family Farm is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Smith Family Farm is typically open Monday 9AM-5PM, Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 9AM-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 Smith Family 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. It accepts checks 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 Smith Family 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.
Smith Family Farm sits, near Brentwood, 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 Smith Family Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Rodoni Farms
Rodoni Farms in Santa Cruz is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 96 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze.
4444 CA-1, 95060
Corn mazeRodoni Farms is ranked #5 on this list, located at 4444 CA-1, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 96 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Santa Cruz. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, 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 Rodoni 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. In the farm's own words: "Big farm offering a variety of pumpkins, plus corn mazes and views of the ocean." Rodoni Farms is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Rodoni Farms is typically open Monday 10AM-6PM, Tuesday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday 10AM-6PM, Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday 10AM-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 Rodoni 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 Rodoni 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.
Rodoni Farms sits, near Santa Cruz, 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 Rodoni Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is our top pick for a corn maze to visit for Halloween in California, rated 4.9 out of 5, with Harvest patch pumpkin patch & Christmas trees, Mountain Valley Ranch Inc, Smith Family Farm and Rodoni Farms rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and maze hours, difficulty and whether a nighttime version is running vary week to week — always confirm directly with the farm before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in California.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best corn maze to visit for Halloween in California?
Based on rating and review volume, Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze ranks first among the corn mazes we track in California, with a 4.9-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
Are corn mazes open through Halloween?
Most run their daytime maze through the end of October, often with a separate haunted or nighttime version on select evenings closer to Halloween. Check the individual listing above, or call ahead, for exact closing dates.
How long does a corn maze take to walk?
It varies a lot by farm and maze design — anywhere from 15 minutes for a smaller maze to over an hour for a larger, multi-path one. Some farms offer a shorter and a longer route on the same property, so ask at the gate if time is tight.
Is a corn maze the same ticket as pumpkin picking?
Sometimes it's bundled into general admission, and sometimes it's ticketed separately — this varies farm to farm more than most other attractions. Confirm current pricing directly with the farm before you go.
Are these corn mazes good for young kids?
It depends on the maze's size and difficulty — some farms design a shorter, simpler route specifically for younger kids alongside the full-length maze. Check the listings above for details, or ask at the gate before starting.