Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Attractions in San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara, CA

Covers the Central Coast, from Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero through San Luis Obispo and Nipomo, south to Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Santa Barbara. Lane Farms in Santa Barbara and Nipomo Pumpkin Patch both run September 26 to October 31, 2026. Avila Valley Barn and Jack Creek Farms in Templeton are longtime fall favorites. For scares, The Haunt in Atascadero runs from September 25 to November 1, and Nightmare From Main Street in Paso Robles opens Friday and Saturday nights in October.

Avila Valley Barn

San Luis Obispo, CA · Pumpkin Patch

Season: Fall season (specific start/end dates not stated; pony rides and animal meet & greet listed for Sept 19-27 and October weekends)

Admission: Free admission

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Big Wave Daves Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch

Santa Barbara, CA · Pumpkin Patch

Season: September 30 - October 31, 2026. Monday-Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday-Sunday 10am to 9pm. Closing 6pm Halloween Day

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Brookshire Farms

San Luis Obispo, CA · Pumpkin Patch

Season: Opening September 26th at 10am; last day TBD

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Jack Creek Farms

Templeton, CA · Fall Festival

Season: September and October (September: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-5; October: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10-5, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-6; closed Wednesdays)

Admission: Happy Acres: $15 per person (discounted family punch passes available); Guided tastings: $6 per person; Goat feed: $2.99 per bag; Pumpkins and u-pick crops priced separately

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