Biggest Pumpkin Patches Near Rancho Santa Margarita

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Heading out 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 cherished autumn tradition full of exciting activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Rancho Santa Margarita to visit in 2021:

• Tanaka Farm Pumpkin Patch
• Bates Nut Farm
• Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
• Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch
• Masterpiece Pumpkins
• Mr. Jones Farm
• Peltzer Pumpkin Farm
• Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
• The Pumpkin Factory
• The Wickerd Farm

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