Best Pumpkin Patches in South Bay, Los Angeles and Orange County
Fall is nearly here, which means it’s time to pay a visit to the pumpkin patch. Luckily, there are many great places to kick off the spooky season where the entire family is guaranteed a great time. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes and head to one of the best pumpkin patches in the South Bay, Los Angeles, and Orange County, where you’ll find kiddie rides, free activities, live bands, photo ops, and, of course, plenty of beautiful pumpkins.
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Best Pumpkin Patches in the South Bay
Pumpkin Patches in Torrance
Mr. Jones Farm – Torrance
Besides a well-stocked assortment of pumpkins, you’ll find plenty of fun at this family-run patch. They also offer bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, a face painting station, and photo ops.
Location: 3825 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA, United States, California
Torrance Pumpkin Patch – Del Amo Fashion Center (TBA)
Since 1997, Taghavi Farms has been creating “Family Fun” memories, starting in Pasadena and later expanding to Torrance at the Del Amo Mall. Select fresh quality pumpkins to start your family tradition of picking the perfect pumpkin, taking it home, and carving it together. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, and various exciting slides, jumps, and activities. Family pictures are encouraged!
Location: Del Amo Fashion Center, 21800 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503
Pumpkin Patches in Redondo Beach
Debbie and Jeff’s Pumpkin Patch – Redondo Beach
This popular pumpkin patch has served the South Bay for over 30 years. Come for the pumpkins and stay for the bounce houses, photo ops, and petting zoo. And don’t forget to return for a Christmas tree when the lot transforms into Debbie and Jeff’s Christmas Trees for the holidays.
Location: 411 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach 90277
Pumpkin Patch – South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach (Sept 28 – Oct. 31)
The pumpkin patch offers a great selection of pumpkin varieties, as well as fun activities like pumpkin painting, rides on a trackless train, mobile video game trailers, and jumps and slides. The patch also offers an excellent backdrop for fall family photos.
Location: South Bay Galleria, 1601 Kingsdale Ave Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Pumpkin Patches in El Segundo
International Garden Center and Floral Design – El Segundo
The local pumpkin patch offers a festive fall experience perfect for the entire family. In addition to a wide selection of pumpkins, visitors can explore a thrilling haunted house and a kid-friendly haunted maze for some added spooky excitement. This family-owned independent garden center, serving the South Bay, takes pride in creating memorable experiences for the community. Guests are invited to enjoy the season, find the perfect pumpkin, and create lasting memories.
Location: 155 N Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA
Pumpkin Patches in San Pedro
Deluca Farm – San Pedro (October)
Deluca is known for its incredible Christmas trees, but the farm is also open throughout the month of October for pumpkins. In addition to a wide assortment of bright orange gourds, you’ll also enjoy bounce houses, farm animals, tractor rides, games and activities, and a festive photo booth.
Location: 903 S Western Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732
Pumpkin Patches in Lakewood
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch – Lakewood (September 29th – Oct. 31)
Formerly located in Long Beach, Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is moving for Halloween 2024. The new location at the Lakewood Center will still offer all kinds of fun, including a snack bar, a pony ride, a petting zoo, and a variety of games and rides. Additionally, it’s a fantastic location for family fall photos. Depending on the week you choose to visit, hours change and advanced reservations are required.
Location: 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712
Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins – Torrance/ West L.A. (Oct. 4 – 31)
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the fall season with a unique experience at Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. The family-run business with multiple locations is a great place to pick out the perfect pumpkin. The wide selection of pumpkins ranges from tiny Jack-be-little pumpkins to the largest ones weighing more than 50 pounds! Each venue features a variety of games and activities, like pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating, viewing of farm animals, and more.
Locations: 17520 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504; 11404 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles
Underwood Family Farms – Moorpark (Sep. 28 – Oct. 31)
Nothing really beats Underwood Farms when it comes to fall festivals. This fall, you’ll find everything imaginable at one of the best places to visit, including pig races, live music, a petting zoo, and tractor rides. The full Underwood Fall Harvest experience takes place each weekend through the month of October with special themed weekends, like antique tractors and the Wild West. Visitors can also enjoy amusement rides, games, picture opportunities, live entertainment bands, and more. The Animal Show, Harvester slide, pumpkin house, corn stalk maze, and more will all return.
If you’re looking for a less crowded experience for pumpkin picking, you can also visit the farm during the week. In addition to the larger pumpkin fields, Underwood has a section of pick your own pumpkin off the vine for sugar pumpkins. Perfect for making pumpkin pie!
Tickets for weekend access are ONLY available online. Tickets ARE NOT available online for weekday entrance and are only sold at the gate. Please have your tickets available on your phone or bring them when you enter. Children UNDER 2 are FREE, as is parking.
Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA
Tapia Bros. Farm – Encino (Sep. 28 – Oct. 31)
This family-owned farm in the heart of the San Fernando Valley is small but mighty, offering tons to do in addition to finding the perfect pumpkin. Young kids will love the petting zoo, train ride, and pony rides, while older kids will love the challenge of trying to make their way through the corn maze. The farm has free admission and free parking, with paid tickets required for the rides and activities.
