Guide to Pumpkin Patches in Half Moon Bay
Growing up in Half Moon Bay, I visited the pumpkin patches often throughout pumpkin season! The pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay draw crowds from all around the country with their plentiful produce, seasonal decor, and fall festivities.
Pumpkins grow exceptionally well in this region of the coast, which is the reason Half Moon Bay has so many pumpkin patches!
Though it is a small, coastal community, much of Half Moon Bay is farmland with all kinds of produce grown throughout the year.
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The town proudly wears the title "Pumpkin Capital of the World" as the host of the annual Art & Pumpkin Festival. It also becomes home to the world’s largest pumpkin each year at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off.
Bay Area residents looking for fall getaways in California need not look any further than Half Moon Bay! Though fall in the Bay Area is often warm and still feels like summer, the pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay give you a true feeling of fall.
If you’re planning to visit the pumpkin patches this season, my Half Moon Bay pumpkin patch guide walks you through each pumpkin patch and provides tips for visiting.
Know Before You Go
Best Time To Visit
Weekdays in October are your best chance to visit all the pumpkin patches with fewer crowds. A handful of the pumpkin patches open in September, or even August, but many are only open in October.
Weekends in October in Half Moon Bay are busy with thousands of visitors from around the Bay Area and beyond flocking to the pumpkin patches (for good reason, they’re fun!).
There’s more traffic, more people, and typically higher costs on weekends.
Entry & Attraction Costs
Some pumpkin patches charge a fee just to enter, which includes access to the attractions. Others charge fees for parking, but only on weekends.
All pumpkin patches with attractions require you to purchase tickets if you want to go through a corn maze, pet farm animals, etc.
I’ve included the entry fee and parking costs for each pumpkin patch. The vast majority of them are completely free to enter and park, making it easy to visit almost every pumpkin patch without spending anything.
Getting to Half Moon Bay
We locals have always called it “pumpkin traffic” when trying to leave or get to Half Moon Bay. The only ways into Half Moon Bay are Highway 92 and Highway 1. Both are single-lane highways that get backed up easily during high traffic times.
Highway 92 becomes a narrow, curvy road once you reach Half Moon Bay, so you aren’t going freeway speeds here. Three of the pumpkin patches are along Highway 92, which also causes some slowdowns as people turn into and out of the parking lots.
Highway 1 is the Pacific Coast Highway and has some beautiful views along the way. If you’re coming from south of HMB, there are a couple of pumpkin patches you’ll hit first before getting to the heart of town.
Whichever way you’re coming from, you may hit some traffic on the weekend.
Pumpkin Patches in Half Moon Bay
Now onto the pumpkin patches! These are eight pumpkin patches or farms where you can get locally grown pumpkins during the fall.
Some are more commercialized with a focus on attractions and kid-oriented activities, while others are all about quality, home-grown squash. You can choose whichever ones sound best to you.
If you’re feeling ambitious and want to visit all the pumpkin patches in one day, it is doable. Half Moon Bay is small, and a few of the patches are neighbors. You will need to drive between the pumpkin patches, but they are not far from each other.
I recommend double-checking the opening days/times of each patch directly, as dates and hours are subject to change from what I have listed below.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm
This is my favorite pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay! Farmer John’s is not a giant pumpkin patch with tons of activities, but instead has a fun atmosphere with plenty of pumpkins and gourds in all different varieties.
Quite possibly the best thing about this pumpkin patch is their annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day on the first Sunday in October. Everyone with a Bernese Mountain Dog is welcome to bring their dog for a giant gathering of the sweetest dogs in the world!
As far as other activities go, you can take hay rides on a tractor, which also allows Bernese Mountain Dogs to ride it on BMD Day! They have a small sunflower field too.
They also have a small booth selling treats — I got some delicious cookies from Fish Wife Sweets on one of my visits. If you visit on a weekend, there will likely be a food truck as well!
Fall season dates: Opens September 5
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 9 am–6 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: 850 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA
Andreotti Family Farm
Just next door to Farmer John’s is Andreotti Family Farm. Their main attraction is their giant sunflower field, available for photoshoots and U-Pick sunflowers.
