The Best Pumpkin Patches in the San Francisco Bay Area
If you are planning on having a crazy time at the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl on Halloween weekend, then you rest assured that your Halloween is going to be awesome. However, If you want to take full advantage of the holiday season, there are a lot of fun thngs to do in the San Francisco Bay Are like go to a haunted house, carve pumpkins, decorate your house and go to a pumpkin patch or two.
Pumpkin season is one of the best parts of fall in the Bay Area. You can keep things simple with a neighborhood pumpkin patch in San Francisco, or make an afternoon of it with corn mazes, hayrides, farm animals, train rides and giant fields of pumpkins.
Half Moon Bay naturally gets a lot of attention during October, but there are excellent pumpkin patches in nearly every part of the region. The East Bay has several old-fashioned farm experiences, the South Bay has some of the biggest attractions, and Marin and Sonoma offer pumpkin picking with a more rural setting. Just make sure to plan ahead.
I never went to a pumpkin patch before I had kids, but now we go to several each year. It is a great place for a family outing and the kids love it. They are also really safe for kids to run around and feel a little independent for the day.
Here are some of the best pumpkin patches around the San Francisco Bay Area for 2026. Seasonal hours, activities and ticket requirements can change, especially because of weather, so it is always smart to check with the farm before leaving home.
Best Pumpkin Patches in the San Francisco Bay Area
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch — San Francisco
If you live in San Francisco and do not want to spend half the day driving to a farm, Clancy's is one of the easiest options. The family business opened San Francisco's first pumpkin patch in 1979 and carries pumpkins in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors along with gourds, cornstalks, straw bales and other fall decorations.
One important change for 2026 is that Clancy's is operating only its 1620 7th Avenue location. The former Sloat Boulevard location near the zoo is not operating this season. The 7th Avenue patch is scheduled for October 2 through October 31.
Best for: San Francisco residents, quick pumpkin shopping and families who do not want to leave the city.
1620 7th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 753-2689
Lemos Farm — Half Moon Bay
Lemos Farm is much more than a place to buy a pumpkin. During fall, the farm turns into a large Halloween attraction with pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, play areas and a haunted house. The farm has been hosting its pumpkin patch since around 1980 and has become a Bay Area fall tradition.
This is an especially good choice for families with younger children because there is enough to do to turn pumpkin shopping into a half-day outing.
Best for: Toddlers, younger kids and families looking for lots of activities.
(650) 726-2342
12320 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm — Half Moon Bay
For people who care more about the actual pumpkins than rides and attractions, Farmer John's is one of the better choices on the coast. The farm is known for its huge variety of pumpkins, including unusual colors, heirloom varieties, tiny decorative pumpkins and enormous Atlantic Giants.
General admission and parking are free, and dogs are welcome, making this an easy stop if you want a more relaxed Half Moon Bay pumpkin experience.
Best for: Pumpkin selection, photos, dog owners and a traditional farm visit.
850 Cabrillo Highway North
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 730-9258
Andreotti Family Farms — Half Moon Bay
Andreotti Family Farms has been farming in Half Moon Bay since 1926. Its fall setup combines pumpkins with antique trucks, tractors, seasonal displays, a corn maze and the farm's well-known sunflower fields.
It is one of the most photogenic pumpkin stops in Half Moon Bay, especially if you visit while some of the sunflowers are still in bloom. The sunflower season can fade by October, so visiting earlier is better if flowers are a major reason for your trip.
Best for: Fall photos, pumpkins, sunflowers and couples or families making a Half Moon Bay day trip.
800 Cabrillo Highway North
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 720-0428
Arata's Pumpkin Farm — Half Moon Bay
Arata's stands out because of its famous Minotaur's Labyrinth, a huge hay maze that is much more involved than the little straw mazes found at many pumpkin patches. The farm has also traditionally offered a cornfield, haunted barn, hayrides, children's activities and plenty of pumpkins.
This is a good choice for families with older children or anyone who actually wants to spend some time getting lost.
