During the fall, Half Moon Bay coastside farms become awash with orange gourds, bouncy houses, petting zoos, and hay mazes\u2014signaling that the Halloween season is officially underway! Known for its beautiful pumpkin patches, visitors flock to the area to experience these unique offerings, experiences and attractions. Be sure to review our comprehensive 2023 Guide to Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches and Farms below for a complete list of local area pumpkin patches, activities, and real-world reviews and ratings.<\/p>\n
One of the more popular pumpkin patches just south of Half Moon Bay is the Arata Pumpkin Farm<\/a>. Visitors love the farm’s giant pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and other fun activities. The farm also has a large selection of pumpkins, gourds, and other fall decorations available for purchase. It can be a bit spendy, so bring lots of cash!<\/p>\n Another well-known, local favorite pumpkin farm in Half Moon Bay is the Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm.<\/a> Visitors appreciate the farm’s well-maintained grounds, friendly staff, and variety of pumpkins and other fall decorations. The also have some great photo opportunities–ranging from tractors to tepees.<\/p>\n The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival<\/a> is another popular fall attraction in the area. The festival features pumpkin carvings, live music, art and wine, food vendors, and other fun activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n If you are a pumpkin lover or looking for a fun family activity during the fall season, Half Moon Bay’s pumpkin patches are definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n For more Halloween\u00a0activities and events, check out these Half Moon Bay Spooktacular Family Friendly Activities<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>According to my 7-year-old daughter, they have some awesome inflatables and a large assortment of pumpkins. Plus, you are just up the street from Lemos Farm, a favorite for younger kids.<\/p>\n Major rating websites rate 4-Cs Pumpkin Patch 4 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n For more information, https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/4-cs-pumpkin-patch-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong>\u00a012371 San Mateo Rd., (Hwy 92), Half Moon Bay, CA <\/p>\n Located next to Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm on Highway 1, just a few minutes north of Half Moon Bay.<\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Nice selection of pumpkins with a reasonable price point. No bouncy houses or mazes, but they usually have a monster truck on display!<\/p>\n For more information, https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/andreotti-family-farms\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 329 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This is the home to a massive hay maze ( hay labyrinth).\u00a0 Because of the extra activities and large selection of home-grown pumpkins, we think this is an ideal pumpkin patch for families with older children.<\/p>\n For more information, https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/aratas-pumpkin-farm\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 185 Verde Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Although it looks like they\u00a0reduced their pumpkin planting this year, they still have a huge selection of pumpkins. Additional activities a picnic area, farm animals, and hay pyramid. It’s\u00a0far less crowded and lower key than the farms located on Hwy. 92\u2014making it a great pumpkin patch for families with very small children and toddlers.<\/p>\n Pumpkins range from $1 to $30. Activities low to no cost.<\/p>\n For more information,\u00a0https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/bobs-pumpkin-farm\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Highway 1, 5 miles south of Half Moon Bay Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This is a great location for families with smaller children.\u00a0 Plenty of photo opportunities and a large selection of pumpkins.\u00a0 It lacks a lot of the more fun activities for older children such as bouncy houses, mazes, etc.<\/p>\n For more information, https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/farmer-johns-pumpkin-farm\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 800 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA Located across from the Half Moon By Airport on Highway 1. <\/em><\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014This year around vegetable and fruit stand offers a nice variety of pumpkins during the Halloween season.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014Best known for plants,\u00a0flowers and sage advice\u2014during the Halloween season, they offer a small selection of pumpkins.<\/p>\n Address:\u00a0<\/strong>11691 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This fruit and vegetable stand offers a large selection of pumpkins. No additional activities, although, they do have some chickens that you can look at.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12950 San Mateo RD, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 <\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor\/train rides, petting zoo, etc.\u00a0 Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!<\/p>\n More information, https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/lemos-family-farm\/<\/a><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA <\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Similar to Lemo’s Farm (and right across the road) is Pastorino’s Gifts & Plants. It offers a nice variety of activities for the kids, shopping for the adults, and a nice selection of pumpkins during the Halloween\u00a0season. \u00a0Please note that the activities can be a little pricy and they do charge for parking.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12391 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA <\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>ABC Tree Farms & Pick of the Patch Pumpkins owns and operates 20 pumpkin patches around the Bay Area and Southern California. Their latest pumpkin patch is slated to open in Half Moon Bay on Sept 17. It has a huge selection of pumpkin and plenty of activities for the kids.<\/p>\n 2021 Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is $4 per person and parking is free.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Hwy 1 at San Mateo Rd (Hwy 92), 94019 (San Mateo County) <\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>More of a pumpkin lot, they have a nice selection of pumpkins.