Best Pumpkin Patches Around San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, 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 a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall ritual 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 benefit the local farmers who grow them.

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 San Clemente area to visit in 2021:

• The Pumpkin Corral
• Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch
• Masterpiece Pumpkins
• Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
• The Vineyard 1924

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