Best Pumpkin Patches Near La Mesa-Mount Helix

LA MESA-MOUNT HELIX, CA — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a treasured fall practice full of enjoyable activities.

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

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the La Mesa-Mount Helix area to visit in 2021:

• Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
• Carlsbad Strawberry Company Pumpkin Patch
• Julian Farm and Orchard Pumpkin Patch
• Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch
• Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins
• Oma's Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
• PB Pumpkin Patch
• Pumpkin Station
• Summers Past Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Waynes World of Trees and Pumpkin Patch