From neighborhood pumpkin parking lots to full-blown farms, San Diego has so many options when it comes to picking up your perfect orange friend. We’re sharing the 5 best San Diego pumpkin patches across the county (or at least our favorites). There’s a little something for everyone!
Best San Diego Pumpkin Patch #1: Goff Family Pumpkin Patch
- Location: 2830 Perry Road, San Diego CA, 92106 (Liberty Station)
- Admission: Free
- Features: Picnic area, flower shop, tap truck, Instagrammable spots
- Pro Tip: Check their site for special events like movie nights at the patch and more.
Located at Liberty Station, the Goff Family Pumpkin Patch celebrated its first annual opening! While the patch itself is small, they’ve really put together a must-visit spot. Each corner is incredibly instagrammable, and they’ve teamed up with local businesses to offer a tap truck and flowers for sale.
Best San Diego Pumpkin Patch #2: Carlsbad Strawberry Company
- Location: 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Admission: $5 (extra for activities)
- Features: Corn maze, apple cannons, tractor rides, bounce house, instagrammable spots, food stands.
- Pro Tip: Head over there with the family for at least a half-day of fun!
The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a seasonal favorite (and a tradition in the community). Each year they continue to expand their patch with more activities. What we particularly love about this spot is that it’s practically become an amusement park! Visitors can easily spend half a day here taking photos and exploring the grounds.
Best San Diego Pumpkin Patch #3: Family Christmas Tree Farm
- Location: 300 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
- Admission: Free (extra for activities)
- Features: Fresh hot apple cider, hayrides, maze/ scavenger hunt, farm animals.
- Pro Tip: Be sure to come back to cut down your Christmas treet!
A staple in the San Diego community, the Family Christmas Tree Farm celebrated their first annual pumpkin patch! They pulled out all the stops with fresh apple cider, hayrides, and more! We love that you can pick your pumpkin straight from the vine.
Best San Diego Pumpkin Patch #4: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm
- Location: 13421 Highland Valley Road Escondido, CA. 92128
- Admission: Free (extra for activities)
- Features: U-pick Sunflower field, corn maze, train ride, petting zoo, and tractor ride.
- Pro Tip: Call in advance to check on the status of the sunflowers. They come in at different times each season.
The Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin patch is a hidden gem in the community and it’s not because of their pumpkins! They are the only place in San Diego to offer u-pick sunflower fields. This is a must-do activity that most people don’t know about. While you’re there, check out their wide variety of different types of pumpkins to take home.
Best San Diego Pumpkin Patch #5: Your Local Parking Lot Pumpkin Patch
When short on time, each San Diego neighborhood tends to have a small patch that will do! Admission is free 99.9% of the time, there’s a good selection and it’s convenient! Pro tip: if you’re going to take photos, get create with your angles!
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