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12592 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014Tom & Pete’s is a produce distributor that opens its doors to the public during the Halloween season\u2014creating a no frills pumpkin lot with\u00a0tons of traditional jack-o-lantern\u00a0type\u00a0pumpkins at\u00a0reasonable prices–ranging from $1 to $60.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 270 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tunitas Creek Family Farm has limited public access this year. They are primarily a wholesale producer, but they will be harvesting on weekends. If you are interested, feel free to stop by. They are in a beautiful rural setting with farm animals and historic elements. You can even pick your own sweet corn. The owner’s children or mother would be happy to sell you a few out of the Field.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 1451 Lobitos Creek Cutoff (Up the road from Aratas<\/em>), Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Safeway has a great selection of pumpkins and gourds at very reasonable prices. Very large pumpkins are just $6.99! Of course you do miss out on the experience a navigating a field to find the best possible pumpkin. You also miss out on the kid friendly activities like the bouncy houses and petting zoos, but you can’t beat their prices.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 70 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pick the perfect pumpkin at a Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and create cherished family memories that will last for a lifetime! During the fall, Half Moon Bay coastside farms become awash with orange gourds, bouncy houses, petting zoos, and hay mazes\u2014signaling that the Halloween season is officially underway! Known for its beautiful pumpkin patches, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3992,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" The hillsides and coastal farms are awash in orange gourds and inflatables. It is official\u2014the Halloween season is well underway in Half Moon Bay!<\/p> Our Guide & Map to Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches <\/strong>provide families with a comprehensive list of local area pumpkin patches, farms and vegetable stands so they can find the perfect pumpkin and create cherished family memories.<\/p> Scroll down for a map of Half Moon Bay pumpkin farms and a alphabetical list of local pumpkin patches.<\/p> For more Halloween\u00a0activities and events, check out these Half Moon Bay spooktacular family friendly activities<\/a><\/p> [bscolumns class=\"one_half\"] 12371 San Mateo Rd., (Hwy 92), Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>According to my 7-year-old daughter, they have some awesome inflatables and a large assortment of pumpkins. Plus, you are just up the street from Lemos Farm, a favorite for younger kids.<\/p> Pumpkin prices range from $2 to $25.<\/p> 329 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 185 Verde Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This is the home to a massive hay maze ( hay labyrinth).\u00a0 Because of the extra activities and large selection of home-grown pumpkins, we think this is an ideal pumpkin patch for families with older children.<\/p> Activities (train, hay rides, maze, etc.) range from\u00a0$5 to $10 per person.<\/p> [\/bscolumns]<\/p> Highway 1, 5 miles south of Half Moon Bay Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Although it looks like they\u00a0reduced their pumpkin planting this year, they still have a huge selection of pumpkins. Additional activities a picnic area, farm animals, and hay pyramid. It's\u00a0far less crowded and lower key than the farms located on Hwy. 92\u2014making it a great pumpkin patch for families with very small children and toddlers.<\/p> Pumpkins range from $1 to $30. Activities low to no cost.<\/p> N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p> Located next to Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm on Highway 1, just a few minutes north of Half Moon Bay.<\/em><\/p> Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This no frills pumpkin patch has a variety of pumpkins that\u00a0range from $1 to $10. The selection is limited so better hurry for the best selection.<\/p> 800 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This is a great location for families with smaller children.\u00a0 Plenty of photo opportunities and a large selection of pumpkins.\u00a0 It lacks a lot of the fun activities for older children such as bouncy houses, mazes, etc.<\/p> Pumpkins can be a little pricy\u2014<\/em>especially for the heirloom varieties.<\/p> N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p> Located across\u00a0from the Half Moon By Airport on Highway 1. <\/em><\/p> Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014This year around vegetable and fruit stand offers a nice variety of pumpkins during the Halloween season.<\/p> 12599 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p> Phone: (650) 344-3030<\/p> Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014This\u00a0small fruit and vegetable stand sells a small selection of pumpkins.<\/p> 11691 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019<\/p> Phone: (650) 726-5392.<\/p> Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014Best known for plants,\u00a0flowers and sage advice\u2014during the Halloween season, they offer a small selection of pumpkins.<\/p> 12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor\/train rides, petting zoo, etc.\u00a0 Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!<\/p> 12950 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019\u00a0 (650) 465-1490<\/p> Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>This fruit and vegetable stand offers a large selection of pumpkins. No additional activities, although, they do have some chickens that you can look at.<\/p> 12391 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Similar to Lemo's Farm (and right across the road) is Pastorino's Gifts & Plants. It offers a nice variety of activities for the kids, shopping for the adults, and a nice selection of pumpkins during the Halloween\u00a0season. \u00a0Please note that the activities can be a little pricy and they do charge for parking.<\/p> 12592 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA \u00a0\u00a0(650) 726-6414.<\/p> Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>More of a pumpkin lot, they have a nice selection of pumpkins.