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U-Pick Pumpkins in Central Coast 2026

4 farms where you can pick your own pumpkin in the Central Coast region. Season runs September through October.

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Avila Valley Barn

U-pick · May–Dec

San Luis Obispo · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (U-Pick); Main Stand daily 9 AM–6 PM

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ApplesMixed BerriesApricotsPeachesPumpkinsNectarinesOlallieberries

A beloved Central Coast farm and roadside barn offering U-pick berries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins plus a petting zoo and bakery.

Cal Poly Fruit and Crops Unit

U-pick · May–Oct

San Luis Obispo · Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM (seasonal, weather-dependent)

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BlueberriesApplesPearsApricotsPeachesMixed BerriesCitrusPumpkinsMixedBlackberriesRaspberriesBoysenberriesOlallieberries

Cal Poly's student-run orchard opens to the public for U-pick fruit and berries on weekends.

Crystal Bay Farm

U-pick · Apr–Oct

Watsonville · Organic · Wed & Sun 12 PM–5 PM

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StrawberriesPumpkinsMixed Berries

CCOF-organic Watsonville farm with U-pick strawberries and a heirloom-pumpkin patch.

Serendipity Farms

U-pick · May–Nov

Carmel Valley · Organic · Saturdays during growing season (May–November)

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BlueberriesStrawberriesMixed BerriesTomatoesPumpkinsRaspberries

Certified-organic Carmel Valley farm with Saturday U-pick of strawberries, raspberries, heirloom tomatoes, and pumpkins.