Arata Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin patch · Half Moon Bay · California
A working pumpkin farm on the San Mateo coast, a few minutes from downtown Half Moon Bay, where a six acre cornfield called Pumpkin River backs up to a hay maze built like a minotaur's labyrinth. Kids ride the hayride and the mini train, pet farm animals, and wander a haunted barn before picking a pumpkin from the field.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 21–November 25
Color builds from November 9 · mostly bare by December 16
Sampled at Arata Pumpkin Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (47 m) rather than a regional average.
74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Arata Pumpkin Farm
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly December 2. Against California overall, that is 7 days later. The 154 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
It is roughly 27 mi out of San Francisco. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.
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Frequently asked
- When does Arata Pumpkin Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 21–November 25 (best estimate November 23). Color starts around November 9 and is mostly bare by December 16.
- How do I get to Arata Pumpkin Farm?
- Arata Pumpkin Farm is in Half Moon Bay. The closest city is San Francisco, about 27 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.
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