San Mateo County, CA

Fall on The San Francisco Peninsula brings pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes, wine tasting, and sunflower picking. So cozy up with a sweater and head out to make the most of the autumn season!

Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay, California, United States

Each year, Half Moon Bay becomes a sea of orange as pumpkins take over the landscape. One of the most popular pumpkin farms in Half Moon Bay is Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm, offering more than 60 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Also located in Half Moon Bay, Arata’s Pumpkin Farm and Bob's Pumpkin Farm are two other great farms to visit this fall. The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season's signature event, drawing thousands of visitors to the "Pumpkin Capital of the World” for an epic festival on Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street. Join in on the fun from October 15-16, 2022.

850 Cabrillo Hwy N
Half Moon Bay, CA

Bring your four-legged friend to a pet-friendly pumpkin patch! Dogs on leashes are welcome at Farmer John's Pumpkins, Bob's Pumpkin Farm, Andreotti Family Farms, and Arata's Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay.

800 Cabrillo Hwy N
Half Moon Bay, CA

Each year, Andreotti Family Farms turns into a glorious field of yellow sunflowers. The 2022 U-Pick Sunflower season will run from September 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022. Click below to reserve your tickets!

86 Cañada Rd
Woodside, CA

Join Filoli in Woodside to celebrate the harvest season! The Gentleman’s Orchard will be open every weekend from September 24 - October 30, 2022, and on Monday, October 10 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Weave through rows of apple trees and grapevines, learn about food production past and present, and take a fall-themed photo during golden hour. Each weekend during Orchard Days is centered around a theme and features several community partners. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on September 24-25 with live music, food trucks, dance demonstrations by Folclórico Colibrí, a display of Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda, and more! Other weekend activities include learning about pollinators, California agriculture with Pie Ranch, and spooky creatures with Norcal Bats, The Bay Area Puma Project, and Bay Area Herpetological Society.

Moss Beach

Moss Beach, California, United States

From colorful canopies to a sea of orange pumpkins, the fall is a great time to get your perfect selfie. Click below for our top fall selfie spots on The San Francisco Peninsula!

1431 Waverley St
Palo Alto, CA

Fall is also a wonderful time to visit the local gardens on The San Francisco Peninsula. Explore the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden located in Old Palo Alto. The 2.5-acre property includes formal gardens and a historic home. Relax on one of the benches overlooking the garden, and take in the fall scenery. Gamble Garden hosts several workshops and events throughout the year. Enjoy a tour of the house and garden, or learn how to make a fall flower arrangement or autumn wreath. For families and children, enjoy Second Saturdays with arts and crafts and see live bats at a fun Halloween event!

Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay, California, United States

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