Best for: Hay mazes, older kids and visitors looking for a more activity-heavy pumpkin patch.
(650) 726-7548
185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch — Morgan Hill
Spina Farms is one of the biggest pumpkin-patch destinations in the South Bay. In addition to an enormous selection of pumpkins, the farm features a corn maze, hayrides, trains, Pumpkin Blasters and its well-known dinosaur displays.
Admission to the general patch is free, while rides and attractions cost extra. The 2026 season runs from September 17 through November 2. Weekends can get extremely busy, so a weekday visit is worth considering if your schedule allows it.
Best for: A full afternoon of activities, dinosaur-loving kids and families in the South Bay.
225 Laguna Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(650) 763-6935
Webb Ranch — Portola Valley
Webb Ranch provides a surprisingly rural fall outing considering how close it is to Palo Alto and the rest of Silicon Valley. Thousands of pumpkins fill the ranch during the season, and children's activities can include pony rides and bounce houses.
The 2026 pumpkin patch runs from September 25 through October 31. Shopping for pumpkins does not require admission, although reservations are required for the activity area on October weekends.
Best for: Peninsula families and people looking for more of a traditional farm atmosphere.
2718 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 854-6334
Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch — Livermore
Joan's Farm has been welcoming visitors for pumpkin season since 1990. Located on a historic cattle ranch outside central Livermore, it has more of an old-fashioned country feel than some of the amusement-style pumpkin patches.
Families can pick pumpkins, see and feed farm animals and take part in a collection of simple fall activities. Admission is free for the 2026 season, although there is a small parking charge and individual activities cost extra.
Best for: A relaxed family outing and a traditional East Bay farm experience.
4351 Mines Road
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 980-7772
Smith Family Farm — Brentwood
Smith Family Farm is another strong option for people who would rather spend the day at a working farm than at a temporary pumpkin lot. Its annual Pumpkin Harvest includes the pumpkin patch along with farm animals, gardens, games, fall art displays, photo areas, live music and special events.
One nice difference here is that admission includes a pumpkin of any size from the patch.
Best for: A classic farm day, farm animals and visitors who want activities bundled with admission.
4350 Sellers Avenue
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 625-5966
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze — Petaluma
One of the highlights of pumpkin season in the North Bay is Petaluma's large corn maze. Visitors can pick pumpkins from the field, see farm animals and take part in children's activities, but the maze is the main attraction.
Friday and Saturday nights are especially interesting because the corn maze stays open after dark, turning it into a much different experience than the typical daytime pumpkin patch. The 2026 season begins September 25.
Best for: Corn-maze fans, older kids, groups of friends and a nighttime fall activity.
450 Stony Point Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 781-3132
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch — Nicasio
If part of the appeal is getting out of the city for the afternoon, Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch is hard to beat. The West Marin setting feels far removed from San Francisco even though it is still an easy Bay Area day trip.
The farm offers pumpkins, farm animals, hay mazes, play areas and weekend hayrides, along with food vendors on select days. Admission and parking are free. For 2026, the patch runs from September 25 through October 31.
Best for: A scenic North Bay drive, families and a low-key country pumpkin patch.
5300 Nicasio Valley Road
Nicasio, CA 94946
(415) 662-9100
Where Should You Go?
For families with younger kids, Lemos Farm and Spina Farms offer the most to do beyond picking out a pumpkin. If you want something simpler, Farmer John's, Webb Ranch and Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch give you more of a farm style fall outing.
Maze fans should look at Arata's, G&M Farms and the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch. Get lost among the corn like a tarintingo pig with a mouth full of meeples. San Francisco residents who just want pumpkins without crossing a bridge or driving down the Peninsula can keep things easy with Clancy's.
And if you have never done Halloween in Half Moon Bay, it is worth making a day of it. Several excellent farms are located within a short distance of one another, so you can stop at two or three patches, have lunch near the coast and head home with considerably more pumpkins than you intended to buy.
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