Fall is just around the corner, and San Diego is getting ready for one of the season’s favorite traditions: visiting a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, take family photos and enjoy a day outdoors.

 

While some locations have already opened, several of the county’s most popular pumpkin patches will welcome visitors throughout late September and October, offering everything from pumpkin fields to farm-style attractions with animals, mazes and tractor rides.

 

Here are some of the pumpkin patches to check out this fall:

 

Bates Nut Farm

Located in Valley Center, Bates Nut Farm is one of San Diego County’s longtime fall destinations. Its annual Pumpkin Patch will feature a variety of pumpkins, along with tractor rides, a hay maze and a petting zoo.

Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center

Dates: September 17 through October 31, 2026

Admission: Free; some activities cost extra.

 

Goff Family Pumpkin Patch

For an option closer to central San Diego, Goff Family Pumpkin Patch will return to Liberty Station with more than 10,000 pumpkins, decorated photo areas and family-friendly games.

Location: 2830 Perry Road, San Diego

Dates: September 18 through October 31, 2026

Admission: Free.

 

Pumpkin Station

With locations in Bonita, Rancho Bernardo, National City and Del Mar, Pumpkin Station will offer pumpkins, games, inflatables, children's attractions and a petting zoo.

The Bonita and Rancho Bernardo locations will also feature mazes, animals and tractor rides.

Dates: September 25 through October 31, 2026

Admission: Free; some activities cost extra.

 

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

In North County, the Pumpkin Patch at Carlsbad Strawberry Company will combine pumpkin picking with seasonal attractions, including a corn maze, tractor rides and photo areas.

Location: 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad

Dates: September 14 through November 8, 2026

Admission: Prices vary by day.

 

Oma's Family Farm

Oma's Family Farm in Lakeside will offer a fall experience geared toward families with children, featuring a maze, petting zoo, slides, duck races and tractor-drawn wagon rides.

Location: 14950 El Monte Road, Lakeside

Dates: September 26 through October 31, 2026

Admission: Children age 2 and under enter free.

 

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

In Clairemont, Mr. Jack O' Lanterns will offer pumpkins, photo opportunities and family activities, along with a haunted house for visitors looking to add a Halloween twist to their fall outing.

Location: 3901 Clairemont Drive, San Diego

Dates: October 2 through November 1, 2026

Admission: Free; pumpkins and some activities cost extra.

 

With locations throughout San Diego County, this year’s pumpkin patches offer a variety of ways to enjoy the fall season, whether you're looking for a quick stop to pick out a pumpkin or a full day of family activities.

 

Most locations will remain open throughout October, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy pumpkin picking, fall decorations and the Halloween atmosphere around San Diego.