Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Attractions in San Diego, CA
Covers San Diego County: coastal Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, and Del Mar, inland El Cajon, Lakeside, Escondido, and Valley Center, and the mountain town of Julian. Pumpkin Palooza in Carlsbad runs September 12 to October 31, 2026. Oma's Family Farm in Lakeside opens September 26, and Julian Farm and Orchard runs from September 4 to November 15. For scares, try The Haunted Amusement Park in El Cajon or the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Carlsbad, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Fall (autumn arrival timeframe, specific dates not provided)
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Del Mar Pumpkin Station Pumpkin Patch
Del Mar, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Family Christmas Tree Farm
El Cajon, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Farm Stand West, Fresh Produce, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees
Escondido, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Pumpkin patch opens October 1; Fall Festival October 10 & 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free admission
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Goff Family Pumpkin Patch
San Diego, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 18th - October 31st 2026; Sunday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm, Friday - Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Admission: Free entry
2026 dates posted on their website.
Golden Hill Farms Pumpkin Patch
San Diego, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Julian Farm and Orchard
Julian, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 4 - November 15, 2026 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday); Apple Tours in September; Harvest Fest, Pumpkin Patch, and U-Pick Flowers in September and October
2026 dates posted on their website.
Mellano Farm Stand
Oceanside, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 2026 (Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival runs six straight weekends starting early October through October 31)
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Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins
San Diego, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 2 - November 1
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Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins
San Diego, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 2 - November 1
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Oma's Family Farm
Lakeside, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 26 – October 31, 2026, Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
2026 dates posted on their website.
Pumpkin Palooza
Carlsbad, CA · Fall Festival
Season: September 12 - October 31, 2026
Admission: $3.00 per person, free for children 12 months and under
2026 dates posted on their website.
Pumpkin Patch (Seasonal Brothers)
San Diego, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Open every day through Halloween
Admission: $15 per kid (includes unlimited play time in inflatables, bounce houses, rides, petting zoo); adults free; no charge for pumpkin picking or photos only; Season Pass $40 per kid (Monday-Friday throughout season)
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Pumpkin Patch Bonita, Pumpkins Bonita
Bonita, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Pumpkin Patch National City, Pumpkins National City
National City, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Rollin Pumpkins
El Cajon, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Stehly Farms Organics
Valley Center, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 4th & 11th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission: $12 per person, free for children 4 and under
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Summers Past Farms
El Cajon, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Month of October
Admission: Free admission to pumpkin patch
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The Haunted Amusement Park
El Cajon, CA · Haunted House
Admission: Starting at $25 (prices vary by night; +$15 for Fast Pass, +$25 for VIP Front of Line; cash price, credit card adds $3.99 per ticket)
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
San Diego, CA · Haunted House
Admission: Starting at $34.99 for Timed General Admission, $49.99 for Fast Pass Admission, $99.99 for VIP Blood Red Carpet experience
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The Stein Family Farm
National City, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Admission: Free admission, donations accepted
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Tom's Adventures Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 1st opening (specific closing date not stated)
Admission: $2 per person, free parking
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Tom's Adventures Pumpkin Patch Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: October 1st onwards (opening date stated for San Marcos location; other locations' dates not specified)
Admission: $2 per person
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Waynes World Of Trees And Pumpkin Patch
Encinitas, CA · Pumpkin Patch
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Whaley House Museum
San Diego, CA · Haunted House
Admission: From $15.00 for Daytime Self-Guided Tour, From $20.00 for Evening Guided Tour, From $109.00 for After Hours Paranormal Investigation
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