U-Pick Pumpkins in California
20 farms where you can pick your own pumpkin.
Pumpkin season in California runs September through October, with peak availability and the most farm activity in October. Half Moon Bay on the San Mateo Coast is the most famous pumpkin destination — the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival draws tens of thousands each fall. Pumpkin patches and harvest festivals are found statewide; varieties range from classic Jack-o'-lantern types to Cinderella, Jarrahdale, and sugar pumpkins for cooking. These 20 pick-your-own pumpkin farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
Andreotti Family Farms
U-pick · Aug–Nov
Half Moon Bay · Reservation required · Daily 10 AM–5 PM (seasonal, typically late August–mid November)
A century-old Half Moon Bay farm with Northern California's signature U-pick sunflower field and a classic fall pumpkin patch.
Avila Valley Barn
U-pick · May–Dec
San Luis Obispo · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (U-Pick); Main Stand daily 9 AM–6 PM
Mixed Berries
Apricots
Peaches
Nectarines
OlallieberriesA beloved Central Coast farm and roadside barn offering U-pick berries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins plus a petting zoo and bakery.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
U-pick · Sep–Nov
Wheatland · Daily Sept 4–Nov 15 (bonus weekend Aug 28–30); hours vary 9 AM–7 PM to 9 AM–10 PM depending on date
A beloved Wheatland fall destination home to one of the world's largest U-pick pumpkin fields.
Blue House Farm
U-pick · May–Oct
San Gregorio · Organic · Weekends only, Sat–Sun 12–5 PM
CCOF-certified organic coastal farm with first-come, first-served strawberry U-pick and a fall pumpkin patch.
Cal Poly Fruit and Crops Unit
U-pick · May–Oct
San Luis Obispo · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM (seasonal, weather-dependent)
Blueberries
Mixed
Blackberries
Raspberries
BoysenberriesCal Poly's student-run orchard opens to the public for U-pick fruit and berries on weekends.
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
U-pick · Mar–Oct
Carlsbad · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (last tickets at 4:30 PM)
A four-generation, family-run coastal farm where you can pick your own strawberries in spring and pumpkins in fall.
Crystal Bay Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Watsonville · Organic · Wed & Sun 12 PM–5 PM
CCOF-organic Watsonville farm with U-pick strawberries and a heirloom-pumpkin patch.
G&S Farms
U-pick · May–Oct
Brentwood · Reservation required · Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM (cherry season May–June); Wed–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM (fall pumpkin patch)
Fourth-generation Brentwood farm offering cherry U-pick in spring and a pumpkin patch with corn maze each fall.
Goyette's North Canyon Ranch
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Camino · Weekends mid-September through end of October, 10 AM–5 PM
An Apple Hill ranch in Camino offering U-pick apples and pumpkins on fall weekends.
High Hill Ranch
U-pick · Aug–Dec
Camino · Daily 9 AM–5 PM, mid-August through December 24
The largest, most-visited Apple Hill farm, with U-pick apples, a pumpkin patch, bakery, and family attractions.
Julian Farm and Orchard
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Julian · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal, September–November)
A 25-acre family farm in the Julian mountains offering apple-orchard tours, U-pick pumpkins, flowers, and berries.
Linda Grace's Place
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm
A small Nevada County U-pick farm with summer berries and stone fruit through fall apples and pumpkins.
Los Rios Rancho
U-pick · Sep–Nov
Oak Glen · Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun 10 AM–5 PM (closed Wed; hours subject to change for weather)
Historic Oak Glen ranch where you can pick from 35+ apple varieties each fall, plus pumpkins and berries.
O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch
U-pick · Aug–Dec
Camino · Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM (season: late Aug through mid-Dec)
Family-run Apple Hill ranch since 1968 where you can pick 16 apple varieties, pears, and pumpkins.
Prancer's Farm
U-pick · Mar–Oct
Santa Paula · Daily 9 AM – sundown (weekends open at 9 AM; closing time not specified)
A family-friendly Santa Paula farm with year-round U-pick of strawberries, tomatoes, sunflowers, tulips, and a famous fall pumpkin patch.
Riley's Farm
U-pick · Apr–Nov
Oak Glen · Reservation required · Thu–Sat 10 AM–4 PM
A historic Oak Glen apple orchard offering pick-your-own apples, berries, stone fruit and pumpkins.
Serendipity Farms
U-pick · May–Nov
Carmel Valley · Organic · Saturdays during growing season (May–November)
Certified-organic Carmel Valley farm with Saturday U-pick of strawberries, raspberries, heirloom tomatoes, and pumpkins.
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
U-pick · Sep–Nov
Morgan Hill · Daily (weather permitting), Sept 17 – Nov 2
The South Bay's beloved fall pumpkin patch where you pick your own pumpkins from the field.
SRJC Shone Farm
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Forestville · Organic · Fridays 10 AM–2 PM (U-pick events)
Santa Rosa Junior College's 365-acre teaching farm opens its fields for U-pick pumpkins and apples each fall.
Underwood Family Farms
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Moorpark · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM outside Daylight Saving Time); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
A family-friendly Ventura County farm with year-round pick-your-own produce, tractor rides, and seasonal festivals.
Frequently asked
- When is pumpkin season in California?
- Pumpkin season in California runs September through October, with peak availability and the most farm activity in October. Half Moon Bay on the San Mateo Coast is the most famous pumpkin destination — the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival draws tens of thousands each fall. Pumpkin patches and harvest festivals are found statewide; varieties range from classic Jack-o'-lantern types to Cinderella, Jarrahdale, and sugar pumpkins for cooking. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own pumpkin near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own pumpkin farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick pumpkin farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.
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