Location: 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave Encino, CA 91436
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch – Sherman Oaks (Oct. 2 – 31 & Nov. 2-3)
This pumpkin patch in the Westfield Fashion Square parking lot is open daily and features many fun activities, including a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, obstacle course, slide, and free straw maze. The patch is also available to book for school groups and birthday parties. The fun doesn’t stop there; you can still visit Tina’s for Christmas Trees once Halloween ends.
Location: Westfield Fashion Square (Parking lot off Woodman & 101 Fwy) 4725 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch – Los Angeles (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2)
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch is one of the biggest pumpkin fields in Los Angeles, offering a large variety of pumpkins and plenty of family fun. Visitors of all ages will have a great time thanks to the horses, petting zoo, carnival games, hay maze, face painters, and food booths. If you can convince your kids to pause for a moment, you can capture some fantastic family photos against a beautiful backdrop. The pumpkins are reasonably priced, and the best part is that admission is free. Keep in mind that this patch is small but very popular, making weekdays the best time to visit if you want to enjoy it without the massive crowds.
Location: 3443 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch – Culver City (Oct. 5 – 31)
Founded over 30 years ago, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned and operated business that focuses on bringing the farm to the city. The patch features bounce houses, a pony ride, a petting zoo, and a giant pumpkin patch. Kiddos can also enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, slides, and more. There are many options for cute backdrops for the kids or the whole family for fall pics.
Admission prices and hours fluctuate depending on the day of the week and the date’s proximity to Halloween.
Location: 10100 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
Lopez Ranch Pumpkins – Marina del Rey (Oct.)
If you want to visit a family-run, local pumpkin patch that’s a little more low-key, then Lopez Ranch is the place to be. This traditional, quaint neighborhood pumpkin patch is perfect for photo ops and offers free admission. In addition to pumpkins, straw bales, and corn stalks, the patch has a play area for young kids with a straw tunnel and a giant pumpkin to climb on and slide down. New this year, the patch is moving from it’s location in Venice to Marina del Rey.
Location: 13450 Maxella Ave. Marina del Rey 90292
Forneris Farms – Mission Hills (Oct. 5 – Nov. 3)
Fall Harvest Festival offers entertainment and educational enrichment on a real working farm in October. The pumpkin patch and farm market are open daily. There is a $5 entrance fee. However, the fee can be applied to the purchase of a $10 or more pumpkin from the patch. In addition to the farm-grown and harvested pumpkins, you can enjoy a corn maze and train ride. Please note that this farm is cash only.
Location: 15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills, California 91345
Best Pumpkin Patches in Orange County
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch – Irvine (Sep. 14 – Oct. 31)
The Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad in Orange County is enjoyable for the whole family. Come out and take advantage of the numerous kid-friendly activities. The massive patch offers train and hay wagon rides, bouncy houses, face painters, pumpkin ring throws, tasty cuisine, and more for a fee. There are also several free activities for all visitors, including a haunted house, hay maze, and photo ops. Admission to the pumpkin patch, located right behind the train station, is free. However, the County of Orange charges a park entrance fee per vehicle.
Location: Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch – Orange (Sep. 28 – Oct. 31)
The pumpkin patch season starts on Sep. 30 and ends with a special day of trick-or-treating fun on October 31. All month long, there are plenty of entertaining activities to enjoy, including a big bike track, pumpkin decorating, giant slides, bouncers, and obstacle courses, and so much more! Themed photo ops are available with Bluey, Mickey, Minnie, Snoopy, Scooby Doo, Beetlejuice and Barbie.
Location: The Outlets at Orange, 20 city Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch – Irvine (Sep. 14 to Oct. 31)
Tanaka Farms is the place to go if you want to choose your pumpkin directly from the patch! At this authentic U-pick pumpkin field in Orange County, you can take a wagon ride, check out the Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and navigate the corn maze. On weekends, additional activities include arts and crafts, festival games, farmer golf, and the famous pumpkin cannon.
Location: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch and Flower Fields – Costa Mesa (Oct. 4 – 27, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only)
Featuring eight acres of U-pick pumpkins and a sunflower field, this gorgeous farm is the perfect place to get those fall family photos! The patch also features a corn maze, farm animals, a kid’s play area, a cow train, a pumpkin cannon, and more. You can pack your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the farm or grab a bite from the Hana Field Food Truck. Please note, there will be no u-pick flower fields for 2024.
Location: 427 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm – Laguna Hills (Oct. 1 to 31)
Come celebrate Halloween at Orange County’s premier Harvest Festival. Stroll through thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in a charming farm atmosphere and pick the perfect one to bring home. The farm also features amusement rides, game booths, and activities. Don’t miss farm dining at the Pumpkin City Diner, which offers hot dogs, churros, ice cream, cookies, snacks, and more. On Oct. 31, the patch features a beer tent, and admission is free all day.
Locations: 24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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