In addition to their sunflower field (tickets required to enter), they have large, beautiful displays of all kinds of different pumpkins and gourds. It’s definitely the most photogenic pumpkin patch as far as pumpkins go.
The pumpkin patch area is pretty small, but the sunflower fields and corn maze are sprawling!
You can park in the same lot for both Andreotti Family Farm and Farmer John’s. It’s free to enter and walk around, but you need tickets for the sunflowers, corn maze, hay rides, and fright night (haunted corn maze).
If you’re planning to buy multiple pumpkins here, you can purchase tickets online for the best deal.
Fall season dates: Sunflower field opens August 29. Pumpkin patch runs October 1–November 30
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 10 am–5 pm
Entry fee: Free for the pumpkin patch; Must purchase tickets for the sunflower field
Parking fee: Free
Address: 800 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA
Repetto’s Pumpkins
Repetto’s is a year-round flower farm selling gorgeous orchids and cut flowers in their greenhouse. It’s the perfect place to get affordable flower arrangements for events. They also have a space for you to create your own flower arrangement from your purchased flowers.
During the pumpkin season in Half Moon Bay, Repetto’s has a pumpkin patch offering a sprawling assortment of pumpkins and gourds! This is definitely more of a pumpkin farm with pumpkins being the main attraction, in addition to a corn maze.
Since it’s mostly just pumpkins, there aren’t wild crowds here like there are at the more commercialized pumpkin patches. Plus, you can go home with some gorgeous fresh flowers, too!
Fall season dates: October 1–31
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 10 am–6 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: 12331 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Lemos Farm
This pumpkin patch is definitely geared more towards small kids and is by far the most crowded, busy pumpkin patch in town. Lemos Farm is the one I visited often as a kid growing up in Half Moon Bay. It has a petting zoo, a pony ring, an inflatable slide, train rides, and a haunted house.
Very few pumpkin patches charge a fee just for entering, but this one does. The entrance fee includes parking and most of the attractions, so it’s only worth visiting if you’re planning to partake in the activities.
If you’re an adult visiting without kids, the entry fee includes hay rides, train rides, the haunted house, petting zoo, and parking. There will also be lots of little kids running around.
This farm is less of a field or farm land and more fair-esque with tons of activities, picturesque barns, and festive decorations. There is a small pumpkin patch area where you can pick out pumpkins, but they’re definitely not the main attraction.
Unique to this pumpkin patch are the redwood trees on the property, which are not only beautiful but also provide some much-needed shade on hot October days.
While I haven’t done it myself (yet), you can book tickets for goat yoga on the weekends at Lemos Farm! The classes include 45 minutes of yoga with 15-20 goats and then 15 minutes of play time with the goats. This class is not specific to pumpkin season — they have it almost year-round.
Fall season dates: August 30-November 16
Opening days/times: Choose an entry time slot of 10 am-3 pm or 12 pm-5 pm
Entry fee: $17 for adults / $30-35 for kids
Parking fee: Included in entry fee
Address: 12320 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Pastorino’s Pumpkin Farm
Head across the street from Lemos Farm to reach Pastorino’s Pumpkin Farm! This is another pumpkin patch filled with attractions and festive decorations.
Unlike Lemos Farm, entry is completely free for Pastorino’s — perfect if you’re just looking to visit a pumpkin patch without doing any activities. You can buy tickets for their activities, though, which include a petting zoo, train rides, hay rides, inflatables, and a haunted house.
We bought tickets for the petting zoo because I absolutely love chickens, but we were pleasantly surprised to find a couple of tiny piglets too! They were adorable and spent most of their time digging under the piles of hay.
You are also welcome to bring your own food to enjoy a picnic at the pumpkin patch!
They have a large selection of pumpkins and a cool vintage pick-up truck that’s fun for fall photo ops. Inside their large barn is a cute gift shop with all kinds of different items; it’s also where you purchase tickets for the attractions.
