Pumpkin picking day trips from San Diego
14 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 14 miles away. Near San Diego the season usually runs late September through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
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5 well-known pumpkin patches near San Diego
- Julian Farm and OrchardSeason: U-pick daffodils Mar-Apr; berries Jun-Aug; apples and pumpkins Sep-Oct
- Hana Field by Tanaka FarmsSeason: U-pick flowers summer; pumpkin patch fall
- Stone Pantry OrchardSeason: U-pick apples/pears/pumpkins Labor Day through Thanksgiving
- Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree FarmSeason: Fall and winter
- Carlsbad Strawberry CompanySeason: U-pick strawberries spring; pumpkin patch fall
...and 9 more pumpkin patches within a day trip of San Diego - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go pumpkin picking near San Diego?
FarmScout lists 14 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown San Diego. Well-known ones include Julian Farm and Orchard in Santa Ysabel, Hana Field by Tanaka Farms in Costa Mesa, Stone Pantry Orchard in Yucaipa.
When is pumpkin picking season near San Diego?
Near San Diego, the season usually runs late September through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from San Diego?
The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 14 miles from downtown San Diego in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.