Where to Find the Best Pumpkin Patches in San Diego in 2024
It’s that time of year again — apples, pumpkins, and… pumpkin spice lattes?
If you’re in the mood to pick your own pumpkins for Jack O’Lantern carvings this year, look no further!
We’ve rounded up all of our favorite pumpkin patches in San Diego — from local favorites to family farms in Julian and Ramona. Pack a sandwich, take a road trip and get ready to make some memories with the entire family!
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Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
La Jolla has its own pumpkin patch!
Mr. Jack O’Lantern’s offers premium pumpkins, games, activities, and attractions. Swing by on a weekend and you might catch live music or a food truck.
Items such as spider webs, halloween decorations, pumpkin carving sets, novelties, and more are also available to make it a one-stop-shop for all things Halloween.
Activities include a giant bounce house, haunted maze, corn hole, slides, bowling, ring toss, and tons more.
- Address: 3901 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
- Phone: (844) 452-2567
- Dates Open for the Season: Oct 4 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Fri 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Website: https://www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com/
Bates Nut Farm
The Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch has been open for nearly 50 years and is a serious San Diego favorite! Along with a pumpkin-picking patch, visitors can enjoy tractor hayrides, a straw maze, petting corral, and Snows Pony Rides.
Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall decor.
In addition, Saturdays and Sundays at Bates include live entertainment, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events.
- Address: 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
- Phone: (760) 749-3333
- Dates Open for the Season: Sept 19 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Sun 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Website: https://batesnutfarm.biz/
Julian Farm & Orchard
Along with apples and pie, Julian is also known for its fall pumpkin patches!
The pick-your-own pumpkin patch at Julian Farm & Orchard is open every Saturday and Sunday during the season.
If you’re looking to spend more time here, they also have a petting zoo, animal sanctuary, tractor-pulled hayrides, axe throwing, rock climbing wall, and you’ve got to try launching out of their apple cannon (some events may cost more than general entry fee).
- Address: 4381 Julian Hwy, Julian, CA 92036
- Phone: (760) 765-5494
- Dates Open for the Season: Sept 20 – Nov 3
- Hours: Mon – Thurs – Closed
Fri, Sat, & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Website: https://www.julianfarmandorchard.com/fall-season
Mountain Valley Ranch
The whole family can enjoy an assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. There is also a corn maze, a corn cannon, petting zoo, hay rides (weekends only), and pony rides.
Snacks and refreshments will be available on the weekends, as well.
- Address: 842 CA-78, Ramona, CA 92065
- Phone: (760) 788-8703
- Dates Open for the Season: Sept 21 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Website: https://mountainvalleyranch.com/pumpkin-patch/
Farm Stand West & Fran’s Original Farm Stand
All throughout the month of October they’ll be hosting a you-pick Pumpkin Patch. Head over to the Farm Stand West or the Original Farm Stand and pick your own bunch of pumpkins for the season.
- Address: 1980 Summit Dr, Escondido, CA 92027 (Fran’s)
2115 Miller Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 (Farm Stand West) - Phone: (760) 504-0101 (Fran’s)
(760) 738-9014 (West) - Dates Open for the Season: Sept 29 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Website: https://thefarmstandwest.com/
Pumpkin Station
Pumpkin Stations are in multiple locations throughout San Diego: Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Mission Valley, National City & Bonita.
Each spot also offers kiddie rides, giant slides, corn maze, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, and even school tours and party packages. All locations still have free parking and admission. You can also bring your dogs, but they must be on a leash. Pumpkins are priced individually on size. Oh – outside food & drink welcome!
- Multiple Locations: Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Mission Valley, National City & Bonita
- Phone: (858) 566-7466
- Dates Open for the Season: Oct 1 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Website: https://www.pumpkinstation.com/
Summers Past Farms
Summers Past has been a country favorite since they opened in 1987.
Besides a large farm, the property also features an herbal soap shop, where they make their own in-house soap products. Wander through the pumpkin patch at Summers Past Farms throughout the month of October and pick your own pumpkin to take home.
Other activities include a bounce house, crafts, and snacks for everyone like popcorn, coffee, and smoothies.
- Address: 15602 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
- Phone: (619) 390-1523
- Dates Open for the Season: Sept 25 – Oct 31
- Hours: Mon – Wed Closed
Thurs: Sat 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Website: https://www.summerspastfarms.com/
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