Fall season dates: September 15–October 31 (pumpkins available during these dates, attractions only available in October)
Opening days/times: 9:30 am–5:30 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: 12391 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm
This is the southernmost farm of all the Half Moon Bay pumpkin patches, just off Highway 1. The main attraction at Arata’s Pumpkin Farm is the two-acre Minotaur’s Labyrinth Hay Maze, which is a giant maze!
In addition to the hay maze, they also have a haunted barn, hay rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, a train ride, and bounce houses. All of these attractions require tickets to partake in, which can be purchased online or at the pumpkin patch.
Entry is completely free, except for $20 parking on weekends, which you can use $10 of towards a purchase of pumpkins. If you visit on a weekday, entry and parking are free! You’re welcome to bring your own food and have a picnic there as well.
Activities range from $8–$20 for individual attractions, or you can purchase combo tickets to save if you want to check out more than one attraction.
The’s a six-acre corn field with a pumpkin “river” running through it, which is meticulously planned and neatly organized. If you look at the Google Maps view from above, you can appreciate just how perfectly every row is lined up.
I enjoy this pumpkin patch because the activities are fun for adults, too. The maze is actually difficult, which makes it an exciting challenge. On weekend evenings, the minotaur roams the maze.
The only downside is that it’s a more popular pumpkin patch, so it will likely be crowded if you visit on a weekend. Save this for a weekday if you can!
Fall season dates: October 1–31
Opening days/times: 9 am–6:30 pm Sun–Thurs and 9 am–10:30 pm Fri/Sat
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: $20 on weekends / Free weekdays
Address: 185 Verde Rd. Half Moon Bay, CA
The Farmer’s Daughter
Another classic pumpkin farm is The Farmer’s Daughter, located across the street from the Half Moon Bay airport. It’s a simple farm stand selling fresh produce year-round, and lots of pumpkins in the fall.
Like Repetto’s, this pumpkin farm is far less busy than the attraction-filled pumpkin patches that get swarms of families throughout the pumpkin season. They do have some cute decor, like skeletons sitting on a hay bale and other festive photo ops.
If you’ve already loaded up on pumpkins, take home some fresh Brussels sprouts and local honey from The Farmer’s Daughter instead!
This is the northernmost pumpkin patch, which is actually located in Moss Beach. Much of Moss Beach is lumped in with Half Moon Bay due to the proximity and how small both towns are, but they are technically separate.
For some ocean views after pumpkin peeping, head across the street to walk the trails at Pillar Point Bluffs!
Fall season dates: October 1–31
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 10 am–6 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: 9850 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (airport address – pumpkin patch is across the street)
Bob’s Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Farm
The most affordable pumpkins in Half Moon Bay are at Bob’s Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Farm. There’s also no fee to enter or park, making it the perfect place to get pumpkins if you’re on a budget.
Like the other produce-focused pumpkin patches, this one is also no frills and has no crowds. You can even grab a wheelbarrow and head into the pumpkin patch to cut your own pumpkins off the vine!
Since the main attraction here is pumpkins, you can visit to buy pumpkins whenever they are ready, which is sometime in September. Bob’s is open throughout the year, selling fresh, seasonal produce to locals.
In addition to pumpkins and other fresh produce, they also have some farm animals to see and say hello to.
This feels like a truly authentic pumpkin patch experience — friendly owners, pumpkins on the vine, no entry or parking fees, and reasonably priced pumpkins. Just pure pumpkin farm fun!
Fall season dates: September & October
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 9 am–6 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA
Pumpkin Patches Near Half Moon Bay
Still have time and energy to visit even more pumpkin patches?
Pescadero is a small seaside town just south of Half Moon Bay with a couple of pumpkin patches of its own. Portola Valley, east of Pescadero, has a large ranch that hosts an annual fall festival every weekend in October.
Bianchi Flowers & Pumpkins (Pescadero)
At Bianchi Flowers & Pumpkins, you’ll find a U-pick sunflower field, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, and of course, plenty of pumpkins. They do not accept electronic payments, so be sure to bring some cash.
Fall season: September 21–October 31, 2025
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 10 am–5 pm
Entry fee: Free
Parking fee: Free
Address: 243 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero, CA
Rancho Siempre Verde (Pescadero)
Instead of a usual pumpkin patch, Rancho Siempre Verde hosts a full fall festival every weekend in October. The festival has a wealth of activities, including swings, a slide, tractor rides, U-pick flowers, and wreath making.