<\/p> 270 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0(650) 726-7500<\/p> Explorer1.com Review<\/em>\u2014Tom & Pete's is a produce distributor that opens its doors to the public during the Halloween season\u2014creating a no frills pumpkin lot with\u00a0tons of traditional jack-o-lantern\u00a0type\u00a0pumpkins at\u00a0reasonable prices--ranging from $1 to $60.<\/p> 1451 Lobitos Creek Cutoff (Up the road from Aratas<\/em>), Half Moon Bay, CA Tunitas Creek\u00a0Family Farm has limited public access this year. They are primarily a wholesale producer, but they will be harvesting on weekends. If you are interested, feel free to stop by. They are in a beautiful rural setting with farm animals and historic elements. You can even pick your own sweet corn. The owner's children or mother would be happy to sell you a few out of the Field.<\/span><\/p> 70 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Explorer1.com Review\u2014<\/em>Safeway has a great selection of pumpkins and gourds at very reasonable prices. Very large pumpkins are just $6.99! Of course you do miss out on the experience a navigating a field to find the best possible pumpkin. You also miss out on the kid friendly activities like the bouncy houses and petting zoos, but you can't beat their prices.<\/p>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/HMB-pumpkin-patches2020.jpg?resize=264%2C727&ssl=1\")
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4-C’s Pumpkin Patch<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(650) 726-9614
Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/4Cs-Pumpkin-Patch\/148263745215398<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Andreotti](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/andretti-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
Andreotti Family Farms<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-9151
Website: https:\/\/www.andreottifamilyfarms.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Arata](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/Aratas-Pumpkin-Farm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nArata Pumpkin Farm<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-7548
Website: https:\/\/www.aratasfarm.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Bob's](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/bobs-pumpkin-farm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nBob’s Pumpkin Farm<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-4567
Website: https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/bobs-vegetable-stand-and-pumpkin-farm-half-moon-bay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Farmer](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/farmer-johns-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
Farmer John’s Pumpkins<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-4980
Website: http:\/\/www.farmerjohnspumpkins.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nFarmer’s Daughter<\/h3>\n
Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Farmers-Daughter\/171492689595782<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nHalf Moon Bay Nursery<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-5392
Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Half-Moon-Bay-Nursery\/158161484217839<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"HV](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/HV-pumpkins.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
HV Produce (formally Marsh and Sons)<\/em><\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(650) 465-1490
Website: https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/hv-produce-half-moon-bay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Lemos](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/Lemos-Family-Farm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
Lemos Family Farm<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-2342
Website: http:\/\/www.lemosfarm.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Pastorino](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/pastorinis-pumpkins.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
Pastorino Gifts & Plants<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-6440
Website: http:\/\/www.pastorinofarms.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nPick of the Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (408) 393.6303
Website: https:\/\/abctreefarms.net\/pumpkin-patches\/locations\/half-moon-bay\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nRepetto’s Pumpkins<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-6414.
Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Repettos-Pumpkin-Farm-Half-Moon-Bay\/131266596924976<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nTom & Pete’s Produce<\/h3>\n
Phone:<\/strong> (650) 726-7500
Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Tom-Petes-Produce\/163596023667490<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Tunitas](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/files\/2020\/10\/tunitas-creek-farm2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
Tunitas Creek Family Farm \u2014 Limited Public Access<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n
Phone<\/strong>: (650) 759-3126
Website: http:\/\/www.tunitasfarm.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nSafeway Supermarket<\/h3>\n
Phone<\/strong>: (650) 726-1143
Website: https:\/\/local.safeway.com\/safeway\/ca\/half-moon-bay\/70-cabrillo-hwy.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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[\/bscolumns] [bscolumns class=\"one_half_last\"]<\/p>4-C's Pumpkin Patch<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-9614<\/p>Andreotti Family Farms\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-9151<\/p>Arata Pumpkin Farm\u00a0 <\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-7548<\/p>Bob's Pumpkin Farm<\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-4567<\/p>Discount Pumpkins<\/h3>
Farmer John's Pumpkins<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-4980<\/p>Farmer's Daughter<\/a><\/h3>
Ghetto Fruit Stand on Hwy 92<\/h3>
Half Moon Bay Nursery<\/a><\/h3>
Lemos Family Farm<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-2342<\/p>HV Produce (formally Marsh and Sons)<\/em><\/h3>
Pastorino Gifts & Plants<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-6440<\/p>Repetto's Pumpkins<\/a><\/h3>
Tom & Pete's Produce<\/a><\/h3>
Tunitas Creek Family Farm<\/a>\u2014Limited Public Access<\/span><\/em><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 759-3126<\/p>Safeway Supermarket<\/a><\/h3>
Phone: (650) 726-1143<\/p>\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>