Looking for a fun place to take family photos with your kiddos this fall season? Grab your camera and take a look at this list of pumpkin patches throughout San Diego County.

Be sure to call or visit their website to confirm dates, hours, activities of the day, and pricing.

Bates Nut Farm
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Phone #: (760) 749-3333
Dates: September 22, 2018 to October 31, 2018
Website: batesnutfarm.biz
Over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, 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 décor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from 12:00 -3:00, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events. Check our calendar for details and schedule.

Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch
Location: 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA
Phone #: (760) 603-9608

Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
Location: 4000 Plaza Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: Website
Cost: $12 for 30 minute wristband | $16 for 60 minute wristband
Duck Bumper Boats $7 per ride
Mechanical Ride Tickets 1 = $1 | 6 = $5 | 12 = $10 | 25 = $20
Inflatable Amusements including bounce houses, GIANT slides and obstacle courses, as well as different types of Pumpkins, Gourds, Pumpkin Accessories, Snacks, Beverages and more.

Del Mar Pumpkin Station
Location: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: Website
Cost: Free Admission & Parking.
Pumpkins, Kiddy Rides, Giant Slides, Inflatable Jumps, Petting Zoos, Game Zones, Group Tours, Party Packages, Living Pumpkin Patch, 8 ft. Tall Living Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Tractor Ride.

Doug & Bruce’s PB Pumpkin Patch
Location: 870 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone #: (858) 483-0329
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: http://www.pbpumpkinpatch.com/ Visit Link to Receive Coupon
Free pumpkin carving and painting area, hot apple cider and shaved ice.

Farm Stand West (Two Locations)
Location: 2115 Miller Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
Dates: Open Year Round
Location: 1980 Summit Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: thefarmstandwest.com
All throughout the month of October Farm Stand West will be hosting their own you-pick Pumpkin Patch! You and your friends can come down to The Farm Stand West or Fran’s Original Farm Stand and pick your own pumpkins from their field!

Julian Mining Company Pumpkin Picking Patch
Location: 4444 California 78, Julian, CA
Phone #: (951) 313-0166
Dates: Weekends starting September 22, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: julianminingcompany.com
Hayrides, Ciderpressing, candle making, Petting zoo, Archery & Tomahawk Throwing, Seasonal Crafts, & Family Fun

Lavender Hill Pumpkins
Location: 1509 East Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone #: (760) 715-8495
Dates: September 28, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: lavenderhillpumpkins.com
Organically grown, pick your own pumpkin patch. No furry friends allowed. Cash Only.

Mountain Valley Ranch
Location: 842 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065
Phone #: (760) 788-8703
Dates: September 22, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: mountainvalleyranch.com | Facebook Page
Pumpkins, petting zoo, corn maze, hay ride and more.

Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkins
Location: 6710 La Jolla Blvd., San Diego, CA 92037
Phone #: (844) 452-2567
Dates: October 5, 2018 – October 31st, 2018
Website: mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
There is no entrance fee; however, tickets may be purchased for the Candy Corn Hole, Mr. Jack O’s Jumpin’ Bounce House, Haunted Hay Maze, Boo-loon Pop, Pumpkin Knock, Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Decorating Station, Face Painting, Petting Zoo.

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: 14950 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone #: (619) 390-2929
Dates: September 25, 2018 – October 31st, 2018 ~ Closed Sunday & Monday
Website: omaspumpkinpatch.com
Cost: $12 per child (1 year – 13 years) | $5 (14 years and up)
Child admission includes water bottle & pumpkin. | Adult admission does not include water bottle or pumpkin.
Playground equipment with swings, Cottonseed Mountain, Sandpile with toy trucks & tractors for the kids, covered hayrides around the farm, hay bale maze, petting corral, pedal cart/tricycle race track and lots of other kid powered games.

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm
Location: 13421 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone #: (858) 566-7466
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: pumpkinstation.com
8’Tall Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Tractor Hay-Wagon

Stu Miller’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: 1295 Discovery Street, San Marcos, CA 92078
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: seasonaladventures.com
Our pumpkin lots are designed to be a fun family experience. Each of our lots has a bungee jump, mechanical rides, games, petting zoo, a giant inflatable slide and other inflatables. Stu’s pumpkins are hand selected by local growers to provide the freshest and largest pumpkins to our customers. Great Pacific Pumpkin, a local Ventura County farm, supply the pumpkins and squash. The shipments arrive within a day to most of our locations.

Summers Past Farms
Location: 15602 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone #: (619) 390-1523
Closed Monday & Tuesday
summerspastfarms.com
The jumpy will be there on the grass area and popcorn and corndogs at the coffee bar along with their coffee drinks and smoothies. They welcome you to come out and enjoy the country.

Tom’s Adventures Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
Location: 105 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
Location: 10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
Location: 1430 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084
Dates: October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Website: tomsadventuresllc.com
Come Choose Your Family’s Halloween Pumpkins From The Various Types Offered At Our Pumpkin Patches. Select From Our Jack O’lantern And Big Macs Scattered Around The Patch Or A Few Of Those Cute And Adorable Minis.
Their family-owned pumpkin patches have something for everyone to participate in. From kiddy bounce houses to XXL double lane slides there is something for all to take part in. Depending On The patch, the family can enjoy the petting zoo or climb up their 10+ foot inflatable pyramid or for those a little more thrill seeking, you can jump on their jumping jack for 15+ feet of thrill. All locations are set up to create multiple picture-perfect areas for your favorite pumpkin patch photos. Every location has a prize-winning area where anyone can play for a special souvenir.

Do you know of any other pumpkin patches in your area that we may have missed? Please let us know in the comments below.

Last Updated: September 18, 2018