As a Bay Area photographer, my busier-than-the-usual-busy schedule can only mean one thing: Fall is hereeeee! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect jack-o-lantern or looking for a fun pumpkin patch to spend an afternoon with the family, you’re in luck. From the rolling vineyards of Livermore to the coastal breeze around Half Moon Bay, there are plenty of charming farms to explore. Read on to find a Bay Area pumpkin patch to visit this season:
🎃 1. Spina Farms — Morgan Hill
Nestled in South Bay, Spina Farms is a Bay Area pumpkin patch family favorite—and it’s easy to see why. Their pumpkin patch offers sprawling fields, corn mazes, hayrides, and a rustic farmstand packed with seasonal treats. A visit here feels like stepping out of the city but without the long drive. Learn more
🎃 2. G&M Farms — Livermore
Out in the East Bay, G&M Farms brings a spacious, rural setting where you can stroll among pumpkins of every shape and size. With plenty of room, families can spread out, soak in the farmland scenery, and enjoy cider, fresh produce, and that unmistakable fall feel under wide open skies. Learn more
🎃 3. Arata Farms — Half Moon Bay
Perched near the coast, Arata (often spelled “Atara” but correctly Arata 😉) offers a cooler climate and that misty sea air—perfect when you want to combine the pumpkin hunt with ocean breezes. Expect colorful pumpkins, friendly farm animals, and picturesque views that make you want to linger—camera in hand. Learn more
🎃 4. Webb Ranch — Woodside
Just minutes from Silicon Valley, Webb Ranch brings together rustic charm and convenience. Their pumpkin patch is more than just pumpkins; between the petting farm, pony rides, and snack stand, it’s an ideal afternoon adventure for families with little ones or anyone wanting to return to simpler times. Learn more
🎃 5. Pastorino Farms — Half Moon Bay
Known for classic pumpkin patch vibes, Pastorino Farms delivers—think bales of hay, winding paths, and vibrant pumpkins lined up in rows under open skies. It’s the kind of place that makes a pumpkin-carving night feel extra special. Learn more
🎃 6. Lemos Farm — Half Moon Bay
A legend in its own right, Lemos Farm is an autumn icon. Picture train rides, farm animals, a fun house, and even a haunted house during Halloween—perfect if you’re not just looking for pumpkins but an all-round fall festival experience. Learn more
🎃 7. Petaluma Pumpkin Patch — Petaluma
Heading north, the patch in Petaluma gives a more relaxed, small-town feel. It’s warm, welcoming, and beautifully rustic. Here you can take your time choosing pumpkins, enjoy simple farm games, maybe even grab some homemade apple cider donuts, and truly savor fall at your own pace. Learn more
🎃 8. Queens Pumpkin Patch — Saratoga
Just up the road from San Jose, Queens Pumpkin Patch in Saratoga is packed with fall fun. Think hayrides, petting zoo, corn mazes, climbing walls, pumpkin slingshots—and yes, a huge variety of pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes. Learn more
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