One of our favorite fall pastimes is visiting dog-friendly pumpkin patches. Each year we try to find new ones to visit and love scouting out all the best gourds and photo ops at local farms. To help you plan your fall pumpkin patch visit, we’ve compiled all of our favorite dog-friendly pumpkin patches in the Bay Area and beyond. Half Moon Bay still reigns supreme for a fall pumpkin patch visit, but the others great if you’re nearby. Hit them all this season if you’re feeling ambitious or just cross a new one off your list as you can. We’ll continue to add to this post as we visit new patches each year, so make sure to check back each fall season.

Half Moon Bay

Bob's Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Farm

Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

This charming farm offers a variety of pumpkins and seasonal vegetables. It's dog-friendly, making it a perfect fall outing for you and your pup. The best time to visit is mid-October when the pumpkin selection is abundant. There’s ample parking on-site, wheel barrels are available at the entrance, and they accept credit cards. This is th emost spacious and relaxed pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay.

Hours: April 1 to November 30, from 9 AM to 6 PM

Arata’s pumpkin farm

185 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Nestled amidst the picturesque coastal beauty of Half Moon Bay, Arata's Pumpkin Farm offers sprawling fields of vibrant orange pumpkins, a Minotaur Labyrinth hay maze, a six-acre corn field, hay rides, and a dedicated kid area. The crisp, salty breeze from the nearby Pacific Ocean adds an extra layer of freshness to the adventure, making it a perfect outing for both you and your canine companion. Dogs are allowed on leash around the property and inside the hay maze. Whether you're picking out the perfect pumpkin for carving or simply relishing in the charm of this rustic farm, Arata's provides a pet-friendly environment that ensures your dog can join in on the fall festivities. Don't forget to capture the adorable moments of your pup frolicking among the pumpkins.

Hours: September 1 to November 1, from 9 AM to 6 PM
Parking: $20 on the weekends, free during the week

FARMER JOHN’S PUMPKIN FARM

800 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Located just off of Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm offers a fun, family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting where everyone is welcome, including your canine pals! Enjoy their large fields lined with orange and white pumpkins, vintage truck and tipi, and diverse variety in gourds.

Hours: September 1 to October 31, from 9 AM to 6 PM

Andreotti family farm

800 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Just next door to Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm is Andreotti Family Farm. The pumpkin patch is more like a stand with unique pumpkin varietals scattered all throughout. This is the smallest pumpkin farm on the list but lends itself for some different photo ops than your typical pumpkin patch look.

If you visit early in the season, you might be able to walk through their sunflower farm that’s down the hill behind their pumpkin stand where they allow you to pick up to 5 sunflowers from their field, and of course also capture photos.

Hours: October 1 to October 31, from 10 AM to 6 PM (Sunflower season starts in September)

San Francisco

Clancy's Pumpkins & Christmas Trees

2101 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132

Located in the heart of the city, Clancy's transforms from a pumpkin patch in the fall to a Christmas tree lot in the winter. Dogs are welcome, and the patch offers a great selection of pumpkins and gourds. Since it's in San Francisco, visiting on a weekday can help you avoid the crowds. Parking can be tricky, so plan to park on nearby streets if the small lot is full. There’s no entry fee and they accept credit cards. The ambiance is festive and it’s best to visit at sunrise or sunset for the best lighting.

Hours: October 1 to October 31, from 9 AM to 9 PM

Wine Country

Cornerstone Sonoma

23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476

Not a pumpkin patch, but more of a pumpkin display the Cornerstone Sonoma gardens are transformed into a gourdgeous display of fall every October. Admission is free, and parking is plentiful and complimentary. Beyond the pumpkin displays, the grounds include beautifully landscaped gardens, art galleries, unique shops, and wine-tasting rooms, making it a fun and relaxing outing in wine country. Dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces, provided they're leashed. Be sure to explore the Sunset Test Gardens for a serene walk or take a break at one of the dog-friendly patios.

Hours: October 1 to October 31, from 9 AM to 9 PM

santa cruz

Rodoni Farms

4444 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Rodoni Farms is a family-owned farm near the coast in Santa Cruz. It offers a dog-friendly pumpkin patch with no entry fee, and arking is free and conveniently located on-site. The farm provides a stunning coastal backdrop, perfect for capturing seasonal photos of your pup amongst the pumpkins and they have so many varieties to choose from. Pumpkins are priced by size, not weight.. In addition to pumpkin picking, Rodoni Farms offers a 5-acre corn maze and other family-friendly activities. Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash

Seasonal Hours:
Saturday, Sept. 28th - Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024
Open Daily 9am-6pm (rain or shine)
*After Halloween they remain open on the honor system until Thanksgiving (half -off pumpkins)

Payment Methods:
Cash, Checks, Venmo & PayPal (They do not accept credit cards)

Sacramento

dave’s pumpkin patch

3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691

Dave’s is a more extensive farm experience, offering hayrides, a corn maze, and lots of pumpkins to choose from. While the pumpkin patch is dog-friendly, it’s also extremely kid friendly and busy, so it’s not my first choice for a pumpkin patch. They have food vendors on-site with delicious apple cider donuts. The best time to visit is early October to beat the rush and ensure the best pumpkin selection. Parking is free and plentiful, and there’s no entry fee, though activities like the corn maze may have a charge. Credit cards are accepted throughout the farm, making transactions easy.