Rancho Siempre Verde charges a per-car entry fee. This fee includes entry for up to 6 guests, parking, 5 pumpkins (1 big, 2 medium, and 2 small), a bunch of flowers (cut your own), a bag of farm-grown apples, and 3.5 hours of time to partake in the activities.
All profits from the fall festival go towards growing and donating fresh vegetables to food pantries in the Bay Area through their Phoenix Food Project. They donate 95% of the fruit and vegetables grown on their farm!
The $115 is by far the highest entry fee on this list, but if you bring 6 people, it amounts to less than $20 per person. Plus, it includes pumpkins, flowers, and apples, and benefits a good cause.
Fall season dates: October 1–31, 2025
Opening days/times: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am–4:30 pm
Entry fee: $115 per car of up to 6 guests
Parking fee: Included in entry fee
Address: 2250 Cabrillo Hwy (Highway 1), Pescadero, CA
Webb Ranch (Portola Valley)
Further inland from Pescadero and Half Moon Bay is where you’ll find Webb Ranch.
This pumpkin patch has lots of attractions, which are geared towards young kids (12 or younger). Attractions include bounce houses, a haunted house, a corn maze, hay rides, a petting zoo, and an obstacle course.
You must buy the activities pass to enter the ranch. Since the pass includes all of the attractions, it’s a decent deal if you do all of them. If you don’t want to do any of the activities, then skip this pumpkin patch.
As an adult with no kids, this was an easy skip for me. But if you have small kids, this would be a fun pumpkin patch to bring them to. Plus, there is a soft-serve ice cream food truck that is usually there on weekends.
Fall season dates: September 26 – October 31, 2025
Opening days/times: 7 days a week, 10 am–6 pm
Entry fee: $15 for ages 13+ / $35 for ages 3-12 (less on weekdays)
Parking fee: Free
Address: 2718 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley, CA
Tips for Visiting the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches
Visit on a weekday: As I’ve already exhausted you with mentions about, the weekends during pumpkin season are crowded and busy. If you want to avoid crowds as much as possible, visit on a weekday.
Plan your route ahead of time: With the pumpkin patches dotted throughout Half Moon Bay, you may want to plan which ones to visit and when ahead of time. I’d recommend hitting the most popular ones as early as possible, then visiting the less crowded ones during the peak afternoon hours.
Dress in layers: Half Moon Bay weather is all over the place. Some days in October will be hot and sunny, while others will be overcast and drizzly. Check the weather the day before or day of and dress accordingly, bringing layers just in case!
What To Wear to the Pumpkin Patches
I love a classic fall outfit, no matter how “basic” or “millennial cringe” it is. They’re fun, cute, and the pumpkin patch is the perfect place to wear them!
If the weather is going to be hot when you visit, a midi or maxi dress, jean jacket, hat, and some Converse or combat boots are a winning combo. Sandals may be tempting on hot days, but there are lots of dirt, hay, and other hazards for uncovered feet.
If the weather is going to be cold when you visit, pair some jeans with a festive sweater and fall boots, and bring a coat just in case (a raincoat if needed). I also bring an umbrella if there’s any chance of rain.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
The annual Pumpkin Festival is one weekend in October — this year it’s October 18-19, 2025. Despite being such a small town, Half Moon Bay’s Art & Pumpkin Festival has become world famous over the past 50+ years it’s been running.
The week starts off with the giant pumpkin weighing competition on Monday. Half Moon Bay’s pumpkin contest is the #1 in the world, with the largest pumpkin ever weighing almost 2,800 pounds in 2023!
Though the pumpkin weigh-off is Monday, the actual festival doesn’t start until Saturday.
The weekend festival has a costume contest and parade, pancake breakfast, pie-eating contest, pumpkin carving, a pumpkin run/walk, and three stages with musical performances.
It’s free to attend the festival, though some individual events (pancake breakfast and pumpkin run) require tickets, which benefit local non-profit orgs.
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