Santa Cruz Pumpkin Field Guide 2021

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a treasured autumn practice full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Santa Cruz to visit in 2021:

• Post Street Farm
• Queens Pumpkin Patch
• The Great Pumpkin Patch
• Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch
• Clearview Orchards
• Crystal Bay Farm
  
• Post Street Farm
• Rodoni Farms - U Pick Em Pumpkins