Hours: September 23 to October 31, from 10 AM to 9 PM

COOL PATCH PUMPKINS

6150 Dixon Ave. W, Dixon, CA 95620

Cool Patch Pumpkins is my second favorite pumpkin patch to visit during the fall season. This is one of the larger pumpkin patches on the list and if you visit during the week it’s usually not too busy. Their walkways are lined with hay bails, cornstalks, and piles of pumpkins to create picturesque areas for photos. The majority of their pumpkins are the classic orange, but they do have some unique gourds gathered along areas of the walkway.

Beyond the curated area of the pumpkin patch where you make your pumpkin selections, you can walk through their pumpkin field where all their pumpkins grow. We visited towards the end of October and only the vines were left in the field, but it still made for a unique photo op. They have a dog-friendly corn maze that you can walk through with a purchase of a ticket. The attendants manning the entrance were nice enough to let us enter for a few photos without a ticket.

Hours: September 23 to October 31, from 9 AM to 8 PM

South Bay

J&P Cosentino Family Farm

15025 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

J&P Cosentino Family Farm is located in the scenic outskirts of San Jose tucked back in a neighborhood. This stand features a charming pumpkin patch and fresh produce market, perfect for a fall outing. Entry is free, and parking is along the curb in the neighborhood. The farm's pumpkin displays and quaint country atmosphere make it a great spot for taking seasonal photos with your pup - they even have a squash arch. Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash and their stand sells produce and seasonal treats like carmel apples.

Hours: September 1, 2024: Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm (CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays)

Payment: They don’t accept credit card, but have Zelle and Venmo QR codes or accept cash.

Patchen Farms

22217 Old Santa Cruz Hwy Los Gatos, CA 95033

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this family-owned farm offers a scenic setting for picking out the perfect pumpkin in fall or a Christmas tree in winter. The farm is dog-friendly, allowing leashed pups to accompany you as you explore. There's no entry fee, and parking is free but limited. Unique features of the farm include a rustic red truck and pumpkin piles for photo ops, a small pumpkin field where they’re still attached to vines, red wagons for all your pumpkin finds, and a spacious picnic area.

Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 10am to 5pm

East Bay

Classic Pumpkin patch

6861 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568

This charming pumpkin patch offers a variety of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and is home to the only pumpkin house I could find in the Bay Area. Besides pumpkins, the patch several carnival games surrounding the small pumpkin patch. I like taking photos with the string lights above the pumpkin patch and the pumpkin house, but the property definitely caters to kids so be prepared for little ones running around and for your dog to get dusty paws.

Hours: October 1 to October 31, from 10 AM to 8 PM, Closed on Mondays

Carmel

EARTHBOUND FARM’S FARM STAND

7250 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923

Earthbound Farm's farmstand in Carmel is my favorite, most picturesque pumpkin patch to visit during the fall season. Earthbound Farm's features a market at the entrance where you can purchase produce and food to eat onsite. Dog are not allowed inside, but are welcome on leash throughout the pumpkin patch. The walkway of the entrance is lined with massive pumpkins, they have the cutest little pumpkin shack, and mounds of different pumpkin varietals throughout to purchase. You can grab a barrel if you plan on collecting a lot of pumpkins or just use it for photos. They even have decorative pumpkin towers with string lights running up and down the pumpkin patch with hay bails draped in blankets to sit on.

We ended up visiting on a Friday at mid-morning and it was busier than I expected. I’d love to go back and visit when it’s an overcast day as there isn’t much shade.

Hours: October 1 to October 31, from 10 AM to 6 PM

Modesto

SONs Farm Fresh

936 E F St, Oakdale, CA 95361

SONs Farm Fresh is a local, family-owned farm run by four siblings. During October they create a Pumpkin Village filled with fun activities and photo ops. The Village even stays open late until 8 pm and they light the Village. Entry is free, and there’s ample parking available on-site for visitors. In addition to a wide variety of pumpkins, they also sell seasonal produce and farm-fresh goods. Here’s a look at some of the Pumpkin Village activities:

- Petting Zoo (goats, bunnies, ponies, tortoises, & more)
- Creepy Crawlies (snakes, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, lizards, frogs, & more)
- Gem Mining
- Haunted Maze (jump scares & dark areas!)
- Corn Pits
- Hay Maze
- Pumpkin House
- Flower Wall
- Pumpkin Pond
- A variety of unique pumpkins!

Hours:

Late Spring - Oct. 31: Open Every Day

Fruit Stand
8:00am-7:00pm

Pumpkin Village
8:00am-8:00pm

Have you been to any of these? What other pumpkin patches should we check out? We would love to hear about your pumpkin patch festivities!