Throughout the month of October, families can explore fun pumpkin patches throughout San Luis Obispo County. The best pumpkin patches offer a variety of pumpkins plus engaging seasonal activities, such as corn mazes, hay rides, and scrumptius snacks! SLO, Five Cities, North County — no matter where you live, a pumpkin adventure is just a short drive away.
Best Pumpkin Patches in San Luis Obispo
Brookshire Farms
Located on La Familia Ranch, the pumpkin patch at Brookshire Farms is a popular annual tradition for many families in San Luis Obispo! Kids can enjoy the corn maze, hay maze, hay rides, jumbo jump pads, playground, duck races, and more. In 2025, their giant corn maze is in the shape of favorite Sesame Street characters.
- Where: 4747 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo
- Learn more: Brookshire Farms website
Avila Valley Barn
Avila Valley Barn is known to be an exciting destination all year, but the fall season is extra special. Their pumpkin patch features 45 varieties of gords and pumpkins. In addition to hay rides, goat feeding, and pony rides, kids can enjoy the hay maze, apple cider, caramel apples, roasted corn, pumpkin pies, and sunflower fields in October.
- Where: 560 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach
- Learn more: Avila Valley Barn website
SLO Creek Farms
Best known for their amazing apple-picking experience, SLO Creek Farms also offers a fun pumpkin patch for kids and families to explore. They also offer u-pick flowers, so you can create your own beautiful bouquet!
- Where: 6455 Monte Road, San Luis Obispo
- Learn more: SLO Creek Farms website
Best Pumpkin Patches in South SLO County
Halcyon Farms
This well-loved farm is stocked with u-pick pumpkins, in addition to apples, winter squash, and seasonal berries. Enjoy fresh roasted corn while you gather your favorite fall vegetables!
- Where: 1075 The Pike, Arroyo Grande
- Learn more: Halcyon Farms website
Nipomo Pumpkin Patch
Families in south SLO county are lucky to have the wonderful Nipomo Pumpkin Patch nearby! They are known for their gigantic pumpkins, which can weigh a few hundred pounds! They also have plenty of large pumpkins for carving plus a variety of decorative and edible pumpkins.
- Where: 668 Eucalyptus Road, Nipomo
- Learn more: Nipomo Pumpkin Patch website
Best Pumpkin Patches in North SLO County
Jack Creek Farms
Jack Creek Farms is the oldest pumpkin farm in the central coast and also won “2019 Best Pumpkin Patch in California” by House Beautiful magazine. Kids and parents can have fun selecting from a rainbow of 170+ pumpkins: red, orange, yellow, gree, blue, tan, pink, and white! This special farm also features “Happy Acres” — creative play stations including a farmer’s market, garden maze, tractor tire garden, corn bin, farm animal puppet theater, little Buckarro cafe, wooden eggs, plush chickens, goat feeding, and more!
- Where: 5000 W Highway 46, Templeton
- Learn more: Jack Creek Farms website
Chesebrough Farm
If you’re heading north of San Luis Obispo, check out Chesebrough Farms for fresh pumpkins and heirloom winter squash, plus other seasonal vegetables. Explore more than 60 types of pumpkins and squash in all sorts of colors and shapes — perfect for baking, carving, and decorating.
- Where: 790 Moss Lane, Templeton
- Learn more: Chesebrough Farm website
River “K” Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Famlies in Paso Robles will be thrilled to know that River K Pumpkin Patch continues to offer annual u-pick pumpkin and squash, 5 acre corn maze races, scarecrow decorations, and photogenic scenery.
- Where: 5670 North River Road, Paso Robles
- Learn more: River K Pumpkin Patch Instagram and Facebook
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