U-Pick Sunflowers in Southern California 2026
5 farms where you can pick your own sunflower in the Southern California region. Season runs August through November.
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Prancer's Farm
U-pick · Mar–Oct
Santa Paula · Daily 9 AM – sundown (weekends open at 9 AM; closing time not specified)
A family-friendly Santa Paula farm with year-round U-pick of strawberries, tomatoes, sunflowers, tulips, and a famous fall pumpkin patch.
Hana Field by Tanaka Farms
U-pick · Apr–Jul
Costa Mesa · Fri 10 AM–2 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM (last entry 4 PM)
A seasonal Costa Mesa flower farm where visitors can pick their own sunflowers and strawberries, meet barnyard animals, and enjoy a relaxed day on the farm.
Underwood Family Farms
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Moorpark · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM outside Daylight Saving Time); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
A family-friendly Ventura County farm with year-round pick-your-own produce, tractor rides, and seasonal festivals.
Other farms
Julian Farm and Orchard
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Julian · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal, September–November)
A 25-acre family farm in the Julian mountains offering apple-orchard tours, U-pick pumpkins, flowers, and berries.
Tanaka Farms
U-pick · Mar–Jun
Irvine · Reservation required · Daily 9 AM–5 PM (Produce Market Stand); U-pick tours and events are seasonal with advance registration required
A beloved Irvine family farm offering reservation-based strawberry picking tours each spring.
