Whether you’re looking for pumpkin picking with ocean views or patches decked out with decor, Santa Cruz County has plenty of spots to get you (and your home) in the fall spirit! Check our list below for the best places to pick your perfect pumpkin in Santa Cruz County this fall!
Rodoni Farms
Farmers’ market regulars will recognize Rodoni Farms, an organic farm known for their pristine artichokes and Brussels sprouts. During the fall, you can visit their picture-perfect pumpkin patch with rows of the festive squash lining a gentle hill overlooking the ocean.
Pumpkin Patch Open Daily from 9am – 6pm Beginning September 28th
4444 Cabrillo Hwy, Santa Cruz
Post Street Farm
For those sticking in Santa Cruz proper, Post Street Farm is a local favorite for fall fun. Their festive decorations, large variety of pumpkins, and other seasonal vegetables and flowers, make this urban farm a gem of the season! Make sure your phone or camera are charged – you’ll love all the photo ops at this place – and all the scares!
Pumpkins Available as of September 23, 2024; Open Daily from 9am – 9pm
122 Post Street, Santa Cruz
Crystal Bay Farm
Located in Watsonville, Crystal Bay Farm is a fall favorite! With a variety of pumpkins and festive Halloween decor, this small local organic farm also offers u-pick sunflowers, vendors, music on the weekends, food trucks, and more! Entrance fee of $2 per person; no pets please.
Open October: Weekdays from 10am – 6pm; Weekends 11am – 6pm
40 Zils Road, Watsonville
Clearview Orchards: U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins
Clearview Orchards sells fresh apples, apple juice, delicious apple turnovers, organic squash, pumpkins, dried lavender, honey, and more. The orchards are in a beautiful terraced setting overlooking the valley of Watsonville, Only 3 miles from the ocean and La Selva Beach! See their website for more information and to book, as space (and parking) is limited.
September and October: Open Weekends from 10am – 4pm
646 Trabing Road, Watsonville
Corralitos Hills Farm
It’s Corralitos Hills Farm’s inaugural season and they are welcoming visitors to their Pumpkin Patch on weekends from September 28 through October 28! Come out and enjoy a day of fun with your family where you can pick from a wide variety of locally grown and sourced pumpkins and gourds. They have fun games like bocce ball, cornhole, and horseshoes plus, picnic tables to enjoy a beautiful day at the farm in the countryside of Corralitos.
Open Weekends, September 28 – October 28, 10am – 5pm
3240 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville
Swanton Berry Farm
You’ll want to pull over when you see the old yellow pick-up truck that marks the incredibly charming Swanton Berry Farm. Swing open the screen door and step into the cozy farm stand teeming with a giddy assortment of strawberries, jams you can sample, pies, cobblers, warm cider, and pumpkins. Once you’ve assembled your sweet haul, plop some money into the honor system till and dig in at the blue picnic tables outside.
The Farmstand is Open Daily from 8am – 7pm
25 Swanton Road, Davenport
Rodoni’s Farm Fresh Produce
Formally Fambrini’s, Rodoni Farm Fresh Produce is a quaint farm stand with a variety of organic and fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, snacks and cold drinks, frozen treats; locally made goods like soap, honey – and more; everything you need for your local gift buying! During the month of October, you can also take home a pumpkin or two!
Open seasonally May – October: 10am-6pm Daily
Located approximately 2 Miles South of Davenport, on Highway 1
Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch
The best of a traditional pumpkin patch, plus family friendly fun! Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch is centrally located in Soquel and is open from every day for the month of October. In addition to their pumpkins, Sunnyside also has gourds, squash, a gift shop, games, photo ops, and a jump house!
Open 11am – 7pm Weekdays; 10am – 8pm Weekends
2831 Daubenbiss Avenue, Soquel
Capitola Produce
Sister company to Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch, Capitola Produce is an excellent local spot in the heart of Capitola! Get in the fall spirit and enjoy the best harvest of the season.
Open 11am – 7pm Weekdays; 10am – 8pm Weekends
700A Bay Avenue, Capitola
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Conveniently located and family-friendly, never scary, but always festive feel, The Great Pumpkin Patch is great for little ones!
Open October 1st – 31st from 10am to 8pm
2124 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz
Farmer’s Markets
And of course, if you’d rather pick your pumpkins (and gourds) as you shop the vast agricultural abundance of the county, stop by one of our farmer’s markets! With a market nearly every day of the week, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the farmers’ bounty! See the farmer’s market locations and schedules here.
Happy fall and happy pumpkin picking in Santa Cruz County!