Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Attractions in Monterey & Santa Cruz, CA
Covers the Monterey Bay area: Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Felton, Hollister, Salinas, Monterey, and Carmel. Rodoni Farm on Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz is open daily from September 26 to October 31, 2026. Crystal Bay Farm in Watsonville runs from September 27. Swank Farms in Hollister hosts its fall festival through October. Roaring Camp in Felton and Haunted Harbor on Cannery Row in Monterey round out the list.
Borchard Farms
Salinas, CA · Corn Maze
Season: Open Friday, September 18th, daily 11am to 8pm (year not specified, assumed 2024 or current season)
Admission: Free admission; corn maze free; pumpkins and other products available for purchase
Check their website for 2026 dates.
Crystal Bay Farm
Watsonville, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 27th - October 31st, 2026
Admission: Entrance fee $2.00 per person
2026 dates posted on their website.
Haunted Harbor on Cannery Row
Monterey, CA · Haunted House
Check their website for 2026 dates.
Roaring Camp Train Depot
Felton, CA · Other
Admission: Admission to the grounds (not the park) is free except during special events. Individual train rides and special events have separate pricing - see specific event or train pages for details.
Check their website for 2026 dates.
Rodoni Farm Fresh Produce
Santa Cruz, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 26 - October 31, 2026 (daily 9am-6pm)
Admission: $10 per person age 5+ (kids under 5 are free) for corn maze; U-pick pumpkins pricing not stated
2026 dates posted on their website.
Swank Farms, The Experience
Hollister, CA · Fall Festival
Season: October 2, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-10pm)
2026 dates posted on their website.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 1-31, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Santa Cruz location)
Check their website for 2026 dates.